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Contents: November 2005 edition

02 Nov 2005

BIOPHOTONICS

Eye sensor offers instant blood glucose readings

A pain-free optical technique for measuring blood glucose levels could prove to be a big hit with diabetics when it comes to the market. Oliver Graydon reports from Photonex 2005.

REMOTE SENSING

LIDAR road trip uncovers pollution secrets

Mobile LIDAR came under the spotlight at SPIE Europe's recent Remote Sensing event held in Bruges, Belgium. James Tyrrell caught up with Environment Canada's Kevin Strawbridge to discover the benefits of taking a high-power laser on the road.

COMPANY PROFILE

JDSU pins profitability on diversified business

In fiscal 2005, nearly half of JDSU's revenue came from activities other than optical telecommunications. Jacqueline Hewett finds out about the firm's diversification plans.

PRODUCT GUIDE

Avalanche design boosts detection of light signals

Measuring low light levels can be a challenge, especially at high speeds. Tim Stokes explains why avalanche photodiodes are often an attractive solution to the problem.

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