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30 Apr 15
Ireland investing €millions in a range of photonics R&D projects

Optical probes, next-gen networks, nanowires, welding among 23 projects sharing €30m government cash.

30 Apr 15
Scientists observe living taste cells in action

Process of taste sensation on the tongue analyzed by combination of infrared illumination and multiphoton microscopy.

24 Apr 15
Printing silicon on paper offers benefits for microelectronics

Dutch-Japanese team develops low-temperature method to layer silicon on substrate from "ink" using laser pulse.

23 Apr 15
Fiber laser plan to clear space debris

Wide-angle telescope and high-efficiency CAN laser form "blueprint"; trial project heading for ISS to cut threats to satellites.

20 Apr 15
Graphene scientists develop ultrafast photodetectors

European Grapheme Flagship reports on diverse applications, potential for bandgap development.

16 Apr 15
Scientists develop technique to reduce 'halo' effect caused by lenses

Presbyopia sufferers could have a clearer view for night-driving, reading with "smoothed" lenses.

14 Apr 15
Optical fiber slows photons 'to a standstill'

Vienna experiment slows and stops light - promising networkable quantum computing, say researchers.

13 Apr 15
Hannover Fair 2015: video control by eye drives new microdisplays

Fraunhofer FEP presents latest wearable smart vision control system based on new SVGA-OLED microdisplay.

08 Apr 15
Optical scan improves fit of artificial hips

LED and camera system could cut limping and discomfort; Fraunhofer-led team shows system at Medtec expo.

01 Apr 15
Stanley Electric sets up $8.5M 'open innovation' program

Japanese lighting and electronics firm wants to partner with inventors and research groups on new products.

27 Mar 15
EPSRC commits £70m to invest across UK science research

Including substantial capital investment and backing for photonics-related R&D.

25 Mar 15
Scottish partnership to develop photonics techniques to fight disease

Industrial-academic partnership between M-Squared Lasers and St Andrews University designed to aid medical research into cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.

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