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18 Feb 20
Fluorescence lifetime technique offers real-time imaging of tumor margins

University of California, Davis combines imaging and machine learning to accelerate diagnosis.

12 Feb 20
PW2020: DARPA seeking close cooperation with photonics sector

Proposed military-grade quantum sensors will require at least four lasers to address various quantum states.

12 Feb 20
Multi-beam additive manufacturing platform achieves "unmatched speed"

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology method achieves printing speeds of 10 million voxels per second.

11 Feb 20
ORC's silicon photonics fab wins £1.5m for expansion

Zepler Institute, Nano-Silicon Photonics Group, and Glasgow university to extend Cornerstone facility.

11 Feb 20
Laser-etched nanostructures offer control of light absorption

University of Rochester project could lead to more efficient solar power generation.

10 Feb 20
European group developing a 1kW dot matrix ultrafast laser

"MultigrAVE" project aiming to carve flow-optimised surfaces in metal surfaces, imitating shark skin.

06 Feb 20
Laser fluorescence plus x-ray absorption reveals structure of sprays

Lund University technique promises new insights into industrial processes and combustion of fuels.

30 Jan 20
Novel microscope views ultrafast processes at quantum scale

MPG's so-called quantum HD camera allows precise tracking of electron movements in individual atoms.

29 Jan 20
Block MEMS lands $5.5M to further develop stand-off chemical identifier

US firm’s hyperspectral approach, based around quantum cascade lasers, selected for Phase III of IARPA program.

22 Jan 20
UK-based scientists create bactericidal 3D-printed parts

Such laser-printed materials could halt spread of infections such as MRSA in hospitals.

21 Jan 20
TU Vienna boosts efficiency of THz generation

Improved conversion from mid-IR sources could lead to terahertz optics using table-top lasers.

21 Jan 20
Latest European pilot line will focus on free-form micro-optics

CSEM-led 'PHABULOuS' consortium gets €15M to raise manufacturing readiness levels of free-form micro-optical components.

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