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Boosting Luminescence in Upconversion Nanoparticles

The use of lanthanide (Ln3+)-doped photon avalanche (PA) upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) is possible in quantum optics, single-molecule tracking, miniaturized lasers, and super-resolution bioimaging.

16 Oct 2023

Developing an Ultrasensitive Method for Detecting Nanoscale Extracellular Vesicles

Can particles as tiny as viruses be accurately detected in just 5 minutes? Scientists from Osaka Metropolitan University assert that it is indeed possible through their groundbreaking approach to ultrafast and highly sensitive quantitative measurement of biological nanoparticles.

9 Oct 2023

Laser Drilling: Achieving Fast and Precise Laser Beam Focus and Dynamic Workpiece Positioning Using a Unified Controller Approach

Auburn, MA – Leveraging an integrated solution from Physik Instrumente (PI), achieving nanometer-precise motion control with enhanced throughput in laser drilling is now a reality. Powered by EtherCAT drives and co...

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 21 Sep 2023

SLAC Fires up the World’s Most Powerful X-Ray Laser: LCLS-II Ushers in a New Era of Science

The newly upgraded Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) X-ray free-electron laser (XFEL) at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory successfully produced its first X-rays, and researchers around the world are already lined up to kick off an ambitious science program.

19 Sep 2023

New Loss Mitigation Technique Paves the Way for Perfect Optical Resonators

Optical resonators are used in everything from familiar laser pointers to cutting-edge photonic quantum computers.

12 Sep 2023

Nano-Tips and Mie Scatterers Bring Non-Hermitian Ring Resonator to Exceptional Point

Non-Hermitian systems with their spectral degeneracies known as exceptional points (EPs) have been explored for lasing, controlling light transport, and enhancing a sensor's response.

7 Sep 2023

South Devon College Illuminates the Way

South Devon College bags ½ £million unprecedented opportunity to nurture the future of photonic semiconductors.

31 Aug 2023

KemLab Inc. Introduces Breakthrough in Advanced Photoresist Technology

KemLab Inc., a pioneering developer of advanced materials for microelectronics and MEMS applications, introduces the patent pending APOL-LO 3200 Series resist, a groundbreaking advancement in negative tone photoresist technology designed for i-Line and broadband applications.

31 Aug 2023

New Precision Motion Control Solutions for Optics and Photonics Applications

Auburn, MA – In San Diego next week, discover PI’s latest nanopositioning and automation solutions for optics and photonics applications such as active alignment systems, fast steering mirrors, and fast focus...

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 18 Aug 2023

New Laser Technique Enables Precise Fabrication of Nanoscale Photonic Crystals

The light control performance of photonic crystals is closely related to their lattice constant, which typically requires the lattice constant to be in the same order of magnitude as the working wavelength.

1 Aug 2023