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Atoms Packed in Optical Tubes Boost Performance of Experimental Atomic Clocks

In a paradox typical of the quantum world, JILA scientists have eliminated collisions between atoms in an atomic clock by packing the atoms closer together.

From National Institute of Standards and Tech (NIST) 5 Feb 2011

Determination of 3-D Structures of Tiny Protein Nanocrystals Using X-Ray Laser

Two studies published in the February 3 issue of Nature demonstrate how the unique capabilities of the world's first hard X-ray free-electron laser—the Linac Coherent Light Source, located at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory—could revolutionize the study of life.

4 Feb 2011

Quantum Mechanics Helps to Melt Glass at Absolute Zero

Quantum mechanics, developed in the 1920s, has had an enormous impact in explaining how matter works. The elementary particles that make up different forms of matter — such as electrons, protons, neutrons and ph...

4 Feb 2011

Boston College Secures $1 Million Grant for Nanocoax Optical Microscope Development

Boston College has been awarded a $1 million grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation to support a team of university researchers developing a new microscope that uses a light-guiding "metamedium" to create images t...

3 Feb 2011

Rudolph Announces Expansion into LED Market with Two Significant Orders

Rudolph Technologies, Inc. a leading provider of process characterization equipment and software that is designed to improve yield for the microelectronics and solar manufacturing industries, announced today that it has expanded into the LED (light emitting diode) market with two significant orders.

From Onto Innovation 3 Feb 2011

Nobel Physics Laureate Wins Honorary Degree for Pioneering Work in Quantum Electronics

A Nobel prize-winning pioneer in laser technology has received an honorary degree from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland. Professor Charles Townes, of the University of California at Berkeley, receive...

3 Feb 2011

Ultra Fast Camera in Multi-Spectral Imaging Configuration for Nanotechnology Applications

Specialised Imaging has recently supplied their renowned SIM-D Ultra Fast Framing Camera in a new multi-spectral imaging configuration. The versatile SIM-D has the capability of fitting up to 16 individual filters with wavelength from 400nm to 850nm within the optical system.

2 Feb 2011

Development of Flexible Display Screens for Electronic Devices

Flexible technology looks to be one of the next big waves in engineering achievement.

From Arizona State University 2 Feb 2011

New Molecule-Selective Technology Can Make Biopsies Painless and Non-Invasive

Biopsies in the future may be painless and noninvasive, thanks to smart laser technology being developed at Michigan State University.

1 Feb 2011

FUJIFILM Launches New Daylight Type Film Based on Super Nano-Structured Grain Technology

FUJIFILM Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of ETERNA Vivid 250D, a new daylight type motion picture color negative film (E.I. 250; 35mm/16mm) formulated to offer high color saturation and high contrast. ETERNA Vivid 250D is the newest member of the Fujifilm ETERNA family of motion picture color negative films.

31 Jan 2011