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Major Advance in 3D Holographic Imaging Technology

Remember the Star Wars scene in which R2D2 projects a three-dimensional image of a troubled Princess Leia delivering a call for help to Luke Skywalker and his allies? What used to be science fiction is now close to becoming reality thanks to a breakthrough in 3D holographic imaging technology developed at the University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences.

8 Nov 2010

Australia Fosters Nanotechnology in China

The governments of Australia and China have signed an agreement to further expand nanoscience research between the two countries. The governments have announced, they will jointly fund a new state-of-the-art nanotechnolo...

8 Nov 2010

Scientists Create ‘Super-Twisted’ Light for First Time

The research team at the University of Glasgow twisted the light like a corkscrew by using a polarising filter, before shining it onto a specially shaped piece of gold to create the world’s first ‘super twisting’.

5 Nov 2010

New International Partnerships Set to Advance Laser Telecommunications and Nanotechnologies.

Aston University is strengthening its world leading photonics research with two new international partnerships set to advance laser telecommunications and nanotechnologies.

4 Nov 2010

White House Wants to Broaden Applications of Nanotechnology

The White House is making efforts to garner public support for its plans for a $1.8 billion research and development program aimed at broadening the applications of nanotechnology. The National Nanotechnology Initiati...

4 Nov 2010

Medvedev Fosters Nanotechnology Growth in Russia

Reiterating its presence in the world of nanotechnology, Russia announced its plans for the establishment of an indigenous, full fledged nanotechnology branch on Wednesday. The announcement came from Russian President Dm...

4 Nov 2010

New Topological Superconductor Can Find Potential Application in Quantum Computers

A new material with a split personality -- part superconductor, part metal -- has been observed by a Princeton University-led research team.

4 Nov 2010

New Book Discusses Future Trends in Microelectronics

Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new book "Future Trends in Microelectronics: From Nanophotonics to Sensors to Energy" to their offering. In the summer of 200...

3 Nov 2010

Lux Research Offers Report Titled “Nanotech's Answer Key to the Energy Problem”

The increasing consumption and diminishing reserves of fossil fuels will create significant issues for civilization, but energy efficiency can help mitigate the challenge – and advances in nanotechnology have a role to play.

3 Nov 2010

RIT Celebrates 25 Years of Achievement in Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography Market

Rigaku Innovative Technologies (RIT) today celebrated its 25th anniversary of leadership in X-ray optics by announcing further expansion into the optics market for extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUVL).

From Rigaku Corporation 2 Nov 2010