Scientists successfully transmit and switch 15-mode multiplexed signals over a 6.1 km long multi-mode fiber ring in Italy, demonstrating a new approach to increasing fiber network capacity. This achievement is significant for future communication systems beyond 5G.
SourceNational Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 22, 2022
Researchers propose a passive optical device, called an optical inverter, to undo the effects of multimode optical fibers on spatial information. The inverter can achieve single-shot wide-field imaging and super-resolution imaging through MMFs, enabling potential applications in micro-endoscopes and optical microscopy.
SourceIntelligent Computing·JournalIntelligent Computing·DateNov 18, 2022
Researchers demonstrate world's first 55-mode transmission at 1.53 petabits per second, outperforming previous records by three times in spectral efficiency. The technology holds promise for future high-capacity backbone networks and the development of Beyond 5G infrastructure.
SourceNational Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 10, 2022
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Researchers have demonstrated a power-efficient component for demultiplexing operation using silicon photonic MEMS, enabling efficient wavelength demultiplexing for fiber-optic communications. The compact footprint of the add-drop filter allows fast operation compared to established MEMS products.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Optical Microsystems·DateNov 7, 2022
Researchers developed high-capacity free-space optical links using unipolar quantum optoelectronic devices, achieving unprecedented data rates of up to 30 Gbit/s at 31-meter distances. The system's performance is resistant to weather conditions and showcases potential for fast, long-range optical links.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateNov 2, 2022
Researchers at MIT have developed a new method that uses optics to accelerate machine-learning computations on low-power devices. By encoding model components onto light waves, data can be transmitted rapidly and computations performed quickly, leading to over a hundredfold improvement in energy efficiency.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalScience·DateOct 20, 2022
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Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.
The researchers used a 3D laser printing approach to create high-quality, complex polymer optical devices directly on the end of an optical fiber. The device turns normal laser light into a twisted Bessel beam with low diffraction and can be used for applications like STED microscopy and particle manipulation.
Researchers developed a novel three-core optical fiber sensor to accurately measure both the magnitude and direction of spine curvature. The sensor offers advantages like low cost, high sensitivity, and small size, making it a promising tool for doctors to diagnose problems in spine curvature.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalOptical Engineering·DateSep 27, 2022
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have invented a new application of perovskites as single-crystal optical fibers with exceptional stability, efficiency, and durability. These high-performance fibers could revolutionize broadband delivery, improve medical imaging, and even enable solar-powered clothing.
SourceQueen Mary University of London·JournalScience Advances·DateSep 23, 2022
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Researchers have developed a quasi-3D plasmonic structure on fiber tips, enabling high-sensitivity detection of refractive index changes and physical adsorption. The device's noise-equivalent detection limit reaches 10^-7 RIU, outperforming existing sensors.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight: Advanced Manufacturing·DateSep 20, 2022
Researchers created silicon nanopillars using MacEtch, a wet etching technique that generates light particles at the right wavelength to proliferate in optical fibers. This breakthrough enables practical quantum communication via optical fibers.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf·JournalJournal of Applied Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 20, 2022
A randomized controlled trial found that both BVLR and surgery lead to significant improvements in lung function, breathlessness, and exercise capacity. The study suggests that less invasive BVLR may be a good therapeutic option for suitable patients, offering a similar outcome to traditional surgery.
SourceEuropean Respiratory Society·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateSep 5, 2022
Researchers developed a high-resolution holographic endoscope system that can reconstruct microscopic images without attaching equipment to the fiber bundle. The new endoscope has a diameter of 350 μm and achieves spatial resolution of 850 nm, far smaller than the core size of optical fibers.
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 4, 2022
Researchers developed a method to integrate plasmonic metasurfaces on optical fibre tips, enabling advanced applications like planar waveshaping and super-resolution imaging. The new metafibers provide 'all-in-fibers' optical systems for sensing, imaging, communications, and more.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight: Advanced Manufacturing·DateSep 2, 2022
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Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.
A new wireless laser charging system uses infrared light to transfer high levels of power over distances of up to 30 meters, sufficient for charging sensors. The system automatically shifts to a safe low power delivery mode if an object or person blocks the line of sight, achieving hazard-free power delivery in free space.
Researchers have developed a fibre-optic transmission system that integrates SDM, PDM, and DWDM over a 34-km long fibre, achieving a raw capacity of 1.223 Pb/s with a spectral efficiency of 156.8 bit/s/Hz. The system utilizes OAM modes to reduce MIMO complexity, enabling low power consumption and scalability.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateAug 26, 2022
The UW Photonic Sensing Facility uses fiber-optic sensing technology to detect ground motions as small as 1 nanometer for seismology, glaciology, oceanography, and infrastructure monitoring. The new center will expand seismic data collection by thousands of times.
Customized fibers have been engineered to generate Bessel beams, opening up new applications in imaging and communications. The fibers use a technique called two-photon lithography to fabricate special beam-shaping elements, enabling the creation of compact Bessel beam generators.
SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalOptica·DateAug 9, 2022
Researchers at the University of South Australia have developed tiny optical fibre sensors to monitor movement and record vital signs, reducing the risk of pressure sores. The technology can detect when patients remain motionless for extended periods, prompting nurses to adjust their position.
SourceUniversity of South Australia·JournalJournal of Biomedical Optics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 9, 2022
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Researchers at Ural Federal University develop infrared optical fibers with high transparency and low optical losses, suitable for applications in space, laser surgery and medical imaging. The fibers retain their properties even when exposed to ionizing radiation.
SourceUral Federal University·JournalOptical Materials·DateAug 8, 2022
A new light-based sensor harnesses the light-guiding properties of spider silk to detect and measure small changes in the refractive index of a biological solution, including glucose and other types of sugar solutions. The sensor is practical, compact, biocompatible, cost-effective, and highly sensitive.
SourceOptica·JournalBiomedical Optics Express·DateAug 2, 2022
Researchers have created a photoacoustic imaging endoscope probe that can fit inside a medical needle, resolving subcellular-scale tissue structural and molecular information in 3D. The device has an ultra-thin design, allowing for real-time 3D characterization of tissue during minimally invasive procedures.
SourceOptica·JournalBiomedical Optics Express·DateJul 27, 2022
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope supports teaching labs and QA checks with LED illumination, mechanical stage, and included 5MP camera.
Researchers developed an optical fiber sensor to measure local temperatures on metal surfaces during photo-electrocatalytic reactions. The sensor achieved a thermal resolution of 0.1°C and temporal resolution of 0.1 seconds, revealing correlations between light-induced heating and catalytic activities.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateJul 18, 2022
Researchers have demonstrated a significant improvement in fibre-integrated quantum memories, achieving an entanglement storage time of over 1000 microseconds. The fully integrated device enables the use of sophisticated control systems, allowing for improved scalability and compatibility with telecommunications infrastructure.
SourceICFO-The Institute of Photonic Sciences·JournalScience Advances·DateJul 11, 2022
Researchers from Politecnico di Milano have developed a programmable photonic processor that can separate and distinguish optical beams even if they are superimposed. This device allows for high-capacity wireless communication, with transmission rates of over 5000 GHz.
SourcePolitecnico di Milano·JournalLight Science & Applications·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 7, 2022
Researchers demonstrate a fibre-optic transmission system using OAM modes, achieving a raw capacity of 1.223 Pb/s and spectral efficiency of 156.8 bit/s/Hz. The system uses a 34-km long 7-core ring core fibre with low MIMO complexity.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateJul 6, 2022
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.
Researchers deployed a fiber-optic cable on Grímsvötn's ice cap to detect low-frequency volcanic tremor, revealing the floating ice sheet acts as a natural amplifier of seismic signals. This technology shows promise for monitoring other ice-covered volcano systems.
SourceSeismological Society of America·JournalThe Seismic Record·TypeObservational study·DateJul 6, 2022
Researchers have developed a new algorithm to reconstruct incident light field from far-field speckles, enabling three-dimensional quantitative phase imaging with nanoscale axial sensitivity and lateral resolution. This technology paves the way for in vivo label-free characterization of cells and tissue with minimal invasiveness.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateJul 6, 2022
Researchers successfully used Distributed Acoustic Sensing to passively listen to whales, detecting over 830 vocalizations and locating their positions with unprecedented spatial resolution. The technique allows for real-time monitoring of whale behavior, as well as detection of other ocean sounds like storms and earthquakes.
SourceNorwegian University of Science and Technology·JournalFrontiers in Marine Science·TypeObservational study·DateJul 5, 2022
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.
Researchers develop speckle-based compressive imaging technique to improve deep-tissue imaging in Alzheimer's disease studies. The method reduces pixel measurements needed, producing high-resolution images up to 11 times faster and three times bigger than traditional raster-scan approach.
SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalAPL Photonics·DateJun 30, 2022
A team of researchers has discovered a property of light that remains unchanged in complex media, allowing for distortion-free communication and sensing. By applying a novel quantum approach, they showed that all light has this invariant property, which can be exploited to correct distortions without losing any light.
SourceUniversity of the Witwatersrand·JournalNature Photonics·DateJun 24, 2022
Researchers at EPFL have developed a photonic integrated circuit based erbium-doped amplifier that generates record output power and provides high gain, matching commercial EDFAs. This breakthrough enables new applications in optical communications, LiDAR, quantum sensing, and memories.
SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalScience·DateJun 16, 2022
Scientists at the University of Oxford have created a new type of computing processor that uses light to process information, achieving speeds faster than traditional electronics. By leveraging multiple polarisation channels, the researchers increased computing density by several orders of magnitude, paving the way for more efficient p...
SourceUniversity of Oxford·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 15, 2022
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a tiny, flexible neural probe that can record and stimulate neural activity while minimizing injury to surrounding tissue. The probe is ideal for studying peripheral nerves or the spinal cord, where traditional probes may not fit due to its small size and flexibility.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 9, 2022
Researchers at the University of Chicago have invented a new type of porous solar cell that can power medical devices, including pacemakers. The innovative technology reduces the size of bulky batteries and eliminates the need for high temperatures or toxic gases in production.
SourceUniversity of Chicago·JournalNature Materials·DateJun 7, 2022
Researchers from NICT demonstrated a record-breaking 1.02 petabit per second transmission capacity in a 4-core MCF with a standard 0.125 mm cladding diameter, exceeding 20 THz optical bandwidth with 801 parallel wavelength channels.
SourceNational Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 30, 2022
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.
Researchers from KAUST have designed an all-inorganic halide-perovskite polymer-fiber-photodetector that can detect light in the green region (around 510 nm), enabling fast underwater optical communications. The system offers a 3dB bandwidth of 13.1 MHz, allowing data transmission speeds of up to 152.5 Mbit/s.
SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalOptics Express·DateMay 15, 2022
Raman distributed optical fiber sensing offers flexibility and effectiveness in distributed temperature measurement for various engineering applications. Researchers have developed high-performance systems with optimized performance indices, including accuracy, distance, resolution, and multi-parameter monitoring.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateMay 12, 2022
Recent advances in femtosecond laser direct writing of fiber Bragg gratings in multicore fibers enable the development of shape sensors, fiber Raman lasers and high-power fiber lasers with improved spectral features. The technology also allows for complex optical integral elements and biosensors to be fabricated.
SourceCompuscript Ltd·JournalOpto-Electronic Advances·DateMay 5, 2022
Researchers proposed and experimentally demonstrated an all-optical random bit generation method using chaotic pulses quantized in the optical domain. This method generated a 10 Gb/s random bit stream, potentially operable at higher rates by exploiting ultrafast fiber response.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateMay 2, 2022
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station offers research-grade local weather data for networked stations, campuses, and community observatories.
Researchers developed a new way to apply antireflective coatings to 3D printed micro-optical systems, reducing light losses and improving imaging quality. The low-temperature coating technique can be used for applications such as miniature fiber endoscopes and virtual reality devices.
SourceOptica·JournalOptical Materials Express·DateApr 28, 2022
Researchers have found that the UK's existing copper network cables can support faster internet speeds, but only up to a certain frequency, and will not be able to support high-speed internet in the longer term. The study highlights the importance of investing in future technologies to make high-speed internet available to all.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 26, 2022
Researchers have developed a new type of optical fiber that generates high-power supercontinuum light in the mid-infrared spectrum, expanding its applications for environmental monitoring and cancer diagnostics. The non-silica graded-index fiber provides a self-cleaning mechanism, enabling efficient generation of broadband sources.
SourceTampere University·JournalNature Communications·DateApr 22, 2022
Researchers have developed a sensor made of sapphire fibre that can withstand temperatures over 2000°C, enabling significant improvements in efficiency and emission reduction in aerospace and power generation. The technology has potential applications in space and fusion power industries.
SourceUniversity of Oxford·JournalOptics Express·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 21, 2022
Researchers developed new polymer materials with adjustable refractive index, enabling easy creation of optical interconnects between photonic chips and board-level circuits. The technology has the potential to boost Internet data center efficiency by reducing power consumption and heat generation.
SourceOptica·JournalOptical Materials Express·DateApr 13, 2022
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter is a trusted meter for precise measurements during instrument integration, repairs, and field diagnostics.
A team of researchers led by Prof. Federico Rosei is developing high-power active optical fibers doped with erbium and ytterbium for ultra-fast satellite communications. The goal is to convert heat dissipated by the fibers into electrical energy, enabling near real-time Earth observation imaging.
SourceInstitut national de la recherche scientifique - INRS·DateApr 5, 2022
A fibre optic cable was used to record volcanic events at Mount Etna, detecting seismo-acoustic activity and mapping hidden structural features. The Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) method proved suitable for volcano monitoring and hazard assessment.
SourceGFZ GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam, Helmholtz Centre·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 31, 2022
Researchers successfully fabricated centimeter-scale optical fiber preforms using DLP 3D printing technology, enabling the creation of single-mode and multi-mode fibers. The team also explored doping elements to enhance luminescence properties, reducing fiber loss by controlling temperature and pressure during fabrication.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight: Advanced Manufacturing·DateMar 23, 2022
A UNIGE team has successfully stored a quantum bit for 20 milliseconds in a crystal-based memory. This achievement marks a major step towards the development of long-distance quantum telecommunications networks.
SourceUniversité de Genève·Journalnpj Quantum Information·TypeNews article·DateMar 22, 2022
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.
An international research team developed nanometric light modulators to study neuronal tissue in deep brain regions. The new approach enables the creation of minimally invasive neural probes that can be used to study specific brain diseases, including brain tumors and epilepsy.
SourceIstituto Italiano di Tecnologia - IIT·JournalAdvanced Optical Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 3, 2022
Researchers at INRS developed a method to amplify weak optical signals while reducing noise content using the Talbot self-imaging effect. This technique has potential applications in various fields like telecommunications, bioimaging, and remote sensing.
SourceInstitut national de la recherche scientifique - INRS·JournalOptica·DateFeb 2, 2022
Scientists at Huazhong University of Science and Technology have created a new type of fiber optical tweezers that can trap particles using transverse electromagnetic modes. This breakthrough enables the manipulation of single biomolecules like DNA and proteins, opening up new possibilities for bioparticle research.
SourceHigher Education Press·JournalFrontiers of Optoelectronics·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 26, 2022
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.
Researchers developed a multifunctional microfiber probe for real-time monitoring of cellular molecules and changes in cell morphology. The nanowire probe enabled sensitive detection of refractive index distribution in single living cells during apoptosis.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateJan 18, 2022
The integration of optical sensing into orthopedic surgical devices has the potential to increase accuracy and improve outcomes in musculoskeletal repair. Researchers explore various types of optical sensing, including spectroscopy and imaging, to address unmet clinical needs in orthopedic surgery.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Biomedical Optics·DateJan 6, 2022
Researchers deployed a seismic array in unused telecom fiber optic cable to detect dozens of aftershocks missed by permanent stations after a magnitude 5.1 earthquake in Tangshan, China. The findings demonstrate how 'dark fiber' can be used for ultra-dense seismic monitoring in urban areas.
SourceSeismological Society of America·JournalSeismological Research Letters·TypeObservational study·DateDec 15, 2021
Researchers at Skoltech have created an optoacoustic endoscopic probe that can analyze atherosclerotic plaques by forcing molecules to sound their presence. The device uses laser light to make biomarkers oscillate, producing ultrasound signals that can be detected by a sensitive microphone.
SourceSkolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)·JournalACS Photonics·DateDec 3, 2021
A team of scientists developed a unique technology to measure optical fiber diameter without damaging it, using forward stimulated Brillouin scattering. This allows for accurate measurements up to several kilometers and significantly higher spatial resolution.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight: Advanced Manufacturing·DateNov 29, 2021
DJI Air 3 (RC-N2)
DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.
Researchers create a novel concept to improve supercontinuum light sources by incorporating nano-films into microstructured fibers. This results in broad and flattened output spectra with low input energy, ideal for applications like optical coherence tomography and field hand-held spectroscopy.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight: Advanced Manufacturing·DateNov 12, 2021
Virginia Tech researchers have developed a miniature optical fiber treatment device that delivers cancer immunotherapeutic antibodies while monitoring tumor impedance to track treatment efficacy. The device elicits sustained anti-tumor immunity with complete tumor shrinkage in multiple tumor models.
SourceVirginia Tech·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 9, 2021
The research team proposes a method to fabricate a refractive index sensor using perfluoropolymer fiber and single mode-m multimode-single mode (SMS) structure, which achieves high sensitivity. The experimental results show that the refractive index sensitivity is -219.504 dB/RIU.
SourceCompuscript Ltd·JournalOpto-Electronic Advances·DateNov 4, 2021