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True holographic movie is within grasp

A team at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology has developed a system to produce true holographic three-dimensional images appearing mid-air, viewable from most angles in the room. The proof of concept uses metasurface materials that can manipulate light, allowing for a genuine holographic movie.

Study demonstrates feasibility of hologram technology in liver tumor ablation

Researchers successfully tested a holographic guidance system in a clinical trial, demonstrating its feasibility and potential benefits for liver tumor ablation. The technology improved visualization of the tumor and surrounding structures, allowing for faster localization and increased treating-physician confidence.

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

A thin lensless camera free of noise

Researchers from Tsinghua University and MIT developed a thin lensless camera free of noise using Fresnel zone plate and compressive sensing algorithm. The FZA imaging system can capture high-quality images with single-shot 'hologram' without calibration, driving down the cost of camera production.

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.

As seen in movies, new meta-hologram can be used as a communication tool

Researchers at Pohang University of Science & Technology developed a multifunctional meta-hologram that can create different hologram images depending on the direction of light incident on the device. The new meta-hologram demonstrated diffraction efficiency higher than 60% and high-quality images were observed.

CUHK Faculty of Engineering develops novel imaging approach

The CUHK Faculty of Engineering has developed a novel imaging approach that enables faster 3D imaging for biomedical research. The new method uses compressive sensing and multi-focus laser scanning to reduce the number of measurements by up to 90%, resulting in significantly faster image acquisition times.

New printer creates extremely realistic colorful holograms

The new CHIMERA printer produces digital 3D holograms with unprecedented detail and realistic color, created using low-cost commercial lasers and high-speed printing. The printer can produce wide-field-of-view holograms with full parallax, ideal for applications such as museum displays and architectural models.

Ultra-thin optical elements directly measure polarization

Scientists have developed a new method to measure polarization using ultra-thin metasurface holograms. The technique uses overlapping holographic images to determine the amplitude contrast and phase difference between polarized light waves, enabling fast and compact devices for spectroscopy, sensing, and communications applications.

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.

3D holograms bringing astronomy to life

Researchers from the University of Leeds have developed 3D holograms to share their work on massive star cluster formation with the general public. The holograms allow people to watch millions of years of stellar evolution in 3D, making it easier for non-experts to understand complex topics.

New holographic technique opens the way for quantum computation

Researchers from EPFL developed a new holographic technique that can encode quantum information in a nanostructure, enabling high-resolution imaging of electromagnetic fields and manipulating the quantum properties of free electrons. This breakthrough has significant implications for quantum computing applications.

A hole in one for holographic display

Researchers at KAIST have designed an ultrathin display that can project dynamic, multi-colored 3D holographic images using tiny pinholes in a thin film. The system is small and scalable, paving the way for widespread applications of 3D holographic displays.

Elementary mathematics brings Star Trek’s Holodeck closer to reality

Researchers from Bilkent University develop a technique to eliminate cross-talk in 3D holographic projection, enabling the creation of realistic and dynamic holograms. The method uses wavefront engineering and orthogonality properties to achieve high-quality projections with increasing hologram resolution.

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.

Multicolor holography technology could enable extremely compact 3D displays

Researchers developed a new approach to multicolor holography, encoding images onto thin waveguide structures that guide light. This method produces complex multicolor holographic images with no need for bulky lenses or prisms, making it suitable for portable devices like augmented reality glasses and smartphones.

Holographic color printing for optical security

Researchers at SUTD developed a new holographic colour printing device that modulates both phase and amplitude of light, increasing security and deterring counterfeiting. The technology uses nano-3D-printed polymer structures to display coloured images under ambient white light while projecting multiple holograms under laser illumination.

The secret life of cloud droplets

Researchers use airborne digital holography to confirm that water droplets cluster inside clouds, which can affect precipitation and cloud lifetime. The study's findings improve the general knowledge of clouds and their effects on the planet.

Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach

Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach provides rugged GNSS navigation, satellite messaging, and SOS for backcountry geology and climate field teams.

Chinese scientists achieve success in nitrogen metallization

Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have successfully metallized nitrogen under extreme conditions, revealing a pressure-temperature region above 125 GPa and 2500 K. This breakthrough sheds light on the interplay between molecular dissociation, melting, and metallization in nitrogen.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

Insulator-metal transition at the nanoscale

Scientists discovered defects play a crucial role in initiating phase transitions from insulators to metals. The study also reveals an intermediate state formed during transformation, challenging previous assumptions of two-state transitions.

Editing brain activity with holography

Researchers at UC Berkeley are developing a technology to read and write neural activity, enabling them to stimulate specific sets of neurons to simulate sensory experiences. The goal is to replace lost sensations after peripheral nerve damage or control prosthetic limbs, with potential applications in treating neurological disorders.

New math bridges holography and twistor theory

Physicist Yasha Neiman proposes a new vantage point on space-time geometry, combining holography and twistor theory to develop a full-fledged quantum gravitational theory. This framework aims to unify quantum mechanics and General Relativity, overcoming current challenges in fundamental theory.

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.

Multifunctional metalens unlocks with light

Researchers at Harvard SEAS developed a flat metalens that can resolve details smaller than a wavelength of light, generate optical vortices and holograms, and exhibit achromatic behavior in multiple colors.

Holography approach improves heads up displays for planes and cars

Researchers developed a holographic heads-up display that increases the size of the displayed image, allowing drivers and pilots to see information without shifting their gaze. The technology uses holographic optical elements to redirect light and create a larger eye box, making it easier to view critical data.

Two holograms in one surface

A team of researchers at Caltech has developed a way to encode multiple holographic images in a single surface using carefully engineered silicon oxide and aluminum surfaces. The technology works by reflecting light differently depending on the angle of incoming light, allowing for high-quality images with no loss of resolution.

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.

Robots on the move: How to better track movement

A new method for controlling self-balancing mobile robots has been proposed by Prof. Mou Chen, improving their tracking performance. The technique utilizes a disturbance observer to fully utilize dynamic information and adjust the robot's behavior.

Holograms taken to new dimension

Researchers have developed a new technology to create inexpensive full-color 2-D and 3-D holograms that are far more realistic, brighter and can be viewed at wider angles than current holograms. The applications for this technology could be wide-ranging, from currency and identification badges to amusement rides and advertisements.

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.

World's thinnest hologram paves path to new 3-D world

The RMIT team has developed a nano-hologram that is simple to make, can be seen without 3D goggles and is 1000 times thinner than a human hair. The discovery could transform industries such as medical diagnostics, education, data storage, defence and cyber security with the potential to display a wealth of data.

Stretchable hologram can switch between multiple images (video)

Researchers have developed a method to create stretchable holograms that can display multiple images, which can be switched depending on the stretching of the material. The technique uses metasurfaces and gold nanorods to generate holographic images with changing shapes.

Holography with the Wi-fi-router

Researchers at TUM create holographic imaging process using Wi-Fi data to generate 3D images of the surrounding environment. This technology allows for centimeter-scale precision and can be used in industrial facilities to track objects as they move, improving efficiency and accuracy.

Technique makes more efficient, independent holograms

A team of researchers from Harvard SEAS encoded multiple holographic images in a metasurface that can be unlocked separately with differently polarized light. This advancement offers more control over polarization manipulation and measurement, enabling applications such as anti-fraud protection and entertainment.

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.

Study reveals substantial evidence of holographic universe

Researchers have found substantial evidence supporting a holographic explanation for the universe's irregularities, as much as there is for traditional theory of cosmic inflation. A holographic universe is one where all information is contained in a 2D surface on its boundaries.

Sci-fi holograms a step closer with ANU invention

Researchers from ANU have developed a device that creates complex holographic images in infrared using silicon pillars. This technology has the potential to be used in various applications such as ultra-thin optical devices for cameras and satellites.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C)

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) provide clear calls and strong noise reduction for interviews, conferences, and noisy field environments.

Full-circle viewing: 360-degree electronic holographic display

A South Korean research team has developed a novel tabletop display system allowing multiple viewers to view a full 3-D image from any angle, giving complete 360-degree access. The system uses an aspheric lens to solve visual distortion and aims to create high-quality holographic images in the near future.

Solving a cryptic puzzle with a little help from a hologram

Researchers from Bar-Ilan University and Harvard University developed a mathematical tool to visualize electron shapes in superconducting materials. This innovation helps gain a better understanding of complex material properties, paving the way for future discoveries.

Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply

Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.

Light: Information's new friend

African researchers have made a breakthrough in optical communication by demonstrating a significant increase in the amount of information that can be packed into light. The team used over 100 patterns of light, exploiting three degrees of freedom to achieve this result, which could potentially increase bandwidth by 100 times.

Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter

Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter measures wind, temperature, and humidity in real time for site assessments, aviation checks, and safety briefings.

A better hologram for fraud protection and wearable optics

Researchers at Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have created compact holograms using nanostructures sensitive to light polarization, improving anti-fraud holograms and wearable optics. These holograms can encode multiple images and protect against counterfeiting.

Nano-magnets produce 3-dimensional images

Researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology developed nano-magnetic pixels for wide-view 3D holographic displays. These displays can reconstruct realistic 3D images with a viewing angle over 30°, eliminating the need for special glasses.

Inkjet hologram printing now possible

Researchers at ITMO University have developed a method for producing vivid holographic images using an ordinary inkjet printer. The new technique uses colorless ink made of nanocrystalline titania, which can be deposited on special microembossed paper to create unique patterned images.

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.