Optics.org News & Analysis http://optics.org latest News & Analysis from Optics.org en-us Thu, 24 May 2012 0:56:42 GMT webmaster@optics.org Optics.org http://img.optics.org/images/slogo.jpg http://optics.org Major optical nonlinearity breakthrough at ORC http://optics.org/news/3/5/32 Southampton’s ORC creates artificial material with nonlinear optical properties 7 orders of magnitude greater than any in nature. http://optics.org/news/3/5/32 Wed, 23 May 2012 19:05:00 Europe's optical network sales slump 'worst in 5 years’ http://optics.org/news/3/5/31 Infonetics Research also reports global spending on optical network gear down 23% in Q1 2012. http://optics.org/news/3/5/31 Wed, 23 May 2012 17:05:00 3-Dimensional laser scanner boosts rail safety http://optics.org/news/3/5/30 Fraunhofer-developed system checks rail systems - at over 100kmh. http://optics.org/news/3/5/30 Wed, 23 May 2012 16:05:00 Rochester brings engineering service to Europe http://optics.org/news/3/5/29 Rochester Precision subsidiary ASE Optics targets industrial customers with launch of Barcelona office. http://optics.org/news/3/5/29 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:05:00 Gamma detector promises improved sensitivity http://optics.org/news/3/5/28 Spectroscopy and security could both benefit from a Georgia Tech scintillator crystal based on nanopowders. http://optics.org/news/3/5/28 Tue, 22 May 2012 19:05:00 German photonics exports to rise 10% this year http://optics.org/news/3/5/27 Market research by the SPECTARIS industry association confirms “unbridled” growth of home-grown industry. http://optics.org/news/3/5/27 Tue, 22 May 2012 13:05:00 Stanford retinal implant combats vision loss http://optics.org/news/3/5/26 An implanted subretinal array could restore useful sight to patients blinded by degenerative retinal diseases. http://optics.org/news/3/5/26 Mon, 21 May 2012 10:05:00 US hammers Chinese PV firms with 31% tariffs http://optics.org/news/3/5/25 Department of Commerce backs SolarWorld-led complaint in preliminary determination; Dow Corning and Hemlock label decision ‘devastating’. http://optics.org/news/3/5/25 Fri, 18 May 2012 14:05:00 Smethods initiative puts focus on optical design http://optics.org/news/3/5/24 A Support Action of the Europe's FP7 program sees seven institutions provide training in design and simulation. http://optics.org/news/3/5/24 Thu, 17 May 2012 10:05:00 Picosecond machining tool wins laser award http://optics.org/news/3/5/23 Ultrafast system designed for embossing and printing applications scoops the 2012 Innovation Award for Laser Technology. http://optics.org/news/3/5/23 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:05:00