Optoelectronics
Optical fibres can 'feel' the materials around them
EPFL researchers have developed an optical fibre capable of detecting what sort of material or liquid they have come into contact with. Their research has been published in Nature Communications. In recent years optical fibres have served as sensors to detect changes in temperature, like a thermometer, and pressure, like an artificial nerve. This technique is particularly useful in structures such as bridges and gas pipelines.
Sensor module for embedded video applications
It has been announced that Sunex Optics has released its first sensor module, the MOD255I, based on its 4K Miniature DSL255 SuperFishEye Lens for easy digital video device development with embedded vision.
High resolution beam profiling camera with GigE interface
It has been announced that MKS Instruments is introducing the new Ophir SP920G GigE Silicon CCD High Resolution Camera designed specifically for industrial laser beam profiling applications. The camera accurately captures and analyses wavelengths from 190 to 1,100nm.
Improving airtight bonding in OLED lighting
It has been announced that the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) is working as part of a consortium to improve airtight bonding in OLED lighting for aerospace and defence applications. CPI is working on the project with lead partner Oxford Lasers, alongside Glass Technology Services, Coherent Scotland, Heriot Watt University, Gooch & Housego, and Leonardo MW.
Non-linear optical LiNbO3 crystals
LASER COMPONENTS has offered a range of non-linear optical crystals, including Lithium Niobate. LiNbO3 crystals are used most commonly as frequency doublers for laser applications. This artificially created crystal has a large electro-optic and acousto-optic coefficient, and as such it is a favoured material for a number of non-linear applications; Q-switches, Pockels cells, phase modulators and waveguides.
Beast of a light for Iron Maiden
The iconic heavy metal band Iron Maiden is packing arenas and wowing head banging crowds with its Legacy of the Beast European tour. Helping to bring its richly designed stage show to life is entertainment lighting from Signify.
A specifier’s guide to lighting controls
As the lighting controls market continues to boom, CP Electronics has launched its new CPD for specifiers, outlining what to be aware of when choosing lighting controls. With technology coming on leaps and bounds since the early noughties, it’s probably no surprise that the global lighting controls market is growing at a rapid pace, being swept along with the technology current.
Never be left in the dark with this LED light meter
With the ever growing demand for LED lighting systems, Martindale Electric have now made it quick and easy to verify the performance of new LED installations with the LM195, a high quality light meter with built in correction factors for LED light sources. The LM195 delivers fast, reliable readings for a wide range of LED, fluorescent and incandescent lighting, suitable for ensuring regulatory compliance and adequate performance of new and existi...
Conversion screen for visualisation of near infrared light
An extensive range of conversion screens and cards are offered for both high and low power applications, over discreet wavelength ranges from 400nm to 20um. The latest addition to the range, the LDT-007BN is suitable for the detection of low and medium power infra-red light from IR laser diodes, low power Nd:YAG lasers and IR LEDs. There is no need to optically charge the phosphor, and it will not lose its sensitivity to stimulation with use.
Simplifying the driving of low power lighting
It has been announced that Diodes Incorporated, is extending its family of automotive LED drivers with the BCR4xxUQ series that simplifies the driving of low power lighting. LED technology is displacing conventional bulbs throughout the car for a number of applications.