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Analysis

CMOS technology moves to the next generation Nov 28, 2008

Developments in complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) technology allow the sensors to penetrate into high-performance applications that were previously not practical. Lars Hansen of Basler Vision Technologies, Germany, describes the current state of the art.

Research news

Synchronized sources are right on time Dec 4, 2008

A technique that synchronizes remotely located lasers with record precision and duration is attracting commercial interest.

Light moves tiny devices Dec 3, 2008

All-optical mechanical devices could be a step closer thanks to researchers in the US who are using light to drive nanoscale mechanical devices.

Waveguide boosts spectrometer sensitivity Dec 2, 2008

A waveguide that converts light from the near-infrared part of the spectrum to the visible is allowing scientists to improve the sensitivity of an infrared spectrometer.

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Industry news

NIST develops new LED test procedure Dec 4, 2008

A temperature-controlled heat sink makes LED tests compatible with existing methods used in conventional lighting.

LIDAR sees which way the wind blows Dec 3, 2008

A new LIDAR system mounted on a wind turbine measures wind speed and direction hundreds of metres away.

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Featuring news from Applied Materials, Intevac, Crystal IS, Renishaw and more.

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