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Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract by NOAA to develop next-generation lightning mapping instruments, known as GeoXO Lightning Mapper (LMX) instruments. Valued at approximately $297 million, the contract includes options for two additional instruments. The LMX instruments will be deployed on NOAA's upcoming GeoXO weather satellites to provide real-time lightning data for severe weather monitoring, storm analysis, forecasting, and aviation safety. This technology will enhance storm analysis, improve hurricane intensity assessments, detect lightning hazards, aid in identifying wildfires, and assist with aviation safety. [Extracted from the article]

The article lists several products and services including Analyzers from the Excelitas Technologies Corp .; Flowmeters from the Shanghai Optics Inc.; and the Lidar system from the Allegro MicroSystems.

The article offers information on how laser developments support advanced neuroscience techniques. It mentions that three-photon imaging and two-photon optogenetic stimulation both benefit from the latest laser developments targeted squarely at neuroscience research. It discusses the two-photon fluorescence excitation as well established as a tool for neuroscience.

The article offers information about the metrology behind the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA's) James Webb Space Telescope. It mentions that NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's sophisticated optical system required new technology and methods to ensure its components can perform as designed and it presented a significant metrology challenge.

The article offers information on the microscope prototype designed for coded ptychography, a method built upon ptychorgaphic microscopy, a microscopic imaging in which a computer algorithm inverts an extensive data set into an image. Topics covered include the imaging system created by researchers for the coded ptychography prototype platform, the scheme of the coded ptychography prototype, and how it is designed to enhance bioimaging.

This article discusses the use of online analyzers in the petroleum industry to maximize the blending of fuel components. The author highlights the challenges and limitations of traditional analyzers and emphasizes the importance of digital integration and measurement validation. The article also mentions the advancements in lab instruments, such as Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and Raman spectroscopy, and the use of chemometrics to derive properties like Reid vapor pressure (RVP) and octane. However, the author notes that these mathematically derived models still rely on consistent and reliable lab results. [Extracted from the article]

The article features several products including attosecond extreme ultraviolet (EUV) mirrors from UltraFast Innovations and Edmund Optics, the 238 Series optical wavelength meters from Bristol Instruments, and microprocessor-controlled helium neon gas laser power supplies from Power Technology.

The article reports that Generative adversarial networks (GANs) have recently received a bit of notoriety for their ability to produce deep fakes with false social media accounts have been created with realistic profile photos that had been created with GANs. It mentions about ability of artificial intelligence (AI) models to generate realistic images can be put to more productive use, as in their use to train AI routines for image segmentation.

iScope series microscopes provide comfort and convenience for microscopists. Available in various configurations, the iScope series is suitable for high schools, universities, and life and biomedical sciences. Packed with features [...]

The TurnCheck Series-14 shaft measurement system measures shafts, cylinders, and other turned, ground or extruded parts in demanding shop floor environments. The fully telecentric large field of view optics combined [...]

The article offers information on Optical filters for advanced bioinstrumentation. Topics include Researchers' discovery that the fluorescence spectrum of the eye's lens changes significantly as cataracts form; and developed a compact instrument that facilitates not only tryptophan-based fluorescence detection for diagnosis and monitoring, but also a photo bleaching.

The article discusses for industrial surface measurement, a laser scanning confocal microscope has provide high accuracy and the right roughness parameters. Topics include several types of instruments have available for roughness measurements, with unique strengths and weaknesses; and maximum values of the roughness parameter Ra in specifications have commonly in the range of 6 to 8 microinches.

The Metrios Re-Light optical measuring machine provides users with a single device for components of all shapes, flat and cylindrical. It's possible to measure every side of a part in [...]

The article reports on the new approaches in femtosecond lasers and nonlinear optics. Topics discussed include the short-pulse laser-induced damage, femtosecond laser micromachining applied to transparent materials, and small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE). Also being discussed are contact lenses and intraocular lenses.

The article discusses the metrology tools in measuring freeform optics. Topics mention including noncontact optical technique known as fringe reflection deflectometry, coordinate measurement machine considered to be the most common tool in measuring freeform optics and Panasonic UA3P high-accuracy profilometer.

The article offers information about the rubidium-based optical frequency reference developed in the Joint Lab Integrated Quantum Sensors of the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH) and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. It discusses that applications of the turnkey and palm-sized optical frequency standards of the optical frequency reference.

Mahr, a global manufacturer of precision measurement equipment used for dimensional metrology, Introduced its MarSurf WI, a white light interferometer, developed in cooperation with NanoFocus, that enables high-resolution 3D measurement [...]

The article discusses several ways to interferometrically measure aspheric optics such as a Fizeau interferometer and an optical profiler containing an interferometer. Topics include the challenge of measuring aspheric surfaces or optical components on a standard laser interferometer, the measurement of the Verifire Asphere from optical metrology instruments supplier Zygo Corp., and measuring the surface of an asphere by scanning an optical spot across it.

The article presents an explanation on the Sagnac effect through ray optics simulation. Topics discussed include rotation effects on laser ring gyroscopes and other rotating optical devices, challenges of modeling an inertial navigation system (INS), and modeling light propagation in a rotating geometry.

The article reports on the concepts enabling new capabilities in far-field optical superresolution microscopy which include MINFIELD, MINFLUX, and DyMIN. Topics discussed include overcoming the barriers that prohibited supersolution techniques from reaching molecular resolution with the help of these three new concepts. Also being discussed is the stimulated emission depletion (STED) fluorescene microscopy.

The article focuses on the deveopment of optical-design programs. Topics discussed include the launch of lens-design program by Lambda Research, developer of design and analysis software for optical and illumination engineers which is the Optics Software for Layout and Optimization (OSLO) and the CODE V optimizer designed by Synopsys, leader in electronic design automation, and OpticStudio optical-design software by Radiant Zemax, provider of optical-design tools.

Available in a fixed tabletop version (Metrios) or with a mobile table (Metrios CROSS), these optical measuring machines U feature a high-resolution camera that provides much clearer images than other [...]

THIS NEW TELESCOPE is tiny and durable--just right for today's fleet of smaller satellites. Every modern satellite has a star tracker or two. These navigational telescopes attach to the outside [...]

The article discusses the impact of mid-spatial-frequency (MSF) errors on high-performance optical systems. It cites that MSF errors are lower than surface roughness but higher in frequency than Zernike polynomial specifications and can affect the performance of the optical systems and quality of the bokeh as well as degrade the overall image contrast. It also explains the causes of that MSF errors using Fourier analysis to determine the frequency content of the surface.

The article offers brief information on several lasers and optical instruments including the SpectraChrome supercontinuum fiber laser from NP Photonics Inc., the FPS3010 ultrahigh-sensitivity interferometric sensor from Attocube Systems AG, and the PV Precision optical coating system from Power Vision.

The article lists the global companies that offer finished optics and coatings and optical fabrication equipment including Cosmo Optics Inc., Rainbow Research Optics Inc., and OptoSigma Corp.

The article focuses on a study conducted to evaluate terahertz radiation technology for molecular characterization. It is stated that the difference frequency generation (DFG) techniques can also produce both CW and pulsed terahertz radiation along with eliminating the use of an expensive femtosecond laser. To obtain the permeation parameters for N-0915, terahertz scanning reflectometer measurements of the stratum corneum were characterized.

The article discusses the integration of optical nano-antennae into superconducting- nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs) to enhance its efficiency. It is stated that optical antennas enhance the performance of various other optoelectronic components and add additional functionalities in addition to improved efficiency.

The article presents information on the OptiML wafer-level camera (WLC) technology. It is stated that with each type of conventional camera modules and WLC module based on different optical fabrications and assembly methods, they are commonly used in cell phones. It is noted that in the reduction of stray light, the characterization and evaluation of stray light in the OptiML camera system is an important step.

The article offers information on the importance of hybrid optical components on multielement system design. It states that hybrid optical components are ideal for broadband illumination, laser applications and imaging due to its potential to replace multielement design and support standard optical components. Moreover, it considers the role of customer demand in improving hyrbid optical components.

The article reports on the decline in prices of nanopositioners in nanopositioning industry despite the improvement in resolution, linearity, and reliability. It states that engineers can use standard optical components and off-the-shelf nanopositioners to build a high-quality atomic force microscope. It reports that Mad City Labs has sold several stages as retrofit scanners for existing scanning probe microscopy (SPM) system.

The article offers information on several products including Ultralong Working Distance Motorized-Zoom Microscope from OptoSigma Corp., USB Powered Optical from Picard Industries and High Performance Optical Shutters from CVI Melles Griot.

The article mentions several optical instruments which include the Sapphire 552 LP lasers from Coherent Inc., the mid-wave infrared (MWIR) fiber collimator from LightPath Technologies Inc., and the Q-flex magnetorheological finishing (MRF) polishing system from QED Technologies Inc.

The article offers information on how to capture terahertz imaging in the U.S. It states that capturing an image, an optical system must be used to generate an image of scene and a matrix of detectors sensitive wavelength placed at the location of an image. It also mentions that the electrical-detection can be obtain using the bolometer and the metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) transistor.

The article lists services and software, consultants, and manufacturers' representatives for lasers and optical equipment.

The article offers information on the innovation on detectors for integrated photonics such as the complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) silicon-photonic receiver. It says that the CMOS receiver is composed of germanium photo detector chip and CMOS very large scale integration chips that are under-bump-metallization bonded with microsolder bumps. It adds that the test shows that the CMOS silicon-photonic receiver has efficiency of sub-picojole-per-bit which is needed for future systems.

The article presents a comparison of optical spectrum analyzers (OSA) including MS9740A OSA from Anritsu Co., the FTB-5240S from EXFO Inc. and BOSA Phase high-resolution complex OSA from Aragon Photonics Labs SL.

The article offers information on the integration of planar lightwave circuits (PLCs) to single optical circuit to create an improvised size, cost and functionality optical chips in the U.S. The optical chips are used for optical instrumentation applications, which the alignment of active components are crucial to achieve active functions. In addition, the waveguide designers developed significant optical elements on PLCs to wafer fabrication nonuniformities.

The article evaluates several products related to photonics industry including optical glass components from Docter Optics GmbH, InGAN Spice light emitting diode (LED) series from Dominant Semiconductors, and infrared detectors from Ulis.

The article discusses the role of optics in improving the efficiencies of concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) systems and lowering overall cost per watt. The author mentions some typical concentrating optics including Fresnel zone plates, micro-optic collectors and parabolic mirror designs with harsh-environment coatings. She states that the holographic planar concentrator (HPC) technology from Prism Solar Technologies is an exotic concentrating optic.

The article discusses the things to consider in looking for optical interferometer systems. Interferometers are considered as long-established testing and measuring devices with nanometer-level optical characteristics. It mentions the two types of measurements, the displacement interferometers and shape interferometry. It states that it is important to determine the type and the size of surfaces to be measured and understand its environment to determine the range of diameters of optics.

The article focuses on optical profilers as measuring instruments to quantify the roughness of surface and its profile. It mentions interference microscopes with computerized data acquisition and analysis as one category of optical profilers. It states that the integration of high-resolution charge-coupled device (CCD) imaging with image processing and advanced optomechanical design helps to improve the capabilities and usability of optical profilers.

The article discusses the developments in ultraviolet (UV) optical components in the U.S. It notes that development in optical components start at the materials-science level. It mentions that UV biospheres allow collection and detection of signals to enhance equipment efficacy. Moreover, creation of light sources in UV range produced energy efficient of UV illumination.

The article evaluates several electronic equipment including thin-film plate polarizers from Alpine Research Optics Corp., TruMark 5020 fiber laser marker scanner from Trumpf Inc., and Digital Light Source RS-5H from Gamma Scientific Inc.

The article evaluates several optical devices including the VFL-P-1000 fiber laser from MPB Communications Inc., an industrial diode laser from Laserline GmbH and optical thin-film coatings on plastics from Deposition Sciences Inc.

The article discusses the advantages of nitrides for ultraviolet (UV) detection. It states that an extensive study on III-nitrides have been conducted for its use in UV photodetectors because of its capacity to offer intrinsic visible or solar blind detection. It notes several applications in which these UV detectors can be used, including defense, commercial and scientific areas. It also discusses single-photon detection, which is one useful capability of a UV detector.

The article offers information on the procedures in setting up an optical laboratory for experiments. The author focuses on one aspect of the laboratory which is the optical-table system. This system pertains to a vibration-isolation system in various level of vibration damping. Christian Johns, applications engineer at Thorlabs, explains two considerations when choosing optical tables which are primary application and laboratory environment.

The article lists suppliers of optical test and measurement equipment including Moeller-Wedel Optical GmbH, AMO WaveFront Sciences LLC and Hamamatsu Corp.

The article lists suppliers of finished optics, coatings & optical fabrication equipment including Applied Image Inc., OptoSigma Corp. and JML Optical Industries Inc.

The article evaluates several photonic products, including the Off-axis beam collimators from Optical Surfaces, DazScope, an 800 nanometer pulse-optimization sytem and the Phazzler full-pulse measurement system from Fastlite and the Q304-HD ultraviolet laser from JDS Uniphase Corp.