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Optical Ultrasound: High Potential to Change Surgical Guidance
In modern medicine, the ultrasound is a go-to method for viewing the body’s internal structures, given its non-invasive nature. Ultrasound produces images in real time by relaying high frequency soundwaves ...
Virtual Reality (VR): Bringing CT to the Foreground of Surgery Prep
Virtual Reality (VR) has shown promise in displaying complex images in an immersive way. The Army, Air Force, and various police departments across the U.S. use VR to create training programs for ...
Quantum Dots: The Basics
If you’ve been in the market for new high-end TV lately, you may have run into what Samsung has coined as the QLED line of displays. Display manufacturers tout this “state-of-the-art” display technology a ...
Lasers in Ophthalmology: The Future is Clear
LASERs (or Light Amplified by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) are among the most widely available and versatile optical tools today. A variety of lasers are commonly used in household devices, such as ...
Fiber Optic Technology: Introducing High-Speed Data Exchange
Introduction While often considered a rather new technology, the concept behind fiber optics has actually been around since the 1840’s, when Swiss physicist Daniel Colladon discovered he could shine ...
What Are Optical Parametric Oscillators?
Introduction to Optical Parametric Oscillators In 1961, Peter Franken and his group at the University of Michigan were the first to use nonlinear materials to produce optical harmonics. This method ...
Deformable Mirror: Capturing Precise Images in Outer Space
Adaptive Optics Introduction The field of optics studies the behavior of light – a form of substance with a characteristic wavelengths ranging from about 400 to 700 nanometers for visible light to as ...
Photonics in AR/VR: Transforming Immersive Technologies
Photonics is a cornerstone technology for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) systems, enabling precise control and manipulation of light to create immersive, interactive experiences. From ...
Nitrogen Lasers: A Technical Guide for Engineers and Scientists
Welcome to the definitive resource on Nitrogen Lasers, crafted specifically for engineers and scientists seeking a deep understanding of this important technology. In this guide, you will uncover the ...
Photonics Therapy for Autism: Diagnosis and Treatment
Photonics is offering new possibilities in the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). As researchers and clinicians consider this cutting-edge field, they are discovering how ...