2.2MJ were delivered and 3.4MJ yielded in latest ignition experiment, at the end of October.
Category: Optical
Pulse compression by density gradient plasma yields exawatt to zettawatt lasers
Strathclyde, UK, and UNIST and GIST (Korea) researchers use plasma gradient to force photons to “bunch up”.
EV Group and Silicon Austria Labs extend photonics collaboration
To boost development of wafer-level optics for micro cameras and mirrors, diffractive and automotive optics.
New interferometer for high-precision wafer thickness measurement
In semiconductor production, highest precision is essential. An important process step is the lapping of the blanks, which are thereby brought to a uniform thickness. In order to continuously control the thickness, the interferoMETER IMS5420 series white light interferometers were developed.
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Solar PV developer Longi claims record of 33.9% perovskite conversion
Chinese firm achieves best efficiency of crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells so far.
Ascent Solar develops CIGS solar module for space with 17.55% efficiency
Latest Titan design following recent “record” conversion ramp announcements.Source: Optics.org News
Korean researchers develop practical dual metalens
Switching between shooting modes based on light conditions will suit smart phones,VR/AR devices, and lidar systems.Source: Optics.org News
Renewed support for high power laser facilities at SLAC
LaserNetUS funding will allow scientists to benefit from Linac Coherent Light Source….Source: Optics.org News
Highly accurate thickness measuring system for metal surfaces
The thicknessSENSOR is used for the precise thickness measurement of narrow strip and sheet materials such as metal or plastic. The new model thicknessSENSOR ILD1420LL now allows for even more precise measurements on metal surfaces. This is due to their small, oval measurement spot which compensates…Source: Micro-epsilon
Eddy current sensors: Unmatched precision in industrial applications
Eddy current-based inductive sensors of the eddyNCDT series provide non-contact detection of displacement, distance, position and oscillation. They enable highly precise measurements on ferromagnetic as well as non-ferromagnetic materials. The eddyNCDT sensors prove resistant to dirt, pressure and t