2.2MJ were delivered and 3.4MJ yielded in latest ignition experiment, at the end of October.
Category: Optical Properties
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.
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
Cuttlefish eye inspires improved vision for autonomous vehicles
Adopting the animal’s ocular structure could help deal with uneven illumination.Source: Optics.org News…
NIST and AIM Photonics to co-develop high frequency O/E chips
To enable new chip designs for high-speed optical communications, military and medical applications.Source: Optics.org News…
German-Polish group makes optical gyroscopes less susceptible to interference
Use of hollow core fiber makes scopes more resilient – therefore better for driving and aerospace applications. Source: Optics.org News…