What is Photonics?
Summary definition article on the term Photonics, which was coined in 1967 by Pierre Aigrain.
Small Optical Force Can Budge Nanoscale Objects
With a bit of leverage, Cornell researchers have used a very tiny beam of light with as little as 1 milliwatt of power to move a silicon structure up to 12 nanometers. That's enough to completely switch the optical properties of the structure from opaque to transparent, they reported.
Oclaro Strengthens 40 Gbps and 100 Gbps Coherent Portfolio with New Micro-iTLA and Volume Production of Modulators and Receivers
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Oclaro, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCLR), a tier-one provider and innovator of optical communications and laser solutions, today announced that it has further strengthened its 40 Gbps and 100 Gbps coherent optical portfolio with the introduction of a new micro-iTLA and 40 Gbps PM-BPSK modulator.
Basic Overview of Human Area Networking Technology
Human society is entering an era of ubiquitous computing, when networks are seamlessly interconnected and information is always accessible at our fingertips. The practical implementation of ubiquitous services requires three levels of connectivity: Wide Area Networks (WAN), typically via the Internet, to remotely connect all types of severs and terminals; Local Area Networks (LAN), typically via Ethernet or WiFi connectivity among all the information and communication appliances in offices and homes; and Human Area Networks (HAN) for connectivity to personal information, media and communication appliances within the much smaller sphere of ordinary daily activities the last one meter.
Isotech Expands In-House Automation Engineering Capabilities to Better Serve Demand for Application Design
Increasingly manufacturers are challenged with the task of engineering complex automation solutions in order to maintain a competitive advantage in areas like manufacturing processes. The pace of technology often leaves these businesses short on resources, technical know-how, and time to effectively and efficiently meet those challenges. Isotech, Inc., a supplier of linear motion components, is increasing in-house automation engineering capabilities to meet the demand for outsourced automation engineering.
ScotGrid and Lumerical Team up to Boost UK Nanophotonics Research
Lumerical Solutions has donated FDTD Solutions Engine licenses to ScotGrid, one of the largest grid computing sites in the United Kingdom. The donated licenses will enable photonics researchers at academic institutions to perform large-scale simulations of devices such as silicon photonics components, solid-state light emitters, and thin-film solar cells.
Inrad Optics, Inc. Changes Stock Symbol to "INRD"
NORTHVALE, N.J., April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Inrad Optics, Inc. (formerly Photonic Products Group, Inc.) (OTC Bulletin Board: INRD) today announced that the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has approved the change of the Company's stock symbol from "PHPG" to "INRD" effective April 9, 2012. The new stock symbol reflects the Company's name change from Photonic Products Group, Inc.
