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Accurate & Rapid IR Metrology for manufacture of Freeform Optics

Posted in: Blog, Polymer Optics | July 13, 2015 at 1:59 am , by synadmn

The freeform revolution continues to redefine mainstream optics fields. Specific applications of freeform optics are currently prevented, however, because there is a lack of accurate metrology methods to guide efficient...

Microendoscope could Reduce Unnecessary Biopsies

Posted in: Blog, Polymer Optics | July 9, 2015 at 2:53 am , by synadmn

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Researchers are exploring if the use of the new fibre-optic imaging system could reduce the risk of biopsies when used with a conventional endoscope. Biopsies are stressful and sometimes painful...

Non-invasive Fluorescence Based Brain Imaging

Posted in: Blog, Polymer Optics | July 5, 2015 at 11:59 pm , by synadmn

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A new brain imaging technique capable of seeing through the intact scalp and skull, enabling sharp images of the brain vasculature to be obtained noninvasively has been developed building on...

Adaptive Optical Imaging For Ophthalmology

Posted in: Blog, Polymer Optics | June 30, 2015 at 9:40 am , by synadmn

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Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a computational adaptive optics technique that can provide pictures of the cells, blood vessels, and nerves at the back of the eye...

Carbon Nanotubes Used in Optical Mirrors

Posted in: Blog, Polymer Optics | June 26, 2015 at 11:08 am , by synadmn

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Imaging-quality optical mirrors using carbon nanotubes embedded in a epoxy (polymer) matrix have recently been developed for use in telescopic mirrors. Smart materials enable fabrication of lightweight, compact optical mirrors...

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Accurate & Rapid IR Metrology for manufacture of Freeform Optics

Microendoscope could Reduce Unnecessary Biopsies

Non-invasive Fluorescence Based Brain Imaging

Adaptive Optical Imaging For Ophthalmology

Carbon Nanotubes Used in Optical Mirrors

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