News tagged with liquid lens

A new high-resolution method for imaging below the skin using a liquid lens

University of Rochester optics professor Jannick Rolland has developed an optical technology that provides unprecedented images under the skin's surface. The aim of the technology is to detect and examine ...

Physics / General Physics

created Feb 19, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (9) | comments 0




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Next-generation light bulb shines at CES

A California startup out to change the world shined at the Consumer Electronics Show on Thursday with a light bulb blending beauty and efficiency with love for the Earth.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jan 13, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (22) | comments 23

Best in show: 6 gadgets that defined CES

(AP) -- Cheaper tablets, thinner laptops and an array of sleeker TVs stood out at this year's International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jan 13, 2012 | popularity 2.8 / 5 (9) | comments 2

A wealth of habitable planets in the Milky Way

An international team has used the technique of gravitational microlensing to measure how common planets are in the Milky Way.

Space & Earth / Astronomy

created Jan 11, 2012 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (29) | comments 102 | with audio podcast

Proteins in focus: Adjustable protein microlenses made by femtosecond laser direct writing

(PhysOrg.com) -- Whether it's right under our nose or far away, when we observe an object we see it—provided we have healthy eyes and normal vision or suitable glasses—in focus. For this to work, ...

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Dec 16, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Simple technique results in surprising repellency results

(PhysOrg.com) -- Anyone who has ever worn eyeglasses for any length of time can surely attest to the annoyance of constantly having to clean off the oil left behind by finger touching. Not only does it dirty the lens, but ...

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Dec 02, 2011 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (8) | comments 11 | with audio podcast report

Ultrafine processing technology continues its evolution

The performance of optical and electronic components such as lenses and semiconductors is strongly influenced by the precision of surface grinding, which involves shaping the surface, and polishing, and provides ...

Technology / Engineering

created Nov 21, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Two pairs of specs in one: Touch of finger changes prescription

If you're over 45 and wear glasses, you've probably got more than one pair. Or you're using bifocals or progressive lenses. As most people get older, their eyes have more trouble focusing on objects that are close, which ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Oct 10, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (5) | comments 3

Hiding objects with a terahertz invisibility cloak

Researchers at Northwestern University have created a new kind of cloaking material that can render objects invisible in the terahertz range.

Physics / General Physics

created Sep 02, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Dynamic Eye partners with UB to develop 'smart' sunglasses that block blinding glare

The days of being blinded by glare from the sun, despite the $300 sunglasses straddling your face, may soon be over.

Technology / Engineering

created Jul 12, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Patent for arrays of nanoscale electrical probes awarded to NJIT today

Reginald C. Farrow and Zafer Iqbal, research professors at NJIT, were awarded a patent today for an improved method of fabricating arrays of nanoscale electrical probes. Their discovery may lead to improved diagnostic tools ...

Nanotechnology / Nanophysics

created Jun 21, 2011 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0


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