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SPIE Optics + Photonics 2012 NanoScience | Register Today!

Journal of Nanophotonics

SPIE PRESS




Nanotechnology

Quantum dot optical switches for remote control of neurons
Effective non-invasive control of neural activity can be achieved with optically excitable quantum dots, tiny semiconductor particles nanometers across.
A localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) sensor-based analytical platform can be used to study the chemistry of individual catalyst nanoparticles under industrial conditions.
23 May 2012
Liquid inks made of quantum dots show promise for a number of uses, including biological fluorescent markers, precursor inks for roll-to-roll solar cells, and now IR detection.
15 May 2012
Light trapping in thin-film photonic crystals provides new avenues for higher-efficiency solar energy harvesting.
10 May 2012
Gold (I) and (III)-precursor-doped silica matrices enable fast direct writing of reproducible nanoparticle arrays in 2D or 3D depending on the wavelength of the laser used.
8 May 2012
Improved performance for silicon slot waveguides and photonic crystal cavities is achieved with atomic-layer-deposited thin films.
8 May 2012
Aesthetic laser specialist TRIA postpones IPO
Initial public offering of stock by the loss-making TRIA Beauty postponed due to “ongoing global economic instability”.
25 May 2012
Optimistic Zeiss reports strong metrology sales
Optics bellwether compensates for semiconductor market weakness with rapid growth in Asia.
24 May 2012
Rochester brings engineering service to Europe
Rochester Precision subsidiary ASE Optics targets industrial customers with launch of Barcelona office.
23 May 2012
Stanford retinal implant combats vision loss
An implanted subretinal array could restore useful sight to patients blinded by degenerative retinal diseases.
21 May 2012
 
Michael McAlpine: Piezoelectric power generation for implantable devices