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2012 Security + Defence | Call for Papers

Journal of Applied Remote Sensing

SPIE PRESS




Defense & Security

Rare earths are critical for optical polishing
Volatility of rare earth market challenges manufacturers
The cost and availability of these important materials have had their ups and downs. The optics industry is using several strategies to make sure future needs are met.
The modulation transfer function of a type II superlattice focal plane array is characterized, and discrepancies from the predicted results are analyzed.
20 January 2012
Localized heating in diode-pumped alkali lasers induces spatial variations in metal vapor density, leading to a reduction in laser power.
18 January 2012
New imaging techniques provide greatly improved resolution and detection of weapons or other objects concealed on a person.
12 January 2012
A new scheme with an inherent integer Gray code property reduces photonic analog-to-digital converter errors while enhancing resolution.
9 January 2012
Computers can now detect micro-expressions that reveal emotions people try to conceal.
4 January 2012
MicroOLED launches ‘highest pixel density’ display
This 5.4 megapixel microdisplay gives SXGA resolution in full color but for half the power.
8 February 2012
L-3 completes $210M Kollmorgen acquisition
Further signal of consolidation in US defense sector as the giant contractor acquires photonic mast specialist.
8 February 2012
Japan buys four laser mine detection systems
Maritime force is first international navy to buy the mine-sweeping technology developed by Northrop Grumman.
7 February 2012
Jenoptik beats guidance; sees strong 2012
The Germany-headquartered firm reports a 14% increase in sales from its lasers and optical systems segment in 2011.
1 February 2012
 
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