Instrumentation and measurement
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White papers: WITec, Ocean Insight and Photonic Science & Engineering
Explore the latest technology white papers from physics-based industry in instrumentation and measurement, and semiconductors
X-ray ghost imaging goes energy-selective
Spectral technique could find applications in fields such as biological and medical imaging, materials science and environmental sensing
Piezoelectric feedback boosts infrared atomic force microscopy
New technique improves nanoscale chemical imaging
Research headlines
Read article: Two new frequency combs could boost telecoms and molecular fingerprinting
Two new frequency combs could boost telecoms and molecular fingerprinting
One is low-cost, yet very stable, while the other uses a surprising new mechanism
Read article: Scanning tunnelling microscopy images intramolecular details
Scanning tunnelling microscopy images intramolecular details
New high-resolution technique could make for a new analytical tool
Read article: Graphene-based strain sensor can detect a feather’s touch
Graphene-based strain sensor can detect a feather’s touch
Nanomaterials in highly flexible polymer can make a wide range of strain measurements
Read article: Laser-driven shock waves recreate deep-Earth environment
Laser-driven shock waves recreate deep-Earth environment
X-ray diffraction technique could also shed light on conditions within “super-Earth” exoplanets
Read article: Biochemical quantitative phase imaging goes photothermal
Biochemical quantitative phase imaging goes photothermal
New hybrid technique produces detailed images of live biological cells
Read article: New technique uses food residues to date prehistoric pottery
New technique uses food residues to date prehistoric pottery
Compound-specific accelerator mass spectrometry provides the first direct estimates for the age of clay artefacts
Focus on Instruments and Vacuum
Take a look inside our latest free-to-read focus on instruments and vacuum. Covering the latest features and products for those interested in innovation and industry, this issue highlights the role that “behind-the-scenes” technologies play in solving problems both in the lab and in the wider world outside it.
Latest articles in instrumentation and measurement
Read article: Webinars and white papers: Oxford Instruments presents seven webinars on nanoscience
Webinars and white papers: Oxford Instruments presents seven webinars on nanoscience
Explore the latest technology webinars from physics-based industry in condensed matter and instrumentation and measurement
Read article: The secrets of success in electron and ion optics
The secrets of success in electron and ion optics
Customer-centric innovation is helping US manufacturer Kimball Physics to prosper
Read article: In-line spectral monitoring gets ready to shine
In-line spectral monitoring gets ready to shine
Ocean Insight’s Liquid Transmission Measurement System (LTMS) provides real-time, in-line monitoring of liquid colouring and coating applications used across the consumer electro...
Read article: UHV analytical stages: positioning for success in surface science studies
UHV analytical stages: positioning for success in surface science studies
UHV Design continues to push the boundaries when it comes to sample manipulation, positioning and preparation in ultrahigh-vacuum environments
Read article: Webinars and white papers: Park Systems, Lake Shore Cryotronics and WITec
Webinars and white papers: Park Systems, Lake Shore Cryotronics and WITec
Explore the latest technology white paper and webinars from physics-based industry in instrumentation and measurement, and materials science
Read article: Making images with sound
Making images with sound
Floating visual displays created using acoustically levitated particles could lead to galleries of singing heads. Michael Allen investigates
Read article: White papers: Bruker Nano, Dectris and Park Systems
White papers: Bruker Nano, Dectris and Park Systems
Explore the latest technology white papers from physics-based industry in materials science, detector technology and microscopy
Read article: Floating visual displays, ultrafast imaging and far-UVC light: the June 2020 edition of Physics World is now out
Floating visual displays, ultrafast imaging and far-UVC light: the June 2020 edition of Physics World is now out
Explore the latest issue of your favourite physics magazine
Read article: Cryogenic temperature sensors: installation techniques for success
Cryogenic temperature sensors: installation techniques for success
Available to watch now, Lake Shore Cryotronics explores how to choose the right sensor and packaging for cryogenic thermometry installation
Read article: Tracking elephant rumbles without breaking the bank
Tracking elephant rumbles without breaking the bank
Low-cost seismo-acoustic device could enable elephant monitoring for ecology and conservation
Read article: Measuring molecules with nanometre precision
Measuring molecules with nanometre precision
Motion-correction technique ramps the resolution of single-molecule localization microscopy twentyfold
Read article: Matrix factorization algorithms help track neuronal activity
Matrix factorization algorithms help track neuronal activity
New technique overcomes the problem of strong scattering of light as it passes though opaque biological tissue
Read article: Going with the flow
Going with the flow
Early-career industry physicist Aidan White on working as a project engineer at TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory
Read article: COVID-19 symptoms detected from a safe distance using infrared light and microwaves
COVID-19 symptoms detected from a safe distance using infrared light and microwaves
Remote access checker is being tested in a German hospital
Read article: Reinvention lights up optical experiments at low temperatures
Reinvention lights up optical experiments at low temperatures
Cryogenics specialist Quantum Design has designed a magneto-optical cryostat that for the first time brings its high magnetic field and cryogenics technology into a dedicated optic...
Read article: Atomic Force Microscopy for Life Science Research
Atomic Force Microscopy for Life Science Research
View on demand: a webinar sponsored by Bruker
Read article: The clever device that can let you see in 3D beyond the diffraction limit
The clever device that can let you see in 3D beyond the diffraction limit
Optical add-on enables any wide-field microscope to capture super-resolution images in 3D
Read article: A Decade of Discovery Enabled by PeakForce Tapping
A Decade of Discovery Enabled by PeakForce Tapping
View on demand: a webinar sponsored by Bruker
Focus on Instruments and Vacuum
Take a look inside our latest free-to-read focus on instruments and vacuum. Covering the latest features and products for those interested in innovation and industry, this issue highlights the role that “behind-the-scenes” technologies play in solving problems both in the lab and in the wider world outside it.
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