Emerging Applications in Laser Photonics
June 25, 2020
Researchers in the field of materials and laser research continue to push their boundaries searching for new technology and developing new applications. In this article, we will review three emerging applications and the lasers being used in those areas. Materials Science Using LIBS & …
Expanding Applications in Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)
June 18, 2020
Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) is a long-standing and versatile technique for measuring flow across fields. This optical technique, frequently used in education and research, measures the velocity field of a region within the flow simultaneously. Light scattering particles are added …
Measuring Environmental Conditions Using LIDAR
June 12, 2020
Air, land and sea: What satellite imagery can’t do, LIDAR can. Technologies help us measure, monitor, and understand our changing environment. While satellites are helping to image our planet, there are gaps. Remote sensing technologies, deployed on airborne, land-based, and undersea …