The recent development in the utilization of flexible optical fiber sensors and the prospective application scenarios were then summarized, which encompass human activity monitoring and healthcare, ...

The evolution of modern healthcare has been profoundly shaped by advancements in medical devices, with sensors playing a crucial role in this transformation. As the demand for more accurate, portable, ...

A new publication from Opto-Electronic Science; DOI 10.29026/oes.2023.230019 overviews optical trapping of optical nanoparticles. This article reviews the fundamentals and applications of optically ...

Mechanical force is an essential feature for many physical and biological processes. Remote measurement of mechanical signals with high sensitivity and spatial resolution is needed for a wide range of ...

Understanding acoustic feedback in hearing aids. Power consumption challenges in hearing aids. Functionality integration and its impact on energy consumption. The benefits of using photoreflectors for ...

Attitude Determination and Control Systems (ADCS) are key to maintaining the precise orientation of CubeSats, microsatellites, and other small satellite platforms. High-fidelity optical subsystems, ...

In this interview, industry expert Venkat Nandivada discusses how epoxy and silicone adhesives support sensor performance, highlighting key requirements such as thermal conductivity, insulation, and ...

Specialized optical coatings enable defence technologies to withstand extreme temperatures, humidity, and mechanical stress, ensuring operational reliability.

Air bubble sensors are used to detect air or gas bubbles in flexible clear plastic tubes. They are intended to prevent air infusions. The air bubble sensor has no contact with the liquid and is ...

Researchers report that they have invented new nanoscale sensors of force. They are luminescent nanocrystals that can change intensity and/or color when you push or pull on them. These 'all-optical' ...