IN accurate measurements of focal-lengths and the like, on an optical bench, it is customary to employ the points of pins mounted on adjustable stands. The lens under test has itself to be so mounted ...

A spectrometer is an imaging system used to map plurality of monochromatic images of the entrance slit onto the detector plane. This slit determines the amount of light (photon flux) that enters the ...

At first glance, the photo appears to show three ladies having a sit down during a sunny walk. But on close inspection, it becomes apparent that something is very wrong with the picture. Article ...

The evolution of optical technologies in the context of diagnostic medical imaging has revolutionized, over the past two decades, the way we understand, detect and treat disease. By using labelled ...

The Gemini North Observatory is one of the largest and most advanced optical and infrared telescopes in the world. It is located on Mauna Kea in Hawaii, one of the world’s premier astronomy locations.

Scientists in Scotland will work on the world’s first ever gravitational wave space observatory, which will study ripples in space and time, thanks to an initial £1.7 million of funding from the UK ...

Scottish research laboratories are set to benefit from £10 million in funding for a European mission to deploy spacecraft which will measure ripples in the fabric of spacetime. The European Space ...