With faster speeds and the ability to run multiple algorithms at one time, quantum computers will be able to help solve some of the biggest technological issues our society faces. Because quantum computers rely on what are called qubits–atoms that possess a nuclear magnetic spin level that is manipulated in order to achieve the qubit state–unique things occasionally happen within thes… Read More
Bringing Mars samples to Earth would allow scientists across the world to examine the specimens using sophisticated instruments too large and too complex to send to Mars and would enable future generations to study them. Curating the samples on Earth would also allow the science community to test new theories and models as they are developed, much as the Apollo samples returned from the Moon have done fo… Read More
Early data from the James Webb Space Telescope is already starting to come in, with exciting finds like views of Jupiter and a potential sighting of the most distant galaxy ever observed. But there’s a lot more Webb data being shared, and much of it is publicly available through the Space Telescope Science Institute’s MAST archive. That means enterprising astronomers are already digging through James Webb data to perform their own analyses, and have created some amazin… Read More
Researchers have shown that a quantum-inspired technique can be used to perform LiDAR imaging with a much higher depth resolution than is possible with conventional approaches. LiDAR, which uses laser pulses to acquire 3D information about a scene or object, is usually best suited for imaging large objects such as topographical features or built structures due to its limited depth res… Read More
A team of physicists from the University of Amsterdam has now managed to solve the difficult problem of creating a continuous Bose-Einstein Condensate. Florian Schreck, the team leader, explains what the trick was. “In previous experiments, the gradual cooling of atoms was all done in one place. In our setup, we decided to spread the cooling steps not over time, but in space: we make th… Read More
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) have uncovered critical new details about fusion facilities that use lasers to compress the fuel that produces fusion energy. The new data could help lead to the improved design of future laser facilities that harness the fusion process that drives the sun an… Read More
With the discontinuation of the Coherent Helios laser, some people find themselves having to source a replacement laser before production is stalled. RPMC is here to help alleviate your frustration when trying to source a suitable replacement… Read More
Environmental sensors are a step closer to simultaneously sniffing out multiple gases that could indicate disease or pollution, thanks to a Penn State coll… Read More
Despite the James Webb being in place and set to start observations this summer, Hubble is still going strong. The nearly 3… Read More
Historically, Helium-Neon (HeNe) lasers were often the first choice for precision instrumentation, measurement setups and some spectroscopy applications. It was invented in 1960 and technologically it was one of the first lasers with extraordinary good parameters. The mechanical and optical design is quite simple (apart from sophisticated glasswork to make the tube itself) but the gas lasing medium and overall construction provide some intrinsic advantages. But also a number of disadv… Read More
Two-photon microscopy has become a key fluorescent imaging technique that enables in-vivo, non-invasive 3-dimensional imaging with sub-micron resolution in volume. Challenged by the wider variety of applications particularly in the field of neuroscience, two-photon microscopy has led to the conception of systems using new excitation techniques and innovative lase… Read More
Research at Lund University in Sweden has found a new way to create nano-sized magnetic particles using ultrafast laser li… Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 17th, 2022 Michael T. Meyer RPMC Lasers, Inc. 636-272-7227 michael@rpmcdev.maxdroplet4.maxburst.dev RPMC Lasers Will Exhibit at CYTO 2022 in Philadelphia RPMC Lasers Inc. will be highlighting their wide selection of lasers at the ISAC’s annual CYTO conference in Philadelphia, PA from June 4th-7th. Through this conference, RPMC hopes to create new relationships with both OEM companies wanting to integrate a high-quality, reliable light source into their system and researchers and scientists looking to perform lab analysis. “We are really looking forward to seeing our clients and partners in person and forging new relationships within the cytometry world,” says Dean Micke, President of RPMC Lasers, Inc. For over 15 years, RPMC has been a key supplier for flow cytometry lasers … Read More
HB11 is approaching nuclear fusion from an entirely new angle, using high power, high precision lasers instead of hundred-mill… Read More
After reading this white paper, you will come away with an in-depth understanding of both the history of night vision technology, as well as the current state of modern night vision imaging. This article will further go on to explain the important features and requirements that you need to be aware of when determining which laser source is best for your active imaging application. In this article, we illustrate the critical laser requirements through Optitask’s series of q-switched Er:Glass lasers, which are ideally suited for active night vision imaging, due to both their ruggedized design and high pul… Read More
In most circumstances, disordered working conditions prevent us from performing accurate work. But in a reversal of this common wisdom, a team of researchers from the University of Adelaide and the University of St Andrews, Scotland has achieved recent breakthroughs in precision measurement by “scrambling” la… Read More
Understanding brain function requires monitoring local and global brain dynamics. Two-photon imaging of the brain across mesoscopic scales has presented trade-offs between imaging area and acquisition speed. We describe a flexible cellular resolution two-photon microscope capable of simultaneous video rate acquisition of four independently targetable brain regions spanning an approximate five-millimeter field of view. With this system, we demonstrate the ability to measure calcium activity across mouse sensorimotor cortex at behaviorally relevant t… Read More
Driving a vehicle at night or during foggy conditions can be tricky and dangerous, where poor visibility can cause undue stress or even an accident. These conditions make it more difficult to see upcoming potential obstacles, especially if that obstacle is a deer in a field or a pedestrian in dark clothing at night. However, thanks to newer, more efficient, and cost-effective advancements, we could see more widespread deployment of LIDAR-based automotive detection and warning… Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 10th, 2022 Michael T. Meyer RPMC Lasers, Inc. 636-272-7227 michael@rpmcdev.maxdroplet4.maxburst.dev RPMC Lasers Announces Inventory Strategy to Mitigate Customer’s Supply Chain Issues RPMC Lasers Inc. developed a new supply chain and inventory strategy to help soften the blow from the developing, worldwide supply chain issues. With the increasing chaos and uncertainty in the shipping industry, RPMC is hoping to do our part to ensure our customers get the products they need by shortening lead times wherever we can. It’s hard to imagine an industry today that hasn’t felt the impact associated with the supply chain issues we continue to see. “We do not see major improvements as long as we have line of sight, which is into 2022 … Very … Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 11th, 2022 Michael T. Meyer RPMC Lasers, Inc. 636-272-7227 michael@rpmcdev.maxdroplet4.maxburst.dev RPMC Lasers Inc, the leading laser distributor in North America, is excited to announce an exclusive distribution agreement with Dausinger + Giesen (https://www.dausinger-giesen.de/), allowing us to now offer their Thin-Disk Lasers and Thin-Disk Components. D + G provides leading edge thin disk laser components, such as thin disk gain media, thin disk pump modules, Pockels cells, and high-power optomechanics. They also provide high performance, versatile, fast & ultrafast thin disk lasers, regenerative amplifiers, linear amplifiers, demonstrators, prototypes and designs. As pioneers of thin disk technology, with Dr. Giesen credited with the invention of the thin disk laser, D + G owns multiple patents on their devices. Both companies are … Read More
Having trouble deciding which fiber-coupling connection is best for you? In this paper, we review pros and cons of the most common fiber optic connectors and the two main connector styles – FC and SMA, the importance of the self-centering ferrule and physical contact and polishing angle in regard to coupling efficiency and back reflections. After reading this white paper, you will come away with an in-depth understanding of the optomechanical structure of fiber optic connectors, their variants and tolerances, and which of these will better suit y… Read More
Interested in adding machine vision into your system? Wanting to make improvements to your current machine vision setup? After reading this article, you will have a better understanding of the characteristics that need to be considered when defining a laser module for machine vision. These characteristics include laser output power and stability requirements, wavelength options and cost/specification considerations, beam shaping options to get the preferred line or illumination pattern, external environmental requirements to consider, and OEM versus turn-key … Read More
After reading this white paper, you will come away with an understanding of how heat-seeking missiles function and why infrared sources are necessary for protecting military aircraft from attack. This article also explains the basic functionality of QCLs, pointing out both the similarities and differences between QCLs and classical semiconductor lasers. Finally, we discuss the specific laser requirements needed to be effective at disorienting a heat-seeking missile, and why the PowerMir series of QCLs from mirSense are ideal for this ap… Read More
After reading this white paper, you will come to understand the fundamental rationale behind range resolution not being of particular importance for this application and why continuous wave (CW), frequency modulated LiDAR signals are preferred over pulsed laser signals. This article will further go on to provide a brief overview of fiber laser technology and explain why they have become the light source of choice for most commercial LiDAR applications. Lastly, in the article, the LRL2 single-frequency fiber laser from BKtel is presented as an example of a perfect laser solution with the specifications required to lay the foundation for a successful Doppler LiD… Read More
After reading this white paper, you will come to understand the fundamental relationship between the conjugate pinholes and how they determine the depth resolution of the system. You will understand why these type of microscopes can produce such high-resolution images, and why that requires a laser which is both a single spatial and single longitudinal mode. We go on to explain that, for these reasons the 532nm single longitudinal mode (SLM) diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) laser from Oxxius, with excellent TEM00 beam quality makes it an ideal source for integration into confocal Raman micr… Read More
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