Mark Elo, US National Sales Manager, Tabor Electronics RF and Microwave theory sits on the shoulders of Maxwell, and Hertz with the theoretical development of the connection between electricity and magnetism that started in the early 1800s. Today the use of RF and Microwave radios are ubiquitous, used by everyone every day, but still, the subject remains complex and takes...
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A New Paradigm for the Classical to Quantum Computing Interface
By Joan Mercade, Field Application Engineer, Tabor Electronics New trends in RF/µW signal generation and acquisition and real-time closed-loop control for classical to quantum computing interfacing. The Classical/Quantum Interface in the figure below is implemented by the Proteus AWT (Arbitrary Waveform Transceiver). The figure below depicts how the Proteus AWT can be used to control multiple Qubits in an operational... -
Enhancing SERS Through Nanostructured Materials
Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) is a highly-sensitive detection technique which can contribute greatly to the development of chemical and biological sensing applications in many different fields. Those fields include among others, food analysis, medical diagnosis, forensics, environmental monitoring, and even fine art preservation. Due to Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance (LSPR), SERS substrates provide orders of magnitude electromagnetic enhancement in Raman... -
OptoTest Releases Continuous Wave Return Loss & Insertion Loss Meter
OptoTest unveils its new solution for Insertion Loss (IL) and Return Loss (RL) testing, the OP925. As the most cost-effective IL and RL solution in the product line, the OP925 is built to measure IL, RL, and optical power for single mode or multimode patch cords with the level of ease and accuracy that OptoTest is known for.In a deviation from... -
OptoTest Releases a Compact Insertion Loss & Return Loss Test System
OptoTest is proud to announce the latest advancement in MPO/MTP® testing, the OP940-CSW. This compact insertion loss (IL) and return loss (RL) test system features the industry-leading speed and accuracy of the switched OP940 in a new form factor that improves the test process. The OP940-CSW is an internally switched IL and RL meter, available in both 12- and 24... -
SAVE 15% on all High Performance Reference Cables from OptoTest
SAVE 15% on all High Performance Reference Cables from OptoTest. For a limited time, stock up on this essential element of your test setup at a discounted rate – including 24-fiber fanout cables and non-BIMMF cables. https://www.lambdaphoto.co.uk/high-performance-reference-mtp-mpo-cables.html https://www.lambdaphoto.co.uk/optotest-hpr-performance-reference-cables.html To speak with a Sales & Applications Engineer please call 01582 764334 or click here to email. Lambda Photometrics is a leading UK Distributor of Characterisation, Measurement and... -
Measuring Index and Thickness of Silicon Thin Films
The Metricon Model 2010/M provides rapid and accurate measurements of thin films of silicon on cladding layers of lower index materials such as SiO2 or bulk fused silica/glasses for wavelengths at which the films are transparent (typically 1100 nm and above). Convenient 30-second measurements can be made with a single prism for sample thicknesses over the 1.4 -3.5 micron thickness... -
Measuring Refractive Index of Liquids Inside Sealed Containers
Metricon’s Model 2010/M accurately and rapidly measures refractive index of liquids inside sealed containers such as glass vials/bottles, allowing rapid and non-destructive measurement of solution concentration for quality control purposes. Matching liquids are not required between the measuring prism and the wall of the container. If a label is present, the only requirement is that there be a gap of... -
A History of ZYGO Optical Profilers
Some brief notes on the systems and technology over the years: Heterodyne profiler Maxim 5700: Micro Fizeau, tip/tilt in the head, PSI (Phase Shifting Interferometry), HPUX system controllers. Maxim 3D: PSI, 2 wavelengths for rougher surfaces, HPUX system controllers. NewView 100: The first Scanning White Light Interferometer (SWLI) from Zygo, uses Frequency Domain Analysis (FDA) to achieve high resolution over... -
Energy Storage Application Note – Water Splitting
Among the solar fuel technologies, water splitting is a relatively mature technology that uses renewable electricity and water to product H₂. Storing renewable energy as H₂ is a solution for the intermittency problem of solar cells and wind turbines. Moreover, a large amount of H₂ is produced in non-renewable ways every day for important industrial processes. Replacing that H₂ by...