It is estimated that around 8,000 people are killed by landslides every year, while many others narrowly escape the terrifying ordeal. But now a new way of predicting landslides has been developed – ...
A new easy-to-use optical fiber sensor achieves sensitive and real-time detection of extremely low levels of arsenic in water. WASHINGTON — Researchers have developed a new optical sensor that ...
A new generation of optical sensors is enabling the development of robust, long-lasting, lightning-fast trace gas detectors for use in a wide range of industrial, security and domestic applications. A ...
Analog and digital optoelectronic sensors combine an LED and an optoelectronic integrated circuit in a compact package to enable optical encoders to provide absolute or incremental position detection ...
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 ...
When you’re designing miniature optical switches, reflective sensors are your best friend. They streamline the interaction between humans and machines in an elegant and intuitive manner. These sensors ...
Researchers have developed a miniature optical fiber biosensor capable of detecting key biomarkers of diabetic retinopathy ...
A new study documents an inexpensive, spark-free, optical-based hydrogen sensor that is more sensitive -- and faster -- than previous models. Hydrogen as a clean, renewable alternative to fossil fuels ...