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Prof. W.E. Moerner is 2009 Irving Langmuir Prize in Chemical Physics Recipient

April 14, 2009

"For making major contributions to the chemical physics of biological systems and non-biological materials through the application of single molecule spectroscopy."

Lessons from Scotland on Stem Cell Research

April 6, 2009

The Stanford-Scotland Photonics Innovation Collaboration Science Bridge came as a result of a £1.6 million award to Stanford University from the UK Research Councils. Stanford and Scottish universities have been working together for over 30 years, and this new funding will help develop advanced imaging technologies for the life sciences; it's a powerful transatlantic partnership that defies national boundaries and shares a commitment by all sides to success.

World's Longest Accelerator Probes Universe's Tiniest Particles

December 4, 2008

Wired.com recently toured the longest linear accelerator in the world, which resides beneath nondescript industrial buildings near the Stanford University campus.

Byer's 2009 IEEE Photonics Award

September 2, 2008

ROBERT L. BYER, professor of applied physics and director of the Ginzton Laboratory, has won the 2009 IEEE Photonics Award.

Student Optical Design Competition Winners for 2008

August 19, 2008

Optical software maker Optical Research Associates (ORA) of Pasadena, Calif., announced it has selected the winners of its annual Student Optical Design Competition.

Mark Schnitzer has been appointed HHMI Investigator

May 28, 2008

Even in the 21st century, the essence of how the brain stores and retrieves information remains mysterious. Mark Schnitzer builds tools that literally bring these processes into focus.

Stanford researchers developing 3-D camera with 12,616 lenses

March 20, 2008

The camera you own has one main lens and produces a flat, two-dimensional photograph, whether you hold it in your hand or view it on your computer screen. On the other hand, a camera with two lenses (or two cameras placed apart from each other) can take more interesting 3-D photos.

Steve Block awarded 2008 Max Delbruck Prize

November 16, 2007

For his originality in the direct measurement of forces and motions in single biomolecular complexes undergoing the nucleoside triphosphate hydrolysis reactions that drive intracellular transport, cell motility, and DNA and RNA replication.

Organic Thin-Film Solar Cell Research Conducted at

November 13, 2007

A multidisciplinary research effort at Stanford University is focused on developing advanced, lightweight, flexible thin-film solar cells based on abundant and easy-to-process organic materials.

Stanford University OSA Student Chapter Awarded Educational Outreach Grant

May 5, 2007

The Optical Society of America Foundation (OSAF) is pleased to announce that the Stanford University OSA Student Chapter has been awarded an Educational Outreach Grant in support of their efforts to construct educational modules (displays/demos) and their new optics-themed photo contest.



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