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Picture of the Week: Formation of Thin Glass Spheres
The title image demonstrates the formation of a thin-walled glass sphere with the aid of laser radiation and evaporating substances.
11.05.2021
ITMO Scientists on Developing Laser Brush for Drawing on Metallic Surfaces
With this non-paint brush of over 20 colors and shades, artists may no longer need to be afraid of uneven lines or inadequate palettes. All missteps can be easily erased or repainted with no risk of ruining a picture. The first prototype of the laser brush should see the light of day by the end of summer. In the meantime, the researchers have published an article describing the very technology of laser miniature painting on metallic surfaces.
23.04.2021
Researchers Create New Anti-Counterfeit Labels
The labels can be used to mark various electronics, medicine, and jewelry. Their authenticity can only be checked with special equipment, thus providing additional protection against fake merchandise. The research is published in Advanced Materials.
16.03.2021
Lasers for Medicine: ITMO and Partners Work on Improving Medical Titanium Alloys’ Biocompatibility
Team of the international laboratory “Laser Micro- and Nanotechnologies” wins Russian Science Foundation grant for fundamental research. The project is aimed at developing comprehensive methods for improving biocompatibility and bacterial resistance of medical titanium alloys, including those used in dental implants.
17.08.2020
Shireen Hilal: I Believe Students Should Always Focus on Educational Goals and Work Hard
A native of Sweida, Syria, Shireen decided to continue her studies at ITMO University after graduating with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Damascus. She is currently working on her Master’s degree in Laser Engineering and Laser Technologies. Despite being in lockdown due to coronavirus for the last three months, she still maintains a positive attitude and practices playing traditional music.
21.05.2020
WorldSkills Russia: Why Participate?
The qualification round of WorldSkills Russia in Laser Technologies has recently taken place at ITMO; this was the first time the university hosted such a competition. The participants showed their skills in working with laser systems and equipment. The round’s winner, Yaroslav Golubev from the Faculty of Laser and Light Engineering, advanced to the All-Russian round that will take place in late November in Moscow.
01.11.2017
Laser Tech Summer School: Graduates Share Their Experience
The school program pays little attention to lasers even though laser technologies are now very important in the fields of medicine, IT, robotics, space technology and many other applied sciences. ITMO University’s Laser Technology Summer School remedies this disparity: there, high schoolers can learn about the potential that laser technology has in today’s world, how it works and what future awaits those who start a career in laser optics. 36 Summer School graduates have just finished the course last week. ITMO.NEWS spoke to them about their experience and future plans.
28.06.2017
Vadim Veiko: “Lasers Are Omnipotent”
Professor Vadim Veiko, head of the Department of Laser Systems and Technologies, was awarded with the Order II Class "For Merit to the Fatherland" for his contribution to science and education. The professor is one of the stakeholders of laser technologies in Russia – in 1965 he established a laboratory and in the 1980s – the first chair of laser technologies. In the interview he talked about his recent research projects, forecasts about the future of technologies and his hobby, which helps him conquer new peaks.
17.04.2017
Fourth Session of Hermitage’s Art&Science Project: Laser Technologies and Interactive Art Installations
The "Art&Science: Art, Science, Museum" project took place in the Hermitage on February 18th. The headliners of this session were physicist Paraskevi Pouli from Greece and American artist Ken Renaldo.
20.02.2017
Available THz: An Article by ITMO’s Researchers Is on the Cover of the Magazine Laser&Photonics Reviews
Laser&Photonics Reviews published an article by ITMO University researchers in its January issue; the illustration to the article was put on the cover. The article is devoted to ways of enhancing terahertz radiation by photoconductive and optical nanoantennas.
27.01.2017