Deformable mirror using thermal actuators. Route to DIY adaptive optics for hobbyists? Maybe not, but it is an interesting demonstration project!

Deformable mirrors (DMs) are a key component of adaptive optics systems, allowing for real-time adjustments to correct these distortions. Recent research in this field has focused on optimizing ...

Deformable mirrors (DMs) and adaptive optics systems are crucial technologies in the field of optics, particularly for applications that require precise control of light, such as laser focusing ...

Could a telescope be vibrated with the right frequency to counter the atmospheric twinkle of stars? Robert Byerly Windsor, California Yes, it can! This is one facet of adaptive optics, which ...

The Omnia smart mirror is just a concept, but it could give you (and your doctor) a full picture of your health at a glance. Withings also announced a blood pressure device called BPM Vision.

That's the goal behind the new Withings Omnia Smart Mirror, which is built to your health metrics, track trends, and even offer feedback using an AI voice assistant. The mirror isn’t actually ...

Instead, during an exclusive early access demonstration ahead of CES 2025, I tried Samsung’s AI-powered micro-LED mirror to learn more about what skincare products best suit my complexion ...

The mirror, which provides a 360-degree scan of your body, looks at your weight, heart and lung health and can even take an electrocardiogram. Omnia also has a base you stand on (the scale part ...

Mirror neurons received significant media attention in the 2000s and were painted by some scientists as the key to many of our advanced social abilities. However, many of the more significant ...

The results, revealed exclusively by the Mirror, show the schools where teachers are beating the odds to make the greatest positive impact on pupils up to the age of 16. Once the socio-economic ...