Photodynamic Action of LED-Activated Curcumin against Staphylococcus aureus Involving Intracellular ROS Increase and Membrane Damage by Yuan Jiang, Albert Wingnang Leung, Heyu Hua, Xiancai Rao, Chuanshan Xu

“…The colony forming unit assay was used to investigate photocytotoxicity of curcumin on Staphylococcus aureus, confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and flow cytometry (FCM) for assaying membrane permeability, FCM analysis with DCFH-DA staining for measuring the intracellular ROS level, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) for observing morphology and structure. …”
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High-Performance Optical Fiber Displacement Sensor with Extended Linear Range and Sensitivity by Gorka Zubia, Joseba Zubia, Josu Amorebieta, Gotzon Aldabaldetreku, Asier Zubia, Gaizka Durana

“…These features make OFDSs ideal for use in confined spaces, such as turbines, where direct laser access is impossible. A critical aspect of OFDS performance is the geometry of the fiber bundle, which influences key parameters such as sensitivity, range, and dead zones. …”
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Evaluating the Effect of Cement and ARG Fiber on the Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Dune Sand by Faisal I. Shalabi, Javed Mazher, Kaffayatullah Khan, Muhammad Nasir Amin, Mesfer Alqahtani, Hosam Awad, Ali Alghannam, Hussain Albaqshi

“…Mechanical properties such as unconfined strength (UCS), strain at failure (εf), California bearing ratio (CBR), and modulus of elasticity (Es) were evaluated, and microstructure properties were investigated using Raman spectrum and laser-scanning microscopy (LSM) tests on stabilized sand samples. …”
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Expression of HGF and c-Met Proteins in Human Keratoconus Corneas by Jingjing You, Li Wen, Athena Roufas, Chris Hodge, Gerard Sutton, Michele C. Madigan

“…Sections were immunolabelled with HGF and c-Met antibodies, visualised using immunofluorescence, and examined with scanning laser confocal microscopy. Semiquantitative grading was used to compare HGF and c-Met immunostaining in KC and control corneas. …”
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Study on Developments in Protection Coating Techniques for Steel by Sharun V, Rajasekaran M, S. Suresh Kumar, Vikas Tripathi, Rajneesh Sharma, G. Puthilibai, M. Sudhakar, Kassu Negash

“…Protection coating alters the chemical composition of alloy surfaces by using techniques like conversion coating, mechanical alloying, ion beam implantation, laser cladding, and thermochemical treatments. Protection coatings adhere to the steel surface and prevent steel from direct contact with the environment, which is formed by chemical vapor deposition, physical vapor deposition, electroplating, chemical bath, sol-gel, thermal spraying, and hot-dip coating. …”
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Structure of Silicon Wafers Planar Surface before and after Rapid Thermal Treatment by U. A. Pilipenko, A. A. Sergeichik, D. V. Shestovski, V. A. Solodukha

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Corneal Opacity Induced by Antiglaucoma Agents Other Than Brimonidine Tartrate by Yuka Kasuya, Ichiya Sano, Shinji Makino, Hidetoshi Kawashima

“…The corneal stromal thickness decreased almost back to the normal range, while the area of the corneal opacity remained unchanged. In vivo laser confocal microscopy showed hyperreflective materials with needle-like structures in the corneal stroma. …”
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Design, Analysis, and Implementation of the Subdivision Interpolation Technique for the Grating Interferometric Micro-Displacement Sensor by Jiuhui Tang, Haifeng Peng, Peng Yang, Shangzhou Guo, Wenqiang Sun, Li Jin, Kunyang Xie, Mengwei Li

“…A high-resolution grating interferometric micro-displacement sensor utilizing the subdivision interpolation technique is proposed and experimentally demonstrated. As the interference laser intensity varies sinusoidally with displacement, subdivision interpolation is a promising technique to achieve micro-displacement detection with a high resolution and linearity. …”
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Vision-Based Object Recognition and Precise Localization for Space Body Control by Zeyu Shangguan, Lingyu Wang, Jianquan Zhang, Wenbo Dong

“…Among many sensing systems such as laser radar, inertia sensors, and GPS navigation, vision-based navigation is more adaptive to noncontact applications in the close distance and in high-dynamic environment. …”
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Optimization Technology of Frequency Conversion Constant Pressure Control System of Mine Emulsion Pump Station in Electrical Engineering and Automation Specialty by Cong Tian, Xiwen Wei, Chao Yang, Chang Su

“…After the intelligent level of the equipment reaches a very high level, an environmentally friendly, safe, and efficient Internet of Things technology system will be added. Combined with 3D laser scanning technology based on self-scanning of road contours, the blast method is input to the terminals of the emulsion pump station for automatic blast hole positioning and semiautomation of the emulsion pump station. …”
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Thermophysical properties enhancement of KNO3–NaNO3–NaNO2 mixed with SiO2/MgO nanoparticles by Baiyuan Tian, Chuang Zhu, Manting Gu, Minhao Xu, Wenxuan He

“…Simultaneous thermal analysis and laser flash analysis are used to study the main properties of materials. …”
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Application of Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing in the Diagnosis of Infectious Keratitis by Xin-Yu Pan, Meng Wang, Yi-Dan Xu, Lin-Nong Wang

“…The positivity rates of secretion culture, corneal laser confocal microscopy (CM), mNGS, and pathological sections were 47.3% (133/281), 45.3% (111/245), 83.9% (104/124), and 19.3% (40/207), respectively. …”
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Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of Tunnel Face Based on Multiple Images by Wenge Qiu, Liao Jian, Yunjian Cheng, Hengbin Bai

“…By measuring the distance between the camera and the tunnel face using a laser range finder, the photographic scale of each photo can be confirmed. …”
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HIGH-EFFICIENCY INFRARED RECEIVER by A. K. Esman, V. I. Kostenko, N. I. Mukhurov, G. L. Zykov, V. A. Potachits

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Active learning framework to optimize process parameters for additive-manufactured Ti-6Al-4V with high strength and ductility by Jeong Ah Lee, Jaejung Park, Man Jae Sagong, Soung Yeoul Ahn, Jung-Wook Cho, Seungchul Lee, Hyoung Seop Kim

“…Abstract Optimizing process and heat-treatment parameters of laser powder bed fusion for producing Ti-6Al-4V alloys with high strength and ductility is crucial to meet performance demands in various applications. …”
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Intrinsic Osteoinductivity of Porous Titanium Scaffold for Bone Tissue Engineering by Maryam Tamaddon, Sorousheh Samizadeh, Ling Wang, Gordon Blunn, Chaozong Liu

“…Highly porous titanium scaffolds, produced by selective laser sintering with mechanical properties in range of trabecular bone (compressive strength 35 MPa and modulus 73 MPa), can be used in these orthopaedic applications, if a stable mechanical fixation is provided. …”
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Corneal Epithelial Removal with a Newly Designed Epithelial Brush by Ho Seok Chung, Seung Hwan Moon, Soon-Suk Kang, Minseop Kim, Hun Lee, Hungwon Tchah, Jae Yong Kim

“…Accumulation of clinical data is expected to expand the scope of application of new brushes for laser surface ablation.…”
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Strain-Dependence of the Structure and Ferroic Properties of Epitaxial NiTiO3 Thin Films Grown on Different Substrates by Tamas Varga, Timothy C. Droubay, Mark E. Bowden, Libor Kovarik, Dehong Hu, Scott A. Chambers

“…Epitaxial NiTiO3 films were deposited on Al2O3, Fe2O3, and LiNbO3 substrates by pulsed laser deposition and characterized using several techniques. …”
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A New Method for Artificial Core Reconstruction of a Fracture-Control Matrix Unit by Qiang Liu, Jianjun Liu, Guihong Pei, Zhengwen Zhu, Yun Lei

“…According to the geometry and parameters, combining laser engraving technology, the fracture system is designed and engraved. …”
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Selective retina therapy with real-time feedback-controlled technology in central serous chorioretinopathy: a 24-month follow-up real-world prospective study by Hyeong Gon Yu, Chang Ki Yoon

“…Objective Although central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) treatment using selective retinal therapy (SRT) has presented favourable outcomes, no long-term studies with a real-world clinical practice regimen have been conducted.Methods and analysis We performed a long-term assessment of CSC treatment using SRT with real-time feedback (RTF) technology. 50 patients (53 eyes) with CSC and more than a 1-month symptom duration were recruited and treated with SRT using a 1.7 µs pulse width, 527 nm neodymium-doped yttrium lithium fluoride (Nd:YLF) laser equipped with an RTF system.Results After 6 months of treatment, complete subretinal fluid resolution was achieved in 62% of the eyes. …”
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