Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has expanded its optoelectronics portfolio with the addition of a miniature plastic housing for the rapid prototyping of reflective presence and proximity sensors. The ...

A car’s solar control glazing system is one which selectively absorbs, reflects and transmits solar energy to help keep the occupants comfortable, protect the interior and lesson the requirement for ...

Warning signs: the greater blue-ringed octopus changes its appearance when threatened using techniques that have inspired an adaptive infrared reflector. (CC BY-SA 2.5/Jens Petersen) A simple device ...

Urban areas without sufficient tree cover are significantly warmer than their surroundings. This “urban heat island” effect mainly results from an absorption of near-infrared (NIR) radiation in ...

While it can't be seen directly in visible light, NASA's Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) was able to capture this photograph of the reflection nebula IRAS 12116-6001 using infrared ...

Given the trend for larger sunroofs, glass makers are working on ways in which to meet heat absorption as well as privacy requirements. Matthew Beecham takes another look at some infrared reflective ...