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By John Oncea, Editor | Two people die of skin cancer in the U.S. every two hours. But, with early diagnosis and treatment, most cases are curable. Now early detection is being made easier with noninvasive methods of checking. |
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Article | Schneider Optics | Modulation transfer function (MTF) is the best proxy for lens performance, but the math behind it and the graphs that depict it often obstruct understanding. This paper demystifies MTF, arming vision system decisionmakers with the knowledge they need to choose the right lens every time. |
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Application Note | Alluxa, Inc. | The concept of surface flatness and wavefront error in the context of optical components is explained, including how these properties are measured, defined, and how they impact optical performance. |
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Article | Laser Components USA, Inc. | Pulsed laser diodes in the near IR range are commonly used in LiDAR cartography, helping prove undiscovered settlement history including potential sites and burial mounds in Guatemala. |
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