Newsletter | March 25, 2024

03.25.24 -- Optical Coatings And Emerging Technologies | Temperature Dependence In Optica Filters | DIY Microscopes

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FROM THE EDITOR

5 Emerging Technologies Optical Coatings Are Helping To Develop

Optical coatings enhance light properties in various emerging technologies such as AR/VR, LiDAR, and biomedical imaging, driving innovation and performance.

SPOTLIGHT ON OPTICAL COATINGS & FILTERS

How Premium GFFs Improve EDFA Performance And Optimize Module Design

Iridian’s premium GFFs deliver higher-level performance than traditional GFFs to meet stringent PPEF specifications, as well as provide additional functionality.

Advanced Spectral Measurement Systems And Semrock Optical Filters

Examine how advanced spectral measurement systems (SMS) platforms ensure precise and reliable spectral measurements, especially in scenarios involving deep blocking and steep spectral edges.

Temperature Dependence In Optical Filters

Thoughtful design and substrate selection are vital to minimize substantial shifts in interference filter spectra due to temperature fluctuations.

Salt Fog Silver Coating For Silver Reflector Optics

Discover how salt fog silver coating developed offers unprecedented protection against atmospheric corrosion and mechanical damage, ensuring prolonged optical performance in extreme conditions.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Is A DIY Microscope For You?

Whether modifying existing instrumentation or building a new tool from the ground up, a meticulous process is as critical as the functional result.

Why Flexibility Is Important In Optics Material Selection

PG&O's Dan Bukaty Jr. discusses why a flexible approach to material selection in the manufacturing process is important to help protect optics manufacturing lead times against material shortages.

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DC Brushless Servo Motor: BN13

Canon's brushless servomotors are compact in size and provide high output power. Two types are offered with quick response and smooth rotation. Various custom options can be incorporated to fit your applications.

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Canon USA, Inc. Optoelectronic Components

Micro-SWIR Multi-Mode Tracking Camera: 640CSX MMT

Sensors Unlimited’s Multi-Mode Micro-SWIR 640CSX video camera is ideal for laboratory, factory, military, and other applications requiring SWIR imaging and detection/decoding of NIR/SWIR pulsed lasers. The camera enables rapid identification of common battlefield targeting lasers, including those with covert eye-safe laser wavelengths. Lightweight and compact, the 640CSX MMT allows its user to view images despite haze, dust, and smoke while reducing fratricide and collateral damage.

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Sensors Unlimited Inc., An RTX Company

LightIR MWIR f/3.6 Continuous Zoom Lenses

The LightIR thermal imaging zoom lenses are lightweight, compact, and high-performance, designed for a range of reduced SWaP applications, including UAVs, aircraft vision systems, drones, and more.

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