INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
When companies need to scale up the size of their windows and mirrors while maintaining the most exacting of optical specifications, the competence of a chosen partner is essential.
- Meet Zygo At SPIE Photonics West 2023
- Moonshots, Mine Carts, And Million Mile Motion Stages
- XY-Theta Stages Improve Quality And Throughput In High Precision Test, Manufacturing, And Quality Assurance Applications
- 3-DOF Precision Positioning Stages Supporting Laser Assisted Wafer Slicing
- Steering Light: What Is The Difference Between 2-Axis Galvo Scanners And Single Mirror 2-Axis Scanners
- Enabling Interferometric Imaging At SWIR Wavelengths
- Exploring The Effects Of Contact Explosives On Concrete Columns
- Next-Generation Solutions For The Measurement Of Aspheres
- More Signal, Less Background: Improving Signal To Noise Ratio
LATEST HEADLINES
- OFS to Present Series of Sessions at BiOS Expo and Photonics West Exhibition
- Display Measurements with Probe Diameters of 2.1mm, 4.0mm and 10.0mm Offers Small Spot and Multiple Angle Measurements Highlighted at Photonics West 2023
- Industry Leading Ultra-Low Phase Noise Laser and Laser Noise Analyzer Systems
- GRM Series Production with Reproducible Quality
- Axiom Optics: Featuring the BEAMPRO at BOOTH 349
FEATURED SOLUTIONS
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Hawk Indigo CMOS Camera
The Hawk Indigo camera uses a next-generation 2/3” CMOS sensor, enabling ultimate UV sensitivity and high QE of 36% at 250nm.
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Electron Photodetector: AXUV100G
The AXUV100G is a 100 mm x 100 mm active area electron detection device specially designed for use in radiation detection applications.
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Phantom VEO 640 High Speed Camera
The Phantom VEO 640 is a high-speed camera ideal for HD capture and scientific image techniques. The proprietary CMOS sensor strikes the perfect balance between increased image data and light sensitivity.
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Liquid Focus Lenses: PYRITE Series
The PYRITE series of lenses are the universal lens solution, featuring a small and compact design, very low distortion and high resolution, and covering a wide working distance range.
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Phantom Miro C211 Camera
The Phantom Miro C211 is an economical and easy-to-use high-speed camera with higher frame rates than many other cameras in this category. It is easy to use with standard cable setups.
FEATURED VIDEOS
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Video: Next Generation Optics And Coating Technology
Which optical coating will deliver the best results for my application? That is the key question of this 15-minute presentation with Barbara Herdt, head of the laser optics business unit at Laser Components.
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Introducing The BN22A Compact High Power Coreless BLDC Motor
Canon's BN22A brushless servomotors are compact in size and provide high output power, achieving accurate control from low- to high-speed ranges.
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Introducing The BN13 Compact High Power Coreless BLDC Motor
Canon's BN13 brushless servomotors are compact in size and provide high output power. Cordless winding technology contributes to low cogging, resulting in a high mechanical response.
FEATURED WEBINARS
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Webinar: Designing And Manufacturing Hi-Res SWIR Lens Systems For Harsh Environments
SWIR imaging systems are deployed for defense and security applications, often in the harshest of environments. Using SWIR provides vision through haze, mist, rain, fog, and other challenging atmospheric conditions.
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Webinar: Introduction To IR Imaging Radiometry
Infrared imaging radiometry is the science of using an infrared (IR) camera to measure the amount of IR radiation from a target in a scene. In this webinar, we will cover introductory concepts, such as what infrared is and how it works. We will also introduce intermediate concepts including radiometric calibration and foundational IR measurements, such as radiance and radiant intensity.
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Webinar: Why And How To Measure Your Laser Energy Accurately?
Many elements such as the optical components and surrounding environment have an impact on the energy your laser beam delivers. The intrinsic noise of the pulsed laser is also an important factor since it has a large impact on pulse-to-pulse energy stability. In this webinar, you will learn how to measure laser energy accurately.
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SPECIAL FEATURE
Ultra-Compact Laser Power Meter For High Power Industrial Lasers In Confined Spaces: Ophir® Ariel
Ophir offers the new Ophir® Ariel, a self-contained, ultra-compact laser power meter for measuring high-power industrial lasers up to 8KW. Read more.
SUPPLIER OF THE MONTH
Zygo Corporation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced optical metrology systems and ultra-precise optical components and assemblies. Our mission is to enable customer success by delivering innovative precision optical and metrology solutions that exceed expectations. Learn More