Newsletter | May 28, 2025

05.28.25 -- Cryogenic Cooling: Powering The Future Of Infrared Technology

Cryogenic Cooling: Powering The Future Of Infrared Technology

Cryogenic cooling boosts IR tech by reducing thermal noise in detectors, enabling higher sensitivity and precision in fields from astronomy to military imaging.

SPOTLIGHT ON IR

Precision IR Narrow And Dual Bandpass Filters With Low OH-Band Absorption

Alluxa’s new precision infrared bandpass and dual bandpass filter technology brings new levels of performance with higher transmissions than traditional evaporated coatings.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Optical Components For SWIR Imaging

This application note provides information on the benefits of SWIR imaging in harsh or low-light conditions and PG&O's capabilities in manufacturing optical components for SWIR imaging.

What Are Notch Filters?

Hard-coated thin-film notch filters provide superior laser line rejection with high transmission, narrow bandwidth, reliability, and high laser damage threshold, ideal for precision applications.

Micro Molded Optics: Bringing Clarity To Medicine

Partnering with an experienced micro molder who can offer design input can help manufacturers create complex optical-based components for medical instruments.

Lower-Cost And Faster Time-To-Market MWIR Equipment

Midwave infrared (MWIR) light is important in many hardware applications, and optical filters are critical to success. Simple practices can help avoid over-specifying filter characteristics.

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