Newsletter | August 10, 2026

08.10.26 -- Spotlight On Optical Coatings & Filters

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Optical Filters: Pioneering Discoveries From Earth To Space

Optical filters enhance light manipulation, enabling breakthroughs in exoplanet research, celestial imaging, and atmospheric studies, driving advancements in various fields.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Double-Sided Polishing Revolutionizes Optical Manufacturing

Double-sided polishing revolutionizes optical manufacturing by dramatically improving efficiency, precision, and throughput for high-performance components, reducing costs and lead times across demanding industries.

Optical Filter Specifications

Learn the fundamentals of optical filter specifications, including transmission, blocking, bandwidth, and wavelength performance, to confidently select filters for demanding photonics applications.

Group Delay Dispersion (GDD) For Reflected Laser Light

Pulse broadening can limit imaging depth before sample damage occurs. See how dichroic beamsplitter GDD specifications change what's possible in multiphoton and SHG microscopy.

Improving DWDM Module Performance With Narrow Dual Band Pass Filters

Narrow dual band pass filters, designed and produced mostly for DWDM modules, improve a module’s total insertion loss by reducing the number of components used. 

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