Newsletter | October 20, 2025

10.20.25 -- Stealth Detection, SWIR Imaging, High-Performance Photonics & More

The Science Behind Stealth Detection Through Atmospheric Disturbances

Electro-Optical MASINT uses atmospheric disturbances and optical sensors to detect stealth aircraft, UAVs, and missiles even after engine cutoff, countering low-observable tech.

SPOTLIGHT ON DEFENSE AND SECURITY/THREAT DETECTION

Revealing Disguises At Security Checkpoints With SWIR Imaging

InGaAs SWIR cameras provide continuous, calibrated thermal monitoring of industrial furnaces, detecting slag buildup and ensuring efficient, safe operation in high-temperature environments.

Coatings For Defense And IR Spectrum Applications

Familiarize yourself with NVIS/NVG-compatible coated display filters and custom solutions engineered to meet industry standards, for modern LED, LCD, and OLED display applications across defense sectors.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

HD Thermal Imaging For Defense Research And Test Ranges

Government and defense researchers rely on high-resolution IR cameras for precise target signature analysis and long-range tracking. Examine how radiometric COTS systems surpass custom-built solutions.

How Fiber-Coupled Acousto-Optic Modulators Shape The Future

For many OEMs involved in material processing within manufacturing, fiber and fiber-coupled lasers are at the heart of the value they deliver to their end clients across different application areas.

High-Performance Photonics For Space And Astronomy

UVG photodiodes and OD-800 LEDs deliver high stability, radiation resistance, and precision for demanding space and astronomy missions in extreme environments.

How Can I Measure The Power Of A Pulsed Laser With A Low Repetition Rate?

Understanding laser power measurement at low repetition rates depends on pulse width, detector rise time, and technology type—photodetector, thermal, or calorimetric. Learn which setup ensures accurate readings.

Salt Fog Silver Coating For Silver Reflector Optics

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

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FEATURED MULTIMEDIA

6-Axis Hexapod Stages For Advanced Automation

Explore how 6-axis hexapod robotic platforms outperform traditional multi-axis stages, delivering superior precision, flexibility, and alignment capabilities for automation in optics and photonics assemblies.

FEATURED SOLUTIONS

High-Performance Thermal Imaging 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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