Newsletter | October 30, 2023

10.30.23 -- The Right Filter Is Key To Lower Costs, Faster MWIR Time-To-Market

FROM THE EDITOR

I’m Going As A Nobel Prize Winner For Halloween

This year’s batch of Nobel Laureates all seem to be fine scientists, researchers, authors, and leaders who don’t seem to have anything to do with Halloween. But don’t worry, we found some past award winners who do!

SPOTLIGHT ON IR

Getting The Most From Your IR Camera

It's important to have a good grasp of IR camera calibration and corrections in order to achieve precise temperature measurements and create accurate thermographic maps.

Frequently Asked Questions: Infrared Detectors

Discover essential insights about infrared detectors in this comprehensive FAQ guide. Learn about time constants, detector linearity, temperature limits, specific application scenarios, and more. 

Finished Infrared Optics

Optical products, traditionally used for visible light tasks, are moving aside to make room for more specialized optical components that are being manufactured for use in UV and IR systems.

The Right Filter Is Key To Lower Costs, Faster MWIR Time-To-Market

Optical filters are critical in hardware applications using midwave infrared (MWIR) light. Some simple practices can help avoid over-specifying filter traits and driving up costs.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Improving Performance Of Laser Drilling Systems With Piezo-Based Motion

The use of ultra-short laser technology is increasingly favored for creating small holes in various materials. Explore different laser drilling system implementations and their pros and cons.

Fabrication Of PIN And Avalanche Photodiodes For Visible And Near IR

The application note provides a background on multiplication processes in silicon and describes the characteristics of silicon that make it useful for the fabrication of PIN and avalanche photodiodes.

What Are The Limitations Of My Laser Power Meter’s Damage Threshold, And How Can I Avoid Exceeding It?

Excessive power, average power duration, power density, pulse width, and wavelength absorptivity can all damage laser power meters, requiring careful usage and consideration of these factors.

Inside The Device Fabrication Process

Every step in device fabrication is crucial. Explore the intricate process behind crafting remarkable devices and uncover the secrets of imaging excellence.

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FEATURED MULTIMEDIA

Detecting Illicit Drugs, Infectious Diseases, And More With Raman Technology

Krisztina Voronova of Bayspec gives an overview of the SERS Reader, a mini variable analyzer that provides full analytical solutions for a variety of applications.

BULLETIN BOARD

Demonstrated SWIR Solutions For Imaging, Spectroscopy, And More

Martin Ettenberg, president of Princeton Infrared Technologies, demonstrates real-world imaging applications for SWIR cameras.

FEATURED SOLUTIONS

DC Brushless Servo Motor: BY54

Compact brushless servo motors offer high output power and smooth rotation, with quick response and can be customized for application-specific needs.

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Canon USA, Inc. Optoelectronic Components

Large Format Inspection And Metrology System

The Nexview LS650 is a large format metrology system designed as an inspection tool for automated measurement of injection molding tooling, PCBs, glass panels, and other samples requiring an extended work volume up to 650 x 650 mm.

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