Newsletter | January 13, 2025

01.13.25 -- The Role Of Optics In Artificial Intelligence

FROM THE EDITOR

The Role Of Optics In Artificial Intelligence

Optics drives AI advancements in vision, computing, and quantum tech, while Microsoft’s nuclear energy deal highlights sustainable solutions for AI's high energy demands.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Optical Micromirrors Reveal The Secrets Of Cell Membranes

Progress in understanding the lipid bilayer – a two-molecule thick oily barrier that protects all living cells – has been dramatic over the past 100 years.

Surface Quality Standards For Optical Filters

Surface quality standards establish acceptable flaws on optical components that affect performance. Proper specification of these standards is crucial to achieving performance balance.

Specifying Lenses For Megapixel Cameras

To understand how lenses affect the performance of imaging systems, it is necessary to grasp the physics behind diffraction, lens aperture, focal length, and the wavelength of light.

Common Micro Optics Questions, Explained

Micro-optics within the micro injection molding space require expert engineering and experience. Our resident micro optics engineer, Rick Brown, encounters the following common questions.

Exploring The Emerging Applications Of Optical Interconnects

Optical interconnects are indispensable for modern communication infrastructure, from the Internet backbone to chip technology.

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Large Format Inspection And Metrology System

Zygo’s 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.

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PIFOC Scanner System For Microscope Objectives

The P-725.xCDE1S PIFOC Scanner System offers a dynamic focus solution in the entry-level class, featuring travel ranges of 100 µm or 400 µm.

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