Newsletter | August 26, 2024

08.26.24 -- The Use Of Advanced Optics In Border Security | Specifying Lenses For Megapixel Cameras | Thermal Imaging And SWIR Lenses

FROM THE EDITOR

The Use Of Advanced Optics In Border Security

ICE uses advanced optics for border security: high-res cameras, infrared sensors, X-ray scanners, fiber optics, LiDAR, and drones. These tools enhance surveillance and detection capabilities.

SPOTLIGHT ON DETECTORS & IMAGING

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.

Applications Of High Speed SWIR Imaging

Explore the remarkable world of NIR and SWIR imaging technology, its diverse applications, unique capabilities, and the transformative impact it has on a diverse collection of industries.

Enabling Early Fire Detection With PbS And PbSe Detectors

Explore the essential role of PbS and PbSe detectors in flame and gas monitoring, pivotal in safety, environmental compliance, and climate change mitigation.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Comparing 2-Axis Galvo Scanners And Single Mirror 2-Axis Scanners

When it comes to steering light precisely in two dimensions, technologies like galvanometer mirror scanners, kinematic mirror mounts, and gimbal mounts come with their own strengths and limitations.

Optical Filter Wavefront Distortion: Out-Of-Band To In-Band Predictions

This paper explores predicting accurate in-band wavefront error of an optical filter using out-of-band measurements due to wavelength and angle variations.

RECENT NEWS

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Research Project To Create Ultra-Lightweight Solar Cells For Space Applications

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Study Details Effects Of Laser And Electron Irradiation Of Silver-Based Compounds

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Towards Ultrathin Sources Of Entangled Photons

Simultaneous Control Of The Polarization And Wavefront Of Light Achieved

Enhancing Electron Transfer For Highly Efficient Upconversion OLEDs

FEATURED MULTIMEDIA

Maximizing Capabilities And Throughput Without Compromising Quality

Dan Bukaty Jr., President of Precision Glass and Optics, provided an update on the company's latest advancements, such as repolishing services and equipment that will bring new levels of throughput to its services.

BULLETIN BOARD

Explore Innovation: Thermal Imaging And SWIR Lenses

From complex long-range continuous zoom lenses to compact Low-SWaP lenses, MKS Ophir offers an extensive selection of high-performance thermal imaging lenses for a range of applications.

FEATURED SOLUTIONS

Solutions For Imaging, Sensing, And Scanning Applications

Explore custom coating services and innovative total solutions of coated and fabricated technology glass for imaging, sensing, and laser scanning applications.

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