Newsletter | September 18, 2024

09.18.24 -- Turning Sunlight And Water Into Green Energy | Lenses For Agriculture Observation | What Is A Cold Mirror Useful For?

FROM THE EDITOR

Turning Sunlight And Water Into Green Energy

OSU researchers developed a highly efficient photocatalyst using metal-organic frameworks and metal oxides. It rapidly produces hydrogen from sunlight and water, offering a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel-based hydrogen production.

SPOTLIGHT ON ENVIRONMENTAL SENSING

Designing Optical Filters For Earth Observation And Satcom

Discover how the evolution of satellite technology, driven by the rise of private space programs, transforms earth observation and communications, facilitated by advanced spectral filters.

Lenses For Agriculture Observation

Imaging technology, such as drones and machine vision, aids in pest detection, plant monitoring, and automated harvesting, improving crop yields and sustainability.

Maximize Gas Detection Performance: The Multi-Gas Sensing VAPIR Lenses

Discover how to optimize gas detection with multi-gas sensing lenses, revolutionizing infrared imaging technology for accurate, wide-field gas visualization and enhanced safety protocols.

Imaging Through Atmospheric Obscurants

This article demonstrates the difference between using visible light and SWIR cameras to provide greater detail in imaging in the Salt Lake City Valley in Utah. 

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

What Is A Cold Mirror Useful For?

Cold mirrors are much like hot mirrors in that they are used to separate IR from the non-IR. Discover the distinctions between the two and which applications benefit from using cold mirrors.

The Role Of Micro Molding In The Production Of Micro-Optics

Explore the pivotal role of micro molding in driving innovation in micro-optics applications like medical devices and AR glasses, and why expertise, precision, and collaboration are key to success.

How Smart Active Alignment Can Reduce Manufacturing Costs

Advancements in silicon photonics and smartphones have fueled the rapid growth of the LiDAR field, surprising experts in manufacturing, engineering, and innovation.

Life Science Optics: From Source To Sensors, We Have You Covered

Discover how expertise in system assembly and alignment, along with a unified approach, can bolster the quality and efficiency of your life science optical system.

Ultra-Narrowband Optical Filters Pushing Boundaries

Discover how advancements in ultra-precise manufacturing techniques can pave the way for revolutionary technology that can change the world.

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Two-Stage Lead Selenide (PbSe) Detector

The IR Detectors (B Series) from Opto Diode are high-performance lead selenide (PbSe) single-channel, cooled, and uncooled devices. Applications for these detectors include gas analysis, emissions monitoring, spectroscopy, thermal imaging, defense, security, and process control systems. 

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