Laser Articles And Papers

  1. How Can I Measure The Power Of A Pulsed Laser With A Low Repetition Rate? 9/18/2023

    Pulsed laser power measurement depends on repetition rate, pulse duration, and power meter technology, which vary depending on power range and application.

  2. NASA, ESA, And Space Photonics 8/21/2023

    The history of photonics began in 1960 with the invention of the laser. Two years later the first laser echoes reflected off the moon. Thus began the field of space photonics, enhancing on-board data handling, high-resolution measurement systems, processing units, and more.

  3. LiDAR: Uncovering Ancient Cities And Roads, And Guiding Futuristic Robot Dogs 8/9/2023

    LiDAR can be used to map structures, improve self-driving cars, aid in disaster recovery, and a whole lot more. Let’s take a look at how it helped discover ancient cities and roads, as well as how it is helping develop robotic dogs.

  4. The Cobots Are Coming! The Cobots Are Coming! 8/7/2023

    Using 2D or 3D vision to guide robots can improve flexibility and lower costs in various industrial applications. With the rise of collaborative robots, also known as cobots, there are now more opportunities to integrate machine vision into the work environment.

  5. 3 Novel Uses Of Lasers 8/4/2023

    Novel uses of lasers continue to expand as researchers discover new ways to harness their properties and develop innovative applications across various industries.

  6. SPIE Optics + Photonics Exhibition: August 22–24 At The San Diego Convention Center 7/31/2023

    SPIE Optics + Photonics is the largest international, multidisciplinary optical sciences and technology meeting in North America. Hosted by SPIE, the event will include five days of sessions, talks, networking events, and an exhibition.

  7. How Can I Measure The Power Density Of My Laser? 7/20/2023

    Peak power, average power, power density, energy density… all of those terms can be quickly confused and mixed up even by experienced laser users. Let's explore one of these parameters: power density.

  8. Superpolished Optics 7/20/2023

    Superpolished optics are ideal for sensitive laser applications such as cavity ring-down systems for gas analysis, laser gyroscopes, and other systems requiring low-defect optics.

  9. An In-Depth Look At Axicons 7/14/2023

    An axicon is a conical prism defined by its alpha (α) and apex angles. Axicons are ideal for measurement and alignment, research, and medical applications requiring a ring-shaped laser output.

  10. LIDAR And ADAS: Two Great Technologies That Go Great Together 7/11/2023

    Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and the autonomous vehicles (AV) they enable depend on sensors to function safely and efficiently. LIDAR, due to its ability to create a 3D map of the surrounding area that allows for the detection of spatial position, velocity, and surrounding objects, is a crucial technology contributing to the development of ADAS and the growing popularity of EVs.