Laser News

  1. A Look Back At The Year That Was 12/10/2024

    It’s that time again. Let’s take a look at the most-read articles that appeared on Photonics Online this past year. Why, it’s become an annual event!

  2. Smart Lasers + AI = Revolution 10/16/2024

    Smart lasers with artificial intelligence capabilities are emerging as a revolutionary technology in manufacturing and industrial applications.

  3. A Look At ICALEO 2024 10/10/2024

    ICALEO 2024 is coming soon. Let’s take a look at this year’s show.

  4. Improved Edge Steepness With New MaxLine E-Grade Filters 9/23/2024

    New E-Grade MaxLine laser line filters offer superior edge steepness for Raman spectroscopy. They work effectively with edge filters, allowing for better separation from laser light.

  5. Finding The Right Dichroic Beamsplitter 7/26/2024

    Choosing the right dichroic beamsplitter can transform your optical system's performance. Discover advanced, ion-beam-sputtered dichroics that cater to various light sources and application needs.

  6. Directed Energy Weapons: From The Mirrors Of Archimedes To Iron Beam 6/27/2024

    The U.S., China, France, Germany, the U.K., Russia, India, Israel, and Pakistan are all working to develop military-grade directed energy weapons. While mostly in the developmental stage, they are fast becoming the practical, high-performance military option of tomorrow.

  7. The Importance Of Polarization In Laser Applications 6/11/2024

    Examine the fundamentals of laser polarization, including its origins in anisotropic laser gain media and resonators, measurement via polarization extinction ratio (PER), and its practical implications.

  8. Tunable Lasers Achieve Black Box Status 6/5/2024

    For cutting-edge products that require pulse-based tunable lasers, the OPO has developed into a plug-and-play device that can be easily integrated into larger systems.

  9. Laser Damage Threshold 6/4/2024

    Discover the complexities of Laser Damage Threshold (LDT) and its impact on optical filters, exploring factors like pulse fluence, geometric properties, and laser types.

  10. Transforming Smart Living with Emerging Infrared Technologies 5/14/2024

    Infrared tech advances in detection, imaging, and sensors are enhancing applications in ADAS, healthcare, security, IoT, and smart homes, enabling automated, efficient living spaces.