Mirrors News
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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.
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Look Out Hubble And Webb, Here Comes Roman
6/19/2024
The Nancy Grace Roman Telescope is set to launch by May 2027. Learn more about this engineering marvel, as well as the scientific pioneer after whom it was named.
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Out Of This World Discoveries Made By The James Webb Space Telescope
6/7/2024
As we continue to explore the data provided by JWST, the potential for discovery is limitless. Each new image and dataset brings us closer to unraveling the mysteries of the universe, inspiring curiosity and wonder.
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The Optical Coatings Behind JWST's Out-Of-This-World Pictures
5/24/2024
Optical coatings enhance aerospace performance, from reducing satellite reflectivity to ultrablack films for light absorption. NASA and JWST use advanced coatings for durability and efficiency.
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5 Emerging Technologies Optical Coatings Are Helping To Develop
3/18/2024
Optical coatings enhance light properties in various emerging technologies such as AR/VR, LiDAR, and biomedical imaging, driving innovation and performance.
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3 Rock-Solid Predictions (j/k) About What To Expect From Photonics In 2024
12/7/2023
Before 2023 comes to an end we want to go on record with three things that we guarantee will happen in 2024.
(Guarantee not valid anywhere, anytime, and/or any place. Void everywhere.)
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2023's Best: Methane Super Emitters, The Valley Of Death, Hidden Cities, And Maple Syrup
12/6/2023
It’s that time again. Let’s take a look at the most-read articles that appeared on Photonics Online this year. It’s got intrigue, suspense, and surprises. Oh, and infrared, LiDAR, and so much more.
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What Is A Cold Mirror Useful For?
11/30/2023
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.
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When The Goal Is Large Scale Optics
1/26/2023
When companies need to scale up the size of their windows and mirrors while maintaining the most exacting of optical specifications, the competence of a chosen partner is essential.
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Steering Light: What Is The Difference Between 2-Axis Galvo Scanners And Single Mirror 2-Axis Scanners
12/14/2022
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.