Optical Components, Coatings & Materials Features

31. Laser Resonator Modes 10/7/2024

    Laser resonators determine beam shape. They use mirrors to amplify light in a gain medium. Common types include plane parallel, concentric, confocal, and ring resonators.

32. An Introduction To Optical Coatings 10/7/2024

    Optical coatings are thin films applied to optical components to enhance their performance. Various manufacturing methods exist, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.

33. Choosing Between Active and Passive Methods for Enhanced Efficiency 10/1/2024

    Passive alignment limits scalability, while active alignment offers superior precision and flexibility. Advanced systems now enable rapid, automated alignment for high-yield, cost-effective production.

34. Technical Capabilities For Vacuum Windows 9/26/2024

    Vacuum windows enable light transmission in vacuum environments. Advanced manufacturing, materials expertise, and quality control ensure their performance and longevity.

35. High-Volume Optical Manufacturing Up To 100,000 Parts Per Month With Timely Delivery 8/19/2024

    Precision Glass & Optics, a world leader in the optical manufacturing industry for nearly 40 years, announces the improved capability to produce high-volume, high-quality optical components that operate from 0.2 um to 15 um.  

36. Sputtered Thin-Film Coatings 7/29/2024

    Learn about the advantages of sputtering over traditional optical filter manufacturing deposition methods and its impact on performance and production.

37. Working With Optical Density 7/29/2024

    Optical Density (OD) simplifies the complex task of describing light transmission through highly blocking filters. Explore how OD values efficiently convey a wide range of transmission variations.

38. Measurement Of Optical Filter Spectra 7/26/2024

    Accurate measurement of optical filter spectra is critical due to the limitations of standard metrology techniques. Let's explore various measurement approaches to address these challenges.

39. The Customer Journey: From Specifications To Production 7/23/2024

    Choosing the right optical filters for a fluorescence-based product can be daunting. Discover how to simplify this journey with the right team, tools, and technology to ensure optimal performance.

40. Protecting Liquid Crystal Displays From Sunlight Damage 7/8/2024

    Protecting LCDs from sunlight damage is crucial for outdoor applications, as UV and IR radiation can degrade organic components, leading to color shifts, image washout, and overheating.