Optical Components, Coatings & Materials News

  1. 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.

  2. A Look At VISION 2024 9/19/2024

    VISION 2024 is coming soon – let’s take a quick look at this biennial event.

  3. How Compensating Gain Flattening Filters Improve PPEF Performance 9/11/2024

    Depending on the application, tight PPEF may need to be combined with other precise specifications, including modulation depth, insertion loss and error function slope.

  4. Optical Filters: Pioneering Discoveries From Earth To Space 8/7/2024

    Optical filters enhance light manipulation, enabling breakthroughs in exoplanet research, celestial imaging, and atmospheric studies, driving advancements in various fields.

  5. Technical Capabilities Required To Ensure Successful Vacuum Window Fabrication 7/31/2024

    Mastering the technical capabilities required for vacuum window fabrication ensures high performance and reliability in diverse applications through advanced manufacturing and stringent quality control.

  6. Improving The Accuracy And Effectiveness Of Nanopositioning Systems 7/31/2024

    The effectiveness and accuracy of nanopositioning systems are being enhanced through advanced control methods, high-resolution sensors, and innovative mechanical designs. These improvements are essential for meeting the stringent requirements of modern nanotechnology applications.

  7. Accelerate Your Time To Market With Semrock Optical Filters 7/29/2024

    Discover essential tools and tips for faster new product development using the free SearchLight™ spectral modeling tool, our extensive optical filter catalog, and partnering with us.

  8. What Are Notch Filters? 7/29/2024

    Hard-coated thin-film notch filters provide superior laser line rejection with high transmission, narrow bandwidth, reliability, and high laser damage threshold, ideal for precision applications.

  9. RazorEdge And MaxLine Are A Perfect Match 7/29/2024

    Learn why the MaxLine and RazorEdge U-grade optical filters form a perfect pair for Raman spectroscopy, ensuring precise spectral positioning with complementary transmission and blocking characteristics.

  10. The Great Debate: LiDAR Or Camera-Based Systems For AVs 7/10/2024

    It’s time to decide. LiDAR or camera-based systems for autonomous vehicles. As a public service, Photonics Online is happy to host a debate between the two, the results of which may surprise you.