Optical Components, Coatings & Materials News

  1. Photonics' Role In Changing The Way We See Our Universe 3/13/2025

    From high-sensitivity detectors and adaptive optics to integrated spectrographs and space-qualified devices – photonic technologies are transforming our view of the Milky Way and beyond.

  2. Introduction To Laser Filters 3/7/2025

    Laser filters selectively transmit, block, or manipulate laser wavelengths for applications like Raman spectroscopy, fluorescence microscopy, and laser scanning. Types include clean-up, edge, notch, and dichroic filters.

  3. Introduction To Edge Filters 3/7/2025

    Edge optical filters selectively transmit or block specific wavelengths. They are essential in fluorescence imaging, Raman spectroscopy, and laser applications, with specialized tunable and dichroic beamsplitter variants.

  4. Optical Profilers In An Argon Chamber Environment 2/21/2025

    Zygo Optical Profilers now operate within argon gloveboxes, enabling high-precision, non-contact metrology in inert environments, preserving sensitive materials, and advancing research in materials science, semiconductors, and beyond.

  5. How To Achieve Success In Optical Device Manufacturing Without Expertise In Optics 2/13/2025

    Outsourcing optical solutions can streamline product development, reduce costs, and speed time-to-market, especially when expertise and infrastructure are limited.

  6. Beyond The Canvas: Optical Technologies In Art And Museums 1/14/2025

    Optical technologies are used in telecommunications, data storage, imaging and vision systems, medicine, industry, and electronics. They are also used to create and display art. Here’s how.

  7. 25 Reasons To Attend SPIE Photonics West 2025 1/7/2025

    SPIE Photonics West 2025, scheduled for January 25–30 in San Francisco, offers numerous benefits for professionals in the optics and photonics industry. Here are 25 reasons to attend.

  8. 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!

  9. LISA's Search For Unseen Gravitational Waves 11/27/2024

    The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna is set to revolutionize our understanding of the universe by detecting gravitational waves from space. This ambitious mission marks a significant milestone in gravitational wave astronomy.

  10. How Environmental Monitoring Protects You From Disaster 11/25/2024

    Environmental monitoring transforms data into actionable information, keeping citizens informed about the world around them. This includes server rooms, data centers, or anywhere else you need to protect critical assets.