Optical Components, Coatings & Materials News

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. High Ion-Exchange (HIE™) vs. Soda Lime Glass 7/8/2024

    When choosing between High Ion-Exchange (HIE) glass and soda lime glass, it's essential to consider the specific needs of your application. Here's a closer look at each type.

  5. 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.

  6. Overcoming Challenges In Micro Optics Molding 6/26/2024

    From miniaturization and tight tolerances to handling delicate parts, explore strategies to overcome micro molding obstacles and drive innovation in next-gen medical technology.

  7. 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.

  8. How To Choose A Raman Filter For Drug ID And Characterization 6/12/2024

    Filter requirement is based on the drug components to be characterized. The user must understand the Raman shift spectral range of the particles to be detected.

  9. The Role Of Micro Molding In The Production Of Micro-Optics 6/10/2024

    Explore the pivotal role of micro molding in driving innovation in micro-optics applications like medical devices and AR glasses, and why expertise, precision, and collaboration are key to success.

  10. 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.