Optical Components, Coatings & Materials News

  1. Laser Damage Threshold 6/4/2024

    Discover the complexities of Laser Damage Threshold (LDT) and its impact on optical filters, exploring factors like pulse fluence, geometric properties, and laser types.

  2. Introduction To Thin Film Optical Filters 6/4/2024

    Learn about thin film interference filters, some of the principles behind them, and how these principles are used to design and manufacture high quality optical filters.

  3. Delight Your Friends With These Fiber Optics Stories 5/31/2024

    Fiber optics began as a concept nearly 200 years ago. Today, it is a technology used by nearly every industry including communications, healthcare, aerospace, and more.

  4. After The Storm: Assessing Hurricane Damage Using Remote Sensing Technology 5/28/2024

    Assessing hurricane damage quickly and accurately is critical but can be difficult with conventional field surveying methods. Now, a LiDAR-based system is improving the process.

  5. The Image Quality Of Lenses For Digital Photography 5/28/2024

    In the midst of digital photography's rapid expansion, navigating the plethora of camera options is daunting. Delve into the critical factors shaping image quality in the intricate transfer chain.

  6. Bilateral Telecentricity: A Precondition For High-Precision Optical Metrology 5/28/2024

    Discover the crucial role of bilateral telecentricity in enhancing optical metrology precision. Learn how edge detection principles and lens design influence measurement accuracy.

  7. From Simple Lens To Complete System: A How-To Of Perfect Combinations 5/28/2024

    Unlock the potential of your lens with optimal pairing. Explore combinations for maximum performance, including reverse positioning, flange-to-image distance calculations, and V-Mount advantages.

  8. How To Read Optical Data Sheets 5/28/2024

    Unlock the power of optical data sheets. Learn to decipher Gaussian data, distortion, spectral transmission, MTF, and more to make informed decisions in industrial imaging applications.

  9. Optical Imaging Formulas 5/28/2024

    Discover the formulas that form the basis for the precision and performance of our lenses and how these formulas shape our lens technology and drive our lenses for industrial image processing forward.

  10. 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.