Optical Components, Coatings & Materials News

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Transforming Smart Living with Emerging Infrared Technologies 5/14/2024

    Infrared tech advances in detection, imaging, and sensors are enhancing applications in ADAS, healthcare, security, IoT, and smart homes, enabling automated, efficient living spaces.

  9. Measuring Light With Wavelengths And Wavenumbers 5/2/2024

    Understanding the "color" of light involves its distribution of intensity across wavelengths. In fields like Raman spectroscopy, reconciling wavelength and wavenumber units is crucial.

  10. Fluorescent Proteins: Theory Applications And Best Practices 5/1/2024

    From the depths of the ocean to the forefront of science, fluorescent proteins have become indispensable tools in science. Discover their origins, evolution, and transformative applications.