Optical Components White Papers & Application Notes
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Fluorescent Protein Optical Imaging Considerations
10/22/2024
Fluorescent proteins enhance microscopy but require careful selection of optical components, filters, and environmental conditions to minimize phototoxicity and improve imaging quality.
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Lot-To-Lot Consistency With Semrock Optical Filters
10/15/2025
Not all optical filters perform as advertised. See how Semrock filters deliver proven lot-to-lot consistency—matching theoretical performance with real-world results every time.
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High-Volume Optical Manufacturing Up To 100,000 Parts Per Month With Timely Delivery
8/19/2024
Precision Glass & Optics, a world leader in the optical manufacturing industry for nearly 40 years, announces the improved capability to produce high-volume, high-quality optical components that operate from 0.2 um to 15 um.
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How Optics And Flow Cytometry Are Improving Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
11/11/2024
The University of Texas researchers are developing an optical system analyzing cancer cell properties to guide treatments, improving patient outcomes and targeting aggressive cancers like pancreatic.
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Using Optical Filters To Optimize Illumination In Fluorescence And Raman Systems
10/22/2024
Semrock offers fluorescence filters for various light sources. They help optimize excitation and reduce background noise in fluorescence spectroscopy, photometry, and microscopy.
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Dynamic Illumination In Phase-Shifting Interferometry
3/10/2025
Dynamic Illumination in phase-shifting interferometry enhances precision metrology using steering mirrors to enable phase shifting, autofocus, and noise reduction, improving measurement accuracy and versatility in optical testing.
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University Of Ottawa Relies On The BEAMAGE Series To Measure Laser Profiles
11/6/2024
The University of Ottawa lab successfully used beam profilers to improve Power-Over-Fiber receiver chip development, ensuring precise, efficient laser measurements for advanced photonic research.
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Choosing The Right Materials For Mico-Molded Optics And Photonics Components
2/26/2026
Choosing materials for optical micro molding requires balancing transmission, stability, and manufacturability—because in photonics, polymer selection directly determines real-world performance and reliability.
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Empowering Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
10/22/2024
Semrock offers comprehensive support for developing multiplex PCR systems, providing optical filters, and rapid prototyping to ensure optimal performance and consistent quality in production.
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An Introduction To Optical Coatings
10/7/2024
Optical coatings are thin films applied to optical components to enhance their performance. Various manufacturing methods exist, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.