Optical Components White Papers & Application Notes

1. 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.

2. SWIR Multimode Tracking (MMT) Developments At SUI 11/5/2024

   Explore advancements in SWIR multi-mode tracking with SHIELD and 1280JDSX-MMT, integrating laser range finders for enhanced imaging, target acquisition, and situational awareness.

3. Subsurface Damage 10/29/2024

   Optics inevitably have subsurface damage, affecting performance. Proper grinding and polishing can reduce this damage, but not eliminate it, impacting laser efficiency and system reliability.

4. Forecasting PbSe Thin Film Photoconductor Spectral Response 10/31/2023

   Comparing preamplifier configurations from 77K to 340K, explore the impact of different circuits on the spectral response of a PbSe thin film photoconductor.

5. Our Design-Through-Manufacturing Approach Is Your Solution 12/30/2023

   Explore the importance of a fully integrated optical system optical system that is optimized to meet the ever-increasing performance requirements of life science applications.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Understanding And Specifying LIDT Of Laser Components 10/29/2024

   Laser-induced damage threshold (LIDT) is the maximum fluence or intensity an optic can withstand before damage. LIDT is crucial for high-power laser systems to prevent component failure.

10. Distortion In High Performance Reflectors 2/19/2025

    High-performance optical reflectors, introduce phase effects that cause spatial and temporal distortions. Understanding group delay, and polarization-dependent variations is crucial.