Optical Components White Papers & Application Notes

1. 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.

2. How A Strategic Partnership Drove Micro Molding Success 10/8/2025

   In micro-manufacturing, supplier choice significantly determines success. Explore how one company transformed a struggling production program into a 150-million-part success through trust, scalability, and true strategic partnership.

3. 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.

4. Revolutionizing Biofilm Research: High-Resolution, Real-Time Imaging with ZeGage Optical Profiler 2/21/2025

   A university lab optimized biofilm research with Zygo’s ZeGage Optical Profiler, enabling high-resolution, real-time, non-contact imaging that accelerates data collection, enhances accuracy, and preserves biofilm integrity.

5. Double-Sided Polishing Services For Precision Optics Enhances Optics Manufacturing Capability 6/12/2024

   Precision Glass & Optics, a global leader in optical manufacturing and thin film coatings based on single-sided polishing for nearly 40 years, is pleased to announce new double-sided polishing (DSP) capabilities.

6. 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.

7. 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.

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. 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.

10. The Benefits Of Customised Optical Filters For Machine Vision 10/29/2025

    Customized optical interference filters optimize machine vision performance by tailoring light control for specific tasks—enhancing precision, speed, and reliability in industrial inspection, automation, and quality assurance applications.