Optical Components White Papers & Application Notes

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  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. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Precision In Light: DUV Photodiodes In Lithography & Medicine 3/13/2024

    DUV photodiodes are essential for precise UV dosage control in medical applications like phototherapy and sterilization, as well as in semiconductor manufacturing for lithography systems.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. Exploring The Emerging Applications Of Optical Interconnects 4/17/2024

    Optical interconnects are indispensable for modern communication infrastructure, from the Internet backbone to chip technology. As data volumes grow, learn how its evolution will remain pivotal for innovation.