Optical Components White Papers & Application Notes

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.  

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.