Optical Filters White Papers and Case Studies
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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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Laser Resonator Modes
10/7/2024
Laser resonators determine beam shape. They use mirrors to amplify light in a gain medium. Common types include plane parallel, concentric, confocal, and ring resonators.
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Sputtered Thin-Film Coatings
7/29/2024
Learn about the advantages of sputtering over traditional optical filter manufacturing deposition methods and its impact on performance and production.
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Working With Optical Density
7/29/2024
Optical Density (OD) simplifies the complex task of describing light transmission through highly blocking filters. Explore how OD values efficiently convey a wide range of transmission variations.
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Measurement Of Optical Filter Spectra
7/26/2024
Accurate measurement of optical filter spectra is critical due to the limitations of standard metrology techniques. Let's explore various measurement approaches to address these challenges.
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Protecting Liquid Crystal Displays From Sunlight Damage
7/8/2024
Protecting LCDs from sunlight damage is crucial for outdoor applications, as UV and IR radiation can degrade organic components, leading to color shifts, image washout, and overheating.