Optical Components
OPTICAL COMPONENTS WHITE PAPERS & APPLICATION NOTES
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![GettyImages-953164092 laser]( "University Of Ottawa Relies On The BEAMAGE Series To Measure Laser Profiles")
University Of Ottawa Relies On The BEAMAGE Series To Measure Laser ProfilesThe 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.
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![GettyImages-1315947562 optical laser lab]( "Subsurface Damage")
Subsurface DamageOptics 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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![GettyImages-1414159128 clean room]( "Inside The Device Fabrication Process")
Inside The Device Fabrication ProcessEvery step in device fabrication is crucial. Explore the intricate process behind crafting remarkable devices and uncover the secrets of imaging excellence.
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![GettyImages-1413169099 Aerospace]( "Applications Of Photodetectors, LEDs, And More")
Applications Of Photodetectors, LEDs, And MoreThis range of reliable photodiodes, IR detectors, LEDs, emitters, assemblies, and photonic modules are built to meet the demands of military, medical, and commercial applications.
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![PG-O - high volume optics]( "High-Volume Optical Manufacturing Up To 100,000 Parts Per Month With Timely Delivery")
High-Volume Optical Manufacturing Up To 100,000 Parts Per Month With Timely DeliveryPrecision 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.
OPTICAL COMPONENTS PRODUCTS
Schneider-Kreuznach provides durable, high-performance optical solutions for security and defense, featuring advanced stabilization, motorized options, rigorous quality standards, and ITAR certification for reliable performance in demanding environments.
The Helios Pro is a cutting-edge laser measurement device designed for high-power industrial applications. It can accurately measure laser power up to 12kW without the need for water cooling.
Ohara is a top-tier manufacturer providing high-quality double-side lapped and polished substrates for various applications, boasting precision and exceptional cleanliness in their production process.
Explore the new range of micro stepping motors. With sizes ranging from Φ 5 mm to 6 mm, these motors incorporate our advanced technology to provide high torque in a compact form, perfect for precision applications.
The OD-110W from Opto Diode is a super high-power Gallium Aluminum Arsenide (GaAlAs) infrared emitter designed for demanding applications requiring strong optical performance and reliability.
Learn how to achieve unmatched speed and precision with PG&O's new double-sided polishing technology. Learn more about faster production and superior quality for your optics.
Discover PG&O's expertise in precision polishing & coating for large format optics up to 30", delivering exceptional flatness & surface quality.
Precision XY Saw Cutting offers high-volume, small-part fabrication with tight tolerances, ideal for optical components requiring precise dimensions and low defects.
OPTICAL COMPONENTS NEWS
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Krell Technologies: Finalist For Innovator Of The Year At The New Jersey Manufacturing Awards 202410/16/2024
Krell Technologies is honored to be named a Finalist for the Innovator of the Year award at the New Jersey Manufacturing Awards 2024, presented by NJMEP.
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Zygo Highlights Precision Optical And Metrology Solutions At Space Tech Expo Europe 202411/4/2024
Zygo Corporation, a leader in precision optics and metrology, will showcase advanced space-ready optical components at Space Tech Expo Europe in Bremen, Germany, booth ZZ22.
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Gentec-EO Receives The Platinum-Level Prize At The 2024 Innovator Awards11/6/2024
Gentec Electro-Optics was awarded the platinum-level prize at the 2024 Innovator Awards by Laser Focus World magazine for their energy meter for large beams up to 700 J.
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MKS Announces Ophir® Helios Pro Industrial Power Meter For Optimizing Li-Ion Battery Welding10/8/2024
MKS Instruments has launched the Ophir Helios Pro industrial power meter, a robust device for measuring high-power lasers. It offers accurate measurements, fast response time, and various communication options.
OPTICAL COMPONENTS / OPTICS ABOUT DOCUMENT
Optics
Optics is an interesting subset of physics. It is the study of light and how it can be used in various industries from measurements to biology as well as photography to navigation. Optics is a fascinating field and we are just beginning to scratch the surface with what we know. One of the most interesting developments in optics is the use of fiber optics in the transmission of data. Light is used to transmit data across long distances and this has proved to be efficient as well as inexpensive.
Light is the fasted trailing particle in the universe and it is radiated from one point to the next in the form of waves. Light in a vacuum can travel at an astonishing 300 million meters per second, a speed that would take it to the moon in just about one second. Optics is primarily concerned with the use of light and how the light can be reflected, refracted, bent or manipulated in just about any way. The unique nature of light gives tremendous benefits in using it in various industries. Optics is no one of the ways where light can be used to store data. It seems that anything electrons have done in the past, light waves are able to do, just able to do it faster. In the beginning copper cables were used to transmit electrical pulses in network data transfer. While at that time it was a breakthrough, it was comparatively slow to the movement of light through fiber optics. Once fiber optics replaced, broad band speeds were achieved. All thanks to optics. The uses of optics can advance further with headway being made in fields of defense as well as medicine. Optics are now being used to return sight to the blind as well as create sight for robots.