OPTICAL COMPONENTS, COATINGS, & MATERIALS INSIGHTS
Laser Resonator Modes
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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![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.
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![IDEX - sputtered_bucket]( "Sputtered Thin-Film Coatings")
Sputtered Thin-Film CoatingsLearn about the advantages of sputtering over traditional optical filter manufacturing deposition methods and its impact on performance and production.
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![IDEX - optical density graph 2]( "Working With Optical Density")
Working With Optical DensityOptical 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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![IDEX - optical filter spectra]( "Measurement Of Optical Filter Spectra")
Measurement Of Optical Filter SpectraAccurate 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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![GettyImages-1400145945 engineering]( "The Customer Journey: From Specifications To Production")
The Customer Journey: From Specifications To ProductionChoosing the right optical filters for a fluorescence-based product can be daunting. Discover how to simplify this journey with the right team, tools, and technology to ensure optimal performance.
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![GettyImages-601151992 LCD sign]( "Protecting Liquid Crystal Displays From Sunlight Damage")
Protecting Liquid Crystal Displays From Sunlight DamageProtecting 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.
OPTICAL SOLUTIONS
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![ODiate® Fluorescence Filter Sets]( "ODiate® Fluorescence Filter Sets")
ODiate Fluorescence Filter Sets are designed to meet the demanding requirements of fluorescence and microscopy applications.
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![MKS Ophir HELIOS]( "Helios Pro Industrialized Laser Power Sensors")
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.
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![SWIR Filters]( "SWIR Filters")
SWIR filters, which transmit short-wave infrared light, reveal invisible details like overpainted scenes in paintings or bruises on fruit.
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![GettyImages-1300884716]( "Highly Precise Large Optics")
Discover PG&O's expertise in precision polishing & coating for large format optics up to 30", delivering exceptional flatness & surface quality.
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![PG&O - material flexibility]( "Extended Operating Range For Optical Components From Mid-UV To LWIR")
Explore new capabilities extend finished optics wavelength range from mid-UV to longwave infrared.
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![PG-O - Hoffman]( "PR Hoffman 5400 Double-Sided Polishing (DSP) Machine")
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.
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![Sensors - SOLO 50]( "High Performance SWIR Optimized Lens Option: SOLO 50")
The SOLO 50 is a high performance 50mm focal length lens designed for imaging in the 0.7 µm to 1.7 µm spectral range.
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![IDEX - Semrock filters]( "Standard Performance Optical Filters")
Semrock optical filters combine ion-beam-sputtering systems with our deposition control technology, unique predictive algorithms, and volume manufacturing for unsurpassed, standard-setting performance.
OPTICAL NEWS
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![Fiber optic internet connection-GettyImages-1310976427]( "Fiber Optics And Optical Interconnects: Powering Global Communications")
Fiber optics have revolutionized telecommunications, enabling high-speed, long-distance data transmission with unprecedented efficiency. Here, we explore this technology and its role in submarine cable systems.
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![KrellTech Innovator of the Year]( "Krell Technologies: Finalist For Innovator Of The Year At The New Jersey Manufacturing Awards 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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![MKS Ophir HELIOS]( "MKS Announces Ophir® Helios Pro Industrial Power Meter For Optimizing Li-Ion Battery Welding")
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.
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![ODiate® Fluorescence Filter Sets]( "MKS Announces Newport™ ODiate® Fluorescent Filter Sets, Precision Optical Filter Sets")
MKS Instruments introduces Newport ODiate Fluorescent Filter Sets, precision filters for fluorescent imaging. These filters are designed for common fluorophores, offering high image quality and low noise.
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![GettyImages-599686652_lasers]( "Unlock The Potential Of Quantum Computing With Customized Optical Filters")
Quantum computing with trapped ion qubits uses lasers for operations. Semrock filters ensure precise wavelength selection and high transmission, enabling these laser applications
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![GettyImages-1172485013 spectrometer, spectroscopy]( "Improved Edge Steepness With New MaxLine E-Grade Filters")
New E-Grade MaxLine laser line filters offer superior edge steepness for Raman spectroscopy. They work effectively with edge filters, allowing for better separation from laser light.
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![Digital-data-machine-learning-GettyImages-1211508722]( "A Look At VISION 2024")
VISION 2024 is coming soon – let’s take a quick look at this biennial event.
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![GettyImages-172224070_wavelength]( "How Compensating Gain Flattening Filters Improve PPEF Performance")
Depending on the application, tight PPEF may need to be combined with other precise specifications, including modulation depth, insertion loss and error function slope.
OPTICAL VIDEOS
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![splash screen - wide spectrum]( "A Wide Spectrum Of Optical Filters")
A Wide Spectrum Of Optical FiltersOptical filters control light wavelengths, enabling various applications. They are used to block, transmit, or modify light, and can be combined to create specialized filters.
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![splash screen - pharmaceutical]( "Imaging Applications: Challenges For Optics And Lens Manufacturers")
Imaging Applications: Challenges For Optics And Lens ManufacturersJoin us as we delve into the unique challenges faced by optics and lens manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and medical imaging industries.
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![optical components]( "The Future Depends On Optics")
The Future Depends On OpticsOptics manipulate light, powering technologies like cell phones and high-speed internet. They enable innovations in healthcare, sustainability, and space exploration, improving our lives in countless ways.
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![Abrisa - HEF video]( "HEF Photonics Groupe - Surface Materials Engineering Experts For 70 Years")
HEF Photonics Groupe - Surface Materials Engineering Experts For 70 YearsFrom everyday life to cutting-edge research, HEF Photonics offers tailored solutions for aerospace, defense, medical, and more.
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![IDEX - cstm part builder bucket]( "Custom Part Builder Tutorial")
Custom Part Builder TutorialDiscover our latest tool: Custom Part Builder's real-time stock check for optical filters. Easily plan with availability info on every product page.
