OPTICAL COMPONENTS, COATINGS, & MATERIALS INSIGHTS
Double-Sided Polishing Revolutionizes Optical Manufacturing
Double-sided polishing revolutionizes optical manufacturing by dramatically improving efficiency, precision, and throughput for high-performance components, reducing costs and lead times across demanding industries.
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![Biofilms Image 2]( "Revolutionizing Biofilm Research: High-Resolution, Real-Time Imaging with ZeGage Optical Profiler")
Revolutionizing Biofilm Research: High-Resolution, Real-Time Imaging with ZeGage Optical ProfilerA 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.
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![GettyImages-506435716 camera lens]( "Zoom System For Coherent Imaging With No Moving Lens Groups")
Zoom System For Coherent Imaging With No Moving Lens GroupsExplore a novel zoom system for interferometry, eliminating image drift and focus shifts while maintaining diffraction-limited resolution without moving optical elements.
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![Fig-11]( "Distortion In High Performance Reflectors")
Distortion In High Performance ReflectorsHigh-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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![GettyImages-1172485013 spectrometer, spectroscopy]( "How Optics And Flow Cytometry Are Improving Pancreatic Cancer Treatment")
How Optics And Flow Cytometry Are Improving Pancreatic Cancer TreatmentThe 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.
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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]( "SWIR Multimode Tracking (MMT) Developments At SUI")
SWIR Multimode Tracking (MMT) Developments At SUIExplore advancements in SWIR multi-mode tracking with SHIELD and 1280JDSX-MMT, integrating laser range finders for enhanced imaging, target acquisition, and situational awareness.
OPTICAL SOLUTIONS
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![Biophotonics Spotlight]( "Blue/Green Enhanced 6 mm2 Photodiode-Preamplifier: ODA-6WB-500M")
The Opto Diode ODA-6WB-500M is a blue/green-enhanced photodiode-preamplifier designed for precision optical detection across a range of low-light applications.
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![swir lenses]( "SWIR Lenses")
SWIR lenses, short for Short-Wave Infrared lenses, are specifically designed for industrial imaging applications that operate in the short-wave infrared spectrum.
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![od-110w]( "Super High-Power GaAlAs IR Emitters - OD-110W")
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.
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![GettyImages-1394026680 defense drone]( "Optics For Defense")
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.
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![PMM60L55]( "Micro Stepping Motor")
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.
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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.
OPTICAL NEWS
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![GettyImages-182067152]( "How Photonics Are Used In The Manufacturing Of Sporting Goods")
Photonics technologies revolutionize sporting goods manufacturing through laser cutting, 3D printing, optical metrology, and precision measurement systems.
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![Spectral-Measurements-Have-Limits]( "Limitations Of Spectral Measurements")
Standard spectrometers struggle with steep edges and high OD. IDEX’s Peregrine and KolaDeep™ systems offer superior spectral resolution and sensitivity for precise optical filter measurement.
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![IDEX - semrock filters]( "Are You Making These 3 Optical Filter Mistakes?")
Proper optical filter selection is essential for precision imaging. Avoid common mistakes with AOI, transition width, wavefront error, and surface defects to ensure optimal performance.
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![IDEX - semrock filters]( "We're An Optical Engineer's Best Friend")
IDEX Health & Science delivers high-volume, high-performance Semrock filters with expert support, fast customization, and rugged reliability for optical instruments, Raman sensing, and harsh environments.
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![IDEX - Semrock filters]( "Key Factors That Determine Laser Damage Threshold")
Laser damage to optical filters depends on material and beam properties. Semrock filters offer high thresholds, with online tools available to estimate laser damage risk.
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![CustomvsCatalogGraphic]( "Custom vs Catalog Semrock Optical Filter Options")
IDEX Health & Science streamlines fluorescence filter selection with expert support, simulation tools like SearchLight™, and flexible catalog, custom, or hybrid Semrock® optical filter options.
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![GettyImages-1745098226]( "Inside the Vera C. Rubin Observatory's Quest To Map The Universe")
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile will revolutionize astronomy with its massive digital camera, real-time data, and a decade-long sky survey, hunting Planet 9.
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![GettyImages-930768362 manufacturing floor]( "How To Make The Most Of Automate And The CLEO Conference")
It’s almost show time with both Automate 2025 and the CLEO Conference just around the corner. Let’s take a look at two of the photonics industry’s most-anticipated shows.
OPTICAL VIDEOS
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![How To Understand Damage Thresholds]( "How To Understand Damage Thresholds")
How To Understand Damage ThresholdsIn this video, Félicien Legrand, US/Canada Sales Manager at Gentec-EO, talks about the damage thresholds of your detector. Learn how to understand them and why it is so important.
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![Choosing Your Gentec-EO Display Solution]( "Choosing Your Gentec-EO Display Solution")
Choosing Your Gentec-EO Display SolutionCharles Dumas, Gentec-EO’s International Sales Director, provides an overview of Gentec-EO’s display options for laser power and energy measurements. Check out his guide!
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![ghost imaging]( "What Are Ghost Images?")
What Are Ghost Images?Ghost images in optical systems are faint reflections creating secondary images. Kristina Kaszei from Edmund Optics explains this phenomenon, distinct from supernatural images.
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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.
