Optical Filters

OPTICAL FILTERS WHITE PAPERS AND CASE STUDIES

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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.  Continue Reading..
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Sputtered Thin-Film Coatings
Learn about the advantages of sputtering over traditional optical filter manufacturing deposition methods and its impact on performance and production.  Continue Reading..
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Working With Optical Density
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.  Continue Reading..
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Measurement Of Optical Filter Spectra
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.  Continue Reading..
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Protecting Liquid Crystal Displays From Sunlight Damage
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.  Continue Reading..
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Maximize Fluorescence Performance With Avant Filter Sets
Learn how the Avant™ Filter Set Family maximizes fluorescence performance for short Stokes Shift fluorophores, offering improved signal-to-noise ratio and efficiency in biological microscopy.  Continue Reading..
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UV Raman Spectroscopy
The use of UV lasers in Raman Spectroscopy overcome traditional limitations and allow high signal-to-noise measurements. Advances in UV lasers and filters make this technique increasingly accessible.  Continue Reading..

OPTICAL FILTERS PRODUCTS

ODiate Fluorescence Filter Sets are designed to meet the demanding requirements of fluorescence and microscopy applications.

SWIR filters, which transmit short-wave infrared light, reveal invisible details like overpainted scenes in paintings or bruises on fruit.

Explore new capabilities extend finished optics wavelength range from mid-UV to longwave infrared.

Semrock optical filters combine ion-beam-sputtering systems with our deposition control technology, unique predictive algorithms, and volume manufacturing for unsurpassed, standard-setting performance.

Precision XY Saw Cutting offers high-volume, small-part fabrication with tight tolerances, ideal for optical components requiring precise dimensions and low defects.

Edge Blackening is the application of a matte black paint to the edges of an optical filter to prevent stray light inside the filter from re-entering the light path outside the filter.

Transform your optical systems with Semrock filters - the brightest, most durable, and spectrally sophisticated filters in the market.

The Nanopede family includes fifty-one versatile, cost-effective filters covering the near UV and visible spectrum in 20 nm FWHM steps for Flight 1 and Flight 2, and 30 nm FWHM for NIR.

OPTICAL FILTERS NEWS

OPTICAL FILTERS VIDEOS

  • Optical filters control light wavelengths, enabling various applications. They are used to block, transmit, or modify light, and can be combined to create specialized filters.

  • Discover our latest tool: Custom Part Builder's real-time stock check for optical filters. Easily plan with availability info on every product page.

  • Unsure how Semrock optical filters will perform in your system's diverse optical settings? Discover MyLight — a tool revolutionizing filter design. Optimize your designs effortlessly with our tutorial.

  • Take an inside look at Abrisa Technologies' unwavering commitment to long-term partnerships, stability, and technical excellence with an approach that brings innovation and reliability together.

  • Collaboration holds the key to a successful future. With our IDEXology approach, we ensure that your ideas remain safe and protected while we collaborate to solve complex problems together.

  • At Photonics West 2024, Abrisa unveils innovative wide-angle anti-reflection coatings designed for lidar, imaging, and sensing applications.

  • Jason Palidwar, Director of Business Operations for Iridian Spectral Technologies, updates us on the innovative use of optical filters in industries ranging from satellite communications to biomedical applications.