Optical Filters

OPTICAL FILTERS WHITE PAPERS AND CASE STUDIES

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What Is Practical Flatness?
Discover how flatness impacts optical wavefronts in super-resolution microscopy, and learn to calculate its practical implications for your system's performance and imaging quality.  Continue Reading..
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Using Fura-2 to Track Ca2+
Discover the power of Fura-2 in calcium tracking. By leveraging its absorption spectrum, BrightLine® FURA2-C set offers unparalleled brightness, contrast, and precision for high-speed imaging.  Continue Reading..
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Choosing Dichroic Beamsplitters With Flatness/RWE Appropriate To The Microscopy Method
Learn how to optimize microscopy performance by selecting optical filters and dichroic beamsplitters to minimize wavefront distortion and ensure flatness standards.  Continue Reading..
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Exploring The Emerging Applications Of Optical Interconnects
Optical interconnects are indispensable for modern communication infrastructure, from the Internet backbone to chip technology. As data volumes grow, learn how its evolution will remain pivotal for innovation.  Continue Reading..
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How Does An Interference Filter Work?
Explore the behavior of light at the interface between dielectric layers and the design, applications of interference filters, and the use of multiple layers to create advanced filters.  Continue Reading..
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Filter Spectra At Non-Normal Angles Of Incidence
Exploring filter spectra at non-normal angles of incidence reveals vital shifts in optical properties, impacting applications across various filter types.  Continue Reading..
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Semrock Filters Don't Burn Out
Discover the cutting-edge technology behind Semrock's hard-coated filters, engineered with Ion Beam Sputtering (IBS) for unparalleled durability and performance in fluorescence imaging systems.  Continue Reading..

OPTICAL FILTERS PRODUCTS

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 26 bandpass optical filters in the Nanopede series cover the near UV and visible spectrum in 20 nm Full-Width, Half-Max (FWHM) steps. Moving into the NIR, the FWHM increases to 30 nm.

Color Temperature Adjustment Filters are versatile tools utilized in diverse lighting contexts to modify the spectral composition of light for purposes such as aesthetic enhancement or technical illumination.

DSI’s photolithography capability produces patterned thin film coatings (including bandpass filters, absorption coatings, and metals) on substrates up to 6 inches.

ZC&R, a division of Abrisa Technologies, has over 20 years of design and volume manufacturing experience for high-performance thin film coating solutions for Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) and Night Vision Goggle (NVG) compatible lighting and displays.

The NBP 450-40 blue narrow bandpass has a peak wavelength of 450 nm,  making it ideal for use with blue lasers and LEDs.

OPTICAL FILTERS NEWS

  • Understanding the "color" of light involves its distribution of intensity across wavelengths. In fields like Raman spectroscopy, reconciling wavelength and wavenumber units is crucial.

  • From the depths of the ocean to the forefront of science, fluorescent proteins have become indispensable tools in science. Discover their origins, evolution, and transformative applications.

  • Discover the intricacies of FRET (Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer), a pivotal technique unveiling molecular interactions, and explore fluorescent filters that excel in FRET applications.

  • Recent advancements in fluorescence imaging tackle the challenge of labeling multiple objects in a single sample. Explore innovative multiband filter sets for high-fidelity, multi-color imaging.

  • Discover the transformative role of channel skip filters in Wavelength Division Multiplexing systems, optimizing spectral efficiency and enhancing network performance and customization.

  • Discover how Semrock's Optical Filters redefine standards in performance, reliability, and repeatability, offering unrivaled clarity and durability for biotech and analytical instrumentation.

  • Optical coatings enhance light properties in various emerging technologies such as AR/VR, LiDAR, and biomedical imaging, driving innovation and performance.

OPTICAL FILTERS VIDEOS

  • 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.

  • Alluxa has rapidly grown into a world leader in precision thin films and optical filters by refining our advanced SIRRUS Plasma Deposition process, designing and building our coating equipment, and a dedication to research and development.