Optics / Photonics 101

Photonic Integrated Circuit - What is a Photonic Integrated Circuit?

A photonic integrated circuit or commonly abbreviated to as PIC is in theory very similar to an electronic integrated circuit.

25 Feb 2008

What is Infrared Light?

Infrared light lies between the visible and microwave segment of the electromagnetic spectrum. Infrared light has a range of wavelengths that range from red light to violet.

24 Feb 2008

Hybrid Solar Lighting - What is Hybrid Solar Lighting and Using Optical Fiber to Distribute Sunlight

Hybrid solar lighting technology is a technology that is capable of collecting sunlight and distributing the collected sunlight into the interior of a building using optical fibers. Hybrid solar technology provides a new and powerful means to reduce the energy consumed and at the same time delivering additional benefits related with natural lighting in homes and in buildings.

22 Feb 2008

Night Vision Goggles - How Night Vision Goggles Work

Night vision devices or NVDs provides an individual the ability to maneuver and see at night and during times when the visibility is poor.

21 Feb 2008

Optical Microscope - How Optical Microscopes Works?

The idea of an optical microscope or a light microscope is to magnify images which are far too small to be seen by the naked eye.

16 Feb 2008

Medical Diagnostic Imaging Systems - Brief Descriptions of Commonly Used Medical Diagnostic Imaging Systems

Brief Descriptions of Commonly Used Medical Diagnostic Imaging Systems

10 Feb 2008

Camera Lenses - How Camera Lenses are Made

Designing camera lens starts off by pinpointing the potential market that will use the final product. The designer then has to decide on the optical design, material and the suitable fabrication method once the market has been identified.

9 Feb 2008

Plasma Televisions (TV) - How Plasma Screens and Displays Work

Plasma display technology has emerged as an alternative to cathode ray tube or CRT-based televisions. Plasma display technology offers a number of advantages such as the possibility of producing a very large screen and a narrow body.

6 Feb 2008