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Using Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Systems for Thin-Film Optical Components

Advancements in NLO systems enable super-resolution imaging and in-vivo cancer research, requiring precise thin-film components to control GDD.

From Alluxa 30 Jan 2017

Specifying Advanced Plasma Deposited Hard Coated Optical Bandpass and Dichroic Filters

Explore how to specify thin film optical filters for high performance and cost optimization, covering types, substrates, and applications.

From Alluxa 20 Dec 2016

Thermal Imaging for Military Applications

As a technology originally developed for military purposes, thermal imaging allows soldiers to effectively see in areas where little to no light is present.

By Benedette Cuffari 20 Oct 2016

CCD Cameras in Ophthalmology

Ophthalmic imaging is a specialized form of medical imaging dedicated to studying and treating eye disorders. Ophthalmic diagnostic imaging integrates science and art to provide images to record the progress of treatment and for research and teaching purposes in ophthalmology.

5 Sep 2016

Thermal Imaging in Sports

Since the 1930’s, mean skin temperature has been routinely measured through the use of thermistors, thermocouples, and thermocrons that are often attached to the skin directly.

By Benedette Cuffari 21 Jul 2016

Optical Fabrication and Fluid Jet Polishing

The world of optical fabrication has been completely transformed by the technique fluid jet polishing. Using this economical, computer controlled method, LightMachinery is able to create near perfect optical components routinely.

From LightMachinery 21 Jun 2016

VIPA Fabrication

Virtually imaged phase arrays (VIPAs) (Figure 1) are a special kind of Fabry-Perot etalon composed of three unique coatings. An anti-reflection coated section represents a surface of a VIPA and is placed adjacent to a high reflector.

From LightMachinery 21 Jun 2016

Manufacturing the World’s Finest Solid and Air Spaced Etalons

LightMachinery fabricates the finest solid and air spaced etalons in the world, including Gire Tournois etalons, piezo tunable etalons, air spaced etalons, and solid etalons.

From LightMachinery 21 Jun 2016

High-End Spectral Measurements at an Entry Level Price – Introducing the Rhea

Admesy's Rhea spectrometer offers high-end precision at an accessible price, ideal for R&D and production line spectral measurements.

From Admesy 1 Jun 2016

Ensuring Accuracy in Camera-Based Laser Beam Profiling Systems

Users can be faced with an uncertainty regarding the performance of their beam profilers and whether these profilers are measuring precisely. There is no standard calibration methodology where users can validate their camera-based beam profiling measurement precision.

From Ophir Photonics Group 24 May 2016