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Measuring the Radius of Curvature of Optical Surfaces

Interferometry achieves 0.001% precision in radius of curvature measurements for optical surfaces, correcting for various errors.

From Zygo Corporation 4 Apr 2013

Single-Camera Frame Instantaneous Interferometry - An Alternative Test Method

Spatial carrier fringe technique boosts dynamic interferometry with precision and simplicity in single-camera frames.

From Zygo Corporation 4 Apr 2013

Fizeau-Type Interferometer Optimized for Light-Efficient, Single-Frame Carrier Fringe Acquisition for Instantaneous Metrology at High Lateral Resolution

New Fizeau-type interferometer enhances metrology with efficient single-frame carrier fringe acquisition for high-resolution optical surface testing.

From Zygo Corporation 4 Apr 2013

The Electro-Optic Effect: Fundamentals of Electro-Optic Modulators

An applied voltage is increased by a factor of approximately 100 across the electro-optic crystal by a tuned rf cavity (tank circuit).

From Qubig GmbH 1 Mar 2013

EUV Lithography Light Source Technology

Dr. Nigel Farrar, Vice President of EUV Strategic Marketing at Cymer, Inc. talks to AZoOptics about Lithography Light Source Technology.

From Cymer, Inc. 27 Feb 2013

Custom Solutions for Industrial Laser Processing

In this interview, AZoOptics talks to Dr Mark Greenwood, Managing Director of JK Lasers, about their technology and the applications of their industrial laser products.

From JK Lasers 4 Jan 2013

Nanophotonics in Computing

IBM is the first to introduce silicon nanophotonics technology that integrates optical and electrical components on a single silicon chip.

By Will Soutter 2 Jan 2013

Advanced Filter Technology from Lasers to Displays

In this interview, Adam Brierley, Director of Brinell Vision, talks to AZoOptics about their thin-film filter and filter glass products, and their capabilities in the field of laser safety.

From Brinell Vision Ltd. 3 Dec 2012

OLED Technology in Display Screens

Large OLED displays have been promised for a long time, but are only now beginning to come to market. Are OLEDs really better than LCDs, and why are they so difficult to commercialize?

By Will Soutter 15 Nov 2012

Intelligent LED Lighting Systems

In this interview, Tom Pincince, CEO of Digital Lumens, talks to AZoOptics about their intelligent lighting technology, and their participation in the US Patent and Trademark Office's Green Technology Pilot Program.

From Digital Lumens 26 Sep 2012