Optical metrology is the science of making precise measurements using light-based techniques. It enables non-contact characterization and inspection across diverse fields, including semiconductor fabrication, nanotechnology research, biomedical imaging, precision manufacturing, and scientific studies. This article overviews key optical metrology techniques, their technical principles, and leading technology providers.
Laser mode locking generates ultrashort pico- and femtosecond pulses by establishing phase uniformity among intrinsic cavity modes. This article overviews the fundamentals of laser mode locking, its underlying principles, different methods, and recent developments in this field.
Recently, fiber optics-based telecommunication networks have been the most preferred choice, with every optical link equipped with semiconductor lasers inside. Semiconductor lasers have served as the backbone for the rapid commercialization of telecommunications and Datacom industries.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
23 Nov 2023
Since the emergence of nonlinear optics in the 1960s, significant progress has been made in photonic technologies and their applications. This has led to the development of several materials that have nonlinear interactions with matter.
By Bhavna Kaveti
16 Nov 2023
The diverse applications of photonic quantum sensing ensure that photonic quantum sensing will surely do wonders in the measurement and data-gathering domains.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
15 Nov 2023
This article discusses time-resolved spectroscopy in biology, providing a comprehensive understanding of its significance, recent trends, technical details, and recent studies.
The high chemical specificity of Raman spectroscopy makes it an ideal choice for performing label-free chemical analysis.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
10 Nov 2023
In this interview, AZoOptics speaks with Teledyne Dalsa about the key roles of optics when it comes to Machine Vision Systems.
Ultrafast lasers can alter various materials, and the exceptional resolution of ultrafast lasers, along with their short bursts, make them the best choice for precise target-specific applications.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
7 Nov 2023
This article discusses fiber optic sensors for structural health monitoring and examines their significance, recent trends, technical intricacies, and the latest research findings.