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Advanced Precision of Zernike Fit to Phase Maps

Restoring orthogonality increases precision in low-order coefficients through a custom Zernike fit set to noisy phase maps.

From Corning Incorporated - Advanced Optics 20 May 2020

Diamond Anvil Cell Brillouin Spectroscopy

This article looks at the process of brillouin spectroscopy in a diamond anvil cell and the results that are gained.

From LightMachinery 19 May 2020

Silicon Wafer Brillouin Spectroscopy

This article looks at the process of brillouin spectroscopy on a silicon wafer and the results that are gained.

From LightMachinery 19 May 2020

Advantages of Using a Vertically Integrated Optical Systems Supplier

Vertically integrated optical system manufacturers can deliver on all aspects: material, finish, coating, assembly, testing and packaging.

From Corning Incorporated - Advanced Optics 12 May 2020

Measuring Symmetric Aberrations in Aspheric Surfaces

Measuring symmetric aberrations in large departure aspheric surfaces to a nanometer precision using non-contact profilometry is discussed.

From Corning Incorporated - Advanced Optics 12 May 2020

Mid-Wave Infrared Continuous Zoom Development

A thermal imaging zoom system has been developed for the mid wave infrared band with greater than 30X zoom range.

From Corning Incorporated - Advanced Optics 12 May 2020

Niobium Pentoxide Thin Film Brillouin Spectroscopy

This article looks at the process of brillouin spectroscopy on a niobium pentoxide deposited on glass or a germanium substrate and the results that are gained.

From LightMachinery 12 May 2020

Plastic Film Brillouin Spectroscopy

This article looks at the process of brillouin spectroscopy on a common food wrap plastic film and the results that are gained.

From LightMachinery 12 May 2020

Exploring Cell Walls and Plant Protein Regulation with Microscopy

The evolution in microscopy, for example, fluorescence microscopy, makes it possible for the detailed study of the cell wall and various plant protein interactions.

By Dr. Priyom Bose 5 May 2020

Ultraviolet LEDs and their Role in COVID-19 Decontamination

UC Santa Barbara’s Solid State Lighting and Energy Electronics Center (SSLEEC) have been working on using new materials to produce UV LEDs optimized to emit in the UV-C region, and these are now being adapted for the purpose of destroying COVID-19 on surfaces.

By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D 29 Apr 2020