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  • Metastable States - Definition and Applications in Optics
    Article - 20 Jun 2014
    Metastable state is an excited state of an atom or other system with a longer lifetime than the other excited states. However, it has a shorter lifetime than the stable ground state.
  • What are Wave Optics?
    Article - 8 Sep 2014
    Wave optics, also referred to as physical optics, is the branch of optics that enables important phenomena such as interference, diffraction, and polarization to be understood.
  • Sum Frequency Generation - Non-Linear Optics for Advanced Spectroscopy
    Article - 8 Oct 2013
    Sum frequency generation (SFG) may be defined as a second order non-linear optical process in which a tunable infrared beam is combined with a visible beam, such that that the frequency of the output...
  • What is a Fiber Optic Switch?
    Article - 8 Jul 2013
    Fiber optic switches are optic elements that are used in telecommunication to enable the signals in optical fibers to be switched from one circuit to another.
  • What is a Beam Combiner?
    Article - 5 Jul 2013
    A beam combiner is essentially an arrangement of beam splitters and mirrors. The function of a beam splitter is to divide the incident light into two paths, one by transmission and another by...
  • What is a Beam Combiner?
    Article - 5 Jul 2013
    A beam combiner is essentially an arrangement of beam splitters and mirrors. The function of a beam splitter is to divide the incident light into two paths, one by transmission and another by...
  • What is an Optical Chopper?
    Article - 10 Jun 2013
    An optical chopper is a device that interrupts a light beam at periodic intervals. By varying the frequency of operation of the chopper it can be used for various applications. The first ever optical...
  • PAN Membrane Deformable Mirrors for Adaptive Optic Applications
    Article - 10 Jun 2011
    PAN is a membrane deformable mirror suitable for adaptive optics. It is composed of a thin, reflective and conducting membrane which faces an actuator structure. This article describes how they work...
  • Saturn Deformable Mirrors for Adaptive Optic Applications
    Article - 10 Jun 2011
    Saturn is a membrane deformable mirror suitable for adaptive optics. It has an excellent capability by virtue of which it can push and pull the conducting membrane in it. This article describes how...
  • Adhesives for Optics - Adhesives, Sealants, Coatings and Potting and Encapsulation Compounds for Optical Applications
    Article - 2 Aug 2010
    Master Bond offers the products and expertise you need. We solve problems and specialize in optical applications.

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