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Speckle Pattern - Introduction and Applications

Article - 4 Feb 2014

Speckle pattern is a random granular pattern produced by the reflection of coherent light beam e.g. laser, at a rough surface such as a metallic surface, a display screen, white paint or a piece of...

ant Critical Angle - Definition and Applications

Article - 27 Dec 2013

Critical angle in optics refers to the angle of incidence beyond which total internal reflection of light occurs.

Gallium Indium Arsenic Antimony Lasers – Properties and Applications

Article - 21 May 2013

The gallium indium arsenic antimony lasers are diode lasers that emit infrared wavelengths. These laser diodes are important sources of lasers that generate wavelengths more than 2 µm.

Chromium Doped Zinc Chalcogenide Lasers – Properties and Applications

Article - 17 May 2013

Chromium belongs to the group of transition elements in the periodic table; its ions of various charges are often used as dopants of the active lasing mediums.

Argon Laser – Properties and Applications

Article - 10 May 2013

The argon laser is a unique gas laser, as it uses a noble gas (argon) as the active medium. It is commonly referred to as argon ion laser.

Custom Solutions for Industrial Laser Processing

Article - 4 Jan 2013

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.

What is Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS)?

Article - 9 Aug 2012

This article gives an introduction to Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy, a technique which is a key tool in the analytical arsenal of NASA's Curiosity rover on Mars.

Overview and Product Solutions for Raman Spectroscopy

Article - 3 Sep 2010

It is the shift in wavelength of the inelastically scattered radiation that provides the chemical and structural information.

Introduction to Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

Article - 3 Sep 2010

LIBS spectroscopy can be produced from a variety of lasers but typically excimers or pulsed Nd:Yag lasers are used.

Photonics: Principles and Practices

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Since the invention of the laser, our fascination with the photon has led to one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing fields of technology. An explosion of new materials, devices, and applications...