Optical Components and Optics Reference Materials
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Optical Components in Various Fields of Application
Description: Optical components, as an important part of modern science and technology, play a key role in a number of fields, bringing great impact on scientific research, technological innovation and social ...
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Case Study: Athermal Infrared Lens Design Using Chalcogenide Glass for LWIR Cameras
From: Avantier Inc.Description: As the demand for infrared imaging grows across defense, industrial, and smart applications, the challenge of maintaining stable imaging performance across temperature ranges becomes more critical. ...
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What Is an MPO Conversion Cable and Why Use It?
Description: In high-density fiber optic networks, scalability and efficiency are crucial. As data centers migrate from 10G to 40G, 100G, or even 400G transmission rates, traditional cabling solutions often fall ...
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YuTai Offers a Variety of Optical Glass Lenses and Windows
Description: YuTai offers a variety of optical glass lenses and windows, such as Cylindrical Lens, Optical Aspherical Lens, and CVD ZnSe Lens. ...
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Precision Optical Components in QR Code Scanners
Description: From checkout counters and warehouses to healthcare and transport systems, QR code scanners are everywhere - and their speed, accuracy, and adaptability depend heavily on the quality of their optical ...
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Application of Achromatic Lenses
Description: An achromatic lens is a lens that is designed to limit the effects of chromatic and spherical aberration,and is corrected to bring two wavelengths (typically red and blue) into focus on the same ...
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Tunable MEMS Fabry-P?rot Filters for Infrared Microspectrometers: A Review
From: InfraTec GmbHDescription: Many application fields of infrared spectroscopy require small, robust and transportable spectrometers, which are onsiderable less costly than existing products. Therefore microspectrometer ...
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What are the Types of Optical Filters ?
Description: Optical Filters are used to selectively transmit or reject a wavelength or range of wavelengths. ...
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Custom Microlens Arrays Design Case Study
From: Avantier Inc.Description: Key Takeaways - Custom microlens array design enables tailored optical solutions for diverse applications like imaging and photonics. - Precision engineering, material selection, and overcoming ...
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Which Mirror Coating is Right for Your Optical System?
Description: Have you ever wondered why one optical mirror performs flawlessly in a laser system, while another quickly degrades in a humid environment? The answer often lies in one crucial design detail: the ...
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How to Choose the Right MPO Patch Cable for Your Data Center: Fiber Types, Fiber Counts, and Cabling Formats
Description: Choosing MPO cables for data centers now involves more than just 8F vs. 12F. This article explores how to align MPO types with transceiver rates from 40G to 1.6T, optimize trunk vs. breakout cabling, ...
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Applications of Convex and Concave Lenses
Description: In the wonderful world of optics, convex-concave lenses are like a pair of magical tools that play an indispensable role in many fields by virtue of their unique optical properties. ...
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Medical Lens-Based Ear Endoscopy
From: Avantier Inc.Description: Key Takeaways: Medical lens ear endoscopes offer high-resolution visualization for enhanced ear disease diagnosis and treatment. They utilize advanced optical and illumination systems for detailed ...
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Aspherical Lenses Reverse Engineering Case Study
From: Avantier Inc.Description: Key Takeaways: This Aspherical Lenses Reverse Engineering case study details the reverse engineering of a double aspherical lens used in laser cutting systems. By precisely measuring geometry, ...
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Application of Neutral Density Filters
Description: Neutral Density (ND) filters, as a key component in precisely regulating light intensity, directly determines the success or failure of an application. In this article, we'll discuss the advantages of ...
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Applications on Fiber Optic and Electrical Cables using UV-Curable Inks and UV-LED Curing Systems
Description: Read about how UV-curable inks present an alternative approach for marking fiber optic cables and how this technology is safe, easily implemented, does not introduce stress into the cables and results ...
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Education: How to Pick the Best Laser Machine for Schools
From: Epilog Laser Corp.Description: Benefits of incorporating laser engraving and cutting systems in your school or university ...
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MOK Optics: A Professional Manufacturer Of Optical Mirrors
From: MOK Optics Co., Ltd.Description: In today’s application field, optical components – optical mirrors, optical mirrors have excellent performance in terms of reflectivity and durability. As a manufacturer of professional ...
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Definition Of Optical Specifications
From: MOK Optics Co., Ltd.Description: Optical specifications play a vital role in the design, development, and manufacturing of optical components and systems. These specifications form a framework to ensure that the final product meets ...
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Principles and Applications of Beamsplitter Prism
Description: Can a Beamsplitter Prism break up compound light into different colors? ...
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Cylindrical Lenses: A Comprehensive Overview
From: MOK Optics Co., Ltd.Description: Cylindrical lenses are essential components in various optical systems and we also call them cylindrical lenses. This optical lens has the function of focusing light and adjusting the size of the ...
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Exploring The Complexity Of Light Polarization
From: MOK Optics Co., Ltd.Description: In the field of optical design, people often focus on the wavelength and intensity of light, but ignore polarization. However, polarization remains a key property of light that affects optical systems ...
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Optical Window: Material Properties And Application Selection Guide
From: MOK Optics Co., Ltd.Description: As the "transparent barrier" of the optoelectronic system, the optical window undertakes the key task of efficient transmission of optical signals while protecting the internal precision optical ...
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Wave Plates And Polarization Optical Systems
From: MOK Optics Co., Ltd.Description: Unlike polarizers, which selectively transmit light of a certain polarization state and block other polarization states, ideal waveplates do not weaken the light beam or change the propagation ...
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Choosing the Best Laser Engraver for Wood Engraving Projects
From: Epilog Laser Corp.Description: A high-quality engraver provides the necessary precision for intricate designs, ensuring clean, sharp lines and consistent results across various wood types. ...
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Black Infrared Window for LiDAR/DMS/OMS/ToF module(2)
Description: It is expensive and not environmentally friendly, but it can achieve simultaneous reflection on both the left and right sides of the light source band, and only transmits the light source band. The ...
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Overview Of Corner Cube Prisms
From: MOK Optics Co., Ltd.Description: The name of the corner cube prism is also quite special. It is also a special type of prism, which is widely used as a corner reflector, so our product is a device that can reflect light. Corner cube ...
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Semiconductor Lens Assembly Solutions
From: Avantier Inc.Description: Semiconductor manufacturing requires high-precision optical lens assemblies. Custom objectives face challenges like miniaturization, thermal instability, and cost. Semiconductor lens assembly ...
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How To Choose The Right Optical Prism?
From: MOK Optics Co., Ltd.Description: In this article, we will introduce you to several different types of optical prisms. Of course, there are many types of optical prisms. In this article, we will only briefly explain the more commonly ...
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QDI Photodiode Facts 2: Custom Silicon Photodiodes
From: Quantum Devices, Inc.Description: CUSTOM PHOTODIODE ...
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QDI Photodiode Facts 1: Silicon Photodiodes - Modes of Operation and Characteristics
From: Quantum Devices, Inc.Description: Photovoltaic and Photoconductive Operation ...
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Top 5 Ways LED Lighting is Changing the Face of Sports Venues
From: Win Source ElectronicsDescription: The evolution of lighting technology in sports venues has undergone a substantial transformation, spearheaded by the advent of LED lighting. The shift represents more than just an upgrade in ...
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Applications Of LED Bulbs With Heat Sinks In Various Industries
Description: LED bulbs have revolutionized modern lighting by offering energy-saving solutions with exceptional performance. However, high power LEDs generate significant heat during operation, which can reduce ...
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Introduction to Edge Blackening
From: Avantier Inc.Description: Edge blackening, using blackening paint, reduces stray light and enhances imaging by absorbing unwanted reflections. Applied after coating and before assembly, it is typically used on non-optical ...
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Laser Engraving Photos: Tips for Beginners
From: Epilog Laser Corp.Description: Here we'll cover the basics of photo engraving that will give you a solid foundation for your photo engraving projects. ...
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How CO2 Laser Machines Can Increase Profits for Your Business
From: Epilog Laser Corp.Description: Ways to Increase Value with Laser Engraving ...
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Laser Engraving Tips and Tricks for Glassware: Master the Art of Etching Glass
From: Epilog Laser Corp.Description: A Guide to Laser Engraving Glass with an Epilog Laser Machine ...
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Settings for Success: Expert Tips for Laser Engraving Popular Materials
From: Epilog Laser Corp.Description: When it comes to laser engraving, CO2 engravers are capable of handling almost any material, from wood to acrylic, treated aluminum to glass and well beyond. But how do you know what speed and power ...
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Education: How to Pick the Right Laser Machine
From: Epilog Laser Corp.Description: Benefits of incorporating laser engraving and cutting systems in your school or university: ...
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OAP Mirrors: The Complete Guide
From: Avantier Inc.Description: Parabolic mirrors can focus collimated light without introducing spherical aberration. An Off-Axis Parabolic mirror (OAP mirror) is a segment taken from a larger parabolic mirror. When collimated ...
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OAP Mirrors: Applications Across Industries
From: Avantier Inc.Description: Off-axis parabolic (OAP) mirrors are indispensable components in modern optical systems, offering precision and versatility in a variety of applications. These mirrors enhance performance by ...
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Why UV Curing Systems Are Revolutionizing Assembly Lines
Description: What Are UV Curing Systems? ...
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How Laser RADAR Enhances Bridge Structural Health Monitoring
From: Ommatidia LiDARDescription: Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) is essential for ensuring the safety and longevity of bridge infrastructure. Traditional methods, while effective, often involve contact-based sensors and manual ...
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Distortion in High Performance Reflectors
From: Alluxa, Inc.Description: High-performance optical reflectors often serve as critical components in numerous applications. From high-power laser systems to quantum metrology, thin-film mirrors are nearly indispensable. ...
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Laser RADAR: Beyond Doppler Vibrometry & FMCW LiDAR
From: Ommatidia LiDARDescription: Laser-based measurement technologies have transformed vibration analysis and distance measurement by offering non-contact solutions with exceptional precision. Tools such as laser Doppler vibrometers, ...
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The Optical Transmission and Properties of Sapphire Windows
Description: Sapphire Windows, often called Sapphire Glass Windows or Sapphire Optical Windows, made of single crystal synthetic sapphire (Al2O3), are becoming more and more indispensable in the exclusive fields ...
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Sapphire Windows: Unrivaled Performance in Extreme Conditions
From: MOK Optics Co., Ltd.Description: Sapphire windows have many properties, among which the excellent mechanical, thermal and chemical stability and wide optical transmission from 150-5500 nm are well known. These characteristics make ...
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Quantum Photonics
From: Avantier Inc.Description: Quantum photonics, a cutting-edge field, leverages the quantum properties of light to revolutionize information processing and communication. By manipulating individual photons and their quantum ...
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Quarter Wave Plates and Half Wave Plates
Description: Wave plates, also known as retarders, are essential optical components made of birefringent materials that are designed to manipulate the polarization state of light. A waveplate alters the phase ...
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Precision Prisms for Optical Liquid Concentration Meter
Description: In the world of scientific measurement, precision and accuracy are of paramount importance. Whether you are an experienced chemist, a food and beverage technologist, or a hobbyist exploring the ...
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Silicon Carbide Mirror for Aerospace Applications
From: Avantier Inc.Description: Key Takeaways - The Silicon Carbide Mirror for Aerospace combines a lightweight design, thermal stability, and high reflectance for optimal performance in extreme conditions. - With precise dimensions ...
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Waveplate Guide
From: MOK Optics Co., Ltd.Description: Waveplates are made from birefringent materials, most commonly crystal quartz. Birefringent materials have slightly different indices of refraction for light polarized in different orientations. As ...
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Guide to Cleaning Chrome Coated Precision Plates
Description: Chrome-coated precision plates are essential components in various industrial applications, known for their durability, resistance to corrosion, and excellent surface finish. Proper maintenance and ...
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How Virtual Reality (VR) Optics Work
From: Avantier Inc.Description: Key Takeaways: - VR optics utilize head-mounted displays (HMDs) to immerse users in virtual environments by projecting virtual scenes through an optical system, reducing eye strain. - Key performance ...
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The Application Of Optical Components In Imaging Systems
From: MOK Optics Co., Ltd.Description: Optical components play a vital role in imaging systems. Whether in microscopes, telescopes, cameras, optical scanning devices, or laser systems, optical components are the core components to ensure ...
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General Introduction to Optical Coatings
Description: This optical coating guide explores the fundamentals, types, materials, and processes, providing a detailed introduction to optical coatings for anyone seeking knowledge on this critical topic. ...
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Hexapod Solutions for Mass Transfer & Die Repair in Micro LED Manufacturing Equipment
From: Newport MKSDescription: The micro-LED (Light Emitting Diode) is the latest in the LED evolution. A standard LED is approximately 250 microns, a mini-LED is approximately 100 microns, and the term micro-LED (also known as ...
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Black Infrared Window for LiDAR/DMS/OMS/ToF module(1)
Description: The optical window is part of the optical path of the detector/receiver. Its main function is to protect the product while transmitting the laser of a specific wavelength emitted by the laser source, ...
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Application of Optical Waveguides in AR Glasses
From: Avantier Inc.Description: Augmented reality (AR) glasses are advanced devices that integrate waveguide technology to seamlessly blend real-world visuals with computer-generated information, such as images, sounds, and videos. ...
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What is an RSOA?
From: SemiNex CorporationDescription: At its core, an RSOA is a semiconductor device that takes incoming light, amplifies it through stimulated emission, and then reflects it back in the opposite direction. This is achieved by ...
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Optical Component Care Guide
From: MOK Optics Co., Ltd.Description: Once you purchase an optical component, taking appropriate care measures can effectively maintain its quality and extend its life. Choosing the right cleaning products and methods is just as important ...
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Laser Engraving High-Tech Gadgets
From: Epilog Laser Corp.Description: One of the hottest trends right now is the personalization of tech-gadgets such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras, laptop covers and beyond ...
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Settings for Success: Techniques for most popular engraving materials
From: Epilog Laser Corp.Description: When it comes to laser engraving, CO2 engravers are capable of handling almost any material, from wood to acrylic, treated aluminum to glass and well beyond. But how do you know what speed and power ...
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Hot Mirrors and Cold Mirrors
From: Avantier Inc.Description: If you need to protect a delicate experimental setup from unwanted heat, you may need a hot mirror or a cold mirror. Hot mirrors and cold mirrors are versatile optics designed to separate infrared ...
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Which is better for your enclosure? LED or Fluorescent Lighting
From: STEGODescription: LED technology has advanced significantly, surpassing traditional fluorescent lighting, particularly in electrical enclosures. Discover how modern LED solutions improve visibility, reduce maintenance, ...
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Basic Definition of Optical Coatings
From: MOK Optics Co., Ltd.Description: Mok Optics uses state-of-the-art deposition techniques to create high-precision optical coatings that enhance the transmission, reflection, and polarization properties of optical components. These ...
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Optical Prism Selection Guide
From: Avantier Inc.Description: Optical prisms are solid glass optical components that can be used to manipulate light in many ways. From the minuscule dove prism in an endoscope to the porro prism in a space telescope, prisms can ...
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Harnessing the Power of Hyperspectral Imaging: Revolutionizing the Use of Food Byproducts in the Food Industry
Description: In today's food industry, innovation and sustainability are more than buzzwords; they are critical drivers of progress. Hyperspectral imaging is one of the most promising technologies in recent years. ...
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Stress-Free Objective Lenses for High Precision Imaging
From: Avantier Inc.Description: In the continuous evolution of optical technology, stress-free objective lenses have emerged as a leading solution, particularly for advanced polarized light microscopy. These lenses are designed to ...
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Understanding Ultra Broadband Metallic Mirrors
From: Avantier Inc.Description: Sometimes, standard metallic mirrors can’t reflect as much light as you need. That’s when you turn to an ultra broadband metallic mirror. ...
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What Are The Benefits Of Spherical Lenses?
From: MOK Optics Co., Ltd.Description: Spherical lenses are designed to modify the wavefront curvature of light passing through them, thereby precisely focusing a laser beam to a very small spot. This feature is critical for applications ...
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Understanding the Paraxial Approximation
From: Avantier Inc.Description: The paraxial approximation (approximation at small angles) is a useful mathematical trick for doing ray tracing and simplifying optical calculations. It assumes that angular deviations in propagation ...
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Application of DLC Film to an Infrared Objective Lens
From: Avantier Inc.Description: Diamond-like carbon film (DLC Film) is a type of carbon film that possesses properties similar to diamond. Known as a hard carbon film, DLC is an amorphous carbon material with a diamond-like ...
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Advantages of Silicon Carbide Optics
From: Shanghai OpticsDescription: Silicon carbide (SiC) optics are becoming increasingly significant in various high-tech industries such as semiconductors, aerospace, astronomy, and laser systems. The material’s exceptional ...
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Case Study: SWIR Hyperspectral Camera Lenses
From: Shanghai OpticsDescription: Hyperspectral imaging merges the capabilities of imaging and spectroscopy, allowing for the capture and processing of extensive spectral information across numerous narrowband wavelengths. By ...
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Optical Domes: Design, Applications, and Custom Solutions
From: Shanghai OpticsDescription: Optical domes, also known as dome windows, are sophisticated optical components engineered for superior performance in imaging systems. These high-precision elements are vital for applications ...
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Do You Know What An Optical Prism Is?
From: MOK Optics Co., Ltd.Description: An optical prism is a solid, transparent element that has the characteristic of refracting light. When light enters through one surface, it can be manipulated and emitted through the other side. ...
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Important Specs for Infrared Thermal Imaging Camera Lenses
Description: When it comes to purchasing the proper infrared (IR) thermal imaging camera lens for your specific usage, understanding the technical specifications is crucial to ensure that you acquire the lenses ...
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Ultra-Narrowband Optical Filters Pushing Boundaries from the UV to the LWIR
From: Alluxa, Inc.Description: Developments in ultra-narrow manufacturing capabilities enable transformative, world-changing, technology. ...
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Case Study: Exploring Ultra Wide Angle Lenses
From: Shanghai OpticsDescription: Ultra Wide Angle lenses are indispensable in the world of imaging, offering a field of view that can extend up to 160°. These lenses are crucial for capturing vast scenes and intricate details, ...
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Wide-Angle Lenses: A Complete Guide
From: Shanghai OpticsDescription: Wide-angle lenses are engineered to deliver an extensive field of view, a feature that is a direct result of their short focal lengths. This characteristic makes them invaluable in capturing wide, ...
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Freeform Optics: Innovations in Custom Optical Design
From: Shanghai OpticsDescription: Freeform optics represent a cutting-edge approach to optical design, enabling the creation of complex, non-symmetrical surfaces that precisely control light. These advanced optical components break ...
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What Is A Penta Prism?
From: MOK Optics Co., Ltd.Description: A prism is defined as a three-dimensional solid with identical bases and flat surfaces. For example, a pentagonal prism has two pentagonal ends and five rectangular sides. Prisms are used in ...
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Optical Fiber Alignment
From: Newport MKSDescription: Precise fiber alignment is necessary for accurate and reliable data transmission in an optical network. Most optical networks have many optical couplings and even minor (< 1%) losses at these ...
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Knowledge Points About Optical Coating
From: MOK Optics Co., Ltd.Description: Optical coatings are protective layers applied to optical components to protect the lens and enhance its performance by improving light transmission, changing reflection characteristics, or modifying ...
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Advantages and Complexities of Large Optics
From: Shanghai OpticsDescription: In many advanced technological applications, the size of an optic can be the determining factor in its effectiveness. When a situation calls for a large optic, no smaller counterpart can substitute. ...
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Case Study: Wide-Angle Thermal Imaging Lenses
From: Shanghai OpticsDescription: Wide-angle thermal imaging lenses are at the forefront of thermal camera technology, providing an expansive field of view essential for various applications. Unlike their narrow-angle counterparts, ...
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How to Choose the Right Beam Splitter?
From: MOK Optics Co., Ltd.Description: A beam splitter is an optical component that splits an incoming light beam into two parts: one part is transmitted through the beam splitter, and the other part is reflected. This split is achieved by ...
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Troubleshooting Encoder RPM Calculation using Oscilloscope
From: Quantum Devices, Inc.Description: I received this e-mail from a potential customer who is trying to determine why he had a skewed encoder waveform. ...
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The Dispersive Properties of Materials
From: Avantier Inc.Description: You may have carefully chosen your optical materials based on refractive index, durability, and a host of other important parameters, but if you ignore dispersive properties you could run into ...
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How to Select a Beamsplitter
From: Avantier Inc.Description: Beamsplitters are essential in various optical applications, from scientific research to everyday consumer electronics. Here’s a summary of the key information: ...
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Exploring Different Types of Micro-Optics
From: Shanghai OpticsDescription: Micro-optics, characterized by their small size ranging from a few micrometers to several millimeters, play a crucial role in numerous applications, from microscopy to advanced laser devices. These ...
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Case Study: Optimizing Optical Systems
From: Shanghai OpticsDescription: This case study presents an in-depth analysis of the optimization process for optical system design, specifically focusing on fixed-focus lenses. The study highlights the improvements made in lens ...
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Optical Processing: Precision in Modern Manufacturing
From: Shanghai OpticsDescription: Optical processing, a cornerstone of precision manufacturing, involves transforming materials like glass, crystals, and plastics into optical components such as lenses, prisms, and mirrors. Utilizing ...
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Addressing the Challenges for 3D Printing Speed and Cost in Laser Additive Manufacturing
From: Newport MKSDescription: 3D printing technologies hold promise for revolutionary advances in design, prototyping, and manufacturing in environments as diverse as building construction, automobile manufacturing, medical device ...
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How To Maintain And Clean Your Sapphire Windows
From: MOK Optics Co., Ltd.Description: To ensure optical clarity and optimal performance of the lens, it is essential to maintain the sapphire window. Whether it is used in scientific instruments or in high-temperature environments, we ...
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Enhancing Optical System Design
From: Shanghai OpticsDescription: Optimizing optical system design is a multifaceted challenge that requires attention to several key areas. To achieve production success and deliver high-quality systems, engineers must carefully ...
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Streamlined Optical Design for Manufacturing
From: Shanghai OpticsDescription: In the realm of optics, designing for manufacturing (DFM) is a crucial strategy that begins at the blueprint stage. This approach ensures that designs are not only tailored to specific applications ...
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Case Study: Precision Light Control with Micro Prism Components
From: Shanghai OpticsDescription: This case study explores the development and application of micro prism optical components, emphasizing their role in precise light manipulation across various optical systems. Made from materials ...
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A Guide To Concave And Convex Mirrors
From: MOK Optics Co., Ltd.Description: Mirrors may not seem like a lot to us, but in the world of optics, they come in all shapes and sizes, defined by the curvature of the mirror's surface, a property that determines its reflective ...