Technical Articles
Knight Optical (UK) Ltd has published these technical articles:
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With the ability to measure height, volume and cross section, 3D scanners play a vital role across a multitude of settings, and offer various benefits....
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Helpful information sheet (with table) on ball lenses, A.F.B.M.A. grade terminology and tolerances...
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Used for a variety of applications including non-precision imaging, photography, illumination and light gathering, Fresnel lenses are incredibly versatile and can be customised by varying the density...
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This material specification concerns single crystal cultured quartz bars intended for use in the fabrication of piezoelectric elements for such applications as timing, frequency control and frequency...
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The monitoring of the gases produced by combustion is an absolutely crucial process that lives literally depend upon. Whether in an industrial setting; to comply with air emission standards or to...
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Here at Knight Optical, we work alongside rail engineers from all over the globe to bring optically driven technologies to life with custom-made components tailored to specific project needs.
So, how...
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Dichroic filters can be customised so that the frequency of the passband is as narrow or wide as required, which for entertainment lighting designers opens up realms of possibilities....
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A helpful guide to how polarisers work....
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There are various types of Fresnel lens, each suited to different types of application....
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It has been common knowledge for some time that there is a significant need for alternative energy sources, and wind energy is clearly having a considerable impact....
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In this article, we are exploring the use of optics in engineering and manufacturing and their role in enhancing capabilities and enabling new processes. We'll be revealing some of the most popular...
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The customisation of optical components in the design of augmented and virtual reality headsets is clearly of great importance. This is something we have specialised in here at Knight Optical for...
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Helpful guide on how to determine the polarisation axis of linear polarisers....
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Engineering and manufacturing have become reliant on the many advantages offered by industrial lasers. Enhancements in quality, accuracy and cost and energy efficiency have resulted in significant...
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The defence sector for example uses a variety of IR lasers for intelligence, surveillance, target tracking and target acquisition. Without IR lasers, crucial night time operations would simply not be...
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Information sheet on interference bandpass filter terminology...
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Knight Optical monochromatic light units use a low pressure sodium light source which gives very economic
running costs and a long operating life....
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Light bands formed by using an optical flat and a
monochromatic light source represent an inexpensive yet accurate method of checking surface flatness.
The monochromatic light on which the following...
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Whilst the term artificial intelligence (AI) may conjure images of futuristic utopia and modern-day visionary technologies; the concept has actually been a societal forethought for longer than we...
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This information sheet presents a useful optical glass comparison table....
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Automobile manufacturers of self-driving cars are racing to the finish line to make the preponderance of vehicles on our roads autonomous, and it's not only cars that are seeking driverless...
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In this post, we are taking a look at some of the most popular components within the common optical instruments used for engineering and manufacturing processes. We will discover how they can be...
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Polarisation is an important activity to be considered within an electro-optical system as the polarised light can be used to accurately produce left- or right-handed circular polarisation. Thus, it s...
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Scribed interference filters offer several advantages....
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Selected optical-grade natural quartz has found use
in optical instruments such as spectrophotometers
where its wide range of transparency endows the
instrument with a correspondingly wide range of...
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There is no doubting that the renewable energy sector is experiencing significant growth on a global scale. It is also clear to see that advances in optical technology have, over a relatively short...
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Condenser lenses play a valuable role in the function of a range of imaging devices and this includes slide projectors. In this post we are going to take a closer look at how condenser lenses work,...
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Optical payloads are just one example of how communications are being improved between space to earth. With the rising demand for larger capacity telecommunication satellites and the call for enhanced...
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Across the world, we have an insatiable appetite for new technologies. We are always on the go; continually developing, researching and pushing the boundaries of what is possible when it comes to...
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Material verification is a crucial aspect of the quality control process in optical component manufacture. But when a material takes on different guises, identifying it can become a challenge. So, is...
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The foregoing paper briefly discussions the Infra-Red section of the electromagnetic spectrum, 0.7µm to 1000µm. The bandwidth is used for various products, ranging from, for example, optical fibre...
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While COVID-related repercussions have impacted the world over the past year and a half, Knight Optical – the leading supplier of on-spec, metrology-tested optical components – has...
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The adoption of facial recognition technology in today's tech-savvy world is rife, and, unlike many perceived a few decades ago, it's not just high-tech, futuristic devices that sport the tech. Here,...
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Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) have become an essential requirement of law enforcement and road safety.
ANPR cameras need to operate...
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The medical sector puts further demands on quality in optics. Accuracy and reliability is of utmost importance for systems of medical diagnostics and analysis.
Knight Optical was approached to supply...
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Using its expertise, Knight Optical recommended using a germanium window with precise coating requirements. Using a state of the art metrology laboratory, the ability to ensure each window performed...
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With a global housing crisis on our hands - particularly an undersupply in England, where we're also suffering from a skills shortage in the construction industry - there's high demand for new-build...
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The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference - or as it's otherwise acknowledged 'COP26' - sent waves through the sphere in November. As world leaders gathered inside Glasgow's SEC for the 26th...
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One year on from COP26, and, once again, there have been significant sea changes that have sent waves throughout the world. Long gone are the crippling concerns associated with COVID-19 and social...
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As a leading supplier of custom-made, high-quality components, Knight Optical strives to keep abreast of recent technological innovations within the Security and Defence sectors to meet the...
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Last month, NASA made a huge announcement - the success of its Ingenuity helicopter taking flight on Mars, making the UAV the first-ever aircraft to "make a powered, controlled flight on another...
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Scientific Optical Components play a crucial role in medical research and diagnosis in universities worldwide. In laboratories, they're used to examine biological specimens, create images, and perform...
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Thermal imaging, medical imaging, geospatial imaging, imaging technology for food quality; there's an abundance of imaging categories used across a diverse spectrum of industries. Although each...
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It wasn't too long ago that 3D printing was perceived as a thing of the far-off future. Just take yourself back to 2001 when "the future of palaeontology" was presented to movie-goers when a...
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At a time when food is in-demand more than ever before, Knight Optical - the leading supplier of on-spec, metrology-tested premium-quality optical components - looks at how optics are used across the...
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While General Aviation (GA) is temporarily grounded as the world endeavours to vaccinate the planet's population against COVID-19, other essential aircraft categories are still in flight, such as...
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Selecting the perfect optical component partner for your research and development (R&D) laboratory's specifications demands thoughtful evaluation of various critical factors. As a provider of...
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Here at Knight Optical, we've observed a peak in requirement for our custom-made Calcium Fluoride (CaF2) Optical Components. To coincide with this proliferation, we're placing these in-demand optics...
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Knight Optical, the leading supplier of on-spec, metrology-tested optics, is proud to announce that it now offers a new range of high-spec components, Calomel Infrared (IR) Polarisers. In this...
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Although they’re utilised for a diverse range of uses, most varieties of these optics share one commonality. Besides the precision of all three types, most Gratings, Graticules and Resolution...
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In this blog, Knight Optical – the leading supplier of stock and custom-made premium-quality optical components – investigates some popular uses for its Infrared (IR) Windows and talks...
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How do Interference Bandpass Filters Work?
Used for a wide range of uses and across a broad spectrum of industries, Interference Bandpass Filters are extremely useful for applications that require...
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For this month's optics spotlight, Knight Optical - the leading supplier of on-spec, metrology-tested and custom-made optical components - groups together two of its most popular optical components....
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This month, Knight Optical is excited to unveil a brand-new range of Fluorescence Filter Sets. As its first product launch of the year, the announcement comes as welcome news to those working on...
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Optical Domes are ubiquitous. You're certainly never too far from a technical device that makes use of the curved, sturdy component, and as a trusted protective solution, it's easy to see why they are...
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The term 'payload' is theoretically defined as a vehicle's revenue-producing cargo; however, in terms of aerospace, the name denotes the elements of a spacecraft that have been deployed to generate...
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As a leading supplier of ultra-high-precision optical components for integration with high-specification military and defence systems, Knight Optical is uncovering innovations within the industry in...
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As a leading supplier of custom-made and stock optical solutions, Knight Optical drives the industry with premium-quality optics for the increasingly popular field of UVC sterilisation and...
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Knight Optical, the leading global supplier of on-spec, metrology-tested optics, has revealed its latest product offering - a trio of components that are suitable for a wide range of laser varieties,...
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If you're an avid follower of our blogs, you'll know that we're passionate about technologies (both current and old), pioneering, unique systems and remarkable, new methods of doing things. As we...
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Here, Knight Optical - the leading supplier of custom-made and stock premium-quality optical components - uncovers all you need to know about Planoconvex Lenses.
What are Planoconvex Lenses?
As the...
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Knight Optical - the leading global supplier of custom-made optical components - has met a universal increased requirement for high-precision ultraviolet (UV) optical components for high-performing...
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As a forward-looking, global supplier of optical components for scientific and technological projects, Knight Optical strives to keep abreast of unique uses for its products as well as brand-new...
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As we reflect on history, we can observe numerous systems with resemblances to robots. In fact, some concepts of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) are speculated to date back to ancient times....
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There's a wide variety of different optical components that are used in laser applications. Of course, as the case is with all our projects, every design differs, and there's no one-size-fits-all...
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Knight Optical - an international, leading supplier of high-precision, metrology-tested optical components - works with a diverse range of global laser manufacturers. Here, the optics specialist runs...
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What are the latest trends dominating the robotics and automation world? Are robots still in demand? Where are these awe-inspiring automated technologies headed? And what optical components are used...
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There are big plans for the metaverse in the coming years, with many metaverse companies on the rise. It is set to revolutionise how we live, and there's so much confidence in the technology that the...
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There's so much that we can learn from the natural world that surrounds us, and unbeknownst to some, there are elements within our lives that imitate organic movements and strategies. Here, Knight...
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In this blog, Knight Optical - the leading global supplier of on-spec, metrology-tested optical components - explores the ground-breaking technologies that are set to change the face of the beauty...
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Here, Knight Optical - the leading supplier of on-spec, metrology-tested optical components - looks at how the pandemic has created a sea change in how we want to live our lives on planet earth. The...
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Here at Knight Optical, some of our premium-quality optical components have played a key role in shooting some of the world's most legendary blockbuster movies, not to mention addictive TV programmes,...
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Several all-important necessities are considered when providing optics for high-spec military and defence applications. Here at Knight Optical, we've been working with these discerning industries for...
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Water - the single most precious resource for all. Without it, there simply wouldn't be life. Whether it's potable or non-potable, every drop of water makes a difference, and each continent faces...
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Suffice to say, 2020's Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has taken the world by storm. Life, as we know it, has changed. The UK and USA's theatrical hubs, the West End and Broadway, have both closed...
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Optical components and manufacturing have long gone hand-in-hand, and in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic and with the Government's attempt to push the sector in a bid to save the UK economy from...
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Here at Knight Optical, we supply a range of stock and custom-made optical components for an array of scientific fields of study. In our most recent blogs, we've explored how our optics are used...
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Wherever we go in the world, we are never too far from an optic. In fact, nature itself provides us with everyday examples of the universality of optical phenomena and light; such as rainbows and...
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When you think of optics, perhaps one of the most commonly considered applications is photography. Here at Knight Optical, we have provided custom-manufactured optical components for all categories of...
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Currently, we're reaping the benefits from the implementation of Industry 4.0 applications, which has seen brand-new technological innovations and cyber-physical systems brought in to help...
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There's an endless list of difficulties to encounter when working in underwater environments, especially for imaging and photography applications. Whether it's a handheld underwater camera for...
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Robotics and automation have greatly enhanced the development of oil and gas by improving maintenance and repair, production efficiency, and safety monitoring. These systems are often equipped with...
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A subfield of artificial intelligence (AI), machine vision is advancing quickly and has the capacity to revolutionise many industries worldwide. Since it heavily relies on visual processing, it is no...
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To celebrate the spectacular views of the solar system recently captured by NASA's arsenal of solar observation aircraft1, Knight Optical - the leading supplier of metrology-tested, custom-made and...
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Without the development of subsea technologies, much of the knowledge and supplies we have today simply wouldn't be available. This includes elements such as important findings from deep-sea...
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Optical Components are manufactured from a wide range of substrates, and the very materials they're fabricated from dictate their suitability for specific tasks. Here, Knight Optical - the leading...
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In the finale of its three-part military and defence explorative blog that uncovers some of the high-spec technologies and optics used within these discerning sectors, Knight Optical explores the...
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Currently, industry news is utterly humming with stimulating updates on machine vision developments from across the globe. As well as remarkable technological releases, thought-provoking conferences...
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Following on from its previous blog on optics used in the manufacturing sector , Knight Optical - the leading manufacturer of premium-quality, metrology-tested optical components - explores additional...
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Optical Filters are available in an array of choices and are employed for a wide and diverse range of applications. As a global supplier of stock and custom-made optics, Knight Optical runs through...
(Optical Components)
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Whilst the term artificial intelligence (AI) may conjure images of futuristic utopia and modern-day visionary technologies; the concept has actually been a societal forethought for longer than we...
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As the name suggests, nanotechnology is a branch of technology (as well as science and engineering) that is conducted at a nanoscale (1 to 100 nanometres). In other, more layman-friendly, words, it is...
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Following the substantial rise that the e-commerce industry has experienced in the past few years and the consequential strain placed on warehousing facilities, sales growth is starting to slow...
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At a time when sterilisation, hygiene and disinfection has never been more critical, Knight Optical - the leading supplier of on-spec, metrology-tested, premium-quality optical components - explores...
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You may know them best for their original use in lighthouses, where they're famously recognised as "the invention that saved a million ships". Or perhaps you initially think of their employment in...
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Excessive waste is a universal issue that we're all fighting to change. Economic growth and industrialisation have led to more waste being generated and carelessly disposed of over the years. So, with...
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Alcohol production across sites worldwide is a hive of activity as brewers, distillers, winemakers, and the like begin to turn their attention to this year's harvests and manufacturing processes. In...
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With another year over and more global issues to address, not only are there many technologies and innovations to reflect on this year, but there are also exciting new developments on the horizon for...