OPTICAL COMPONENTS, COATINGS, & MATERIALS INSIGHTS
Protecting Liquid Crystal Displays From Sunlight Damage
Protecting LCDs from sunlight damage is crucial for outdoor applications, as UV and IR radiation can degrade organic components, leading to color shifts, image washout, and overheating.
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How To Maximize Gas Detection Performance By Using The Multi-Gas Sensing VAPIR™ LensesDiscover how to optimize gas detection with multi-gas sensing lenses, revolutionizing infrared imaging technology for accurate, wide-field gas visualization and enhanced safety protocols.
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Maximize Fluorescence Performance With Avant Filter SetsLearn how the Avant™ Filter Set Family maximizes fluorescence performance for short Stokes Shift fluorophores, offering improved signal-to-noise ratio and efficiency in biological microscopy.
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UV Raman SpectroscopyThe use of UV lasers in Raman Spectroscopy overcome traditional limitations and allow high signal-to-noise measurements. Advances in UV lasers and filters make this technique increasingly accessible.
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What Optical Filters Should You Consider For Raman Spectroscopy Applications?Discover the diverse world of Raman instrumentation, from powerful microscopes for precise lab analysis to compact field-ready probes. Explore their essential filters and optimal system layouts.
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High Performance Raman SpectroscopyDiscover the power of Raman spectroscopy for molecule detection and how edge filters block intense laser light, enhancing sensitivity and accuracy for precise Raman signal detection.
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Modern Sensors – A Challenge For The LensAdvancements in modern sensors, characterized by shrinking pixel sizes and expanding sensor areas, pose challenges for lens design. Explore these trends and their impact on imaging technology.
OPTICAL SOLUTIONS
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X-ray leaded glass is a radiation shielding glass that contains a high content of heavy metallic oxides that provide protection against X-rays and Y-rays for use in the medical and technical fields.
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This line of ruggedized, precision C-mount lenses is the perfect choice for many demanding industrial applications, characterized by their exceptional resistance to shock and vibration.
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Precision XY Saw Cutting offers high-volume, small-part fabrication with tight tolerances, ideal for optical components requiring precise dimensions and low defects.
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The LightIR thermal imaging zoom lenses are lightweight, compact, and high-performance, designed for a range of reduced SWaP applications, including UAVs, aircraft vision systems, drones, and more.
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Edge Blackening is the application of a matte black paint to the edges of an optical filter to prevent stray light inside the filter from re-entering the light path outside the filter.
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Transform your optical systems with Semrock filters - the brightest, most durable, and spectrally sophisticated filters in the market.
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The Melles Griot XPLAN Lens Series fluorescence microscope imaging systems enable the rapid development of breadboard instruments for next-gen sequencing, proteomics, and spatial biology applications.
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The Ophir SWIR & NIR 25-250mm f/5.5 (NFOV) f/4.0 (WFOV) continuous zoom lens is a first-to-market low-Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) compact lens.
OPTICAL NEWS
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It’s time to decide. LiDAR or camera-based systems for autonomous vehicles. As a public service, Photonics Online is happy to host a debate between the two, the results of which may surprise you.
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When choosing between High Ion-Exchange (HIE) glass and soda lime glass, it's essential to consider the specific needs of your application. Here's a closer look at each type.
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The U.S., China, France, Germany, the U.K., Russia, India, Israel, and Pakistan are all working to develop military-grade directed energy weapons. While mostly in the developmental stage, they are fast becoming the practical, high-performance military option of tomorrow.
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From miniaturization and tight tolerances to handling delicate parts, explore strategies to overcome micro molding obstacles and drive innovation in next-gen medical technology.
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The Nancy Grace Roman Telescope is set to launch by May 2027. Learn more about this engineering marvel, as well as the scientific pioneer after whom it was named.
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Filter requirement is based on the drug components to be characterized. The user must understand the Raman shift spectral range of the particles to be detected.
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Explore the pivotal role of micro molding in driving innovation in micro-optics applications like medical devices and AR glasses, and why expertise, precision, and collaboration are key to success.
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As we continue to explore the data provided by JWST, the potential for discovery is limitless. Each new image and dataset brings us closer to unraveling the mysteries of the universe, inspiring curiosity and wonder.
OPTICAL VIDEOS
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HEF Photonics Groupe - Surface Materials Engineering Experts For 70 YearsFrom everyday life to cutting-edge research, HEF Photonics offers tailored solutions for aerospace, defense, medical, and more.
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Custom Part Builder TutorialDiscover our latest tool: Custom Part Builder's real-time stock check for optical filters. Easily plan with availability info on every product page.
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MyLight™ TutorialUnsure how Semrock optical filters will perform in your system's diverse optical settings? Discover MyLight — a tool revolutionizing filter design. Optimize your designs effortlessly with our tutorial.
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Inside Our Precision Optical SolutionsExplore PG&O's precision optical fabrication services: scribing, cutting, machining, grinding, polishing, coating, and more. High-quality, cost-effective solutions tailored to your needs.
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Thin Film Coatings - More Than Just Optical PerformanceDiscover the power of Thin-Film Optical Coatings for precision control over reflectance, transmittance, and more. From ITO to AR glass, tailor-made solutions await.
