While simple in principle, measuring the efficiency of diffraction gratings is a complex process requiring precise methods to achieve acceptable results. Every optical, mechanical, …
A grating disperses light incident on it. Dispersion is the phenomenon by which a spectrum of light is separated in space by wavelength. Prisms also disperse light by wavelength and …
Additive manufacturing and 3D computer-aided design (CAD) have radically altered how prototype, developmental and customized mechanical components are created. Now the landscape is …
Resonant-cavity enhanced detectors improve detection and wavelength selectivity, high-power traveling-wave detectors increase dynamic range of analog fiber links.
Vibration site surveys can tell you a lot about how to specify equipment for vibration isolation in your laboratory.
Laser ultrasonic receiver with photoelectromotive force detector can measure dynamic displacement of rough surfaces moving at process speeds.
Savvy engineers know that the most economical system balances price with performance. Motion control plus thermal and mechanical stability can't be cut.
Beam-stabilization modules based on fast steering mirrors correct errors in laser beam alignment and loosen specifications on other components while increasing system robustness.
Applications for photodiodes combined with novel circuitry range from studies of meteor deposited metals In the upper atmosphere to calcium Ions In biological cells.
Identifying and quantifying the potential noise sources in your lab are the first steps toward understanding what vibration control solutions may be required to achieve acceptable …
A motorized gimbal mount has been developed to scan and position large, heavy optics with high angular resolution
The demand for high-precision laser diode components has skyrocketed with the rapid growth of optical networks using dense wavelength division multiplexing technology that requires …
Bench-top laser-diode drivers and controllers have a wide variety of features, from voltage and temperature control to safety features and surge protection. Know the most important …
The solar industry looks set for explosive growth as it takes advantage of innovations enabled by lasers and new manufacturing technologies.
It is particularly challenging to measure a low-average-power pulsed light source, such as an LED or a low-power laser diode, especially when the electrical designers do not know the …
Complete motion-control systems are now available that are readily programmable for multiple applications of positioning equipment.
Understanding what's behind a specification, the measurement and the analysis, is critical to obtaining consistent motion-control performance.
Optomechanical mounts may seem like insignificant design elements, but they can make or break a photonic application.
Setting up an optical laboratory begins with specifying the optical table, a task more complex than it sounds. Understand your requirements before you place an order.
Advances in photonic-crystal-fiber technology promise to yield not only better ways to guide light, but more efficient fiber lasers as well.
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