Silicon Detectors are used to transform light energy into an electrical current. Find out more about the different operation modes and terms at Edmund Optics.
A Guide to (Not Over) Specifying Losses in Laser Optics
Overspecifying optical losses in laser systems will not further improve your performance or reliability, but it could cost you additional money and/or time.
Laser Polarization: The Importance of Polarization in Laser Applications
Understanding the polarization of laser light is critical for many applications, as polarization impacts reflectance, focusing the beam, and other key behaviors.
Looking for the best way to clean optics? Learn more about the different cleaning products and methods, along with tips to handle optics at Edmund Optics.
Introduction to Adaptive Optics and Deformable Mirrors
Have a question about adaptive optics or deformable mirrors? Learn more on understanding wavefronts, adaptive optics theory, and more at Edmund Optics.
With over 65 optical glass types readily available at manufacturing sites, EO enables quick prototyping. View the full list of glass types at Edmund Optics.
UV grade fused silica is ideal for UV and visible applications, but IR grade fused silica has better transmission in the IR due to a lack of OH- impurities.
Diamond-Like Carbon and High-Durability AR Coatings
Diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings are a type of highly durable, anti-reflective optical coating ideal for defense applications and other harsh environments.
Want to learn more about metallic mirror coatings? Find information about standard and custom metallic mirror coatings that are available at Edmund Optics.
Learn the key parameters that must be considered to ensure you laser application is successful. Common terminology will be established for these parameters.
Determine how to select an optical window based on its material transmission, thermal and mechanical properties, and other specifications at Edmund Optics.
Basic Principles of Raman Scattering and Spectroscopy
Raman spectroscopy is a technique used to identify the chemical composition of samples based on how light scatters off of them. Learn more & view related optics
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