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The Correct Material for Infrared (IR) Applications

Using an Infrared Application? Discover the importance of choosing the right material and comparisons of each at Edmund Optics.

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UV vs. IR Grade Fused Silica

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.

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You offer many substrates for UV and IR applications. How do I know which is best for me?

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Future of Spherical Lenses

Traditional spherical lenses are evolving due to the increasing demands of applications. Learn about the future of spherical lenses at Edmund Optics.

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Infrared (IR) Spectrum

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What are aspheric condenser lenses?

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Trending Liquid Lenses in Imaging

Quickly Autofocus and Overcome Depth of Field Limitations

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Sensors and Lenses

Imaging lenses and sensors must be paired together with special attention.

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When should I use an IR cut filter and when should I use heat absorbing glass?

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All About Aspheric Lenses

Learn all about the benefits of aspheres, their unique anatomy, how they're manufactured, and how to choose the right one for your system.

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Ruggedized Imaging Lenses

Not all ruggedized imaging lenses feature the same type of ruggedization. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of each type at Edmund Optics.

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Achromatic Lenses Review

Learn about EO's most popular family of optical lenses and discover if achromatic lenses are ideal for your next application.

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Liquid Lens Telecentric Lenses

Image Quality of a Telecentric with the Flexibility of a Liquid Lens

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Ruggedized Imaging Lenses

Edmund Optics® manufactures several different types of ruggedized imaging lens assemblies.

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Why plastic aspheric lenses?

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Can ruggedization make lenses waterproof?

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What are M12 (S-Mount) lenses?

M12 or S-Mount lenses are a type of compact imaging lens used in space-constrained applications.

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Aspheric Lenses Review

What is an aspheric lens? In what applications are aspheric lenses used?

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I recently removed the IR cut filter from my camera and did not replace it with any type of clear glass. It has since lost sensitivity in the IR, which was the goal, but also focus ability in the optics. Can you explain why this is so?

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Optotune Focus-Tunable Lenses Review

Optotune Focus-Tunable lenses feature a liquid polymer substrate with continuous focusability.

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What are the benefits of aspheric lenses compared to standard singlet lenses?

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What are the different types of aspheric lenses?

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Types of Machine Vision Lenses

Fixed focal length, zoom, and macro lenses are all variable magnification lenses. Learn more at Edmund Optics.

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Imaging Performance of Telecentric Lenses

Telecentric lenses eliminate perspective and measurement error, and are ideal for measurement and gauging applications.

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Cinema Lenses, The Age of Streaming, and Aspheres

Cinema lenses designed to create content tailored for online streaming utilize aspheres to shoot with a shallow depth of field while maintaining quality.

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Liquid Lenses Basics

Imaging lens performance can be enhanced with the use of liquid lenses. Learn more at Edmund Optics.

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Large Field of View Telecentric Lenses

Large field of view telecentric imaging lenses allow for reduction of measurement and inspection time. Learn more about large FOV lenses at Edmund Optics.

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Are there any disadvantages to Polarization Directed Lenses?

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What is the significance of the different glass types listed for the lenses that you carry?

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Ruggedization of Imaging Lenses

Have an application in a demanding environment? Learn about the different types of ruggedization: industrial, ingress protection, and stability at Edmund Optics.

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