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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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Common Laser Optics Materials

Understanding the most commonly used laser optics materials will allow for easy navigation of EO’s wide selection of laser optics components.

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UV Optics: Tighter Tolerances and Different Materials

UV Lenses require extremely tight tolerances and novel materials such as sapphire. Learn more at Edmund Optics.

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Is it better to use a continuous wave or pulsed 2µm laser for materials processing?

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What optical materials are compatible with 2µm lasers?

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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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Is CGH metrology used for measuring any other products besides aspheric lenses?

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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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What materials can Edmund Optics® machine using CNC equipment?

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Infrared (IR) Spectrum

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Can I adapt a retarder for use with a specific wavelength other than the design wavelength?

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

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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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Increasing Challenges for Sourcing Laser Optics Materials

Geopolitics and export controls have significantly impacted the accessibility of coating materials for laser optics

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Does Edmund Optics® offer filters made from thin, flexible materials?

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What is the difference between multiple and zero-order retarders and when should I pick one over the other?

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Understanding Rare Earth Materials

Rare earth materials are used in many optics. Find an explanation, examples, and more information about rare earths at Edmund Optics.

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What are some of the most common filter substrates?

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I need an IR laser whose fall time is as small as possible so it comes as close as possible to an instantaneous stop. What would you recommend?

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Semiconductor Supermirrors

Semiconductor supermirrors offer high reflectivity and outperform many IR mirrors on the market. Learn more about these new supermirrors at Edmund Optics.

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Single Point Diamond Turning: Edmund Optics Build-to-Print Manufacturing

Edmund Optics utilizes Diamond Turning to produce a wide range of high precision optical components.

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Trending in Optics: The Future of Optical Filters

New optical filters are being developed due to the advancements in applications and technologies. Learn more about the future of filters at Edmund Optics.

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2µm Lasers

The unique absorption properties of 2µm lasers allow them to create small and precise cuts for medical and materials processing applications

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The IR Market’s Shifting Landscape

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Nano-Structured Anti-Reflective Surfaces for Materials Processing

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Minimizing Thermal Lensing in Ultrafast Materials Processing

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Developments in UV and IR Imaging Technology

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CNC Glass Machining

Edmund Optics® utilizes a wide range of CNC machining equipment including ultrasonic machining and high speed cutting (HSC) technology from DMG MORI® for the machining of complex optical component geometries.

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Why plastic aspheric lenses?

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Advanced Optics Deliver Drugs with IR Light

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