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Richardson Gratings™ Unboxing

Learn about high-precision diffraction gratings from Richardson Gratings available in-stock and ready for immediate shipping from Edmund Optics.

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At what pulse duration is a laser considered to be “ultrafast?”

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Pulse Duration

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What is the difference between holographic and ruled diffraction gratings?

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How do I handle and clean my gratings?

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What is the difference between reflective and transmission gratings?

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All About Diffraction Gratings

Learn about how diffraction gratings separate incident light into separate beam paths, different types of gratings, and how to choose the best grating for you.

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What is the difference between Rowland circle and polychromator mounts for gratings?

Understanding Rowland circle and polychromator mounts for diffraction gratings is important for selecting the proper concave grating for your application.

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Ultrafast multipass cells for pulse compression

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What are diffraction gratings?

Diffraction gratings separate polychromatic light into component wavelengths.

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Ultrafast Laser Applications: Short Pulse Revolution

Join representatives from Edmund Optics, TOPTICA Photonics, and Rochester Institute of Technology for a virtual discussion about the key benefits of ultrafast lasers and how they are revolutionizing fields as diverse as brain imaging and glass polishing.

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Do the short pulse durations of ultrafast lasers impact the laser induced damage threshold of ultrafast optics?

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Ultrafast Highly-Dispersive Mirrors

Pulse Compression and Dispersion Compensation for Ultrafast Lasers

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Why do ultrafast highly-dispersive mirrors have such low angles of incidence (AOIs)?

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I am trying to get a sample read out from a laser diode on an oscilloscope. I get a good pulse signal if I shine my keychain flashlight on the detector, but a very noisy signal from the diode itself. What could be causing the noise in this system?

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Highly-Dispersive Mirrors

Ultrafast highly-dispersive mirrors are critical for pulse compression and dispersion compensation in ultrafast laser applications, improving system performance.

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Basics of Ultrafast Lasers

Master the fundamentals of ultrafast lasers and how to choose optics that can withstand their high powers and short pulse durations.

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Highly-Dispersive Ultrafast Mirrors for Dispersion Compensation

Learn how Highly-Dispersive Mirrors compensate for dispersion and compress pulse duration in ultrafast laser systems, which is critical for maximizing performance.

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Multiphoton Microscopy

Multiphoton microscopy is ideal for capturing high-resolution 3D images with reduced photobleaching and phototoxicity compared to confocal microscopy.

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Group Delay Dispersion and White Light Interferometry

Understanding group delay dispersion (GDD) is critical for knowing how ultrafast laser pulses will be stretched or compressed.

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Laser Damage Threshold Calculator

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Why is chromatic dispersion important for ultrafast laser systems?

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What is stray light and how will it affect my system?

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LIGHT TALK - EPISODE 4: Lasers & Optics with Kasia Sieluzycka and Nick Smith

Learn about trends in laser applications including increasing powers and decreasing pulse durations in this conversation with Kasia Sieluzycka and Nick Smith.

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The Complexities of High-Power Optical Coatings

Want to know more about high-power optical coatings? Find out more about the importance, fabrication, and testing at Edmund Optics.

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How do the efficiency curves relate to the actual amount of light I will see at any given wavelength?

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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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How do I clean my lenses?

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What are the advantages of Polarization Directed Lenses?

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Dispersion

Dispersion is the dependence of the phase velocity or phase delay of light on another parameter, such as wavelength, propagation mode, or polarization.

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