Optical frequency combs generated in quantum cascade lasers. The discovered harmonic comb regime produces a spectrum with an intermodal spacing that is 10 to 100 times larger than that observed in fundamental frequency combs (right) enabling completely new applications in this platform. Both types of frequency combs can be generated using the same type of device. (Image courtesy of Jared Sisler/Havard SEAS)
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
18 Oct 2017
Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) are an area of growing research and are now present in many applications.
By Liam Critchley
27 Sep 2017
This article describes the benefits of line scan cameras, including the ability to image large objects and the perfect, high resolution images.
High resolution microdisplays that use liquid-crystal-on-silicon (LCoS) technology are commonplace these days. They are found across various optical modulation applications including projectors, telecommunication switches and head-mounted displays.
By Liam Critchley
22 Aug 2017
The commercial viability of metal nanoparticles has been hampered due to current top-down coloring methods.
By Liam Critchley
3 Aug 2017
Exploring the ambiguity of vertical resolution in optical surface topography, highlighting the need for standardized definitions and measurement practices.
Exploring the intricacies of optical resolution, this study clarifies misconceptions and characterizes limits in precision metrology. #OpticalImaging #Metrology
Explore how the Instrument Transfer Function (ITF) defines the lateral resolution and metrology capabilities of surface metrology instruments.
Paul Maria Zalewski, Product Line Manager, from Allied Vision talks to AZoOptics about the new revolutionary vision technology for embedded systems.
Chris Johnston, President at Sierra-Olympic, talks to AzoOptics about the applications of the world's first HD infrared camera and the inspiration and difficulties of its creation.