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Spectrograph - Definition and Use

A spectrograph is a device that separates the incident light from an object into a frequency spectrum and measures the amount of radiation at each wavelength.

12 Feb 2014

Schmidt Prism - Definition and Properties

Schmidt prism, also referred to as Schmidt–Pechan prism, is a prism that reverts an image while deviating the line of sight by 45°. It is a type of optical roof prism.

12 Feb 2014

Enhancing the Lateral Resolution of White Light Optical Profilers Using AcuityXR Technology

White light interferometry is one of the most rapid, precise and versatile surface measurement techniques available to researchers and manufacturers.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 27 Jan 2014

Optical 3D Metrology in Industrial Opthalmic Applications

With hundreds of millions of people choosing contacts for either visual or aesthetic reasons, and millions more having surgery to solve vision problems associated with aging, there is a growing need for high-volume manufacturing process control for ophthalmic products.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 27 Jan 2014

Thermal Imaging Technology - Development and Application of ULIS's Thermal Sensor Array

ULIS, specialists in the design and development of high-precision infrared imaging cameras have been a part of a two-phase project involving the launch of the Micro80PTM thermal sensor array.

By Kalwinder Kaur 31 Oct 2013

What is the Optical Kerr Effect?

The Kerr effect (also known as quadratic electro-optic effect) is a phenomenon observed in non-linear optic materials where the refractive index of the material changes in response to an electric field.

10 Oct 2013

Argon Laser – Properties and Applications

The argon laser is a unique gas laser, as it uses a noble gas (argon) as the active medium. It is commonly referred to as argon ion laser.

10 Oct 2013

Thulium YAG Lasers - Properties and Applications

Thulium-yttrium aluminum garnet (Tm:YAG) laser is used as a suitable means to produce high power laser emission from the 3F4 – 3F6 transition.

10 Oct 2013

Semiconductor Lasers: AlGaInP (Aluminum Gallium Indium Phosphide) Laser Properties and Applications

The aluminium gallium indium phosphide laser is a type of visible-light diode laser. Visible diode lasers emit wavelengths of red and green in the visible spectrum of electromagnetic radiation.

10 Oct 2013

What is Electro-Optical Rectification?

Optical rectification or electro-optic rectification may be described as a non-linear optical process that generates a quasi-DC polarization in a non-linear medium by passing an intense beam of light.

8 Oct 2013