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States of Polarization - Linear, Circular and Elliptical Polarization

The polarization state is one of the fundamental characteristics that is required to study light.

4 Nov 2007

Methods Employed to Polarize Light

Light waves that vibrate in a single plane are referred to as polarized light, and the transformation of unpolarized light into polarized light is called polarization.

3 Nov 2007

Video Measuring System Allows Rapid Quality Control Checks for Automotive Manufacturers

DENSO Otomotiv Parcalari San.A.S. (DNTR), will be using the newly-launched, bench-top system to make rapid checks on the quality of bought-in metal and plastic components destined for use within its climate control systems.

From Nikon Instruments Inc. 2 Nov 2007

The Nikon AZ100 Multizoom Microscope - Combining the Versatility of a Stereo Microscope with Resolution of a Compound Microscope

A new concept combining the versatility of a stereo with the resolution of a compound microscope has been launched by Nikon Instruments.

From Nikon Instruments Inc. 2 Nov 2007

New Analytical Approach for Asbestos Identification

By introducing a dedicated asbestos objective to their Nikon Eclipse polarising microscope, Asbestos Analysis Laboratory Ltd (AAL), a contract laboratory specialising solely in the analysis of bulk samples for the determination of asbestos content, has been able to gain far clearer images of the tell-tale fibres it is looking for.

From Nikon Instruments Inc. 1 Nov 2007

Digital Imaging Technology in the Healthcare Industry - A Case Study

By utilizing an ergonomic design to improve the operator's posture while working, the SMZ800 reduces fatigue caused by long hours of observation. In addition to superb optical performance, this microscope features an array of useful accessories, allowing the system to grow as your requirements change at an affordable price.

From Nikon Instruments Inc. 30 Oct 2007

CNC Video Measuring System Permits Quality Monitoring for Clamason Industries

An ideal general purpose 3D coordinate measuring system with 300 x 200 x 150mm stage travel, the NEXIV-3020 handles a variety of measurement tasks including those for mechanical parts, molded parts, stamped parts and various other workpieces.

From Nikon Instruments Inc. 29 Oct 2007

$An Introduction to Refractometry$

An Introduction to Refractometry

You’ve lost the key to your locker in the swimming pool. You spot it lying on the bottom of the shallow part of the pool, reach in to take it – and your hand misses. The refraction of light at the boundary of two different materials can be explained as easily as that.

From A.KRÜSS Optronic GmbH 25 Oct 2007

High Precision Optical Measuring Instruments

The characterisation of the purity of oils, waxes, fats and other by-products of the raffination process of mineral oils is easily done with an ABBE-refractometer. This historic instrument standard is easy to use in the laboratory but has some difficulties when it comes to emulsions or darker samples.

From A.KRÜSS Optronic GmbH 25 Oct 2007

Polarizer - Basic Definition and Types of Polarizers

A polarizer is a device that converts a beam of electromagnetic waves such as light which is unpolarized or mixed-polarization into a beam with a single linear polarization state.

From CODIXX AG 21 Oct 2007