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  • What are Optical Thin Films?
    Article - 27 Jun 2019
    This article discusses optical thin films and how they are designed to enhance the transmission, reflection and polarization properties of optical components.
  • How is Ion Beam Sputtering Used in Optics?
    Article - 17 Apr 2019
    An interview with Mark Campo, introducing ion beam sputtering (IBS) technology and its application in precision optical coatings.
  • How Do Fiber Optic Cables Work?
    Article - 10 Jul 2018
    This article explains how Fiber Optic cables work.
  • Using Critical Laser Scribing Processes for Solar Cell Manufacturing
    Article - 11 Sep 2015
    Solar cell manufacture is becoming a highly competitive field as high speed automation techniques tend towards zero defect tolerance. YAG lasers are being used for error-free scribing of solar panels.
  • Charles Kao and Fiber Optics in Telecommunications
    Article - 16 Sep 2014
    The development of fiber optic technology has driven the dramatic progression of telecommunications.
  • Gain Medium - Definition and Use in Laser Construction
    Article - 12 Feb 2014
    Gain medium is a quantum system that amplifies laser beams by means of stimulated emission.
  • Radiometer - Definitions and Applications
    Article - 30 Apr 2014
    A radiometer is an instrument for detecting and measuring radiant flux/power of electromagnetic radiation. The term radiometer usually refers to an infrared radiation detector; however, it also refers...
  • What is a Prism?
    Article - 12 Sep 2014
    A prism is a transparent geometric optical object with a minimum of two polished plane faces inclined relative to each other, from which light is reflected or through which light is refracted.
  • What is a Neon Lamp?
    Article - 6 May 2014
    Neon lamps are gas discharge lamps that contain neon gas at a low pressure enveloped in a glass capsule. Gas discharge lamps emit light when electric light is passed through the gas.
  • What is a Fluorescent Lamp?
    Article - 19 Sep 2014
    Fluorescent lamps are essentially cylindrical glass tubes that are coated with phosphorus and filled with a noble gas. They also contain a small amount of mercury inside. Conventionally, these lamps...

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