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  • 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.
  • Michelson Interferometer - Definition and Applications
    Article - 6 May 2014
    Michelson interferometer is a tool to produce interference between two beams of light. It is the most common design for optical interferometry and was invented by Albert Abraham Michelson.
  • Amici Prism - Definition and Applications
    Article - 6 May 2014
    Dispersive prism is a type of optical prism that divides the incident light into different colors of the electromagnetic spectrum.
  • Cassegrain Telescope - Definition and Applications
    Article - 1 May 2014
    The Cassegrain telescope is an astronomical reflecting telescope in which the light is incident on a large concave paraboloid mirror and reflected onto a smaller convex hyperboloid mirror.
  • What is Spontaneous Parametric Down Conversion?
    Article - 31 Oct 2014
    Spontaneous parametric down conversion is as an optical quantum process in which an incident photon is converted into pairs of entangled photons by a non-linear medium.
  • The Pockels Effect
    Article - 15 Aug 2013
    Pockels effect explains the influence of an electric field on a non-linear material in causing birefringence or altering the existing birefringence.
  • What is a Fiber Optic Coupler?
    Article - 18 Jun 2013
    A fiber optic coupler may be described as an optical element that is used in fiber optic systems that have one or more input fibers and several output fibers. A coupler basically brings together two...
  • What is a Photodiode?
    Article - 5 Jun 2013
    A photodiode can be described as a photo detector that is capable of converting incident light into voltage or current.
  • How Do Lasers Work?
    Article - 30 May 2012
    This article gives an overview of how lasers work and their basic operating principles.
  • A Great Range of Tutorials on Basics in Microscopy from Leica Science Lab
    Article - 24 May 2012
    Explore microscopy basics and advanced techniques with Leica Science Lab's interactive tutorials, articles, and community discussions.

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