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Join us for a discussion about the equipment and techniques needed to properly align optical assemblies and verify their key performance requirements.

Join us for a discussion about the equipment and techniques needed to properly align optical assemblies and verify their key performance requirements.

Learn more about why manufacturing, assembly, testing and implementation are all equally important for a successful lens design.

Free-space optical (FSO) communications wirelessly transmit data through the air using lasers. FSO promises to revolutionize broadband internet access.

The polarization state of a laser source is important for many different applications.

Quickly Respond to Collapsing Product Lifecycles

Increasing the diameter of optical components reduces power or energy density in a system, reducing the likelihood of laser-induced damage in high-power...

Edmund Optics offers a variety of kinematic, bar-type, translating, ring, and modular mounting components.

Beam Shaping for High Power and Short Pulse Durations

Many laser applications are prone to specular reflections back into the source, causing overheating and decreased stability and lifetime.

New optical filters are being developed due to the advancements in applications and technologies. Learn more about the future of filters at Edmund Optics.

When determining which laser to use for your application, consider the following specifications: wavelength, coherence length, beam divergence, and Rayleigh range.

Learn the key parameters that must be considered to ensure you laser application is successful. Common terminology will be established for these parameters.

Understanding the most commonly used laser optics materials will allow for easy navigation of EO’s wide selection of laser optics components.

The industry standard method for quantifying reflectivity does not tell the whole story

The Laser Optics Lab video series discusses laser optics concepts including specifications, coating technologies, product types, and more

Learn why the bulk laser-induced damage threshold (LIDT) of glass is significantly different than the LIDT optical components with coatings, such as AR thin films.

Converting a Gaussian laser beam profile into a flat top beam profile can have numerous benefits including minimized wasted energy and increased feature accuracy.

Learn about Edmund Optics' acquisition of Quality Thin Films in this interview with Mike Middleton and James Karchner from the 2021 PhotonicsNEXT Summit.