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Reflective Optics for Laser Applications

Beam Conditioning Optics for UV, IR, and Broadband Lasers

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Reflective Laser Beam Shaping

Beam Shaping for High Power and Short Pulse Durations

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I recently removed the IR cut filter from my camera and did not replace it with any type of clear glass. It has since lost sensitivity in the IR, which was the goal, but also focus ability in the optics. Can you explain why this is so?

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The Correct Material for Infrared (IR) Applications

Using an Infrared Application? Discover the importance of choosing the right material and comparisons of each at Edmund Optics.

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Glass Cutting with Cailabs Canunda Reflective Axicons

Watch how LZH uses the Cailabs Canunda Reflective Axicons to improve the efficiency and quality of glass cutting by generating high-power Bessel beams.

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Highly Reflective Coatings

Highly reflective (HR) coatings are applied to optical components to minimize losses when reflecting lasers and other light sources.

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UV vs. IR Grade Fused Silica

UV grade fused silica is ideal for UV and visible applications, but IR grade fused silica has better transmission in the IR due to a lack of OH- impurities.

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You offer many substrates for UV and IR applications. How do I know which is best for me?

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When should I use an IR cut filter and when should I use heat absorbing glass?

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Infrared (IR) Spectrum

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What is the difference between reflective and transmission gratings?

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What is the difference between using an absorptive ND filter and a reflective ND filter?

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How should I orient my reflective ND or interference filter?

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Introduction to Reflective Objectives

Reflective objectives use mirrors to focus light or form an image. Learn more about the different types and benefits of reflective objectives at Edmund Optics.

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Extreme Ultraviolet Optics

Pushing Optics to the Extreme

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UV Optics: Tighter Tolerances and Different Materials

UV Lenses require extremely tight tolerances and novel materials such as sapphire. Learn more at Edmund Optics.

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Trending in Optics: The Future of Optical Filters

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

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PhotonicsNEXT Summer Summit 2021 Edmund Optics Acquires Quality Thin Films

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

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Common Laser Optics Materials

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

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EO Acquires Quality Thin Films; Strengthens Position as Laser Optics Manufacturer - PhotonicsNEXT 2021

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

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Schwarz Mirrors – TRENDING IN OPTICS: EPISODE 4

Schwarz Mirrors minimize unwanted stray light using an opaque, engineered fused silica substrate that absorbs light that would otherwise be transmitted.

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Superpolished Optics

Superpolished optics with sub-angstrom surface roughness are ideal for precise laser optics applications

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What makes laser optics different from normal optics?

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Does Edmund Optics sell cameras with a TFL Mount?

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Metrology at Edmund Optics: Measuring as a Key Component of Manufacturing

Learn about the metrology that Edmund Optics® uses to guarantee the quality of all optical components and assemblies.

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Laser Optics Lab: Beam Expander Configurations & Designs

Laser beam expanders consist of transmissive configurations, with Galilean or Keplerian designs, and reflective configurations, which use a series of mirrors, similar to microscope designs.

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Telescope Optics for Hobbyists

Learn the basics of telescope theory and how to construct different types of telescopes.

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Optics on the frontline

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The Future Depends on Optics

Optics and the manipulation of light are critical for countless applications that save lives and improve quality of life across the world

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Laser Optics Lab Trailer

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

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