Optics for Ultra Lightweight Space Cameras Ultra lightweight space cameras fit maximum performance in a minimalist package. They’ve got to—- when you’re launching a spacecraft weight is at a premium, and every gram counts. But this is not the time to compromise on quality. Ultra lightweight space cameras utilize advanced materials to provide superior performance […]
Read moreProduct Highlights Infrared (IR) lenses are specialized optical elements designed for use in the infrared spectrum, beyond visible light. They gather and focus infrared radiation, enabling thermal detection and imaging. Made from materials like germanium and zinc selenide, these lenses are transparent to infrared wavelengths, suitable for applications in industry, medicine, research, and defense. IR […]
Read moreOptics in Environmental Monitoring: Techniques and Applications Optical metrology is a powerful tool in environmental monitoring. It enables us to monitor water quality, track greenhouse emissions and analyze potential pollutants in soil. It is the key to many types of oceanographic research as well as contamination monitoring. In some situations— for instance, when analyzing nuclear […]
Read moreRuggedized imaging lenses are specialized lenses designed with ruggedized construction. Therefore, imaging lenses represent a complex and nuanced element within imaging systems. These lenses are commonly used in demanding industrial, surveillance, security, military, and machine vision applications where standard lenses might fail due to exposure to harsh environments such as dust, high humidity, extreme temperatures, […]
Read moreSilicon Carbide Optics There’s a reason that silicon carbide optics are becoming more and more prevalent in the semiconductor industry as well as in aerospace, astronomy, and high energy laser applications. If you work with high temperatures or in thermally variable environments, it’s a substrate you don’t want to miss. SiC is a non-toxic material, […]
Read moreKey Takeaways: Optical domes, also known as dome windows, are high-precision optical components used in imaging systems. They provide high quality and transmission through precision manufacturing and anti-reflection coatings, ensuring performance in high-pressure environments. Made from durable materials like sapphire and BK7 glass, they protect cameras, lenses, and sensors while offering a wider field of […]
Read moreKey Takeaways Freeform optics are custom-designed optical components with irregular surfaces for precise light manipulation. Unlike traditional, symmetrical lenses, freeform optics offer unique benefits: Compactness and weight reduction: By combining multiple elements into one, freeform optics enable miniaturized devices. Enhanced performance: They effectively correct aberrations for sharper focus, wider fields of view, and improved image […]
Read moreKey Takeaways The article underscores the critical role of optics in AR, VR, and MR displays. It discusses near-eye and projection displays, optical components, and the challenges faced in these applications, such as field of view and display resolution. Emphasizing optics’ pivotal role in enabling immersive experiences. AR/VR/MR Displays One important component of Augmented Reality […]
Read moreKey Takeaways Wide angle lenses offer a broad field of view, characterized by short focal lengths. Commonly used in photography for capturing expansive scenes, they are also integral in security, automotive, and aerial systems for enhanced coverage and safety. Wide angle lenses vary in types, including super-wide and fisheye, with fields of view up to […]
Read moreLarge Optics Sometimes bigger is just better. And when you really need a large optic, there’s no small optic that can substitute. But large optics are expensive, and not just a little more. When you scale up the size of an optic beyond a certain point, expect the cost to increase exponentially rather than simply […]
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