Laser Metrology Laser metrology involves the use of lasers to take measurements and test equipment. A versatile set of techniques that enables quick, highly precise, contact-free measurements, laser metrology has an important place in process oversight and quality control. Fields that rely on laser metrology include: Medical device manufacturing Aerospace quality control Automotive engineering Semiconductor […]
Read moreProduct Highlights: A microscope magnifies objects, revealing details not visible to the naked eye. It can project the image to the eye or a camera for observation or recording. Avantier’s diverse lineup, featuring achromatic, semi-apochromatic, and apochromatic options, ensures superior imaging quality. With magnifications ranging from 1X to 100X and numerical apertures up to […]
Read moreSWIR Imaging Short wave infrared light is radiation with wavelengths in the range of 0.9 – 1.7μm. This light can penetrate materials that are impenetrable to visible light, making it ideal for industrial processing and quality check applications as well as for machine vision applications, surveillance, security, and natural resource management. Water vapor, fog, and […]
Read moreKey Takeaways Choosing the correct machine vision lens is vital for optimal performance. Understanding fundamental parameters like working distance (WD), field of view (FOV), and resolution is essential. This ensures that the lens meets specific application requirements. Whether fixed or zoom, lenses must align with the chosen camera. Equations like 1/f = 1/do + 1/di […]
Read moreMastering Imaging Essentials: A Guide to Field of View, Resolution, and More Understanding the fundamental concepts of imaging is essential for anyone involved in photography, microscopy, or any field that relies on optical instruments. These terms serve as the building blocks upon which more complex ideas are constructed. Field of view (FOV), working distance (WD), […]
Read moreOptical Design for Precision 3D Imaging No longer do we record the world in two dimensions: 3D scanning technology has taken the world by storm. Whether you’re designing avatars in popular culture, using LIDAR sensors for autonomous driving, or controlling robots with 3d sensors that observe their environment in real-time, you’re taking advantage of advances […]
Read moreKey Takeaways: Oblique illumination technology optimizes the contrast, improving visual resolution and highlighting subtle cellular changes. Integration of AI algorithms enhances image processing efficiency and enables real-time monitoring of dynamic cellular changes. Big data analytics provide comprehensive insights into cell behavior, aiding in disease understanding and treatment strategies. The fusion of AI algorithms and big […]
Read moreKey Takeaways: Light, spanning 400nm to 700nm, is vital for vision, traveling at 3 X 10^8 m/s. Optics studies light-matter interactions, including reflection and refraction. Reflection follows the law of equal angles, while refraction obeys Snell’s Law. Total Internal Reflection occurs beyond a critical angle, reflecting light entirely. Understanding light and optics has broad applications […]
Read moreKey Takeaways Total Internal Reflection (TIR) is a physics phenomenon where light transitions from a denser to a less dense medium, causing it to reflect back into the denser medium at a specific angle called the critical angle. This occurs when the angle of incidence exceeds the critical angle, resulting in total internal reflection rather […]
Read moreKey Takeaways: Spherical mirrors come in two types – concave and convex, with distinct curvatures that affect how light rays behave. Understanding terms like center of curvature, pole, and focal length is crucial for grasping the behavior of spherical mirrors. The mirror equation simplifies how images are formed, making it easier to understand and apply […]
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