High Reflective Coatings Optical coatings are thin films that are applied to optical components to control their reflectance, transmittance, or polarization properties. They are used in a wide variety of applications, including lasers, telescopes, cameras, and medical devices. How Optical Coatings Work Optical coatings work by interfering with the light waves that are reflected or […]
Read moreSpectrometer optics is a specialized field that involves measuring light intensity by using a spectrometer to separate light by wavelength. Spectrometers find applications in various fields, ranging from studying distant galaxies to analyzing proteins in biochemical research. Avantier Inc. boasts a skilled engineering team proficient in designing optical component for spectrometers for research, industrial, medical, […]
Read moreHigh resolution and long working distance objective plays a crucial role in microscopy systems for medical device, scientific research, and industrial applications. Avantier Inc. is a leading manufacturer of producing high quality microscope objective lenses especially high NA objective lenses, long working distance objective lenses, large FOV objective lenses, and APO objective lenses. To improve […]
Read moreAnti-Reflective (AR) Coatings and Metal Film Coatings for Mirrors The article has already covered various types of coatings. In this particular piece, our focus will shift towards delving into the specifics of AR coatings and metal film coatings, particularly in the context of mirrors. In this article, we will delve into Metallic Mirror Coatings: The process […]
Read moreKey Takeaways The main difference between parabolic and spherical mirrors lies in their ability to focus light. Spherical mirrors come in concave and convex types, reflecting images differently due to their curvature. Parabolic mirrors are more expensive to manufacture and generally larger in physical size compared to spherical mirrors. Avantier offers both off-axis parabolic mirrors […]
Read moreBackground of the Product Development: Satellites play a critical role in modern communication, Earth observation, and scientific research. For on-orbit satellites, the optical systems used are of utmost importance in capturing high-quality images and data. However, designing optical systems for space applications is fraught with challenges. Size limitations, the need for a large field of […]
Read moreOptical surface accuracy refers to the difference between the actual shape and the desired shape of an optical surface. It is a crucial aspect of optical components and is typically measured in terms of fringes or waves that correspond to the laser wavelength used in the interferometer. And it is important to specify the expected […]
Read moreHow Polarizing Beam Splitter Works There are several types of beam splitters for many various applications in the world today, but this short read will concern itself with polarizing beam splitters. Polarizing beam splitters, as their name implies, are a kind of beam splitter that divides a single beam of light into two beams of […]
Read moreKey Takeaways: The main difference between a mirror and a lens lies in their functionality; while a mirror possesses a reflective surface, a lens refracts light, with various types of mirrors including plane and spherical mirrors. Mirrors are typically made with a reflective coating, while lenses are transparent and refract light passing through them. Mirrors […]
Read moreOptical Tolerances In real manufacturing, a certain amount of error will unpreventably occur between the measured value and the designed value. In terms of measurement, the difference between the maximum and minimum dimensions of permissible errors is called tolerance. If it is written on the drawing that “3.5 +0.05/-0.00“, “3.5” represents the reference dimension, “+0.05” […]
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