Product 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 moreKey Takeaways: The Ritchey Chrétien telescope, part of the Cassegrain system, overcomes coma and spherical aberration with hyperbolic mirrors, improving off-axis clarity in reflecting telescopes. Developed by George Ritchey and Henri Chrétien in 1910, the RC telescope uses hyperbolic mirrors to enhance image quality for astronomical observations. Unlike traditional reflecting telescopes, it avoids spherical aberration, […]
Read moreKey Takeaways Live-cell imaging is revolutionizing cellular biology, offering insights into cellular behavior, developmental stages, and drug impact. This method visualizes individual or collective cell movements, morphological changes, and gene/protein expression under a microscope, all while keeping the cells alive. The significance of live-cell imaging is in its capacity to provide direct, real-time […]
Read moreExploring Applications of Optical Polarization – Part 3 Introduction Optical polarization is a phenomenon where light waves oscillate in a specific direction, leading to various applications across a wide range of fields. Understanding and controlling polarization has become a crucial aspect of modern technology, with applications that extend far beyond the realm of traditional optics. […]
Read moreUnderstanding Optical Polarization: Polarizers and Waveplates Explained – Part 2 Polarization is a fundamental property of light, crucial in optics and various applications. It involves the orientation of the electric field vector in a light wave as it propagates. Reflective Polarizers: Transmit desired polarization while reflecting others. Examples: Wire grid polarizers, Brewster’s angle-based polarizers. Applications: […]
Read moreWhat is Optical Polarization? Optical polarization, a crucial aspect of optics, involves intricate interactions between light and matter. While optical design typically focuses on wavelength and intensity, polarization’s subtle influence is widespread, impacting applications from stress analysis to LCD screens. Polarization’s omnipresence stems from its ability to modulate light-matter interactions. Linear, circular, and elliptical polarizations […]
Read moreKey Takeaways Double-Convex Aspheric lens designed for diverse light, especially underwater. Tailored optical system for > 500mm wavelengths. Petite <3mm double-convex lenses crafted in N-BK7 or N-SF11. Achieved <10mm underwater focus, breaking norms. Precision engineering for <3mm diameter using CNC grinding, glass molding, diamond turning, MRF finishing, and injection molding. Tested underwater […]
Read moreKey Takeaways Focal length determines lens behavior, impacting field of view and perspective. It is crucial in photography and optics to understand focal length. Focal Length Characteristics: Longer focal lengths focus light, while shorter ones, like in wide-angle lenses, capture broader scenes. Lens Types: Fixed focal length lenses (primes) offer specific lengths for […]
Read moreKey Takeaways A scientific institute faced distortion and chromatic aberration issues in high-performance lenses, affecting image quality and accuracy for scientific observation. Avantier crafted a fisheye lens with controlled F-θ distortion (<2%) and chromatic aberration (<0.04mm). The lens ensured accurate target acquisition and maintained high image quality, eliminating the need for distortion correction. […]
Read moreKey Takeaways This article discusses an innovative F-theta lens design that incorporates a compensating element in front of the image to expand the field of view. The central focus of the project involves enhancing performance for low-energy laser applications through the utilization of a quartz design that capitalizes on the distinctive characteristics of […]
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