That part of an infrared detector-Dewar assembly that limits the solid angle viewed by the sensor; it is maintained at a uniformly cold temperature so that no thermal energy is emitted. Also known as a cold stop.

An assembly of prototype instruments, equipment and/or software designed to perform all the functions of a concept or idea...

A mirror mount is a mechanical device used to secure and precisely position mirrors in optical systems. Mirrors are...

An optical assembly refers to a collection of optical components that are carefully arranged and aligned to perform a...

A cryogenically cooled component incorporated into the Dewar of an infrared detector assembly to maintain the sensing...

An electron-gun system is an assembly used to generate and control a focused beam of electrons. Electron guns find...

A scanner in which a fiber optic assembly replaces a lens system.

A catadioptric lens assembly consisting of a Maksutov corrector and a spherical primary mirror.

In image processing and elsewhere, generally an adjective to describe an assembly-line arrangement for performing a task....

A CubeSat is a type of miniaturized satellite characterized by its standardized size and modular design. CubeSats are...

A prism or prism assembly that serves to displace the instrument's optical axis.

A package for electronic components that is suited for automated assembly into printed circuit boards. The DIP is...

An instrument incorporating an infrared detector assembly, used to analyze carbon dioxide gases and in medical applications...

A process by which a plastic cell is molded around a glass lens or lenses to create a mount, eliminating the metal barrel...

A short focal length (less than five inches) positive lens used to produce a magnified image of the object being viewed....

A device that combines electronic and optical techniques to form a monitored infrared signal between 1 and 14 µm. It...

A detector-Dewar assembly typically refers to a combination of a detector and a Dewar flask used in scientific instruments,...

Photonic crystals are artificial structures or materials designed to manipulate and control the flow of light in a manner...

Technique using a fiber optic assembly to illuminate an opaque object and transmit an image back from it without a lens...

A mount for an optic element or optics assembly, designed so that all six degrees of freedom are singly constrained. This...

An assembly of optical fibers that will not transmit coherent images or information because the relationship of the fibers...

Die bonding is a critical process in semiconductor manufacturing and microelectronics assembly, where a semiconductor die or...

A lens assembly containing several movable elements to permit changing of the effective focal length (EFL). Unlike a zoom...

Multi-axis alignment refers to the process of aligning or adjusting components or systems in multiple spatial dimensions or...

A breakout cable, also known as a fan-out cable or breakout assembly, is a type of cable that combines multiple individual...

Optical design and engineering services involve the development, customization, and optimization of optical systems and...

An optical cable that is connector terminated. Generally, an optical cable that has been terminated by a manufacturer and is...

A compound prism consisting of an assembly of small prisms cemented together that is used in a coincidence rangefinder to...

An assembly of fibers in which the coordinates of each fiber are the same at the two ends of the bundle. Also called...

Optical cements and adhesives are specialized materials used in the assembly and bonding of optical components in optical...

An infrared imaging device composed of a detector array and readout electronics. It may include a cryogenic cooling system....

An assembly of multiple prisms that disperses incident light into its spectral components without deviating light at the...

Optical fibers fused together to form a solid, vacuum-tight assembly in the form of a slab or rod. Discs or rectangular...

A 45-90-45° reflecting prism whose surfaces form the 90° angle reflecting the light beam through a total angle of 180°. The...

In a microscope, the optical assembly that focuses light on the specimen and into the objective.

Optical manufacturing tools and machinery encompass a wide range of equipment, instruments, and systems used in the...

A direct reading spectrograph having a photomultiplier assembly in place of a photographic plate. The output from the...

A coherent fiber bundle (CFB), also known as a coherent fiber optic bundle, is an assembly of multiple optical fibers...

A lens assembly made up of three lens elements that may or may not be cemented.

A low-power (2x to 10x) magnifier consisting of a single positive lens assembly.

A form of lens assembly used in a projection system to maximize efficiency and assure uniform illumination of the object...

The physical area containing an assembly of computer graphics equipment for presenting generated images and allowing...

In optics, degreasers or ultrasonic arrangements used for removing pitch, cement or polishing material from lenses during...

Automated optical inspection (AOI) is a technology used in manufacturing processes, particularly in electronics, to...

Hydrophobic is a term used to describe substances or materials that repel or do not readily interact with water. The word...

A rigid or flexible, concentrated assembly of glass or plastic fibers used to transmit optical images or light. See aligned...

An infrared detector mounted directly on the cold finger of the Dewar cooler rather than at the interface of Dewar and...

A cable assembly containing both optical fibers and copper electrical conductors in the same jacket.

A polarizing prism assembly made up of two cemented calcite halves. The prism transmits the ordinary ray without deviation,...

An experimental model of an electrical circuit or complex assembly; a prototype.

A fiber optic cable assembly refers to a complete unit consisting of optical fibers, connectors, protective jackets, and...