A microchannel plate (MCP) is a specialized electron multiplier device used in various applications such as particle detection, imaging, spectroscopy, and night vision technology. It consists of a thin, flat glass or ceramic plate with millions of...

A metal-semiconductor-metal (MSM) photodiode is a type of photodetector that consists of metal electrodes on a semiconductor...

A feature of some imaging devices, such as digital cameras, that allows them to compensate for different lighting conditions...

Linear receive optics typically refers to the optical components and systems used in the reception (detection) of linearly...

A charge-coupled device (CCD) is a type of electronic image sensor used in various imaging devices, including digital...

A polygonal mirror, also known as a multifaceted mirror or facet mirror, is a type of optical component used in various...

A photodetector, also known as a photosensor or photodiode, is a device that detects and converts light into an electrical...

A scintillation crystal, also known simply as a scintillator, is a material that emits light when it interacts with ionizing...

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

Pixel pitch refers to the distance between the centers of two adjacent pixels on a display screen or imaging sensor. It is...

An image intensifier, also known as an image intensification tube or image intensification device, is a specialized...

In the context of optical materials, the term "impurity level" refers to the presence of foreign atoms or molecules within...

A grating beamsplitter is an optical device that utilizes the principles of diffraction to split a beam of light into...

The field of view (FOV) refers to the extent of the observable world or the visible area that can be seen at any given...

A PIN photodiode is a type of photodetector or semiconductor device used to convert light signals into electrical signals....

An optical testing instrument is a device or system used to evaluate and measure the performance, quality, and...

A CMOS image sensor, short for complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor image sensor, is a type of semiconductor device used...

A silicon photodiode is a semiconductor device that converts light into an electrical current. It is a type of photodetector...

A phase screen, in the context of optics and wave optics, refers to a surface or medium that introduces a phase delay to an...

A charge-injection device (CID) refers to a class of devices that manipulate and detect electrical charge within a...

Optical fiber is a thin, flexible, transparent strand or filament made of glass or plastic used for transmitting light...