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Applications with image resolutions, data rates and analysis requirements that exceed the capabilities of a typical workstation computer continue to exist to this day. Moreover, developers must decide how to select and best use the processing technologies – multi-core CPU, GPU and FPGA – at their disposal. The suitability of a scalable heterogeneous computing platform for demanding applications...
Tuesday, October 04, 2011 · Size: 1.48 MB
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Considerations in Manufacturing Cemented Assemblies
Considerations in Manufacturing Cemented Assemblies
This paper will examine options in construction of cemented lens assemblies, and considerations for mechanical mounting and cement selection will be offered.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 · Size: 102.37 KB
Adaptive Optics 101: Overview, Tech Review, and Applications
Adaptive Optics 101: Overview, Tech Review, and Applications
Originally introduced in the 1950s as a concept for improving astronomical imaging by correcting atmospheric aberration, it took nearly two decades for adaptive optics (AO) technology to catch up...
Thursday, February 11, 2010 · Size: 646.10 KB

High Speed Lightwave Component Analysis
High Speed Lightwave Component Analysis
As lightwave transmission systems become more advanced, component designers and manufacturers must maximize the performance of their devices. For example, one parameter often used to specify digital...
Monday, January 18, 2010 · Size: 1.93 MB
High Speed Infrared Cameras Enable Demanding Thermal Imaging Applications
High Speed Infrared Cameras Enable Demanding Thermal Imaging Applications
Recent developments in cooled MCT infrared detectors have made possible the development of high-performance IR cameras for use in a wide variety of demanding thermal imaging applications.This paper...
Monday, August 09, 2010 · Size: 947.43 KB

High Power All-In-Fibre Linearly Polarized Laser Using Chiral Grating-Based Polarizer
High Power All-In-Fibre Linearly Polarized Laser Using Chiral Grating-Based Polarizer
We present a linearly polarized all-in-fibre laser using a Chiral grating-based polarizer. This technology is potentially very promising for high power, compact linearly polarized all-in-fibre...
Thursday, June 02, 2011 · Size: 894.47 KB
An Introduction to FRET, with an Emphasis on the Optics Involved
An Introduction to FRET, with an Emphasis on the Optics Involved
Fluorescent Resonant Energy Transfer (FRET) is a process that involves two fluorochromes (molecules that have the potential to fluoresce) with overlapping emission and excitation spectra. FRET is...
Monday, January 18, 2010 · Size: 2.30 MB

Asphere Metrology: Options for Measuring Aspheric Lenses
Asphere Metrology: Options for Measuring Aspheric Lenses
This paper will outline the numerous metrology options for aspheres at Optimax, including how they work, any requirements, and what is specified with each method in an effort to help reasonably...
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 · Size: 466.94 KB
PMD Tolerance Testing of Optical Interfaces
PMD Tolerance Testing of Optical Interfaces
Improving the tolerance to polarization mode dispersion (PMD) is considered to be one of the major prerequisites for the success of modern high bit rate optical communication systems. Various...
Monday, January 18, 2010 · Size: 211.79 KB

Achieving High Resolution Digital Photomicrographs
Achieving High Resolution Digital Photomicrographs
Until recently, most photomicrographs were acquired on film. Digital imaging is taking over, but is it as good as film. This paper explains how to get the best resolution possible with a digital...
Thursday, November 11, 2010 · Size: 313.84 KB
A Characterization of UV Effects on Optical Silicones used in Opto-electronic Devices and New Developments in Resistant Materials
A Characterization of UV Effects on Optical Silicones used in Opto-electronic Devices and New Developments in Resistant Materials
Optoelectronic devices require optically transparent encapsulants and adhesives. Maintaining the highest transmission possible of the material is paramount for device design. Traditional epoxies are...
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 · Size: 460.52 KB

An Introduction to Diode Lasers for Materials Processing
An Introduction to Diode Lasers for Materials Processing
Low-power diode lasers are a well established technology, used extensively in products such as DVD players, computer optical drives, fiber-optic telecommunications and even laser pointers. While...
Friday, January 08, 2010 · Size: 1.16 MB
Welding with High Power Diode Lasers
Welding with High Power Diode Lasers
Whereas CO2 and fiber lasers have long been used for welding metal parts together, there are many cases where high-power diode lasers make much more sense. This paper provides an introduction to...
Monday, September 20, 2010 · Size: 445.18 KB

Improving the Accuracy and Consistency of Optical Transceiver Extinction Ratio Measurements
Improving the Accuracy and Consistency of Optical Transceiver Extinction Ratio Measurements
Extinction ratio, especially at high values, continues to be a challenging measurement to make. Measurement accuracy and measurement repeatability from system to system remain as industry concerns....
Friday, January 08, 2010 · Size: 368.85 KB
Low Outgassing Materials for Electro-Optic and Electronic Systems
Low Outgassing Materials for Electro-Optic and Electronic Systems
Many military and commerical applications require low-outgassing materials, which provide flexibility, stress relief, thermal stability, moisture resistance and other benefits. Low-outgassing...
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 · Size: 366.18 KB

IL and PDL spectra with the N7786B Polarization Synthesizer and the N7700A Photonic Application Suite
IL and PDL spectra with the N7786B Polarization Synthesizer and the N7700A Photonic Application Suite
The spectral measurement of optical insertion loss (IL) and polarization dependent loss (PDL) as well as the related parameter for reflected light, return loss (RL), provides the primary performance...
Monday, January 18, 2010 · Size: 672.75 KB
Reliability and Lifetime of Multilayer Piezo Actuators
Reliability and Lifetime of Multilayer Piezo Actuators
Three essential factors affect the lifetime of piezo ceramics in positioning applications: Humidity, operating voltage and temperature. PICMA® multilayer piezo actuators are based on a special PZT...
Monday, January 18, 2010 · Size: 1.18 MB

The Benefits of Laser-Reflection Based Ultraprecision Active Alignment
The Benefits of Laser-Reflection Based Ultraprecision Active Alignment
Aligning and centering lenses for cementing or positioning in an optical system poses different challenges depending on the final precision requirements and the methods used during alignment. This...
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 · Size: 427.52 KB
Heat Treating with High Power Diode Lasers
Heat Treating with High Power Diode Lasers
CO2 lasers have been used to case harden metal products for decades, but their low reliability and electical conversion efficiency makes them less than ideal for such heat treating tasks....
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 · Size: 311.20 KB

Metrology of Advanced Optical Modulation Formats
Metrology of Advanced Optical Modulation Formats
The fundamental methods of encoding digital information onto an optical carrier are identical to the methods that have been developed and are widely used in the RF and wireless world. The only...
Friday, January 08, 2010 · Size: 181.46 KB
Making Transient Optical Power Measurements with the N7744A and N7745A Multiport Optical Power Meter
Making Transient Optical Power Measurements with the N7744A and N7745A Multiport Optical Power Meter
Measuring optical power level changes, to determine fiberoptic switching times or to observe transient fluctuations from fiber movement or network reconfiguration, goes beyond the design of most...
Monday, January 18, 2010 · Size: 219.94 KB



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High Power All-In-Fibre Linearly Polarized Laser Using Chiral Grating-Based Polarizer
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