Sneak Preview at Defense & Security 2008
   Issue 1 February 20, 2008
Need Optics Fast?
Need Optics Fast?4000 uncoated substrates + 2500 coating options = 2 week delivery at a catalog price. Choose from a wide variety of in-stock substrates (curves, flats, prisms, wave plates) and we'll deposit any one of our more than 2500 coatings from 193 to 2300 nm and ship it in less than 2 weeks at a catalog price.
 CVI Melles Griot 
 see us at booth 810
 
BrightLase® Ultra-500TM
BrightLase® Ultra-500QPC introduces the Ultra-500TM featuring BrightLase® and on-chip BrightLockTM wavelength stabilization technologies. Up to 425-W "cladding-free" output power. Wavelengths range from 792-1532 nm, fiber core sizes from 200 to 800 µm. Designed for direct diode applications, fiber and solid-state laser pumping.
 QPC Lasers, Inc. 
 see us at booth 1316
 
Customized Microstructures
Customized MicrostructuresIMT, a leading manufacturer of customized reticles and microlithography solutions, economically produces some of the highest quality products in our industry. By using our highly automated processes, IMT ensures that you receive the same high quality product on every delivery.
 IMT North America Inc. 
 see us at booth 921
ProLite Xt High-Brightness Diodes
ProLite Xt High Brightness DiodesNewport's new diode lasers are designed with the power and brightness needed for high-temperature rugged environments. CygnusTM fiber-coupled stacked arrays provide 200-W output power out of a 200-µm fiber. CorvusTM fiber-coupled bars deliver 35 W out of 100-µm fiber.
 Newport Corp. 
 see us at booth 941
 
High Power Connectors with Shutter
High Power Connectors with ShutterOZ Optics electrically controlled fiber optic shutters are ideal for safety interlocks, remote control systems and industrial laser applications. Fibers connect to either side of the shutter, which opens or closes to transmit or block the light.
 OZ Optics Limited 
 see us at booth 620
 
Luminance-Radiance Standards
Luminance-Radiance StandardsSystems are available in sphere sizes from 4 to 76 in., each optimally designed with an output port diameter to provide luminance uniformity of ±1%. All systems include a light-source assembly, variable attenuator, power supplies, and operating software. Complete product descriptions & specifications are available for download.
 SphereOptics 
 see us at booth 1524

While you're there

» Uncover breakthrough developments

SPIE's Defense+Security 2008 in March is packed with hot topics, products and presenters:

* Jay Cohen, undersecretary for science and technology of the US Department of Homeland Security and former US Chief of naval research, is the symposium-wide plenary speaker.
* Forty-five conferences will cover the latest technologies and applications for the defense and security communities.
* More than 400 exhibitors will showcase cutting-edge hardware and product technology that span the broad spectrum of infrared, sensing, and image technology.
* Sixty-five half- and full-day courses offer training in infrared sensing, technologies for homeland security and law enforcement, laser sensing, displays, intelligent and unmanned systems, target recognition, signal, image and neural-net processing, and much more.


For more information on Defense+Security, visit SPIE's Web Site.

» Stop by our booth

Don't forget to visit Laurin Publishing Co.'s Photonics.com and the Photonics Directories (Booth 333) for nifty giveaways and the opportunity to enter a daily drawing to win an iPod nano. Three days, three iPods, three winners - see you there!


Visit Photonics.com at Booth 333

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