G-S Plastic Optics Expands Metrology Capability

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 17, 2010 — G-S Plastic Optics has announced an upgraded metrology laboratory with the addition of a PerkinElmer Lambda 950 spectrophotometer. The company’s goal is to improve its core competencies of creating high-precision polymer optics. The spectrophotometer will enable the company to meet its growing program demands.

GSPO produces polymer optics with low-stress, dense, durable coatings for most thin-film requirements. Its onsite coating chamber configuration also includes a unique, flexible rotation system to accommodate the many complex shapes that are increasingly prevalent in plastic optics design. The company said customers would confirm, however, that it’s not enough for a vendor to say an optic can be coated — the coating’s performance must be documented. The Lambda 950 is a high-performance UV/VIS/NIR spectrophotometer that is capable of making transmission, reflection and absorption measurements across a spectral range of 190 to 3300 nm.

“We went with PerkinElmer because their spectrophotometers are recognized as being the industry standard. Many of our new programs have performance demands beyond the spectral range normally associated with thermopolymers,” said Will Beich, director of new business development at GSPO. “Lambda 950 is the perfect choice for the new work that is coming online at GSPO.”

For more information, visit: www.gsoptics.com

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Published: November 2010

Glossary

absorption: The transfer of energy from an incident electromagnetic energy field with wavelength or frequency to an atomic or molecular medium.
illumination: The general term for the application of light to a subject. It should not be used in place of the specific quantity illuminance.
metrology: Metrology is the science and practice of measurement. It encompasses the theoretical and practical aspects of measurement, including the development of measurement standards, techniques, and instruments, as well as the application of measurement principles in various fields. The primary objectives of metrology are to ensure accuracy, reliability, and consistency in measurements and to establish traceability to recognized standards. Metrology plays a crucial role in science, industry,...
near-infrared: The shortest wavelengths of the infrared region, nominally 0.75 to 3 µm.
polymer: Polymers are large molecules composed of repeating structural units called monomers. These monomers are chemically bonded together to form long chains or networks, creating a macromolecular structure. The process of linking monomers together is known as polymerization. Polymers can be classified into several categories based on their structure, properties, and mode of synthesis. Some common types of polymers include: Synthetic polymers: These are human-made polymers produced through...
reflection: Return of radiation by a surface, without change in wavelength. The reflection may be specular, from a smooth surface; diffuse, from a rough surface or from within the specimen; or mixed, a combination of the two.
scanning: The successive analysis or synthesizing of the light values or other similar characteristics of the components of a picture area, following a given method.
spectrophotometer: A spectrophotometer is a scientific instrument used to measure the intensity of light at various wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum, typically in the visible and ultraviolet regions. It is commonly employed in various fields such as chemistry, physics, biology, and environmental science for a wide range of applications, including chemical analysis, color measurement, and concentration determination of substances in a solution. Spectrophotometers operate by passing a beam of light...
thin film: A thin layer of a substance deposited on an insulating base in a vacuum by a microelectronic process. Thin films are most commonly used for antireflection, achromatic beamsplitters, color filters, narrow passband filters, semitransparent mirrors, heat control filters, high reflectivity mirrors, polarizers and reflection filters.
transmission: In optics, the conduction of radiant energy through a medium. Often denotes the percentage of energy passing through an element or system relative to the amount that entered. See transmission efficiency.
ultraviolet: That invisible region of the spectrum just beyond the violet end of the visible region. Wavelengths range from 1 to 400 nm.
visible: That term pertaining to the spectral region that can be perceived by the eye.

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