Almost-100-kg sapphire crystal grown in China

Researchers have developed an all-light communication network that enables seamless connectivity across space, air and underwater environments. The new network design combines different types of...

SPIE’s Awards Committee has named the recipients of its annual awards, recognizing achievements and service in photonics research, education, and industry. The awards span a broad range of...

As the large-scale, commercial use of 5G networks has grown, so has the need for broader bandwidth to accommodate high-speed communications. To meet the resource needs of the post-5G and 6G eras,...

Compared to conventional light sources, such as OLEDs and LCDs, micro-LEDs — inorganic LED chips <100 μm in size — show superior reliability, stability, and optoelectronic...

The GP-CVP150P IP66 series of LED constant voltage drivers from GlacialPower features active power factor correction with a power factor of >0.98 at 115 VAC and >0.95 at 230 VAC. The...

The SF1 far UV-C 235-nm LED series and the SN3 deep UV-C 255-nm LED series from the Silanna Group are available in either 120° or 30° viewing angle surface-mount packages. Both the SF1...

The GP-CVM600P series of 600-W LED constant voltage drivers from GlacialPower include nondimming, 3-in-1, and DALI-2 dimming versions. The direct-current output voltages include 12, 24, 36, 48,...

The LB series of LED diffuse bar lights from CCS Inc. are designed for brightfield, backlighting, wide-area uniformity, and diffuse dome illumination in image processing applications. The...

The wavelength range of commercially available LEDs with single-element output power of at least 5 mW is 275 to 950 nm. Each wavelength range is made from a specific semiconductor material family,...

As recently as five years ago, shopping for a microscope light source was fairly straightforward. For routine applications, it was tungsten halogen, typically 100 W, while for fluorescence, it was an...

An integrating sphere’s function is to spatially integrate radiant flux (light). However, before one can optimize a sphere design for a particular application, it is important to understand how...

In the beginning, automated inspection focused on the camera and optics, the algorithms, the interface hardware and the processor. Only rarely was attention paid to the lighting system or lighting...

Sapphire is a tough optical material resistant to chemicals, scratching, and high pressure in many diverse environments and has exceptional transparency. Frequently it is the combination of two, or...

The optoelectronic properties of an OLED device are mapped using an RMS1000 Confocal Raman Microscope in spectral and time-resolved photoluminescence and electroluminescence imaging modes. These...

The FISBA READYBeam™ is our answer to customers' increasing demand for compact, powerful, and reliable multicolor laser source that can be easily integrated into existing set-ups. The multicolor...

In this white paper, Dr. Iain Johnson, Lumencor’s Director of Technical Support, tests Lumencor’s laser-based CELESTA Light Engine for consistency, power, and stability using continuous wave...

Questions, Answers & Comments from the Webinar Current Status of Solar Photovoltaic Technology Platforms, Manufacturing Issues and Research Thursday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m. EDT ...

FREE WEBINAR Sponsored by: Hamamatsu & Applied Scientific Instrumentation Additional Questions & Answers from the webinar are below: Dr. Kimani C. Toussaint Jr. Quantitative...

What’s most important to your process when lapping hard optics? It may depend on different desired outcomes, such as achieving better surface quality, a higher removal rate, or clocking less...

Sapphire, the hardest natural substance next to diamond, is significantly stronger than many other optical materials. Synthetically grown sapphire is even higher in purity and clarity than its...

1. A group of optical fibers that are fused and then treated to produce a vacuum-tight optical fiber cone or plate. 2. An artificial crystal in its raw state, after generation but prior to cutting or...

Optical materials refer to substances or compounds specifically chosen for their optical properties and used in the fabrication of optical components and systems. These materials are characterized by...

A contact tip made of artificial sapphire (AlO2) that allows surgeons to use laser power to cut and coagulate tissue simultaneously.

Sapphire can refer to either a gemstone or a specific type of crystalline material commonly used in various industrial applications. Gemstone: Natural sapphire: A natural sapphire is a precious...

Founded in 1921, Meller Optics has built a reputation of quality and excellence for over 100 years. This video provides an overview of the factory in Providence, RI - as well as interviews with some...

-Shrinking OCT -Photonic Logic Gate -Intravascular OCT This week on Light matters: bulk silicon emits visible light, 3-D printable optics are open sourced, a European project aims to shrink light...

On this month's episode of Light Matters, we introduce you to a green energy company that is transforming China's national treasure — the giant panda — into panda-shaped solar farms. We also bring...

-Prism Award winners -Synthetic Diamonds -Saphire coatings A special edition of Light Matters, filmed live at SPIE Photonics West 2013 with reports on Power Technology’s acquisition of Klastech of...

Optical materials are materials that, by virtue of their optical characteristics, are used in optical elements.

ISO 9001 & ISO 13485 certified and D&B DUNS # 113515303 Shanghai Optics is an unparalleled custom system solution provider offering advance precision custom optical design, engineering,...

BMV Optical Technologies Inc. provides manufacturing services for optical components, systems, and thin-film coatings. Products include lenses (cylindrical and spherical), Gaussian reflectivity...

Avantier Inc. is an unparalleled leader in providing innovative imaging systems solutions and optical systems solutions. We offer advance precision custom optical design, optical engineering...

Since 1975 Valley Design Corp. has been an industry leader in advanced materials processing, as providers of precision lapping, polishing, dicing, 4- and 5-axis CNC machining, grinding, core drilling...