Very Long Wavelength Infrared Filters

The Pega and Capyork multispectral linear array IR detectors from Lynred are designed for integration into imaging satellites, tracking and measurement instruments used in water cycle observation and...

Two-color Sandwich Detectors from OSI Optoelectronics Inc. are designed for optical remote temperature measurements. The devices include an uncooled silicon-silicon detector and an uncooled...

The 3DS3000, a modular 3D laser scanning measurement and inspection system from Bold Laser Automation Inc. is designed for quality assurance processes. The system combines advanced 3D laser...

TrinamiX polycrystalline lead sulfide (PbS) and lead selenide (PbSe) IR detectors and arrays from Electro Optical Components Inc. feature encapsulation for direct mounting on printed circuit boards....

In 2020, the world slammed to a halt. Flights were grounded. Cars remained parked in driveways. Smokestacks were extinguished, and industrial projects were put on hold as billions of people were...

Lidar technology company Hesai Group announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 10 million American Depositary Shares (ADS), at $19 per ADS, for a total offering size of $190 million....

Abnormalities in white blood cell count are indicative of a blood disorder. Measuring these abnormalities is imperative. However, the use of flow cytometry and other conventional methods to assess...

Many technologies — from communications, to radar and sensing, to positioning and navigation — rely on low-noise microwave signals for precise timing and synchronization. Advances in...

To Isaac Newton the problem was clear, and in 1704 he realized the effects of atmospheric turbulence on image formation. Just as heat waves shimmering above a hot patch of ground can distort our...

Since their invention in the late 1960s, charge-coupled devices, also called CCDs, have found widespread use in imaging applications. Electronic cameras based on CCD technology are used in...

Charged-injection device imagers are metal-oxide semiconductor (MOS) detectors that can be fabricated using PMOS, NMOS and CMOS integrated circuit technology, and may be configured as a...

The optical materials selected for an optical system depend upon the application, the required system performance and the environment in which the system is to perform; thus the materials’...

A great "How-to" for cleaning optics. A must have for ALL.

Wideband or narrowband filters from the VIS to MWIR.

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Short wave pass and long wave pass filters are a specialty of ours. Learn more...

Please download the above “associated file” for a pdf copy of this webinar. From military airborne applications to harsh industrial uses, optics can be subjected to considerable...

The advancement of AI has changed the landscape of machine vision. As the understanding of what applications AI in machine vision can help solve broadens, manufacturers must adjust their offerings to...

Tightening specifications and increased demand for high -performance optical coatings continue to drive advancements in many areas of the optical manufacturing industry. To ensure customer...

Recent advancements in wearable functional NIR spectroscopy (fNIRS) devices and signal processing tools expand the repertoire of unconstrained experiments for neuroscientific research. Meryem Ayse...

1. In detector technology, the long wavelength at which detector response falls to a set percentage (usually 20 or 50 percent). 2. In fiber optics, the shortest wavelength at which a fiber transmits...

A grating with very coarse rulings to match the long wavelengths in the far-infrared region. In the most efficient ruling method, grooves are cut in plane, solid aluminum alloy blanks.

A polyethylene grating that transmits the long wavelengths and diffracts shorter wavelengths in controlled directions.

Radiation that occurs perpendicular to the plane of the radiation device.

Materion engineers advanced materials that help save lives, help explore space, connect people, deliver energy, support defense, and navigate the world. We deliver innovative designs and prototype...

In this educational video, we'll discuss the distinctions between different optical imaging filters used in astronomy. You will learn about Kron and John filters, Gaia filters and Sloan filters, and...

On this month's episode of Light Matters, we take you on a brief tour of the Higgins Laboratories at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). Quinsigamond Community College and WPI received a $4M grant...

Optical coatings modify the reflectance, transmittance, and absorptive properties of optic substrates to make them much more efficient and functional. From an optical manufacturer's perspective,...

Infrared optics refer to optical components and systems designed to manipulate and control IR light, which lies beyond the visible spectrum. These components are crucial for various applications in...

An astronomical mirror, also known as a telescope mirror or primary mirror, is a key component of a reflecting telescope. It serves as the primary optical element responsible for gathering and...

World Leader in High Performance, Durable Optical Thin-Film Coatings Deposition Sciences, Inc. (DSI®) produces a wide variety of highly reliable, durable, and heat-resistant optical...

The LaCroix name is synonymous with quality precision optics. Since 1947, three generations of family leadership have guided LaCroix Precision Optics to become the premier precision optics...

Established in 1985, OZ Optics is a leading worldwide supplier of fiber optic components, test equipment and sensors. OZ Optics manufactures its products in three locations, Ottawa (Canada),...

Andor Technology Ltd is a global developer and manufacturer of high-performance scientific cameras, microscopy systems and spectrographs for academic, government, and industrial applications. Founded...