A fiber optic sensor is a device that uses optical fibers to detect and measure physical, chemical, biological, or environmental parameters. Unlike traditional electrical sensors, fiber optic sensors utilize the principles of light transmission and...

A wide-angle lens is a type of camera lens that has a shorter focal length than a standard or normal lens, allowing it to...

Brillouin scattering is a phenomenon in physics where an incident electromagnetic wave (usually light) interacts with...

Photoplethysmography (PPG) is a non-invasive optical technique used to detect changes in blood volume in tissues. It...

The adhesion of two sufficiently clean and close-fitting surfaces without the use of cement or glue. The optically contacted...

Extended period exposure photographs of a laser light created with various patterns within full image (laser graffiti).

The process whereby a rotating wheel carries grains of an abrasive, suspended in a vehicle, across the surface of the...

Micro-LED (micro-light-emitting diode) refers to a technology that involves the use of very small light-emitting diodes to...

An otoscope is a medical device used by healthcare professionals, particularly ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialists,...

Machine learning (ML) is a subset of artificial intelligence (AI) that focuses on the development of algorithms and...

With respect to microscopy, also called dispersive staining, optical staining the projection of colors through areas of a...

Photovoltaic (PV) refers to a technology that converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductors. The term...

Interferometric modulator display (IMOD) is a type of display technology used in electronic devices, known for its energy...

The internet of things (IoT) refers to a network of interconnected physical devices, vehicles, appliances, and other objects...

A custom optic refers to an optical component that is designed, manufactured, and tailored to meet specific requirements or...

A fiber optic spectrometer is a device used for measuring the spectral content of light. It utilizes optical fibers to...

The series of rings or bands formed when light beams reflected from two polished, adjacent surfaces, placed together with a...

A flexible display refers to a type of electronic visual display that is designed to be bendable, foldable, or rollable,...

A magnifying lens fitted with a battery-operated lamp by which an object can be conveniently illuminated during observation.

Photoimmunotherapy (PIT) is a medical treatment approach that combines elements of phototherapy and immunotherapy to target...

Optical fiber optic switches are devices used in optical fiber communication systems to selectively route optical signals...

A meniscus that is often fitted before a camera lens to permit focusing on near objects.

A chamfer ground on the edge of a lens or prism. Bevels are used to prevent chipping or to achieve a mechanical fit.

Formulaic compensation to correct laser ranging data for the effects of horizontal refractivity gradients; it requires the...

Gain-switching is a technique used in lasers to generate short pulses of light by modulating the gain of the laser medium....

Photonic crystals are artificial structures or materials designed to manipulate and control the flow of light in a manner...

Fluorescence lifetime imaging (FLIM) is an advanced imaging technique that provides information about the lifetime of...

A laser fitted with up to eight optical fibers that transmit the energy to different workstations in turn.

In image processing, a morphology operator in which a structuring element or probe of a particular shape is moved over the...