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mirror mount
A mirror mount is a mechanical device used to secure and precisely position mirrors in optical systems. Mirrors are...
optical assembly
An optical assembly refers to a collection of optical components that are carefully arranged and aligned to perform a...
surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy
Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) is an analytical technique that combines the principles of Raman spectroscopy...
bolometer
A thermometric instrument used for the detection and measurement of radiant energy. Its essential component is a short...
magenta
The reddish/purple color that results when equal amounts of blue and red are combined so that no one wavelength dominates.
photographic dosimetry
The use of photographic emulsions to detect and determine the amounts of ionizing radiation, such as x-rays and gamma rays,...
photoconductive effect
The alteration of electric conductivity produced by the absorption of varying amounts of radiation composed of photons.
radio telescope
An instrument designed to collect naturally formed extraterrestrial electromagnetic radiation within the radio frequency...
neuromorphic
Neuromorphic refers to the design and development of computing systems or devices that are inspired by the structure and...
dispersion
Dispersion refers to the phenomenon where different wavelengths (colors) of light travel at different speeds when passing...
photoconductive film
A film of material that exhibits varying conductivity based upon its absorption of varying amounts of photon radiation.
optical fiber
Optical fiber is a thin, flexible, transparent strand or filament made of glass or plastic used for transmitting light...
Wollaston prism
A polarizing prism consisting of two calcite prisms cemented such that they deviate the two emerging beams (which are...
motion controller
In optics, a motion controller refers to a device or system that precisely controls the movement of optical components, such...
lens mount
The metal tube that maintains the optical components of a lens in proper relationship. Some lenses are mounted in metal...
deep learning
Deep learning is a subset of machine learning that involves the use of artificial neural networks to model and solve complex...
optical manufacturing tools and machinery
Optical manufacturing tools and machinery encompass a wide range of equipment, instruments, and systems used in the...
internal surface
A nonoptical surface, within lenses and lens mounts, that contributes largely to flare by reflecting light into the image...
optical lever
A device used to detect and measure small amounts of rotation. The rotating object contains a reflecting surface from which...
gray scales
Transparencies that represent progressive steps in the amount of transmitted radiation for administering predetermined...
selective reflection
The reflection in different amounts as a function of wavelength, as a result of absorption and scattering, leading to color...
selective transmission
Transmission in different amounts as a function of wavelength, as a result of absorption and scattering, leading to color...
whole slide imaging
Whole slide imaging (WSI), also known as virtual slide microscopy or digital pathology, is a technology that involves the...
scattered light filter
A specific type of filter designed to reduce the amount of light scattered by reflections from the edges of optical...
mounting cement
An adhesive used to hold optical components in their mounts. It may be a thermoplastic or chemical-hardening substance.
infrared alarm system
A system that uses infrared detectors and related instrumentation to determine when abnormal amounts of infrared radiation,...
impurity level
In the context of optical materials, the term "impurity level" refers to the presence of foreign atoms or molecules within...
high-content screening
Also known as HCS, an analytical method designed to collect statistically relevant amounts of quantitative data on many...
fiber optic spectrometer
A fiber optic spectrometer is a device used for measuring the spectral content of light. It utilizes optical fibers to...
hydrogel
A hydrogel is a three-dimensional network of polymer chains that are hydrophilic, meaning they have a strong affinity for...
cathodoluminescence
Light produced when a metal is bombarded with high-velocity electrons causing small amounts of the metal to vaporize and...
radiation-monitoring film
The film used in photographic dosimetry to record the types and amounts of ionizing radiation, such as x-rays and gamma...

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