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polymer
Polymers are large molecules composed of repeating structural units called monomers. These monomers are chemically bonded...
linear plastic
A term for thermoplastic optical materials; that is, those in which the polymer chains remain linear after heating and...
optical cements and adhesive
Optical cements and adhesives are specialized materials used in the assembly and bonding of optical components in optical...
ultrasonic
Ultrasonic refers to sound waves with frequencies higher than the upper audible limit of human hearing, typically above...
polished mold
A mold for glass or plastics often made of stainless steel to prevent pitting or oxidation in service. It is polished to the...
laser marking
Laser marking is a process in which a laser beam is used to mark or engrave a surface by altering its properties or...
plastic optical fiber
Plastic optical fiber (POF) is a type of optical fiber made from transparent plastic, typically polymethylmethacrylate...
additive manufacturing
Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, is a manufacturing process that involves creating three-dimensional...
photoelastic
In optics, the double refraction that is produced when stress is applied to a transparent material. Plastics, which are...
aspheric lens
An aspheric lens is a type of lens whose surface profiles deviate from the traditional spherical shape. Unlike spherical...
colorimeter
A colorimeter is a device used to measure and quantify the color characteristics of an object or a light source. It provides...
light diffusion
Light diffusion refers to the process by which light is scattered or spread out in various directions as it interacts with a...
diffuser
An optical diffuser is an optical component or material designed to scatter or diffuse light that passes through it. It is...
diamond turning
Diamond turning, also known as diamond machining or diamond cutting, is a precision machining process used to produce...
3D printing
3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing (AM), is a manufacturing process that builds three-dimensional objects...
optical materials
Optical materials refer to substances or compounds specifically chosen for their optical properties and used in the...
diamond-turned optic
Diamond turning refers to a precision machining process used to produce complex optical components, particularly lenses and...
replica grating
A reproduction made of an original grating -- usually by casting thermosetting plastics onto the original -- to avoid the...

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