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single-photon avalanche diode
A single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) is a specialized type of photodetector designed to detect extremely weak optical...
quantum dot light-emitting diode
QLED stands for quantum dot light-emitting diode. QLED is a display technology that utilizes quantum dots, which are...
design and engineering consulting services
Design and engineering consulting services refer to professional services provided by specialized firms or individuals to...
optical design software
Optical design software refers to specialized computer programs used by optical engineers, physicists, and designers to...
stereolithography
A method of creating real three-dimensional models by using lasers driven by CAD software. In contrast to the normal...
cascade shower
A shower of cosmic rays whereby a high-energy electron produces one or more photons that convert into electron pairs, the...
saccadic motion
The movement of the eye as it focuses on details of a scene. Some imaging systems mimic this movement by small, rapid...
cathode-coupled amplifier
A cascade amplifier that uses a common cathode resistor to couple energy from stage to stage.
cascade method
A heterochromatic photometric process using successive comparison of similar chromaticities and the calculation of relative...
dynamic stare sensor
A type of mosaic detector array that combines features of scanning and staring sensors by using a small rapid scanning...
cadmium sulfide cell
A photoconductive cell having cadmium sulfide as its photoconducting material for the production of a very high dark-light...
cascade image tube
An image tube that functions in low-light-level conditions by virtue of its series of stacked sections wherein the output of...
ospin
Opsins are a group of light-sensitive proteins found primarily in the retinas of vertebrate and invertebrate eyes, as well...
cadmium sulfide
An inorganic compound, yellow to orange in color, that fluoresces strongly enough when bombarded by a high-current-density...
cadmium red line
The narrowest line of the cadmium spectrum; the red line has the purest radiation.
optical assembly
An optical assembly refers to a collection of optical components that are carefully arranged and aligned to perform a...
intrinsic detector
A photodetector composed of a photoconductive material that, when exposed to radiation, conducts without the aid of added...
phototherapy
Phototherapy is a medical treatment that involves the use of light to treat various conditions, particularly those related...
optical design and engineering services
Optical design and engineering services involve the development, customization, and optimization of optical systems and...
FTIR spectrometer
FTIR (Fourier transform infrared) spectrometer is a powerful analytical instrument used to obtain an infrared spectrum of...
mid-infrared camera
A mid-infrared camera is a type of imaging device designed to capture images in the mid-infrared (mid-IR) spectral range,...
quantum cascade laser
A quantum cascade laser (QCL) is a type of semiconductor laser that operates based on the principles of quantum mechanics....
additive manufacturing
Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, is a manufacturing process that involves creating three-dimensional...
cadmium lamp
A mercury vapor discharge lamp that has cadmium added to emit radiation in the red region as a complement to the mercury...
cascade amplification
In a series of amplifiers, amplification by each of the preceding output.
thin-film solar cell
A solar cell that is lightweight and flexible because of its construction by vacuum deposition of a semiconductor material...
computer numerically controlled grinding
Computer numerically controlled (CNC) grinding is a manufacturing process that utilizes computerized controls and precision...
custom optic
A custom optic refers to an optical component that is designed, manufactured, and tailored to meet specific requirements or...
intensified charge-coupled device camera
An intensified charge-coupled device (ICCD) camera is an advanced imaging device that combines the capabilities of both an...
quantum dots
A quantum dot is a nanoscale semiconductor structure, typically composed of materials like cadmium selenide or indium...
microchannel plate
A microchannel plate (MCP) is a specialized electron multiplier device used in various applications such as particle...
cascade tube
An instrument consisting of a high-voltage vacuum tube used to form hard x-rays or high-speed ion beams. By partitioning the...
photomultiplier tube
A photomultiplier tube (PMT) is a highly sensitive vacuum tube that detects and amplifies low levels of light. It is widely...
channel electron multiplier
A photoelectric detector consisting of a glass tube internally coated with a low conductance material. Voltage applied along...
3D printing
3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing (AM), is a manufacturing process that builds three-dimensional objects...
cadmium lines
The three lines in the spectrum of cadmium that have the purest radiations and that were first used by Michelson to...

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