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Photonics Spectra Optics Conference 2021: April 27-28
APR
27
8:00 AM EDT
Photonics Media invites you to attend a free virtual conference spanning two days. The Photonics Spectra Optics Conference will feature educational presentations on optics manufacturing, covering...
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Improving the Design of Optical Devices Through STOP Analyses
MAY
12
2:00 PM EDT
There is an ever-increasing interest in structural-thermal-optical performance (STOP) analysis for optical systems, in which temperature change and structural loads affect the optical performance....
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Micro-Optics for Wearable Devices
MAY
18
1:00 PM EDT
With the pressure on design engineers to deliver smaller, lighter, and more cost-effective components, many are turning to micro injection molding for support. Micro-optics present greater...
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Freeform Optics for Imaging: Design Methods
MAY
26
1:00 PM EDT
Part 1 of the 2021 Freeform Optics Series The rise of freeform optics in imaging applications has led to optical systems with increased etendue, more compact volumes, and superior performance....
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Freeform Optics for Imaging: Manufacturing Methods
MAY
27
1:00 PM EDT
Part 2 of the 2021 Freeform Optics Series Freeform optics can be manufactured by ultraprecision machining processes such as multi-axis diamond turning, diamond milling, and diamond grinding....
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Freeform Optics for Imaging: Mid-Spatial Frequency Errors
JUN
2
12:00 AM EDT
Part 3 of the 2021 Freeform Optics Series Residual mid-spatial frequency (MSF) surface errors are common byproducts of the computer-controlled subaperture manufacturing techniques needed for...
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Photonics Entrepreneurship Series: Selling New Technology, Challenges & Best PracticesPart 1 of the Photonics Entrepreneurship Series 2021-2022, presented by Bruce Forman of QED Technologies and brought to you by Photonics Media. This series is aimed toward helping photonics...
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Characterization of Light Emitters and Detectors from the Visible to the Terahertz Spectral RangeThe development of a new generation of optical components that emit, modulate, and detect light across multiple spectral ranges requires accurate tools and techniques for the characterization of...
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Smart Lens Actuator Design Securing Perfect Coaxial Lens Displacement over Full StrokeWhich manufacturer of high-performance optical systems has not already faced the lack of reliability and repeatability of the unit-to-unit performance of the lens actuators built into their products?...
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Choosing the Right Fused Silica for Applications in the Near-Infrared (NIR)The range of applications in the NIR spectrum is expanding. Many of these are laser-based. Finding the most suitable fused silica for a particular application can be challenging. In this webinar,...
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Leveraging Micro- and Nanofabrication Techniques to Advance Optical Interference CoatingsGarrett D. Cole provides an overview of R&D and production efforts that relate to state-of-the-art thin-film optical coatings and interference structures. He includes a review of general coating...
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A Practical Approach to Inverse-Designed PhotonicsJelena Vuckovic discusses how combining state-of-the-art optimization and machine learning techniques with high-speed electromagnetic solvers offers a new approach to "inverse" design and...
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A Proposed US Standard for Laser Damage PerformanceAccurate, precise, and repeatable measurements are seminal to technological advancement and commerce. Since the dawn of the laser, laser-induced damage in optics and coatings has placed a limit on...
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A Virtual Tour of Holographic Combiner Elements Targeting HUD/AR ApplicationsHead-up displays (HUDs) and augmented reality (AR) pose unique optical design challenges that are not yet resolved. Both types of systems impose tight constraints in size and weight, while requesting...
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Colorimetry: A Primer on the Science of Color MeasurementThe human eye is a specially calibrated optical instrument. Our eyes have a unique response to different wavelengths of light — a response that builds our perception of color and influences our...
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Freeform Surfaces: Resolving Manufacturing ChallengesLenses with higher degrees of freedom, such as aspheres and especially freeform surfaces, offer tremendous advantages to the design of optical systems. Their ability to help reduce the number of...
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How Current Trends in Optics Are Lighting the Path to Turn Science Fiction into Science FactVisionary science fiction books and movies have been accurately predicting future innovations for years! DeGroote Nelson explores science fiction prophecies that have become reality thanks to optics...
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Important Considerations When Designing Optics for ManufacturabilityAs lens designers use optical design software to optimize their design, it is important to understand what designs are feasible from a manufacturer's perspective. Kenny Rains covers topics such as...
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IR Optics: Efficient Testing Throughout the Manufacturing ProcessIn the manufacturing process of IR optical systems — for security and defense applications, for example — the nontransparency of the lens materials in the visible spectral range (VIS)...
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Metrology in Optics Manufacturing and Optical System AssemblyMetrology of optics and optical systems is a challenging tasks without one easy solution. In many ways, metrology in the manufacturing of lenses and mirrors is well understood. But, for the most...
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Multiband and Multizone Filters and Their ApplicationsOptical filters are used to provide wavelength selectivity to photonics applications, typically transmitting specific wavelength bands to the desired destination (detector or receiver) and reflecting...
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Optical Systems Design: Top 10 Specification ConsiderationsIn this presentation, Julie Bentley from the University of Rochester explains the importance of checking an optical system's specifications before moving into its design phase. She covers the 10 most...
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Optics Education and the WorkforceThe global optics, photonics, and imaging industry is growing, but a worldwide shortage of technicians exists. This, coupled with industry reports that 20% of experienced technicians and engineers...
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Organic Small-Molecule Integrated PhotonicsThe initial, landmark integrated photonic devices relied on silicon and III-V materials, and recent advancements in material fabrication and deposition methods have enabled a plethora of new...
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Removing Metrology Bottlenecks in Volume Lens ManufacturingThe role of optical metrology in lens manufacturing can range from a quick quality check at the end of the line to offering critical feedback for deterministic processes. While many options for...
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