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Improving Inspection Results Using High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDRI)Designers and operators of automated inspection systems have long been challenged with completing accurate inspections when those inspections required high dynamic range, or when there was a need to capture critical details in objects or...
7/1/2015
Hyperspectral Imaging Ground SurveyingAn ultra-compact, easily deployable, high-performance hyperspectral imager is deployed specifically for use on small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), to monitor the details of spatial, temporal, and spectral representation of ground objects.
7/1/2015
DRS Technologies’ Patented Sensor Technology RevealedLearn the truth about what’s behind DRS Technologies’ competitive advantage over thermal sensor manufacturers – the patented Advanced-Absorber Microbolometer Superstructure, providing better performance through superior image quality and enhanced...
4/30/2015
e2v Space-Qualified CMOS Image Sensor Capability and Roadmape2v is a leading global provider of high performance image sensors for space applications with over 100 devices flown in missions ranging from Earth observation to planetary exploration and space science.
4/15/2015
Modifying Laser Beams: No Way Around It, So Here’s HowTo apply a laser to an industrial process, medical therapy, or communications technology, it is usually necessary to modify the laser beam to achieve the desired results. Beam measurement tools make this possible. We will discuss how to match an...
4/1/2015
Fabricating and Testing Freeform Optics: Current Capabilities, Lessons Learned and Future OpportunitiesFreeform optical shapes or optical surfaces that are designed with non-symmetric features are gaining popularity with lens designers and optical system integrators. A common question about freeform optics is, “If I design it, can you really make...
3/30/2015
Methods for Measuring Flat Panel Display Defects and Mura as Correlated to Human Visual PerceptionHuman vision and perception are the ultimate determinants of display quality, however human judgment is variable, making it difficult to define and apply quantitatively in research or production environments. However, traditional methods for...
3/2/2015
Narrow-Line Fiber-Coupled Modules for DPAL PumpingA new series of fiber coupled diode laser modules optimized for DPAL pumping is presented, featuring greater than 400W from a 600µm core fiber of 0.22NA. Addressing one of the key challenges in DPAL pumping, the modules achieve a spectral width of...
3/1/2015
UVSCALE Visualizes UV light amount distribution by color densityOne side of the base film has a UV light sensitive layer, with the opposite side having a white-colored layer. The light sensitive layer changes color according to the amount of UV light it receives, so the amount of light distributed on the exposed...
2/18/2015
Ultra-Narrowband Optical Bandpass Filters with Large Format and Improved Temperature StabilityHard coated ultra-narrowband optical filters made using modern plasma processes offer much improved transmission, temperature stability and out of band blocking as compared to legacy soft coatings. These filters are used in optical systems as...
1/14/2015
Centration Measurement, Lens Alignment and Assembly of Infrared LensesThe whitepaper describes special considerations for the measurement of infrared lenses and gives examples for the measurement, alignment and assembly of different kinds of infrared lenses.
1/5/2015
System Integration of Fiber Lasers and Its Effects on Laser QualityThe quality of a laser is usually only measured on the laser source. But most laser sources are integrated into a system being used for a specific process or application. This means the laser light can interact with different components, each of...
1/5/2015
Optical Isolators Improve Engraving Performance in Pulsed Fiber LasersThe deleterious effects of back reflections on pulsed fiber lasers used in marking and engraving are well-known. This paper looks at some of those conditions and their impact on optical isolator performance and marking and engraving quality.
1/5/2015
UV Curing of Fiber Optic CoatingCurrent optical fiber manufacturing processes use UV lamp systems for curing protective coatings to the glass fiber. These systems suffer from low efficiency, high maintenance costs and environmental concerns. UV LED curing systems provide a...
12/1/2014
Time-Lapse Imaging with Lamp and LED – Stability vs RepeatabilityAdvancements in LED technology today enable LEDs to provide a compelling alternative to lamps for fluorescence microscopy illumination and have become increasingly popular. This article discusses the differences in stability between Lamps and LEDs,...
11/17/2014
Absorption / Transmission / Reflection SpectroscopyUltraviolet Visible Near-Infrared (UV-Vis-NIR) spectroscopy is useful to characterize the absorption, transmission, and reflectivity of a variety of technologically important materials, such as pigments, coatings, windows, and filters. This more...
11/6/2014

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