Request InfoExciton Dye Technologies (See Luxottica / Exciton)Exciton supplies products and technical support to the laser dye industry. The company develops laser dyes synergistic with the creation of new and improved pump sources, bringing to the market new dyes covering various spectral regions and introducing the latest developments in the form of dyes of superior lasing ability and photochemical stability. Also available are specialty dyes for optoelectronic applications, including dyes for bio-tagging, optical filters, photo resists, DVDs and laser eye protection. Please contact us today for your free laser wavelength chart and laser dye...See full productRelated content from Photonics MediaPRODUCTSPhotonics Spectra February 2023 Issue3D Scan HeadThe Firefly 3D scan head from Novanta positions real-time monitoring as a standard, enabling Sigma Additive Solution's data analytics and quality assurance software suite. The next-generation...Photonics Spectra July 2022 IssueRGB LasersThe CS-8000RGB FX and CS-12.000RGB FX lasers from Laserworld AG are part of the Club series of multicolor devices equipped with fast scanners. The CS-8000RGB FX has a guaranteed output power at...Photonics Spectra August 2023 IssueOptical IsolatorThe PAVOS kW Ultra from Coherent Corp. is an optical isolator designed for high-energy ultrashort-pulse (USP) lasers. The device is specifically designed for applications involving USP lasers...Photonics Spectra June 2023 IssueRatio PyrometersThe CSvision series of ratio pyrometers from Optris Infrared Sensing LLC measures the temperature of metals, melts, or ceramics in a safe, noncontact fashion from different distances. The...ARTICLESPhotonics Spectra May 2022 IssueCLEO Returns to San Jose, Offers Virtual AttendanceThe Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2022, will be held at California’s San Jose McEnery Convention Center May 15-20. The event will feature more than 2000 technical sessions, an...Photonics.com 8/15/2022SPIE Optics + Photonics to Host Cutting-Edge Technologies, Promote Industry DialogueA program featuring over 2000 presentations and spanning five days awaits SPIE Optics + Photonics 2022 attendees. The multidisciplinary optical sciences and technology meeting will be held at the San...Photonics.com 9/8/2023Tower Semiconductor, InnoLight Pair for Silicon Photonic Optical Transceivers: Week in Brief: 09/08/23Tower Semiconductor and data center optics company InnoLight Technology will develop multigeneration high-speed optical transceivers based on Tower’s silicon photonics process platform. The...Photonics.com 8/5/2022Lumentum Completes NeoPhotonics Acquisition: Week in Brief: 08/05/22Lumentum Holdings completed its acquisition of NeoPhotonics Corp., less than a week after obtaining receipt of antitrust clearance in China. The companies struck the deal in November 2021. ...PHOTONICS HANDBOOK ARTICLESPhotonics HandbookLaser Diodes: Specification GuidelinesWhile some design engineers know exactly what they need from their laser diode, others may choose a partner to navigate what can be a complex development process. Laser diode manufacturers know which...Photonics HandbookLaser Operation: Temperature Control and Mount SelectionAs you operate your laser, only a portion of the electrical power sourced from your laser driver converts to light energy. The remainder turns to heat, and the buildup of that thermal energy presents...Photonics HandbookLaser Scanning Systems: Optimizing PerformanceTo obtain optimal performance from a laser scanning system, the system integrator must carefully weigh the effects of each component and consider how best to implement hardware and software to...Photonics HandbookExcimer Lasers: Photonic Stamps with Micron ResolutionExcimers are pulsed gas lasers that deliver high output power and pulse energies in the ultraviolet and deep-ultraviolet wavelengths. This enables them to power applications that cannot be supported...WHITEPAPERSPhotonics.com 4/24/2024Textured Antireflective Surfaces for High-Power ApplicationsThorlabs’ Textured AR Surfaces present a powerful alternative to traditional coatings. The treated surface provides significantly higher resistance to laser damage alongside lower reflectance across...Photonics.com 4/12/2024Mirrors for Big and Scary FS, PS LasersWhile high laser-induced damage threshold is a buzzword when talking femtosecond & picosecond optics, it is not (only) the nominal LIDT value that matters. Color-change effect is an arch-enemy and a...Photonics.com 5/3/2023LASERSMART® Laser Safety Program: A Safety PrimerA laser safety program is the cornerstone of any organization using Class 3B and 4 laser systems. Management is responsible for ensuring the safe use of lasers owned and operated under its control....Photonics.com 2/12/2024How to Improve Laser Diode LifetimeEverything you need to know about soldering, mounting, thermal management, drive current, environment, and more, regarding extending the lifetime of your laser diodes.WEBINARSPhotonics.com 1/19/2021Programmable Power in Laser ProcessesLaser designs require tightly controlled and consistent performance from their power supplies. When choosing power solutions for laser processes, the typical influencing factors are the electrical...Photonics.com 6/12/2018Holography for Display: From AR to HUD to 3DThis webinar will discuss the technology of holographic optical elements and their use in display systems where the size and weight of optics must be constrained. While a true holographic...Photonics.com 5/10/2022Expanding Implementation of Fast Optimization Technology for Photonics, Optics, and Quantum Manufacturing ApplicationsAlignment time is the largest contributor to the cost of silicon photonics and optical assemblies. New industrial automation technology dramatically shortens the time required to optimally align...Photonics.com 1/10/2022Measurement Challenges of Green and Blue LasersThe automotive industry is facing tremendous change, including the advent of the electric car. To address the growing need to weld the copper required for electric vehicles, new high-power green and...PHOTONICS DICTIONARY+ TERMSPhotonics Dictionaryphotonic crystalsPhotonic crystals are artificial structures or materials designed to manipulate and control the flow of light in a manner analogous to how semiconductors control the flow of electrons. Photonic...Photonics Dictionarylaser crystalA laser crystal, also known as an active medium or gain medium, is a solid-state material used in the construction of lasers. The primary function of the laser crystal is to amplify light by...Photonics DictionarynanophotonicsNanophotonics is a branch of science and technology that explores the behavior of light on the nanometer scale, typically at dimensions smaller than the wavelength of light. It involves the study and...Photonics Dictionaryfree-electron laserA free-electron laser (FEL) is a type of laser that generates coherent, high-intensity electromagnetic radiation by using a beam of accelerated electrons as the lasing medium. Unlike traditional...VIDEOSPhotonics.com 10/12/2021BWT- Brand Upgrade VideoNew start, new image BWT provides you with unchanging high-quality products and services. We are committed to becoming a global leader in laser solutions, let the dream drive the light, and inspire...Photonics.com 6/19/2019Edinburgh Instruments Product RangeEdinburgh Instruments is a world-leader in both single photon counting and time correlated single photon counting (TCSPC) based fluorescence spectrometers. Our product range includes: FLS1000...Photonics.com 11/3/2022Omicron-Laser - High-quality Laser & LED Light Sources, 36 Months Warranty, Biotech & MoreAs a leader in the laser system and LED light sources business, Omicron-Laser has been developing, manufacturing, and distributing innovative laser and LED light sources since 1989. Omicron offers CW...Photonics.com 10/14/2021BWT - Shenzhen International Laser and Intelligent Equipment, Optoelectronic Technology Expo (LFSZ 2021)At the exhibition, BWT exhibited more than 20 types of diode lasers, fiber lasers, and ultrafast lasers.PHOTONICS BUYERS' GUIDE CATEGORIESSolid-State Laser ComponentsVelocimetry Laser SystemsLaser TestingLaser Tubes and BoresLaser tubes and bores are devices, usually made of glass or a similar material, that contain the resonant cavity and optics of a gas laser.COMPANIESPhotonics Buyers' GuideFOCtek Photonics Inc.FOCtek provides customers with all types of custom manufactured lenses, Precision Optical Components, Polarizing Optics, Prisms, Filters, Coatings, Optical Systems, Crystals, Nonlinear Crystals,...Photonics Buyers' GuideOZ Optics LimitedEstablished in 1985, OZ Optics is a leading worldwide supplier of fiber optic components, test equipment and sensors. OZ Optics manufactures its products in three locations, Ottawa (Canada),...Photonics Buyers' GuideOhara CorporationOHARA manufactures more than 130 environmentally safe optical glass types, free of both lead and arsenic. More than 300 tons of optical glass are melted per month, available in the following forms of...Photonics Buyers' GuideLaservision USALASER SAFETY • Eyewear • Barriers • Windows • Training laservision USA designs and manufactures a comprehensive assortment of custom-made laser safety eyewear that attenuates...