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Monthly Archives: September 2021
Harmonic Generators for Finer Details in Material Processing
Harmonic generators are perfect for industrial processing of even more demanding materials and finer details due to smaller spot size. Modules mounted directly at the output of the laser, provide a fully integrated feel, while modular structure allows excellent serviceability and lifetime. Light Conversion’s PHAROS and CARBIDE lasers, as well as FLINT oscillators, can be equipped with modules for high-efficiency … Continue reading
Vibration Isolation Solutions Eliminate SPM Noise
In industries such as bioengineering, materials science, and nanotechnology where highly sensitive equipment and instruments such as Scanning Probe Microscopes (SPMs) are used, even trace amounts of vibration noise can affect the quality of images and data. There are a wide range of probes used in scanning probe microscopy, and the information gathered can take … Continue reading
DOEs in Infrared Systems for Laser Welding Applications
Diffractive optical elements (DOEs) are widely used in infrared systems, especially where industrial processes are involved. This article focuses on laser welding applications and showcases unique custom solutions that provide competitive advantage to the systems using them. Infrared laser trends Infrared lasers, especially in the 1um wavelength region, are the workhorses of the laser material … Continue reading
GHz/MHz Femtosecond Burst for Enhanced Material Processing
Femtosecond lasers are highly versatile tools that enable unique material processing capabilities. Due to the high precision offered by ultrashort pulse micromachining, femtosecond laser systems are applied in both industrial and scientific fields. To accompany the needs of the industry, a trend towards high average power (>100 W) femtosecond laser systems for micromachining has recently become apparent. … Continue reading
Markarian’s Chain of Galaxies Revealed
Thanks again to Terry Hancock for sharing his capture of “Markarian’s Chain of Galaxies” in the constellation Virgo. This image was taken over two nights with a total acquisition time of 14 hours using Chroma Technology‘s LRGB filters at Grand Mesa Observatory in Purdy Mesa, CO, USA. Chroma manufactures the highest quality astronomy filters with durable, sputtered hard coatings … Continue reading