Monthly Archives: May 2023

What are Thin Film Polarizers?

In the world of electronics, polarizers are crucial components that allow for efficient and high-quality displays. Thin Film Polarizers (TFPs), in particular, are widely used in LCD screens to enhance their brightness, contrast, and color accuracy. A TFP is a type of polarizing filter composed of multiple layers of thin film materials. By vibrating in … Continue reading

10-May-2023 Blog, CRYSTECH, Optics

New Hg-Light Wavelength Calibration Source

CNI Optoelectronics Tech (CNI)  launched an easy-to-operate Hg-light wavelength calibration light source for wavelength and spectral line calibration of spectroscopic equipment. The spectral range is from 253 to 1700 nm in the UV-visible band. The easily identifiable mercury and argon transmission spectral lines are printed on the housing for fast and reliable wavelength calibration. The wavelength of a … Continue reading

09-May-2023 Blog, CNI Optoelectronics Tech, Lasers

SLM 532 Laser Ideal for HSLR

The 532-nm single frequency emission of the SLM 532 laser from Xiton Photonics is the well suited choice for High Spectral Resolution LiDAR (HSLR), based on iodine-absorption filters. This special LiDAR method enables the detailed quantification of molecular backscattering of aerosols in the atmosphere. It can be a valued building block for improved weather and … Continue reading

08-May-2023 Blog, Lasers, Xiton Photonics

Out with the Old, In with the New

Single, older-generation satellites are becoming obsolete, while smaller, lower-orbiting constellations of satellites designed for earth observation and satellite communications (satcom) are becoming the norm. Hundreds of these satellites can be launched by a single rocket, creating interconnected constellations of satellites for earth observation or communications. Essential to the operation of these satellites are spectral filters, … Continue reading

05-May-2023 Blog, Iridian Spectral Technologies, Optics

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