Monthly Archives: April 2024
Laser Beam Shapers for Harsh Conditions
Laser beam shapers used in the aerospace and defense industries often need to endure harsh environmental conditions with high a Laser Damage Threshold (LDT). At the same they must maintain high reliability, meet high-performance requirements, and provide excellent efficiency. Holo/Or develops and manufactures monolithic, robust diffractive optical elements and micro-optics that meet the unique requirements of … Continue reading
Optical Filter Basics: Blocking Level & Blocking Range
Light transmission is important when it comes to optical filters, but effective blocking levels and ranges should be utilized as well to ensure optimal performance. Effective blocking levels and ranges are essential in preventing unwanted wavelengths from passing through the filter, which could interfere with the desired signal or image. Let’s look closer at these … Continue reading
ALEX-i Ultimate Scientific CCD Camera for Imaging Applications
The ALEX-i is a full-frame, deep cooling, scientific CCD camera from greateyes for your imaging applications in the VUV, EUV, as well as soft and hard X-ray range. Features of the ALEX-i include: Cutting-edge, low-noise electronics Ultra-deep cooling technology Compact camera design Multiple readout speeds (50 kHz to 5 MHz) True 18-bit AD conversion for … Continue reading
Applications of Thin Film Polarizers in the Electronics Industry
In today’s fast-paced world of technological advancements, the electronics industry is constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance the performance of electronic devices. One such groundbreaking technology that has been making waves in the industry is thin film polarizers. These specialized optical components play a crucial role in controlling the polarization of light, making them indispensable … Continue reading
Why Do Many Laser Applications Require Smooth Shape Laser Beams?
What are smooth shape laser beams? Smooth shape laser beams are characterized by uniform intensity of illumination across the beam profile or focused laser spot. Such beams do not have large changes in uniformity, and often have a flat-top-like intensity envelope. Most laser sources do not have a smooth shape laser beam profile, but rather … Continue reading