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A damage threshold is not one number. It is the product of at least five variables, each contributing to the figure printed on a datasheet. Substrate preparation, surface roughness, coating architecture, and defect density all directly influence how much fluence a coating can survive. Test methodology does not change the physical threshold itself, but it … Continue reading
CHARLIE, the back-illuminated, cooled sCMOS camera from greateyes, combines cutting-edge technology with innovative functionality to offer unprecedented opportunities for the measurements of tomorrow. Built on decades of experience in ultra-high vacuum (UHV), CHARLIE is specially designed for a broad range of applications. Ultra-low-noise electronics combined with market-leading deep cooling make CHARLIE the most sensitive X-ray … Continue reading
Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence (TIRF) microscopy restricts excitation to a thin layer near the sample surface, often less than 100 nanometers. This technique dramatically improves signal-to-noise ratio for surface-proximal imaging. That performance depends on filters and dichroics that can handle excitation energy re-entering the emission path at high angles, something standard fluorescence optics aren’t built … Continue reading
A study introduces a chemically constrained, two-step Calibration-Free Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (CF-LIBS) strategy for multi-element quantification in oxide materials. The published paper is entitled, “A chemically constrained two-step calibration-free LIBS strategy for multi-element quantification in oxide materials.” The research resolves a long-standing analytical trade-off in CF-LIBS: Balancing the high-density plasma conditions required for thermodynamic modelling … Continue reading
The heliCam™ from Heliotis does more than just make weak optical signals visible. Combined with suitable physical measurement principles, it can also provide information on quantities that a camera does not directly capture – such as magnetic fields or millimeter waves. Three new publications demonstrate this potential from two very different perspectives. One paper utilizes … Continue reading
Philtec’s D Model Sensors are renowned in the industry for their outstanding high-frequency performance. Designed to meet demanding requirements, these sensors exceed the standard frequency bandwidths, providing unparalleled operational excellence. This article delves into the intricacies of Philtec’s advanced sensor technology, particularly focusing on the D Model Sensors’ frequency specifications and applications. High-frequency Bandwidths The … Continue reading