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Proper Optics Handling Techniques

Are you unsure of proper optics handling techniques?

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Important Concepts for Selecting Optical Component Mounts

Edmund Optics offers a variety of kinematic, bar-type, translating, ring, and modular mounting components.

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Metrology at Edmund Optics: Measuring as a Key Component of Manufacturing

Learn about the metrology that Edmund Optics® uses to guarantee the quality of all optical components and assemblies.

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What is the largest size component(s) Edmund Optics® can manufacture using CNC equipment?

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Handling and Storing High Power Laser Mirrors

Check out these best practices for handling and storing high power laser mirrors to decrease the risk of damage and increase lifetimes at Edmund Optics.

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EO Tech Tools Equations

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Cleaning Optics

Looking for the best way to clean optics? Learn more about the different cleaning products and methods, along with tips to handle optics at Edmund Optics.

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How can I improve the lifetime of my laser diode module?

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Quick Tips for Cleaning Optics

Knowing how to properly clean your optical components is an easy way to maintain system performance and save money by decreasing the risk of component damage.

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CNC Glass Machining

Edmund Optics® utilizes a wide range of CNC machining equipment including ultrasonic machining and high speed cutting (HSC) technology from DMG MORI® for the machining of complex optical component geometries.

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Can I cut the polarizing film to a specific dimension myself?

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CNC Glass Machining

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines used for complex geometry manufacturing are expanding their material capabilities. Learn more at Edmund Optics.

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How do I handle and clean my gratings?

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What is the operating temperature range for the polarizing film?

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What is a seamed edge?

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Laser Damage Threshold Calculator

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Digital Video Microscope Objective Setups

Digital video microscopes use a camera to capture and record images. Read more about the components needed to assemble a video microscope at Edmund Optics.

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Keys to Cost Effective Optical Design and Tolerancing

Are you looking for ways to make cost effective optical designs? Find more information on selecting specifications and using tolerancing schemes at Edmund Optics.

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High Laser Damage AR Coatings

Laser optics high reflectivity mirrors meet exceptional specifications that Edmund Optics' competitors often fail to meet. Learn more at Edmund Optics.

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What are diffraction gratings?

Diffraction gratings separate polychromatic light into component wavelengths.

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Modifying Stock Optics Tip #1: Leave Your Surfaces Alone

Join Andrew Fisher, Manufacturing R&D Engineer at Edmund Optics, as he discusses some tips for modifying stock optical components to fit your application's needs.

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Understanding Waveplates and Retarders

Waveplates (retarders) are different when used in polarized light than unpolarized light. Consider terminology, fabrication, or applications at Edmund Optics.

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What is the difference between reflective and transmission gratings?

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Understanding Surface Quality Specifications

The surface quality of optical components the scattering off of its surface, which is especially important in laser optics applications.

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What are Ghost Images

Learn about ghost images in optical systems, which are faint second images caused by reflections within an optical component, from Kristina Kaszei.

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Modifying Stock Optics Tip #4: Add A Coating To A Stock Lens

Join Andrew Fisher, Manufacturing R&D Engineer at Edmund Optics, as he discusses some tips for modifying stock optical components to fit your application's needs.

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Fluorescence Microscopy: In-Line Illumination with Imaging Filters

Want to know about fluorescence microscopy? Read this article by a Biomedical Product Line Engineer at Edmund Optics to learn more.

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SAG Calculator

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What are the advantages of Polarization Directed Lenses?

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How do I use high performance laser line bandpass and laser line longpass filters as pairs in raman spectroscopy?

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