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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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Getting Started Using the Cage System Components Kit

The TECHSPEC cage system components kit allows you to create a simple or base of a system. Find out more about the contents of the kit at Edmund Optics.

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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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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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Modifying Stock Optics: Additional Options

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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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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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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Integrating a Linear Translation Assembly into Optical Cage Systems

Do you need to add linear translation to an optical cage system? Find step by step instructions for incorporating a linear translation assembly 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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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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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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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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Will optical fibers allow light to escape from the sides, like a neon sign?

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Metallic Mirror Coatings

Want to learn more about metallic mirror coatings? Find information about standard and custom metallic mirror coatings that are available at Edmund Optics.

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Understanding Optical Specifications

Do you want to know more about the importance of optical specifications? Learn the different types of specifications and their impact on your system at Edmund Optics.

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I need a video lens for my camera - but where do I start?

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What is a plate or "mirror-type" beamsplitter?

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What is the difference between holographic and ruled diffraction gratings?

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