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Learn how to specify imaging system components.

Back reflections are created when some or part of your beam are reflected back to the source.

Want to know more about fluorophores and optical filters for fluorescence microscopy? Find out more information and in stock optical filters at Edmund Optics.

Do you want to learn about optical filters? Find terminology, fabrication techniques, a selection guide, and application examples at Edmund Optics.

Many laser applications are prone to specular reflections back into the source, causing overheating and decreased stability and lifetime.

Light pipes are optical components that are typically used to increase the uniformity of a light source or to direct light.

The unique absorption properties of 2µm lasers allow them to create small and precise cuts for medical and materials processing applications

Acktar Advanced Coatings produces light-absorbing components and materials to control stray light and eliminate noise from specular reflection.

Metrology is critical for ensuring that optical components consistently meet their desired specifications, especially in laser applications.

New optical filters are being developed due to the advancements in applications and technologies. Learn more about the future of filters at Edmund Optics.

Superpolished optics with sub-angstrom surface roughness are ideal for precise laser optics applications

Learn about the different types of optical prisms, their applications, and how to select the right prism for your specific system.

Beamsplitters do exactly what their name implies: split incident light beams.

Edmund Optics' component list and steps provided are used to successfully build an Optical Isolator.

Choosing the right optical glass is important. Find out factors and properties on how to select the right optical glass at Edmund Optics.

Testing laser induced damage threshold (LIDT) is not standardized, so understanding how your optics were tested is critical for predicting performance.

Advances in microscopy, imaging, and extreme ultraviolet optics

Optical Filters are used to selectively transmit or block certain wavelengths or wavelength ranges within optical systems.

Beam Conditioning Optics for UV, IR, and Broadband Lasers

Laser beam expanders are critical for reducing power density, minimizing beam diameter at a distance, and minimizing focused laser spot size.

Collimated light occurs when light rays travel parallel to each other.

Understanding the most commonly used laser optics materials will allow for easy navigation of EO’s wide selection of laser optics components.

Fluorescence imaging systems are composed of three major components, an illumination source, a photo-activated fluorophore sample, and detector.

Optics and the manipulation of light are critical for countless applications that save lives and improve quality of life across the world

Have a time or budget restraint? Check out these tips and advantages for designing applications with standard, off-the-shelf optics at Edmund 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.

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.

Trying to understand optical aberrations? Check out how to identify aberrations and view examples at Edmund Optics.

Continuing from where Part I: X-Y Setup ends, learn how to add a Z-axis to an existing X-Y configuration to achieve three degrees of freedom.