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Using an Infrared Application? Discover the importance of choosing the right material and comparisons of each at Edmund Optics.

While working with machine vision, there are different types of filters that can be used to alter the image. Find out about the different types at Edmund Optics.

Learn how to minimize laser-induced contamination in ultraviolet (UV) laser systems in this webinar. Improve your throughput and damage threshold!

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

Infrared spectroscopy is used to detect harmful chemicals in counterfeit drugs making it critical to combat the opioid crisis, in the field or the lab.

Advances in microscopy, imaging, and extreme ultraviolet optics

Anti-reflection (AR) coatings are applied to optical components to increase throughput and reduce hazards caused by back-reflections.

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

Edmund Optics utilizes Diamond Turning to produce a wide range of high precision optical components.

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

Learn about spatial frequency errors and surface roughness of Single Point Diamond Turned off-axis parabolic mirrors at Edmund Optics.

Schwarz Mirrors eliminate stray light using black, engineered fused silica substrates that maintain desired characteristics while absorbing unwanted light.

The Future Depends on Optics®

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

Semiconductor supermirrors offer high reflectivity and outperform many IR mirrors on the market. Learn more about these new supermirrors at Edmund Optics.

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

Light is absorbed in optical media through several methods including exciting electrons to higher energy states and converting to thermal energy

The thermal properties of optical substrates including the CTE, dn/dT, and thermal conductivity are critical for predicting real-world performance

Liquid lenses have many features, are small in size, and adjust focus quickly to adapt to objects located at various working distances. Learn more at Edmund Optics.

Beam Conditioning Optics for UV, IR, and Broadband Lasers

Subsurface damage in optical components can lead to increased absorption and scatter, reducing system performance.

Want to know why you should use an achromatic lens? Find out more about achromatic lenses including the anatomy, notable features, and more at Edmund Optics

Pushing Optics to the Extreme

Innovative ultra-thin filters provide flexibility, scratch resistance, and durability comparable to most hard oxide coatings. Learn more at Edmund Optics.

Are you working with imaging systems for your next project? Find out how cylinder lenses are used in different systems at Edmund Optics.

Fresnel lenses come in different sizes and can be used in a variety of applications. Read more about the theory, manufacturing, and application use at Edmund Optics.

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

Dispersion is the dependence of the phase velocity or phase delay of light on another parameter, such as wavelength, propagation mode, or polarization.

Advances in Microscopy Tackle the Challenges of the Future

Learn all about the benefits of aspheres, their unique anatomy, how they're manufactured, and how to choose the right one for your system.