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Learn about specifications that should be considered when using cylinder lenses, including power axis wedge, plano axis wedge, and axial twist at Edmund Optics.

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.

Advances in microscopy, imaging, and extreme ultraviolet optics

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

Beam Conditioning Optics for UV, IR, and Broadband Lasers

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

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

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

Quickly Respond to Collapsing Product Lifecycles

Join Chris Williams as he briefly explains the basics of how to align a laser system onto a target.

The industry standard method for quantifying reflectivity does not tell the whole story

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

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.

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

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

How are ultra-thin filters different from standard optical filters? Discover the unique features and capabilties of ultra-thin filters at Edmund Optics.

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Confused about the differences between traditional-coated and hard-coated optical filters?

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

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

Understanding the source of inaccurate and imprecise errors can help formulate strategies to prevent or correct them. Learn more at Edmund Optics.

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

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

Edmund Optics (EO) manufactures over 5 million optical components every year at our global facilities in the Americas and Asia.

Optical coatings are used to influence the transmission, reflection, or polarization properties of an optical component.

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

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

Edmund Optics' fixed, adjustable, and kinematic mounting components can easily be integrated into optical systems.

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