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The length of a laser resonator determines the laser’s resonator modes, or the electric field distributions that cause a standing wave in the cavity.

Beam Conditioning Optics for UV, IR, and Broadband Lasers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advances in microscopy, imaging, and extreme ultraviolet optics

Looking for application examples? Find examples for Detector Systems, Selecting the Right Lens, and Building a Projection System at Edmund Optics.

Compare Coherent Laser specifications with the Edmund Optics selection guide.

The short pulse durations of ultrafast lasers make them interact with optical components differently, impacting the optic’s laser damage threshold.

了解确保激光应用成功必须考虑的关键参数。将为这些参数建立通用术语。

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

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

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

Laser induced damage threshold (LIDT) denotes the maximum laser fluence an optical component can withstand with an acceptable amount of risk.

Are you designing an optical system? Be sure to review these 5 considerations relating to mechanical design, assembly, and alignment at Edmund Optics.

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

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

The diameter of a laser highly affects an optic’s laser induced damage (LIDT) as beam diameter directly impacts the probability of laser damage.

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

Are standard beam expanders not meeting your application requirements? Learn how to design your own beam expander using stock optics at Edmund Optics.

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

The performance of an imaging system relies on a number of things, including imaging electronics. Before using your imaging system, learn about camera sensors at Edmund Optics.

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

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