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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Although a common misconception, individual optical lenses do not always form an image when the object plane is placed a focal length away from the lens.

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

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

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

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。

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.

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

Advances in microscopy, imaging, and extreme ultraviolet optics

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Compare Coherent Laser specifications with the Edmund Optics selection guide.

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

Collimated light is required for many fiber optic applications. Using the proper setup, fiber optic collimating lenses or ball lenses, and some optical know-how, you can achieve optimal collimation.

Quickly Autofocus and Overcome Depth of Field Limitations