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Learn how to specify imaging system components.

Learn about the metrology that Edmund Optics® uses to guarantee the quality of all optical components and assemblies.

Learn how to specify imaging system components.

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

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

Beam Conditioning Optics for UV, IR, and Broadband Lasers

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

Advances in microscopy, imaging, and extreme ultraviolet 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.

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

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

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

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

Don't know which light pipe homogenizing rod will work with your system? Learn about how to choose the correct rod and more information at Edmund Optics.

Monitoring and regulating air pollution is an essential step towards creating a cleaner environment.

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.

Do you want to know more about the importance of optical specifications? Learn the different types of specifications and their impact on your system at Edmund Optics.

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.

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

Quickly Respond to Collapsing Product Lifecycles

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

There are several metrics used to describe the quality of a laser beam including the M2 factor, the beam parameter product, and power in the bucket

Want to know more about high-power optical coatings? Find out more about the importance, fabrication, and testing at Edmund Optics.

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

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.

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