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

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

Beam Conditioning Optics for UV, IR, and Broadband Lasers

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

Single-Material Aspheric Achromats correct chromatic aberrations with a unique geometry, leading to numerous benefits over conventional achromatic lenses.

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.

Rare earth materials are used in many optics. Find an explanation, examples, and more information about rare earths 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.

Are you unsure of proper optics handling techniques?

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

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

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 success of your machine vision application depends on the quality of your optical components.

Edmund Optics is a global stock and custom optics manufacturing company with in house optical designers and on-site metrology and environmental testing.

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

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

Choosing the right optical glass is important. Find out factors and properties on how to select the right optical glass 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Looking for the best way to clean optics? Learn more about the different cleaning products and methods, along with tips to handle optics at Edmund Optics.

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

A protective plastic coating protects a variety of our flat optics, such as optical windows, optical mirrors, and beamsplitters, from scratches during shipping.

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