Polarization Optics(편광 부품)는 빛의 전기장 방향을 제어하여 컴퓨터 이미징과 천체 관측 분야에서 핵심적인 역할을 수행합니다. 시스템이 폴라라이저와 웨이브플레이트 같은 광학 부품을 사용하여 편광 상태를 조작하고 측정하면 콘트라스트를 개선하고, 빛번짐을 줄이며, 강도나 파장만으로는 파악하기 어려운 정보를 포착할 수 있습니다. 결과적으로 머신 비전 분야에서는 물체의 특징 감지 및 소재 분석이 가능하고, 천문학에서는 빛이 먼지, 자기장, 행성 대기 등과 상호작용하는 방식을 분석할 수 있어 천체 환경을 더 잘 이해할 수 있게 도와줍니다.

Non-polarizing beamsplitters divide light in OCT interferometers into reference and sample arms at a defined ratio (e.g., 50:50) and preserve the polarization state. They transmit and reflect both s- and p-polarized light equally, ensuring consistent interference signals and minimizing polarization artifacts. These beamsplitters provide accurate beam recombination and stable detection, supporting precise depth-resolved measurements in OCT.

Active Optical Component(능동 광학 부품)는 가변 포커싱, 적응형 반사와 같은 전기적 구동 메커니즘을 통해 조명과 파면 동작을 제어하여 복잡한 광학 시스템 설계를 간소화합니다. 에드몬드옵틱스는 리퀴드 렌즈, 가변 디퓨저, 스펙클 억제기, 적응(adaptive) 광학 부품을 제공하여 초점 및 수차 보정을 빠르게 제어할 수 있습니다. 이러한 기능은 재구성된 알고리즘과의 원활한 통합을 위한 풍부한 데이터 캡처와 실시간 파면 생성을 지원하여 컴퓨터 이미징 성능을 향상시킵니다.

Motorized translation stages in optical coherence tomography (OCT) provide precise, programmable motion control essential for both lateral and axial scanning, enabling high-resolution imaging, automated point-by-point acquisition, and volumetric reconstruction. They ensure accuracy, repeatability, and smooth focus adjustments, allow imaging over large areas through mosaic stitching, and facilitate complex scans across curved or irregular surfaces when integrated with robotic and feedback systems. High-precision stages, including stepper-motor or piezo-driven designs, maintain consistent alignment, handle OCT instrumentation, and support dynamic tracking, making them a critical component for OCT’s practical and clinical capabilities.

Edmund Optics’ light sources, including superluminescent diodes (SLEDs), swept-source lasers, and broadband sources, are ideal for optical coherence tomography (OCT) because they combine broad spectral bandwidth with short coherence length, enabling high axial resolution and precise tissue imaging; SLEDs provide stable, low-noise output for micrometer-scale resolution, swept lasers allow deep tissue penetration and rapid acquisition for real-time imaging, and broadband sources maximize depth resolution and spectral flexibility; together, these sources enhance signal-to-noise ratio, support noninvasive imaging across varying tissue types, and integrate seamlessly into OCT interferometers to produce detailed 2D and 3D images, making them highly suitable for ophthalmic, cardiovascular, and dermatological applications.

TECHSPEC® 1310nm Laser Line Mirrors are designed with an absolute reflectivity of >99.8% at 1310nm at a 45° angle of incidence. These mirrors are manufactured from high-quality fused silica and are designed for use with high-power laser sources. Available in standard 12.7, 25.4, and 50.8mm sizes, these mirrors can be easily integrated into existing laser systems. Their λ/10 surface flatness and 10-5 surface quality ensure reduced scattering in sensitive laser applications such as optical coherence tomography (OCT).

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Phantoms provide controlled samples for calibrating OCT systems, ensuring accuracy and reliability. These homogeneous phantoms with well-characterized optical properties are available in Point Spread, Multilayer, Pyramid, and Multipurpose designs, offering diverse calibration options. They also enable validation of image-processing algorithms and support quality-assurance protocols to ensure consistent performance in clinical and research settings. OCT Phantoms are ideal for testing 3D spatial depth resolution and image processing software.