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How are ultra-thin filters different from standard optical filters? Discover the unique features and capabilties of ultra-thin filters at Edmund Optics.

Innovative ultra-thin filters provide flexibility, scratch resistance, and durability comparable to most hard oxide coatings. Learn more at Edmund Optics.

Superpolished optical surfaces minimize scatter and improve performance in highly sensitive optical applications. Learn how they are made and measured.

New optical filters are being developed due to the advancements in applications and technologies. Learn more about the future of filters at Edmund Optics.

Advances in Microscopy Tackle the Challenges of the Future

Understanding Gaussian beam propagation is critical for understanding laser systems because many lasers are assumed to have Gaussian profiles.

Advances in microscopy, imaging, and extreme ultraviolet optics

Specialized coatings can minimize thermal lensing in ultrafast laser systems, which are particularly susceptible to detrimental thermal effects.

Learn how to assemble, align, and use a Mach-Zehnder Interferometer completely out of off-the-shelf products from Edmund Optics in this detailed guide.

Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensors are used to test the transmitted wavefront error of laser beam expanders, predicting the real-world performance of the beam expander.

Seeing around corners is no longer science fiction thanks to ultrafast lasers and sensitive cameras

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

Anti-reflection (AR) coatings are applied to optical components to increase throughput and reduce hazards caused by back-reflections.

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

Learn about the different components used to build a microscope, key concepts, and specifications at Edmund Optics.

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

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

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