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A new generation of small, cost-effective, CW ultraviolet (UV) lasers allows more applications to move to UV wavelengths for increased power and precision.

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

Athermalization is a type of ruggedization that mitigates the harmful effects of thermal expansion and defocus in optical and imaging systems.

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

Image Quality of a Telecentric with the Flexibility of a Liquid Lens

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

Sensor Manufacturing Designs & Methods

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

Pushing Optics to the Extreme

Time to Replace Spherical Elements with Aspheric Lenses

Pulse Compression and Dispersion Compensation for Ultrafast Lasers

Trimming the Fat: Truncating Lenses to Shrink Systems

Schwarz Mirrors eliminate stray light using black, engineered fused silica substrates that maintain desired characteristics while absorbing unwanted light.

Advances in Microscopy Tackle the Challenges of the Future

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

Cinema lenses designed to create content tailored for online streaming utilize aspheres to shoot with a shallow depth of field while maintaining quality.

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

Not all ruggedized imaging lenses feature the same type of ruggedization. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of each type at Edmund Optics.

Quickly Autofocus and Overcome Depth of Field Limitations

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

Beam Shaping for High Power and Short Pulse Durations