Overview Off-axis parabolic (OAP) mirrors are redefining the limits of optical performance across laser systems, semiconductor lithography, medical imaging, and deep-space exploration...
What Is Silicon Photonics and Why Does It Matter? Silicon photonics is the technology of integrating photonic circuits on silicon substrates. Initially developed for telecommunicat...
A LiDAR sensor is far more than another imaging tool—it’s a transformative technology enabling robots to perceive and navigate the world with precision. By using laser...
Shanghai Optics has become a trusted leader in designing and manufacturing high-resolution microscope objectives. Our product line spans from conventional 2X to 100X flat-field...
Laser optics play a pivotal role in today’s medical landscape, enabling surgeons to perform ultra-precise, minimally invasive procedures with exceptional accuracy. A ...
1. The Foundations of Quantum Computing 1.1 From Bit to Qubit: Computing Beyond Classical Limits Traditional computers operate using bits, which are either 0 or 1. Quantum...
Introduction As semiconductor devices continue to shrink and performance requirements intensify, optical technology has become a cornerstone of progress. At the center of this...
Athermal Optical Systems: Keeping Vision Sharp Through Heat and Cold When optical instruments leave the comfort of the lab and enter the real world, temperature becomes a serious...
Understanding Edge Blackening Edge blackening is a precision finishing technique used to improve the optical performance of lenses, prisms, windows, and other components. By applying...
The convergence of LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) with augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR) is accelerating the evolution...
What Are Optical Waveguides? Basic Principle An optical waveguide confines light in a high-refractive-index core surrounded by lower-index cladding, ensuring propagation...
In advanced optical engineering, where precision and performance are pushed to the physical limit, a reliable planar reference defines the success of an entire system. We specialize...
Optics play a critical role in the performance and reliability of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). These imaging systems must be lightweight, compact, and exceptionally durable...
Freeform optics are advanced, custom-designed components with non-rotationally symmetric surfaces. Unlike traditional spherical or aspheric lenses, freeform surfaces enable...
Precision Control of Polarized Light with Optical Waveplates In the realm of modern optics, controlling light’s polarization is fundamental for applications ranging from...
Off-axis parabolic (OAP) mirrors have become essential components in modern optical engineering, offering clear advantages over traditional parabolic reflectors. By eliminating...
In the era of rapid advances in optoelectronic technology, large-aperture spherical lenses act as the “core pupil” of modern optical systems. Their performance determines...
Quantum computing is poised to redefine computing power, promising breakthroughs in cryptography, drug discovery, artificial intelligence, and complex simulations. But scaling...
What is Optical Processing? Optical processing is the foundation of precision optical manufacturing. It involves shaping and refining materials like glass, crystals, and polymers...
Beamsplitters are vital optical components in countless systems—from high-end scientific instruments to everyday imaging devices. Whether you’re designing an interferometer...