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What are optical waveguides
What Are Optical Waveguides? Basic Principle An optical waveguide confines light in a high-refractive-index core surrounded by lower-index cladding, ensuring propagation...
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Ultra-Precision Machining and Comprehensive Inspection of Large-Aperture Mirrors
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...
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Ruggedized Optical Systems for UAVs
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...
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Overcoming Challenges in Freeform Optics
Freeform optics are advanced, custom-designed components with non-rotationally symmetric surfaces. Unlike traditional spherical or aspheric lenses, freeform surfaces enable...
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Understanding Optical Waveplates - Manipulating Polarization with Precision
Precision Control of Polarized Light with Optical Waveplates In the realm of modern optics, controlling light’s polarization is fundamental for applications ranging from...
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Why Off-Axis Parabolic Mirrors Outperform Traditional Reflectors
Off-axis parabolic (OAP) mirrors have become essential components in modern optical engineering, offering clear advantages over traditional parabolic reflectors. By eliminating...
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Precision Manufacturing of Large-Aperture Spherical Lenses
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...
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Silicon Photonics 101
Quantum computing is poised to redefine computing power, promising breakthroughs in cryptography, drug discovery, artificial intelligence, and complex simulations. But scaling...

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Precision Optical Processing
What is Optical Processing? Optical processing is the foundation of precision optical manufacturing. It involves shaping and refining materials like glass, crystals, and polymers...
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Beamsplitters Selection Guide
Beamsplitters are vital optical components in countless systems—from high-end scientific instruments to everyday imaging devices. Whether you’re designing an interferometer...
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Precision Microscope Objective Manufacturing
Producing top-tier microscope objectives is a highly specialized craft, and Shanghai Optics has honed this expertise. Our journey involves a blend of advanced technological know...
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Advanced Optical Polishing Techniques for High-Precision Components
Precision optical polishing is a critical step in the production of high-performance optical components used in applications ranging from astronomy to semiconductors. These components...
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Durable Lenses for Space
Why Space Optics Require Specialized Lenses? Improved Image Quality Through Aberration ControlTraditional spherical lenses introduce spherical and coma aberrations, degrading ...
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Customizing Quantum Photonics Optical Components
How to customize your optical components for your quantum photonics application In the rapidly evolving field of quantum photonics, customizing optical components to fit specific...
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Advanced Optical Design in VR Headsets
As virtual reality (VR) technology continues to evolve, the demands on optical system performance have become increasingly stringent. Achieving high-resolution imaging, wide fields...
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ZnSe Prisms in Infrared Optics
Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) prisms are essential optical components widely used in infrared (IR) applications due to their broad transmission range, low absorption, and excellent optical...
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Optical Waveguides in AR Glasses
Optical waveguides enable AR Glasses to overlay virtual images onto the real world, producing high-quality displays and immersive experiences that have applications ...
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Challenges of Wide-Band Tube Lens
What Is a Wide-Band Tube Lens and How Does It Work? A wide-band tube lens is a critical component in advanced microscopy optical systems, positioned between a scanning...
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Large Aperture Optics
Avantier’s Large Aperture Optics provide ultra-precision performance for astronomy, defense, satellite imaging, laser systems, and advanced research. Our product line includes...
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DLC Film for Infrared Objective Lenses: An Innovative Approach
Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) films for infrared objective lenses offer enhanced durability along with improved performance. When an objective is to be used in...