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Case Study Wide Field Space Imaging
Wide Field Space Imaging Project Overview Meeting the growing demand for large-area Earth observation requires optical systems that combine wide field of view, high...
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Telescope Design Optimization for Performance and Manufacturability
Case Study: Telescope Design Optimization for Performance and Manufacturability Key Takeaways Design optimizations enhanced telescope manufacturability and performance. ...
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Key Takeaways: The 50X long working distance microscope objective lens offers high magnification for clear visualization in biomedical and precision testing applications. ...
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Project Background A customer urgently needed two custom silicon lenses, one featuring a highly specialized diffractive surface. Their original supplier had failed to...
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Overview As the demand for infrared imaging grows across defense, industrial, and smart applications, the challenge of maintaining stable imaging performance across temperature...
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Introduction Wide-angle thermal imaging lenses are advanced optical components designed to capture a broad field of view in thermal imaging applications. Unlike traditional narrow...
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Microlens arrays are composed of multiple lens cells arranged on a glass, polymer, or metal substrate in 1D or 2D patterns. They are designed to manipulate light precisely, serving...
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Lesion Detection Lens Types Medical detection lenses designed to identify eye diseases are divided into two types based on optical working distance: long-distance detection lenses...

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Chroma - Sputtered Coatings for Space-Based Optical Systems
In satellite communications (SatCom), precision and reliability are critical to maintaining clear signals and optimizing system performance. At Chroma Technology, we design and...
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Case Study UV Microscope
Project Background:  UV Microscope Objectives for Genetic Analysis A global leader in agricultural genetics and reproduction services approached us to address problems...
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LiDAR VR/AR Applications: Powering Virtual Reality
LiDAR VR/AR  Applications LiDAR VR/AR  applications are taking augmented and virtual reality applications to the next level. Once far too expensive and bulky for consumer...
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OAP Mirrors
Off-axis parabolic (OAP) mirrors are indispensable components in modern optical systems, offering precision and versatility in a variety of applications. These mirrors enhance...
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Underwater Imaging Advancements
Underwater imaging is indispensable for marine exploration and research, but traditional wide-angle lenses often fall short when used underwater. Issues like distortion and chromatic...
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Case Study: Custom Powell Lenses with a 30° Fan Angle
Powell lenses are specialized optics designed to transform laser beams into evenly illuminated lines, playing a critical role in various high-precision applications such as laser...
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Achromatic Laser Beam Expander Case Study
A laser beam expander is a type of optical device commonly used in optical systems. Its main application purpose is to enlarge the beam diameter or compress the beam divergence...
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Germanium Optical Dome - Avantier
Key Takeaways: Germanium Optical Domes are essential for drones, providing protection for optical instruments while ensuring optical clarity in various environments. They enhance...
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Shanghai Optics Achromatic Laser Beam Expander
Laser beam expanders are optical devices that modify laser beams by increasing their diameter or reducing their divergence angle. These devices, which have their origins in telescopic...
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SWIR Hyperspectral Camera Lenses
Hyperspectral imaging merges the capabilities of imaging and spectroscopy, allowing for the capture and processing of extensive spectral information across numerous narrowband...
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Laser beam expanders are crucial optical devices used to increase the diameter of laser beams. They are essential in a range of fields, from precision manufacturing to advanced...
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UV11-3
Overview of UV11-3 Master Bond UV11-3 is a hard, super-abrasion-resistant coating system for various substrates. It can be cured readily by ultraviolet (UV) exposure at around...