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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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    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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    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 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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    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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    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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    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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    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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