Avantier Inc.
Design of Off-Axis Parabola (OAP) The off-axis parabola (OAP) is widely used in advanced optical systems that meet increasingly stringent performance requirements. The design and specifications of OAPs are key elements that significantly affect manufacturing costs and the overall performance of these systems. To standardize the design and specification process of OAPs, Avantier plans to […]
Key Takeaways: Microscope objectives, vital for optical microscopy, come in two primary modes: finite conjugate and infinite conjugate. Infinite conjugate objectives, which project to infinity and require a tube lens, offer flexibility for incorporating optical components without sacrificing image quality, making them popular in scientific and industrial applications. Long working distance objectives are crucial, providing […]
Key Takeaways: Reflective microscope objectives are revolutionary in optical design, addressing challenges such as chromatic aberration and enabling diffraction-limited performance across a wide wavelength range. Their mirror-based construction reduces chromatic aberration and extends working distances, while maintaining stability and precision through uniform thermal coefficients. The two-mirror Schwarzschild objective exemplifies meticulous alignment for optimal performance. These […]
Freeform Optics: Advances and Developments While most traditional optics have constant curvatures and are rotationally symmetric, freeform optics break all the norms. And there’s a very good reason they do. Design flexibility and many degrees of freedom mean a freeform optic can achieve optical mapping relationships that aren’t possible with your ordinary symmetric optic. When […]
Designing Off-Axis Parabolic Mirrors Off-axis parabolic mirrors, commonly referred to as OAP mirrors, are engineered to manipulate parallel light beams. Unlike standard flat mirrors, they leverage a parabolic section to achieve specific optical functions. Collimation: When a divergent light beam meets the OAP mirror parallel to its optical axis, the parabolic surface collimates the light, […]
SWIR Camera Surveillance: Eliminating Haze There’s a deep fog over everything, and you can’t see your hand when you hold it in front of you. The perfect night for a thief to sneak into your factories, make out with whatever they can carry, and get out the same way they came— or is it? Not […]
Infrared Sensors and Optics for Drones An optical drone dips low in front of a herd of antelope, gathering stunning footage for a new documentary. Equipped with advanced optics for drones mounted securely in its unobtrusive body, it is capable of taking high quality imagery even under unfavorable environmental conditions. Later in the evening another […]
Advantage of Optical Domes Optical domes play an important part in many optical systems, protecting delicate components from harsh environmental conditions. Maybe you need to produce high-quality images of deep sea organisms. You’ve got the delicate underwater camera that will produce the high resolution imagery you need, but you need something that will enable them […]
Key Takeaways: The Optical Dome, particularly those crafted from Germanium, stands as a pivotal component in enhancing the capabilities of drones and other optical systems across various domains. Its significance is underscored by its ability to safeguard sensitive optical instruments while ensuring minimal impact on performance. Optics for drone, including infrared cameras, benefit greatly from […]
Optics for LiDAR and sensing Key Takeaways LIDAR technology has seen huge advances in recent years. Different applications require different types of lasers Custom optics can enable you to create a LIDAR system optimized for your application. Optics for LIDAR and sensing are far more affordable today than they were just ten years ago, and […]
