Key Takeaways: Manufacturing space gravitational wave telescopes, like the Engineering Development Unit Telescope and the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA), requires extreme precision, advanced materials, and innovative systems to detect gravitational waves. Key challenges include producing high-precision optical components, developing radiation-resistant materials, and maintaining ultra-stable laser systems. Inter-spacecraft alignment and environmental durability are crucial for […]
Orbital debris poses a very real risk to satellites and orbital spacecraft, and optics debris detection is the most effective way to mitigate that risk.
Quantum photonics is the technology of optics on a quantum level. With applications ranging from quantum information processing to quantum computing and quantum communications
Adaptive optics is a technology designed to improve the resolution of optical systems that may be affected by environmental factors or the state of the observed object.
In the realm of space exploration, precision is everything. The Ritchey-Chrétien (RC) telescope has become a cornerstone for astronomical instruments
Optics for UAVs must be lightweight and durable, yet offer superior performance even in adverse environmental conditions.
A head-mounted display (HMD)—commonly referred to as a headset—projects signals from the display screen to the eyes through an optical system, creating a visual experience distinct from reality.
There’s a promising new way to improve image quality and correct for the inevitable aberrations in high resolution microscopy. Adaptive optics for microscopy.
In the realm of optical technology, where precision, durability, and high performance are paramount, Super High Durability (SHD) coatings stand out as essential advancements.
If you need to protect a delicate experimental setup from unwanted heat, you may need a hot mirror or a cold mirror.
