SWIR Camera Surveillance
SWIR Camera Surveillance

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 […]

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What is RC Telescope?
RC Telescope

Key Takeaways: The RC telescope, a product of George Ritchey and Henri Chrétien’s collaboration in 1910, is a specialized type of the Cassegrain optical system, renowned for its lack of chromatic aberration, a significant advantage over refracting telescopes.  This type of reflecting telescope is typically coated in metal, allowing it to utilize a broad spectrum […]

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Exploring Applications of Optical Polarization – Part 3
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Exploring Applications of Optical Polarization – Part 3 Introduction Optical polarization is a phenomenon where light waves oscillate in a specific direction, leading to various applications across a wide range of fields. Understanding and controlling polarization has become a crucial aspect of modern technology, with applications that extend far beyond the realm of traditional optics. […]

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Understanding Optical Polarization – Part 2
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Understanding Optical Polarization: Polarizers and Waveplates Explained – Part 2 Polarization is a fundamental property of light, crucial in optics and various applications. It involves the orientation of the electric field vector in a light wave as it propagates. Reflective Polarizers: Transmit desired polarization while reflecting others. Examples: Wire grid polarizers, Brewster’s angle-based polarizers. Applications: […]

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What is Optical Polarization
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What is Optical Polarization? Optical polarization, a crucial aspect of optics, involves intricate interactions between light and matter.  While optical design typically focuses on wavelength and intensity, polarization’s subtle influence is widespread, impacting applications from stress analysis to LCD screens.  Polarization’s omnipresence stems from its ability to modulate light-matter interactions. Linear, circular, and elliptical polarizations […]

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Case Study – Under Water Double-Convex Aspheric Lens
double-convex-aspheric-lens

       Key Takeaways Double-Convex Aspheric lens designed for diverse light, especially underwater.  Tailored optical system for > 500mm wavelengths. Petite <3mm double-convex lenses crafted in N-BK7 or N-SF11. Achieved <10mm underwater focus, breaking norms.  Precision engineering for <3mm diameter using CNC grinding, glass molding, diamond turning, MRF finishing, and injection molding.  Tested underwater […]

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Understanding Focal Length
Understanding Focal Length

     Key Takeaways Focal length determines lens behavior, impacting field of view and perspective. It is crucial in photography and optics to understand focal length. Focal Length Characteristics: Longer focal lengths focus light, while shorter ones, like in wide-angle lenses, capture broader scenes. Lens Types: Fixed focal length lenses (primes) offer specific lengths for […]

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