Size, weight, and power consumption— sometimes abbreviated as SWaP— are often thought as the big three requirements when designing an optical system for a UAV. UAV optics must achieve high-resolution imagery from long distances as well as enduring temperature and pressure changes, critical for various applications in defense, agriculture and vision systems.

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.

Hot and cold mirrors are dielectric-coated optics that manage heat by separating infrared from visible light. Hot mirrors reflect IR while transmitting visible light, whereas cold mirrors do the opposite, improving thermal control.

Optical prisms are solid glass components that can be used to manipulate light in many ways; different geometries and various substrate materials you see in prisms can lead to more efficiency, compact designs and high image quality