Nonvisible Imaging Expands Resolution, Range, Applications

PICVISA Machine Vision Systems of Spain is striving to make the world cleaner by enabling the automatic sorting of textile waste. This is a critically important task when it comes to meeting...

According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 75% of automotive-related pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. in 2021 occurred at night. This value is...

To improve dental health, researchers at the University of California, San Francisco evaluated optical imaging techniques for their efficacy in the identification of secondary tooth decay, which can...

Engineers at imec have integrated a pinned photodiode (PPD) structure in thin-film image sensors. According to the researchers, the addition of a pinned-photogate and a transfer gate into the...

The newly upgraded TWV640 thermal camera core, using the Athena™ 640 focal plane, captures clear, complete, low-noise images through darkness, dust, smoke, and fog. Improved features include...

Small, lightweight, and power efficient — the Athena™ 1920 uncooled, high-definition thermal camera core is designed for demanding applications. 1920 × 1200 HD resolution, 30- and...

The TES200 from TriEye is a SWIR image sensor designed for machine vision, robotics, biometrics, and automotive applications. The full-stack sensor operates in the 700- to 1650-nm wavelength range at...

The SenS 1920 from New Imaging Technologies is a full HD resolution SWIR camera for semiconductor, wafer, and solar panel inspection and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance applications....

If we were to estimate the output of a CCD or thermal camera, we would typically draw an image over the detectors, aligning the image with the detector axes. We show it this way because it’s...

The digital camera represents an integration of optics, mechanics and electronics consisting of three layers (Figures 1a, b and c). The top and the middle layers are printed circuit boards (PCBs),...

Aspheric surfaces are powerful tools that combine the optical corrections of multiple lenses into a single element (Figure 1) and affect performance in ways that spherical optics cannot. For example,...

Images are produced by many means: cameras, x-ray machines, electron microscopes, radar and ultrasound. They are used in the entertainment, medical, scientific and business industries; for security...

C-RED 2 Lite is a 640 x 512 stabilized SWIR camera running at 600 FPS full frame. The camera design optimizes temperature management and enables precise sensor stabilization despite environmental...

Dark current is a critical parameter when one is looking to acquire a scientific imaging camera, especially in the short-wave infrared (SWIR) region. Very careful attention must be paid to the...

4D SWIR interferometers are used to test optical components and systems involved in transmitting, relaying, and receiving laser communication signals in space - at every functional wavelength in the...

Reynard Corporation has all the facilities necessary to design, fabricate and qualify state of the art coatings for numerous applications. Our precision optics are found in high performance systems...

Peter Kunert of MKS Ophir IR Optics explores the advantages of SWIR lenses and how they play a pivotal role in air, land, and maritime imaging, offering unparalleled visibility even in challenging...

Using SWIR, MIR, and FIR lasers requires knowledge of their beam quality parameters. Many considerations significantly impact the laser process, such as mode structure, positional stability, and...

Large reflective optics are essential for high-performance multispectral electro-optics imaging systems in defense, surveillance, and aerospace. These systems capture multiple wavelengths to improve...

Fluorescence microscopy has revolutionized life sciences by enabling researchers to study biological samples with exceptional precision. New excitation and illumination light sources and scientific...

An infrared lens is an optical component specifically designed and optimized for transmitting, focusing, or manipulating infrared (IR) radiation within the infrared spectrum. These lenses are used in...

An infrared detector is a device that is used to detect and measure infrared radiation, which lies beyond the visible spectrum of light. These detectors are utilized in various applications,...

Infrared optics refer to optical components and systems designed to manipulate and control infrared (IR) light, which lies beyond the visible spectrum. These components are crucial for various...

Long-wave infrared (LWIR) refers to a specific range of the infrared spectrum. Infrared radiation is divided into three main categories based on wavelength: near-infrared (NIR), mid-wave infrared...

Join Telops Scientific Product Line Manager for a first look at the next-generation of high dynamic range thermal imaging systems, the HDR M700. Featuring a revolutionary on-chip saturation...

EVK DI Kerschhaggl GmbH introduced the EVK HELIOS EC64 prototype, a hyperspectral camera with 640 pixel spatial resolution at Vision 2024. The camera measures in the wavelength range from 930 to 1700...

With a major manufacturer ending production, is the CCD image sensor on its last legs? That depends on who you ask. We’ll cut through the noise, this week on Light Matters.

Our automated system is seamlessly integrated into your current production line, removing the need for manual inspection and reducing the possibility of human error. By using our solution, you can...

An InGaAs (indium gallium arsenide) camera is a type of imaging device that utilizes InGaAs sensors to capture images in the near-infrared spectrum. InGaAs is a semiconductor material that is...

An infrared detector is a device that is used to detect and measure infrared radiation, which lies beyond the visible spectrum of light. These detectors are utilized in various applications,...

Optris is a leader in the field of non-contact temperature measurement with a full line of pyrometers and infrared cameras developed to support industrial automation and research applications. ...

LightPath Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPTH) is a global manufacturer of optical materials, components and infrared solutions for the automotive, industrial test and measurement, medical diagnostics,...

Chunghwa Leading Photonics Tech (CLPT) provides state-of-the-art wafer processing and device packaging technology for InGaAs photodetector developments. Based on our high quality, high yield and high...