Photonics Showcase Newsletter (10/19/2021)

Bristol Instruments’ popular 871 system measures laser wavelength at a sustained rate of 1 kHz, the fastest available. It also measures wavelength to an accuracy as high as ±0.0001 nm. By combining proven Fizeau etalon technology with automatic calibration, the most reliable accuracy is ensured for the most meaningful experimental results.

Reynard Corp. manufactures high-performance metalized windows used in a variety of applications, such as hermetically sealed detectors, cryogenic Dewars, and medical devices. Metalization can be added to any filter providing a durable mounting interface or any other customized structure, even extending to the very edge of the optic. Other capabilities: diamond turning, optical fabrication, and photolithography patterns. ISO9001:2015 & ITAR.

Mid-infrared components for gas analysis have had their issues: expensive and bulky detectors, reliable bandpass filters (BPFs) that are hard to come by, and low-output LEDs. However, Hamamatsu is changing that. Our room-temperature InAsSb detectors (P13243 series) feature a low-cost, surface-mount packaging and integrated BPF. Our MIR-LEDs have 3× the output power of our previous products thanks to material innovations.

The 338 Series Optical Wavelength Meter combines speed and affordability to address the most critical requirements of optical transceiver manufacturers. The wavelength of CW and modulated signals is measured to an accuracy as high as ±0.3 pm. A measurement rate of 25 Hz results in reduced testing times.

The Applied Optics Center has been and continues to be one of the preeminent suppliers of laser blocking and absorbing filters as well as optical assemblies to both the U.S. military and commercial industry. Five 2-meter coating chambers, along with various 1-meter and 1/2-meter chambers, place AOC in a unique position with regard to coating capacity. A wide variety of coatings on various substrates can be designed.