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Delta Optical Thin Film A/S
Point of Care (PoC) instruments have various uses in medical diagnostics, including the detection of infectious diseases such as Covid-19. These types of tests only require a single drop of blood, saliva, or urine and can be performed by a GP within minutes.

PhotonTec Berlin GmbH
PhotonTec Berlin extends the wavelength of high-power laser diodes to blue 450 nm. The modules come with hermetically sealed packages in compact size with integrated thermistor, photodiode, and optional red aiming. The output power reaches up to 120 W from 200 µm or 400 µm optical fiber.

B&W Tek LLC
Introducing a one-of-a-kind opportunity to build and fully customize your own spectrometer system. Take advantage of our high-quality manufacturing capabilities and set up a spectrometer system using our unique flexible OEM setup that will satisfy all your unique ideas.

Photonics Media
Offering a comprehensive treatment of the subject as well as key applications, and employing minimal math, LIGHT: Introduction to Optics and Photonics was written with readers in mind. This textbook is for beginning students of optics and photonics in high school, community college, and university STEM courses as well as for teachers and non-optics industry professionals looking for a basic understanding of the subject.