Mastering Diffraction Gratings: Selection and Integration Techniques for Analytical Instrumentation
Tue, Nov 7, 2023 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
Imagine optical elements that rival lenses or mirrors superimposed with a precise pattern of microscopic periodic structures. These are diffraction gratings that can be used in a wide range of applications, spanning the UV, VIS, and IR spectra. They find homes in absorption and emission spectrometers, fluorometers, liquid chromatography, astronomical telescopes, tuning lasers, and even in manipulating laser pulse duration. Craig Hanson of MKS/Newport provides fundamental insight into diffraction gratings, shares knowledge on selecting the right grating, explores accessory options, and dives into seamless subsystem integration. He also unveils the extraordinary capabilities of Newport Richardson Gratings, shedding light on the company's unique manufacturing process. The webinar concludes with an open Q&A, for which Craig Hanson is joined by colleague Jason Rama. Presented by MKS Newport.
Next-Generation Instrumentation for Optical Control and Characterization
Wed, Nov 8, 2023 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
The characterization and control of optical systems with multiple stand-alone pieces of test equipment often presents difficult challenges that lead to lower stability, more noise, and increased system complexity. With flexible, digitally implemented instruments, though, it’s easy to optimize optical control systems with agility and speed. During this special presentation, Kate Mueller and Steve Kuhn from Liquid Instruments share next-generation strategies to characterize and control an optical system with flexible, reconfigurable, FPGA-based instrumentation. The presentation integrates multiple software-defined instruments in one system, including a lock-in amplifier, phasemeter, PID controller, and frequency response analyzer, to explore novel phase detection techniques. Tune in to discover new ways to fully characterize open- and closed-loop system responses, improve measurement confidence and speed with dedicated phase detection, consolidate legacy test equipment, and reduce costs with software-defined instrumentation. Presented by Liquid Instruments.
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“All Things Photonics” broadcasts from SPIE Optifab 2023 in Rochester, N.Y. In this episode from the heart of the optics industry, we speak with Chunlei Guo, from the University of Rochster’s Institute of Optics, and Carolyn McMorran, from central Florida’s Valencia College. Guo and his collaborators recently advanced their acclaimed fano-resonant optical coating technology, and our conversation spotlights the advance and its significance. McMorran is leading Valencia College’s new optics program, an American Center for Optics Manufacturing (AmeriCOM) photonics technician training initiative that follows successful implementations in Rochester and Colorado.
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