Photonics Spectra Webinars

Galvanometer scanning systems are highly configurable tools for steering laser beams and are used in applications including microscopy, lidar, and the laser processing of materials. Choosing the correct configuration for a particular application requires the consideration of a wide range of...

Set for completion in 2028, the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) promises a new era in astronomical exploration with its state-of-the-art technologies and larger than ever light collection area. With unprecedented precision and sensitivity, it enables new scientific ventures such as the search for...

Femtosecond frequency combs represent unparalleled measurement tools with diverse applications in spectroscopy, metrology, and quantum physics. This discussion delves into the critical aspects of maximizing the passive stability of these instruments to unlock their full potential in fundamental...

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 conditions, such as haze, smoke, and fog. Incorporating SWIR and NIR into electro-optical (EO) systems...

The technical data sheet, the most basic form of communication about lens specification in the industry, should provide an objective and uniform key to helping buyers understand the tolerances surrounding the key optical parameters that are provided about a lens. It is important for buyers to...