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Join our discussion around laser damage testing in the third episode of our LIGHT TALKS series.

From tattoo removal to diagnosing cancer, lasers can transform our lives in countless ways. Join our conversation about laser in skin care and diagnostics.

Light pipes are optical components that are typically used to increase the uniformity of a light source or to direct light.

Modular accessories adapt the Spectrolight Mighty Light Illuminator for tuning to a specific wavelength, fiber coupling, collimating, homogenizing, and more

Optical Engineer Andrew Fisher explains how you can see the "invisible" light, or infrared light, from your own TV remote.

The Mighty Light is a self-contained, low-noise, tunable source of broadband visible and NIR light featuring a tungsten halogen lamp and output power up to 2W

Acktar Advanced Coatings produces light-absorbing components and materials to control stray light and eliminate noise from specular reflection.

Learn about the reflection of light in this kid-friendly explanation with helpful visuals presented by Rebecca Emerich, Educational Outreach Manager

The Laser Optics Lab video series discusses laser optics concepts including specifications, coating technologies, product types, and more

Learn about the absorption of light in this kid-friendly explanation with helpful visuals presented by Rebecca Emerich, Educational Outreach Manager

When determining which laser to use for your application, consider the following specifications: wavelength, coherence length, beam divergence, and Rayleigh range.

Back reflections are created when some or part of your beam are reflected back to the source.

Learn about trends in laser applications including increasing powers and decreasing pulse durations in this conversation with Kasia Sieluzycka and Nick Smith.

The Laser Optics Lab video series discusses laser optics concepts including specifications, coating technologies, product types, and more

Follow laser crystals through their entire manufacturing process from fabrication, to coating, to quality control in the Edmund Optics Florida facility.

See some of most interested trends in optics and imaging highlighted at Photonics West 2022 through Edmund Optics' live demonstrations.

Join Nick Sischka, Vision Solutions Specialist and member of EO's Imaging Team, as he reviews some best practices to consider when designing an imaging system

Join Chris Williams as he briefly explains the basics of how to align a laser system onto a target.

Join our discussion around machine vision trends including such as increasing resolution and new sensors in the first episode of our LIGHT TALKS series.

The TECHSPEC® Vega™ Laser Line Beam Expanders from Edmund Optics® are divergence adjustable to compensate for input beam divergence.

Join our discussion about increasing imaging sensor sizes and what that means for optical designers in the second episode of our LIGHT TALKS series.

Learn about the key impacts of temperature on imaging performance and how the athermalization of lenses can maintain performance in harsh environments.

The expansion of automation has made the ruggedization of imaging lenses from shocks, vibrations, and temperature swings more important than ever before.

Join this discussion on virtual event trends and some of the things that have been working well for Edmund Optics such as our virtual innovation summits.

Learn about Edmund Optics' acquisition of Quality Thin Films in this interview with Mike Middleton and James Karchner from the 2021 PhotonicsNEXT Summit.

Learn about Edmund Optics' ultrafast laser optics capabilities in this interview with Tony Karam from the PhotonicsNEXT Summit in January 2021.

Optical coatings are composed of thin-film layers used to enhance transmission or reflection properties within an optical system.

Learn about the growth of the optics, lasers, and photonics market in India with Deepthi Sasikumar, Technical Engineering Manager at Edmund Optics.

Collimated light occurs when light rays travel parallel to each other.

Collimated light is required for many fiber optic applications. Using the proper setup, fiber optic collimating lenses or ball lenses, and some optical know-how, you can achieve optimal collimation.