05.26.21 PSD Characteristics | Minimum Pulse Width In Laser Beam Measurement Application Note | FLIR Systems, Inc - Research & Science
Neil Tewksbury and his team at the University of Southern California Rocket Propulsion Lab want to reach an altitude of 100 km (330,000 ft) above sea level with a rocket made up completely of components that they manufacture themselves. Article | Gentec Electro-Optics, Inc.
This article explores the common misconception in laser beam measurement that there is a minimum pulse width specification for a laser energy meter. White Paper | By Emiliano Ioffe, Ophir Optics Group
Coatings must protect the lens
01.06.21 Build A DIY AFM | Validating Aerospace Thermal Protection Article | By James F. MacKay, Mad City Labs, Inc.
Atomic force microscopes (AFMs) are versatile tools for characterizing surfaces down to the sub-nanometer scale. Researchers can build their own AFMs for as little as $30,000 using off-the-shelf components such as nanopositioning stages. White Paper | By John McCauley, Ophir Photonics
Additive manufacturing allows for more customized parts using more specialized materials, and will eventually create a more localized, rapid, and agile distribution network. This white paper discusses important laser performance characteristics, how to measure them, and how to keep the laser in spec.