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.
12.23.20 Measuring Wide Divergent Beams | Raman Spectroscopy + a BI sCMOS Camera Article | By Altaf Ramji, PCO-TECH, Inc. and Evan Eshelman, Impossible Sensing
Operating in a climate-controlled lab or on the Martian surface, back-illuminated sCMOS detectors provide high sensitivity, high dynamic range, and low noise, even in low-light conditions. Application Note | By Yoni Groisman, Karol Sanilevitch, Roei Yiftah, Dr. Simon Rankel, Ophir Photonics
Wide, divergent beams place specific requirements on a measurement system. The apertures of conventional beam profilers are too small to collect the entire spot of large or divergent light sources, while diverging beams cannot be accurately measured with regular detectors.
12.19.20 LIDAR & Optical Filters for Autonomous Vehicles | Guide to Glass Article | Iridian Spectral Technologies
The evolution of sensing and imaging systems, combined with the desire to create safer, more efficient transportation systems, is driving the development of autonomous vehicles. LIDAR is a key technology that will eventually help carry this growth through to “Level 5” autonomy.
Industry Insights Article | HOYA Corporation USA Optics Division
Neutral density filters are important components in imaging and light measurement applications, so it s useful to know how to select the right filters to meet your needs. Application Note | Gentec Electro-Optics, Inc.
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