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Sapphire (Al2O3)

This article is a general introduction to Sapphire (Al2O3), including the structure and orientations of sapphire, the mechanical, optical, and thermal properties of sapphire, and the sapphire growth m..

JGS1

JGS1 is a synthetic UV-grade quartz glass suitable for optical applications equivalent to Corning 7980. JGS1 has high transmission across the UV to the NIR spectrum (180-2500nm), and is particularly a..

Introduction to Waveplates and Retarders

It is crucial for buyers to discriminate the differences between the various types of Waveplates and Retarders, here is a general, simple and approachable introduction about waveplates and retarders, ..

Optical Basics: Spherical Aberrations and Coma

This is a short piece of explanations about spherical aberrations and coma/comatic aberrations, which belong to the wider range of optical aberrations. Straightforward and readable detailed informatio..

Introduction to Acousto-Optic Crystals

Acousto-Optic Crystals are crystals that exhibits photoelastic effects, where mechanical waves stimulate elastic strains in the crystals, acting as periodic phase gratings and alters the refractive in..

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The Developments and Applications of Ultrafast Lasers

This article states the development of ultrafast lasers, the evolution from dye lasers to Ti:Sapphire solid state lasers, and the realization of PW peak power using chirped pulse amplification technologies; the article also introduces the applications of ultrafast lasers in microprocessing, spectroscopy, 3D nano printing, etc.

What are Interferomters-Principles, Types, Applications

This is a technical article about interferometers, the content includes an explanation of the light interference phenomenon, the advantages and applications of interferometers, the basic operation principle of inteferometer, and different types of interferometers.

BBO Crystals and Its Applications

This article describes the applications of BBO Crystals (beta barium borate crystals), including Optical Nonlinear Frequency Conversion (Harmonic Generation and OPA, OPO), Electro-optical Modulations (EOM), and Spontaneous Parametric Down Conversion (SPDC).

NaI(Tl) Scintillators for Well-logging Applications

This article introduces the material properties and the working principles of NaI(Tl)/Thallium Doped Sodium Iodide Scintillators for well-logging applications.

Advantages and Applications of Sapphire Windows

Sapphire Windows excel in windows made from other glass counterparts, especially in the aspects of superior surface hardness, durable qualities, and versatile functionalities. This article discusses the advantages and applications of sapphire windows.

BBO Crystals for EO Applications

Beta-Barium Borate ( BBO) crystal is an excellent electro-optic crystal for high power applications at the wavelength range from 200nm to 2,500nm. It could be used as the EO Q-switching crystals, Beta BBO crystals or beta barium borate crystals exhibit significant advantages over other materials in terms of laser power handling abilities,high damage threshold temperature stability, and substantial freedom from piezoelectric ringing.

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