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In the vast realm of optical tools, few are as indispensable to professionals as the Neutral Density Filters. Whether it’s an astronomer seeking to reduce the brilliance of celestial bodies or an ...

Introduction In this article we will discuss the evolution of mid-infrared beam delivery methods. Since their development in the 1950s, optical fibers have been fundamental to the world of modern ...

Particle accelerators can cut silicon. In general particle accelerators have had many applications for the field of particle research, physics, and have broadened our understanding of matter. On top of ...

Story of the Mars mission The introduction of low-cost fiber-optic laser amplifiers is one recent advance in photonics that has rekindled interest in directed-energy propulsion. It has now been proven at ...

Introduction Humankind has had its eyes on the microscopic world for centuries. Jonathan Swift illustrated the fantastically tiny world of the Lilliputians in his classic novel, Gulliver’s Travels. Dr. ...

Laser cleaning is a process used to safely remove paint, rust, or other undesired contaminants from various surfaces. In this blog post we will discuss the technology, uses, and benefits of modern Handheld ...

Material surfaces are not as smooth as they seem. They have microscopic irregularities that can only be seen when magnified. These irregularities are called microstructures. When properly engineered, these ...

Wire stripping said simply, is the removal of insulation covering electrically conducting wires. But what is the most efficient and cost-effective way to go about doing it? Laser Wire Strippers are a ...

  Have you ever considered how small something could be? What would limit how small we can make things? How precise exactly is “ultra precision”? Today we will have an introduction into ...

You might have heard that lasers can be used in treating kidney stones. The method – often referred to as laser lithotripsy – has become a standard tool in urology. In this article, we will ...