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Microfluidics: Revolutionizing Science from Labs to Lives
Microfluidics: Revolutionizing Science from Labs to Lives
In this article we provide a comprehensive overview of microfluidics, shedding light on its profound implications and the endless possibilities it holds for the future. Table of Contents Introduction to ...
Swept Lasers: An In-Depth Buying Guide for Technical Applications
Swept Lasers: An In-Depth Buying Guide for Technical Applications
Swept lasers represent a pivotal innovation in the realm of laser technology, distinguished by their ability to rapidly scan through a range of wavelengths. Unlike fixed-wavelength lasers, swept lasers ...
Plate Beamsplitters: The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide
Plate Beamsplitters: The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide
In the intricate realm of optical engineering and photonics, plate beamsplitters stand as quintessential components, pivotal in the manipulation and analysis of light paths. These planar, optically coated ...
Neutral Density Filters: A Comprehensive Guide
Neutral Density Filters: A Comprehensive Guide
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 ...
Avalanche Photodiodes: A Guide to Choosing the Right APD
Avalanche Photodiodes: A Guide to Choosing the Right APD
In the vast realm of optoelectronics, avalanche photodiodes (APDs) stand out as pivotal components, bridging the chasm between photons and electronic signals. These sophisticated devices, while resembling ...
Piezoelectric Actuators: Applications Across Industries
Piezoelectric Actuators: Applications Across Industries
Consider MEMS (Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems) and working with objects in the nanometer scale. In this context extreme precision is needed. Can you describe how we move things at such a small scale? In ...
Technology Behind Barcode Scanners
Technology Behind Barcode Scanners
One of the many gifts that technological innovation within the last century has given us is the creation of the barcode. They often serve as the bridge between physical and online content. The partnership ...
Piezoelectric Crystals: Industrial and Biomedical Uses
Piezoelectric Crystals: Industrial and Biomedical Uses
Introduction Piezoelectricity is a material’s ability to acquire electric charge in response to an applied mechanical stressor. The root “piezo–” is derived from the Greek word piezein, meaning “to ...
Laser-Induced Cavitation and Laser-Fluid Coupling
Laser-Induced Cavitation and Laser-Fluid Coupling
Introduction and motivation The development of vapor bubbles in a liquid as a result of laser radiation is known as laser-induced cavitation. These types of bubble formations are observable in microfluidic ...
HDR Photography: A Practical Guide
HDR Photography: A Practical Guide
If you’ve ever been on a hike on a sunny day you may have noticed that the photos you take have high levels of contrast between the bright spots and shady spots. This can be hard to manage as an ...