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White Light Interferometry: A Comprehensive Guide
White Light Interferometry: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction Interferometry stands as a pivotal technique in modern measurement and metrology, offering unparalleled precision in the examination of surfaces and optical phenomena. At the heart of this ...
Motorized Linear Stages: Brief Introduction
Motorized Linear Stages: Brief Introduction
Introduction In precision engineering, motorized linear stages have become an indispensable tool for controlling the movement of objects with a high degree of accuracy and repeatability. These stages ...
Goniometer Stages 101: A Comprehensive Guide
Goniometer Stages 101: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction Goniometer stages, as shown in the example below, are precision instruments that play a pivotal role in the realm of optics. Their primary function is to measure angles or rotate an object ...
Supercontinuum Lasers: Discovery and Applications
Supercontinuum Lasers: Discovery and Applications
Introduction Supercontinuum lasers are a special type of lasers that emit an extremely wide and continuous spectrum of light. When they were first invented, these lasers were known as the “white-light” ...
Laser Interferometers Detect Gravitational Waves
Laser Interferometers Detect Gravitational Waves
Talking to one another or throwing a rock in a still pond will create waves that affect the mass around the epicenter, creating peaks and troughs. Similar to sound or water waves, gravitational waves are ...
Miniature Lens Types and Production for Optical Devices
Miniature Lens Types and Production for Optical Devices
The convenience and size of modern electronics make it easy to overlook the amount of engineering crammed into each device. For instance, most individuals do not consider what went into loading multiple ...
Traffic Signals and Intersections: An Innovative Approach
Traffic Signals and Intersections: An Innovative Approach
Today’s blog post is sponsored by Horiba – a leading manufacturer of spectroscopy and material analysis solutions. Most people have experienced the frustration of traffic signals. The lights change at the ...
RADAR and LiDAR for Remote Sensing and Object Tracking
RADAR and LiDAR for Remote Sensing and Object Tracking
Both LiDAR and RADAR are well-established methods of detection and remote sensing. Some systems benefit from using radar while others are better served using LiDAR. In some cases, the two techniques may ...
Pulsed Diode Lasers: Devices for Frequency Combs and Data Transfer
Pulsed Diode Lasers: Devices for Frequency Combs and Data Transfer
Ultrafast optics is a very popular field for using short pulses to investigate phenomena that have remained a mystery with traditional optics. It has enabled investigation of fast reactions, high power ...
Shape Reconstruction Methods in Continuum Robot
Shape Reconstruction Methods in Continuum Robot
In recent medical research fields, continuum robot is becoming a prevalent topic because it can traverse confined spaces and manipulate objects in complex environments due to its compliant structure. With ...