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LASERs (or Light Amplified by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) are among the most widely available and versatile optical tools today.  A variety of lasers are commonly used in household devices, such as ...

Ultrafast amplifiers are devices that can boost the pulse energy and the average powers of ultrashort pulse trains. While the prospect of applying ultrafast amplifiers on laser systems is appealing, it ...

In today’s blog post we dive into the precision-driven world of laser cutting, a technology reshaping industries with its unparalleled accuracy and versatility. Below, we explore its essence, diverse ...

The history of glass making can be traced back to at least 3600 BC, perhaps accidentally created from slags of metal-working processes. Since then this transparent material has provided us with beautiful ...

Introduction: Acousto-Optic Modulator Optical setups require extreme precision, and researchers must often implement modulators to adjust the frequency, amplitude, wavelength, and direction of their laser ...

Table of Contents Introduction to Polarization Control Applications Fundamental Concepts in Polarization Control Waveplates Multiple Order Waveplates Zero Order Plates Achromatic Plates Fiber Optic ...

Why Measuring Temperatures at Micro-Scale is so Difficult? Scaling temperature measurement techniques from the macro- to micro-scale proves quite difficult due to the evasiveness of temperature sensing ...

Two-photon excitation micoscopy (a.k.a. TPEF/ 2PEF) is the most common type of multiphoton fluorescence microscopy. It is a very interesting and useful technique for its ability to lock down on very ...

Introduction to Elastography Elastography is a type of imaging modality that provides information on the elastic properties and stiffness of the tissue being reviewed based on spatial distribution. It is ...

Laser marking of metals is becoming an increasingly important process in product identification and branding. On our blog, we have previously written about the basic principles of laser marking, the proper ...