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Introduction A single human hair is approximately 80,000-100,000 nanometers wide. Now, imagine a distance that measures several hundred times smaller than a human hair. Such small distances are often ...

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 ...

Introduction to Electro-Optic Modulators (EOM) As discussed in last week’s article, optics research requires precisely controlling the responsive and unwieldy entity of light. Advancements in electro-optic ...

Adaptive Optics Introduction The field of optics studies the behavior of light – a form of substance with a characteristic wavelengths ranging from about 400 to 700 nanometers for visible light to as ...

Cosmetic Laser Industry One of the most common uses for lasers in cosmetic applications is treatment of scars and wrinkles. The laser aesthetic market offers patients a noninvasive way to solve their skin ...

Introduction to the Laser Tattoo Removal Industry  Every one in five Americans has at least one tattoo.  These rates are as high as 40% among the Millennial generation. The booming tattoo business, ...

Introduction to Laser Skin Treatment Lasers are one of the most versatile scientific advancements in the last century.  Since the first laser patent in 1960, the laser industry has expanded from research ...

What Is Laser Micromachining? In recent years, the growing maturity of laser devices has conceived and fulfilled many novel material processing techniques. Among all the branches, laser micromachining ...

In the last article we presented a thorough discussion about the principles of laser marking mechanisms. In this post we will proceed to review the design of different laser marking systems. Compared to ...

In our last blog post we gave a quick introduction to laser marking. In this post we will look into the various laser marking mechanisms. It may look dazzling to categorize laser marking approaches ...