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Diode Laser: The Most Versatile and Convenient Coherent Light Source
Introduction to the Diode Laser Researchers have been developing different types of coherent light sources to fit a larger span of applications since 1960. Present-day lasers vary in size, power-range, and ...
Fiber Optic Polarizers: Better Quality Light for Optical Applications
Introduction to Fiber Optic Polarizers Fiber optics cables are a common and extremely efficient method for data transmission and light guiding applications. Complete fiber optic networks can transmit ...
Laser Crystals: A Powerful Gain Medium for Laser Applications
How do lasers work? This blog spends much time discussing the use and the applications of lasers, but how do they work? Lasers emit a coherent light beam from a cavity. The term “laser” is actually an ...
Photodynamic Therapy: Laser Treatment of Cancerous and Precancerous Skin Conditions
Introduction to Photodynamic Therapy in Skin Treatment This blog has previously discussed laser use in cosmetic skin treatments including skin resurfacing and tattoo removal. This week, however, we ...
Laser Marking Mechanisms: Low and High Energy Regimes
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 ...
Laser Reliability: Six Factors to Consider Before Buying a Laser
What is Laser Reliability? Ever since its creation, laser, the “sacred lightsaber”, has become a secret weapon to unravel the cutting-edge problems in numerous scientific and engineering fields. The ...
Miniaturized Spectroscopy: The Rise of Handheld Devices
Spectroscopy has become an essential technique for material identification, chemical analysis, and quality control. Traditionally, spectrometers were large, lab-bound instruments. Advances in optics, ...
Photonic Qubits: The Future of Quantum Computing
Introduction Quantum computing represents a paradigm shift in computational science, leveraging quantum-mechanical phenomena such as superposition and entanglement to solve complex problems exponentially ...
Universe as Computer Code? Susskind’s Vision on Information
In the quest to understand the universe, physicist Leonard Susskind offers a perspective that challenges everything we think we know. What if the universe isn’t just a collection of matter and energy, but ...
3D Laser Levels: Practical Guide
In construction and home improvement, precision is important. Whether you’re hanging pictures, installing cabinets, or laying out entire building sites, the right tools not only make the job ...