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DPSS Laser Systems: Offering a High Power, Compact Solution to Growing Industries
Basics of Operation There are many different types of lasers available in todays photonics market, however, Diode Pumped Solid State (DPSS) laser systems are a reliable and widely-used technology. Simply ...
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 ...
Interferometers: Small Measurements with Big Technology
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 ...
Acousto-Optic Modulator (AOM): Altering Light With Sound
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 ...
EOM: Manipulating Light for High-Precision Results
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 ...
Deformable Mirror: Capturing Precise Images in Outer Space
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 ...
Laser Resurfacing: Treating Scars and Wrinkles with Light
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 ...
Laser Tattoo Removal: Shining Light on a Flourishing Industry
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, ...
Laser Skin Treatment for Cosmetic and Medical Purposes
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 ...
Laser Micromachining: A Torch Light To The Microscopic World
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 ...