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Ion-Beam Sputtering (IBS)

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Superpolished Optics

Superpolished optics with sub-angstrom surface roughness are ideal for precise laser optics applications

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Laser Optics Lab: Beam Expander Configurations & Designs

Laser beam expanders consist of transmissive configurations, with Galilean or Keplerian designs, and reflective configurations, which use a series of mirrors, similar to microscope designs.

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Trending in Optics: The Future of Optical Filters

New optical filters are being developed due to the advancements in applications and technologies. Learn more about the future of filters at Edmund Optics.

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What is the largest diameter filter available from Edmund Optics®?

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Selecting the Right Beam Expander

Edmund Optics offers both fixed power and zoom beam expanders. Knowing which beam expander is right for your application can greatly improve system efficiency.

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Reflective Laser Beam Shaping

Beam Shaping for High Power and Short Pulse Durations

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Choosing the Right Beam Expander with Dr. Mary Turner

Learn how to choose the right beam expander for your laser system in this tutorial from Dr. Mary Turner, Technical Fellow at Edmund Optics

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Vega™ Laser Line Beam Expanders

The TECHSPEC® Vega™ Laser Line Beam Expanders from Edmund Optics® are divergence adjustable to compensate for input beam divergence.

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How To Align a Monolithic Beam Expander

Monolithic Reflective Beam Expanders are ideal for applications requiring broadband or achromatic beam expansion.

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How do I determine which side of my filter is coated?

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Argon-Ion Laser

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Beam Displacement Calculator

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Beam Expander Testing

Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensors are used to test the transmitted wavefront error of laser beam expanders, predicting the real-world performance of the beam expander.

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Application of Acktar Coated Foils

Application of Acktar Coated Foils

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Rotating vs. Sliding Beam Expander Divergence Adjustment

Sliding focusing mechanisms for laser beam expanders cause less beam wander than rotating focusing mechanisms, but they use more complex mechanics and are typically more expensive.

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Why Use a Flat Top Laser Beam?

Converting a Gaussian laser beam profile into a flat top beam profile can have numerous benefits including minimized wasted energy and increased feature accuracy.

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Reflective Optics for Laser Applications

Beam Conditioning Optics for UV, IR, and Broadband Lasers

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Importance of Beam Diameter on Laser Damage Threshold

The diameter of a laser highly affects an optic’s laser induced damage (LIDT) as beam diameter directly impacts the probability of laser damage.

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Beam Diameter

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Beam Divergence

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Beam Expander

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Beam Width

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Gaussian Beam

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Superpolished Optics

Superpolished optics with ultra-low surface roughness minimize scatter in optical systems, which is critical in sensitive laser applications.

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What diameter beam will an optical fiber output?

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An Introduction to Optical Coatings

Optical coatings are used to influence the transmission, reflection, or polarization properties of an optical component.

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Can wedge prisms be used for beam stearing?

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Can a laser beam be seen from the side?

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Extreme Ultraviolet Optics

Pushing Optics to the Extreme

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