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All About Aspheric Lenses

Learn all about the benefits of aspheres, their unique anatomy, how they're manufactured, and how to choose the right one for your system.

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Anti-Reflection (AR) Coatings

Anti-reflection (AR) coatings are applied to optical components to increase throughput and reduce hazards caused by back-reflections.

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Introduction to Polarization

Is polarization a new topic for you? Learn about key terminology, types, and more information to help you understand polarization at Edmund Optics.

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Danfoss: Edmund Optics Case Studies

Monitoring and regulating air pollution is an essential step towards creating a cleaner environment.

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What is the difference between refractive and diffractive line generators?

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Can A Beam Expander be Used in Reverse?

Beam expanders can be used in reverse to decrease a laser beam's diameter, but divergence will be increased.

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Aligning Mount for AdlOptica Beamshapers

Properly aligning the mechanical mount for AdlOptica laser beam shapers from Edmund Optics is critical for maximizing throughput and performance.

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Aligning AdlOptica πShaper

Learn how to align an AdlOptica πShaper from Edmund Optics, which converts input Gaussian laser beams to flat top profiles with nearly 100% efficiency.

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Aligning AdlOptica Focal πShaper

Learn how to align an AdlOptica Focal-πShaper Q Flat Top Beam Shaper, which convers Gaussian beams to Airy disk profiles, resulting in flat top focused spots.

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Understanding Lasers and How They're Used Every Day

Watch this video to learn all about lasers, what makes them special compared to other light sources, and how they impact our lives

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Absorption

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Frequency-Doubling

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Ghost Image

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Kerr Cell

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Pockels Cell

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Pulse Duration

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Q-Switching

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What are Beamsplitters?

Optical components that create two beams by splitting incident light are beamsplitters. Read more about the different types of beamsplitters at Edmund Optics.

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Laser Beam Shaping Overview

Learn how to navigate the many available options for shaping the irradiance profile and phase of laser beams to maximize your laser system's performance.

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Challenges of Specifying LIDT for CW Lasers

The LIDT of continuous wave (CW) lasers is dependent on laser power, beam diameter, and other use parameters.

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Key Parameters of a Laser System

Learn the key parameters that must be considered to ensure you laser application is successful. Common terminology will be established for these parameters.

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TECHSPEC® 90° Kinematic Adapter

Edmund Optics presents a demonstration of the TECHSPEC® 90° Kinematic Adapter (#34-248).

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Selecting the Right Beamsplitter

Continuing from where Part I: X-Y Setup ends, learn how to add a Z-axis to an existing X-Y configuration to achieve three degrees of freedom.

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Laser Optics Lab:Back Reflections

Back reflections are created when some or part of your beam are reflected back to the source.

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Can wedge prisms be used for beam stearing?

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What is a plate or "mirror-type" beamsplitter?

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What is a pellicle beamsplitter and when should I use it?

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What is the difference between using a cube beamsplitter and a plate (mirror-type) beamsplitter?

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When you say a beamsplitter has __% transmission and __% reflection, is that across the entire spectrum?

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Is there such a thing as a variable density beamsplitter?

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