Several light sources produce light across various wavelengths. While this wavelength spectrum can be useful in lighting applications, other applications require light with a restricted visible ...

The field of applications and instrumentation that utilize laser sources is quickly advancing. For example, confocal and multiphoton microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and flow cytometry all make use of ...

A good rifle scope maintains optical clarity, minimizes parallax, is non-reflective and is resistant to moisture, dirt and mechanical shock. These scopes must also be suitable in a wide variety of ...

New research has shown how the quantum mechanical principle of strong coupling opens unrivalled possibilities for designing optical filters. A team of researchers from the University of Cologne, ...

Optoelectronic components made of the semiconductor material silicon are sensitive to light with wavelengths ranging from the ultraviolet (UV), visible light, to near-infrared radiation (300-1100 nm).

SAXONBURG, Pa., Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in photonics, today announced the launch of the WaveShaper 1000A Sharp, a new programmable optical filter ...

Known for their ability to avoid possible heating issues usually associated with absorptive filters, Metallic Neutral Density (ND) Filters attenuate light by reflection. In photographic applications, ...

Optical cavities, also known as optical resonators, are structures that confine light within a small volume by utilizing highly reflective surfaces. These cavities allow light to circulate or bounce ...