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Optical Engineering, optics in history, lasers, quantum physics

Celebrating Italian-American Heritage in Optical Science: The Legacy of L.M. Narducci

October is Italian American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and reflect upon the incredible...

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Optical Filters, low reflective coatings, IR Filters, Bandpass Filter, Optical Engineering, defense, targeting, thermal imaging, aerospace, aviation

In the rapidly evolving world of defense technology, targeting pods play a pivotal role in modern...

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Optical Filters, Optical Coatings, Optical Engineering, defense, targeting, aerospace, aviation

National Aviation Day, celebrated every year on August 19th, was established in 1939 by President...

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Optical Coatings, IR Filters, Small Satellites, Optical Engineering, telescope, astronomy, Chalcogenide glass, chalcogenides, aerospace, Space Exploration

In the unforgiving environment of space, the reliability and precision of optical components can...

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Optical Engineering, defense, LGBTQ, aerospace, diversity

With June 1st marking the start of Pride Month, we explore the remarkable journey of optical...

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astronomy

AAPI Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and...

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Optical Filters, Best Optical Filter, Optical Coatings, IR Filters, Optical Engineering, Chalcogenide glass, chalcogenides, defense, targeting, thermal imaging

Photo credit: Schott Glass In the realm of optical engineering for the defense industry, innovation...

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Optical Engineering, telescope, astronomy, optics in history

This St. Patrick's Day, we explore the life and contributions of Ireland's own Thomas Grubb, a...

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women in optics, Maria Yzuel

In this blog, Andover Corporation continues its celebration of women pioneers in optics by turning...