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Exploring Reliable Alternatives to Germanium for Infrared Optics

Germanium has long been a cornerstone material in infrared optics, prized for its exceptional...

The Role of Optical Components in Thanksgiving Dinner

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, it’s a time to reflect on our culinary traditions and the...

Celebrating National Aviation Day

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

Exploring the Cosmos with Space-Qualified Optical Filters

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

Chalcogenide Glass: Revolutionizing Defense Optics

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

THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF OPTICAL SORTING

In our fast-paced culture, there has never been a greater need for efficient operations. When it...

Angle Shift in Bandpass Filters

All Optical Interference Bandpass Filters exhibit some degree of shift with the angle of incidence...

Detecting Counterfeits with Optical Filters

For centuries, forgery has been a problem that numerous industries encounter, some more than...

3D Printing Enables Fabrication Agility

In recent years, 3D printing has exploded in popularity with both businesses and hobbyists alike,...

Optical Filters in Veterinary Medicine

The connection that humans have with their pets is quite similar to the affection people feel...