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Understanding the most common laser sources, modes of operation, and gain media provides the context for selecting the proper laser for your specific application.

The short pulse durations of ultrafast lasers make them interact with optical components differently, impacting the optic’s laser damage threshold.

Découvrez les progrès des laser 2 µm, leur conception, leur puissance, le matériau de gain, le matériau hôte, les matériaux optiques compatibles, et bien plus.

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

Lasers can be used for a variety of applications. Learn how lasers work, different elements, and the differences between laser types at Edmund Optics.

Selon les besoins requis au niveau performance et coût d’une application, chaque famille de lasers Coherent® fournit des avantages différents.

The short pulse durations of ultrafast lasers lead to broad wavelength bandwidths, making ultrafast systems especially susceptible to dispersion and pulse broadening.

Rappelez-vous les concepts de la densité de puissance et la densité d'énergie, la fluence et l'irradiance dans les applications de l'optique laser. Allez-y.

Do you have a question about spatial filters? Learn more about how spatial filters are used with lasers and improve a beam at Edmund Optics.

Laser induced damage threshold (LIDT) denotes the maximum laser fluence an optical component can withstand with an acceptable amount of risk.

Ultrafast highly-dispersive mirrors are critical for pulse compression and dispersion compensation in ultrafast laser applications, improving system performance.

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

La silice fondue est souvent le matériau préféré en imagerie de précision en raison de ses performances optiques constantes et reproductibles.

Learn why the bulk laser-induced damage threshold (LIDT) of glass is significantly different than the LIDT optical components with coatings, such as AR thin films.

Inhomogeneity and scatter from inclusions and bubbles in optical components can lead to worse performance, especially in laser optics applications.

Multiphoton microscopy is ideal for capturing high-resolution 3D images with reduced photobleaching and phototoxicity compared to confocal microscopy.

The length of a laser resonator determines the laser’s resonator modes, or the electric field distributions that cause a standing wave in the cavity.

Traitements AR pour un Seuil d'Endommagement Laser Élevé - En savoir plus !

Light is absorbed in optical media through several methods including exciting electrons to higher energy states and converting to thermal energy

Subsurface damage in optical components can lead to increased absorption and scatter, reducing system performance.

Convertir un profil de faisceau laser gaussien en un profil à intensité uniforme peut avoir de nombreux avantages. En savoir plus chez Edmund Optics.

Laser beam expanders are critical for reducing power density, minimizing beam diameter at a distance, and minimizing focused laser spot size.

How are ultra-thin filters different from standard optical filters? Discover the unique features and capabilties of ultra-thin filters at Edmund Optics.

Laser induced damage threshold (LIDT) of optics is a statistical value influenced by defect density, the testing method, and fluctuations in the laser.

Le guide de sélection des polariseurs d'Edmund Optics permet d'affiner votre recherche d'un type spécifique de polariseur.

Les lames à retard transmettent la lumière et modifient son état de polarisation sans atténuer, dévier ni décaler le faisceau.

There are several metrics used to describe the quality of a laser beam including the M2 factor, the beam parameter product, and power in the bucket

Surspécifier les pertes optiques dans les systèmes laser n'améliorera pas davantage vos performances, mais pourrait vous coûter plus d'argent.

Highly reflective (HR) coatings are applied to optical components to minimize losses when reflecting lasers and other light sources.

Les expanseur de faisceau peuvent être utilisés en sens inverse pour réduire le diamètre d'un faisceau laser, mais la divergence sera accrue.