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Understanding the most commonly used laser optics materials will allow for easy navigation of EO’s wide selection of laser optics components.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Apprenez à évaluer les options de modelage du profil d'irradiation et de la phase des faisceaux laser ✓ Maximisez les performances de système.

Metrology is critical for ensuring that optical components consistently meet their desired specifications, especially in laser applications.

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

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

Testing laser induced damage threshold (LIDT) is not standardized, so understanding how your optics were tested is critical for predicting performance.

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

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.

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

Le diamètre d'un laser affecte fortement le seuil de dommage induits par le laser (LIDT) d'un composant optique, car le diamètre du faisceau influence directement la probabilité qu’un endommagement induit par le laser se produise.

Fluorescence imaging systems are composed of three major components, an illumination source, a photo-activated fluorophore sample, and detector.

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

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.

Découvrez les différents types de renforcement pour les environnements difficiles chez Edmund Optics : industriel, protection contre les intrusions et stabilité.

Do you want to know more about the importance of optical specifications? Learn the different types of specifications and their impact on your system at Edmund Optics.

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

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

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

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

Not sure which beam expander will work best in your application? Check out EO's Beam Expander Selection Guide to easily compare each type at Edmund Optics.

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

Axicons can be used in a variety of different fields. Find out more about axicons and how to use them in applications at Edmund Optics.

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