https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics The laserfocusworld.com Optics channel features articles and other content that discuss precision optical components, systems, and applications. EN https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55268533/jenoptik-optical-systems-llc-in-memoriam-jay-kumler-photonics-industry-expert https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55268533/jenoptik-optical-systems-llc-in-memoriam-jay-kumler-photonics-industry-expert Kumler, who served as president of Jenoptik North America and Jenoptik Optical Systems, passed away on February 10, 2025. 17 Feb 2025 18:13:19 GMT Optics (Photo credit: Jenoptik Optical Systems LLC) Jay Kumler (February 1, 1964 - February 10, 2025). https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55260858/focuslight-technologies-inc-collimators-and-lens-arrays-offer-stable-coupling https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55260858/focuslight-technologies-inc-collimators-and-lens-arrays-offer-stable-coupling Standardized silicon/fused-silica collimators and lens arrays are designed for optical communications. 09 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT Optics (Image credit: Focuslight Technologies) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55260827/excelitas-technologies-corp-vis-nir-lens-series-features-diffraction-limited-design https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55260827/excelitas-technologies-corp-vis-nir-lens-series-features-diffraction-limited-design The LINOS inspec.x L 5.6/105 visible/near-infrared (VIS-NIR) lens series provides achromatic correction with broadband coatings from 400 nm to 1150 nm. 03 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT Optics (Image credit: Excelitas Technologies) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55253269/optical-transceivers-can-beat-the-heat-in-the-era-of-high-speed-data-centers https://www.laserfocusworld.com/software-accessories/article/55253269/optical-transceivers-can-beat-the-heat-in-the-era-of-high-speed-data-centers Optical transceivers designed for longer ranges require precise temperature control to maintain laser stability and performance—and thermoelectric coolers provide a solution. 16 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT Software & Accessories FIGURE 1. Cooling laser diode in a TOSA package. https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55248091/corning-inc-optical-glass-for-microchips-withstands-euv-lithography https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55248091/corning-inc-optical-glass-for-microchips-withstands-euv-lithography EXTREME ULE (ultra-low expansion) titania-silicate glass material features near-zero expansion characteristics. 12 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT Optics (Image credit: Corning) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/fiber-optics/article/55248055/teraxion-inc-ase-suppression-filter-has-use-in-telecommunications https://www.laserfocusworld.com/fiber-optics/article/55248055/teraxion-inc-ase-suppression-filter-has-use-in-telecommunications The ASE Shield all-fiber filter uses advanced fiber Bragg grating technology. 06 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT Fiber Optics (Image credit: TeraXion) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55246121/edmund-optics-sapphire-aspheric-lenses-deliver-diffraction-limited-performance https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55246121/edmund-optics-sapphire-aspheric-lenses-deliver-diffraction-limited-performance The 25-mm lenses are available uncoated, with a standard laser V-coat, or with custom coatings. 02 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT Optics (Image credit: Edmund Optics) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55236008/enclosures-for-telescopes-and-advanced-illumination-available https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55236008/enclosures-for-telescopes-and-advanced-illumination-available Enclosures are designed to house advanced telescopes and gimbal systems for remote and autonomous applications. 25 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT Optics (Image credit: PlaneWave Instruments) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/home/article/55250633/2024-in-review-laser-focus-worlds-top-10-most-read-stories https://www.laserfocusworld.com/home/article/55250633/2024-in-review-laser-focus-worlds-top-10-most-read-stories Here's a look back at the 10 most-popular articles we published in 2024. 24 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT ID 340815051 © Edgars Sermulis | Dreamstime.com https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55235896/nanosystec-gmbh-assembly-station-for-silicon-photonic-chips-features-symmetric-configuration https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55235896/nanosystec-gmbh-assembly-station-for-silicon-photonic-chips-features-symmetric-configuration The VersaSolder system connects multiple optical fibers with silicon photonic chips. 19 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT Optics (Image credit: nanosystec) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55248449/meet-americoms-defense-precision-optics-consortium https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55248449/meet-americoms-defense-precision-optics-consortium The Defense Precision Optics Consortium, the research and manufacturing arm of the American Center for Optics Manufacturing (AmeriCOM), is open for business and accepting members. 18 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT sallyj@endeavorb2b.com (Sally Cole Johnson) Optics (Image credit: AmeriCOM/DPOC) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/lasers-sources/article/55235353/epoxy-dispenser-provides-25-m-standard-accuracy https://www.laserfocusworld.com/lasers-sources/article/55235353/epoxy-dispenser-provides-25-m-standard-accuracy The MRSI-175Ag epoxy dispenser has multiple dispensing methods and materials. 11 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT Lasers & Sources (Image credit: MRSI Mycronic) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55246049/clear-cooling-film-regulates-solar-heat https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55246049/clear-cooling-film-regulates-solar-heat A transparent film based on radiative cooling could someday help regulate solar heat for environmental applications and architecture. 06 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT jmurphy@endeavorb2b.com (Justine Murphy) Optics (Image credit: B. Ko et al., Adv. Funct. Mater.; doi:10.1002/adfm.202410613) External cooling performance of the radiative cooler. https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55244446/optical-transmission-of-polaroid-sheet-polarizers-and-neutral-density-filters https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55244446/optical-transmission-of-polaroid-sheet-polarizers-and-neutral-density-filters Neutral-density (ND) filters and polarizers are two common optical components for applications within the visible and near-infrared (NIR) ranges. We measured light transmission spectra of sheet polarizers and ND filters from 200 to 2500 nm to show their usefulness within the visible and NIR regions. 05 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT mpena010@citymail.cuny.edu (Michael Pena) Optics FIGURE 1. Schematic of a system used to analyze carbon disulfide (CS2) Kerr gate [3]. It highlights the importance of polarizing sheets (magenta dotted boxes) and ND filters (blue dotted boxes). https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55245671/hidden-deformations-within-complex-light-fields https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55245671/hidden-deformations-within-complex-light-fields By carefully observing aberrations of a complex light field reflected from a surface, its refractive index and thickness can be inferred. 04 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT sallyj@endeavorb2b.com (Sally Cole Johnson) Optics (Illustration by Rafael Barros/Tampere University) The reflection of a twisted light field from an object reveals the topological aberration effect. https://www.laserfocusworld.com/lasers-sources/whitepaper/55245782/ebook-photonics-in-a-new-frontierspace https://www.laserfocusworld.com/lasers-sources/whitepaper/55245782/ebook-photonics-in-a-new-frontierspace This eBook discusses how space represents an expanded realm with exciting opportunities to test the capabilities of existing optical- and laser-based technologies, while also pushing the envelope to develop new ones. 03 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT Lasers & Sources © Endeavor Business Media https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55235293/precision-glass-optics-pgo-high-volume-optical-manufacturing-delivers-up-to-100000-optics-per-month https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55235293/precision-glass-optics-pgo-high-volume-optical-manufacturing-delivers-up-to-100000-optics-per-month High-volume optical manufacturing of optical components that operate from 0.2 to 15 µm is offered. 01 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT Optics (Image credit: PG&O) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/lasers-sources/article/55234487/coherent-corp-dual-chip-micro-pump-laser-has-use-in-metro-and-long-haul-networks https://www.laserfocusworld.com/lasers-sources/article/55234487/coherent-corp-dual-chip-micro-pump-laser-has-use-in-metro-and-long-haul-networks An uncooled, dual-chip, 980-nm micro-pump laser provides 2 × 400 mW output. 27 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT Lasers & Sources (Image credit: Coherent) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55234485/lasnix-neutral-density-attenuator https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55234485/lasnix-neutral-density-attenuator The Model 801 neutral-density attenuator features four attenuation steps up to 3 OD. 23 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT Optics (Image credit: Lasnix) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55234383/optical-surfaces-ltd-dichroic-beamsplitters-have-use-in-astronomical-research https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55234383/optical-surfaces-ltd-dichroic-beamsplitters-have-use-in-astronomical-research Dichroic beamsplitters are manufactured to a surface accuracy of λ/20 p-v at 633 nm. 17 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT Optics (Image credit: Optical Surfaces) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/executive-forum/article/55242320/spie-the-intl-society-for-optics-photonics-spie-names-2025-prism-award-finalists https://www.laserfocusworld.com/executive-forum/article/55242320/spie-the-intl-society-for-optics-photonics-spie-names-2025-prism-award-finalists Rapidly developing technology areas such as quantum, sensors, imaging, and biomedical showcase the range and variety of this year's entries and finalists. 12 Nov 2024 17:49:48 GMT Executive Forum (Image credit: SPIE) 2025 SPIE Prism Award finalists and award recipients will be honored during a January 29th gala evening at SPIE Photonics West. https://www.laserfocusworld.com/executive-forum/article/55240745/ai-infrastructure-dominates-october-venture-funding https://www.laserfocusworld.com/executive-forum/article/55240745/ai-infrastructure-dominates-october-venture-funding Notable deals were also seen in quantum computing and LiDAR. 08 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT Executive Forum ID 57135231 © Penguiin | Dreamstime.com https://www.laserfocusworld.com/executive-forum/article/55240690/photonics-ip-update-october-2024 https://www.laserfocusworld.com/executive-forum/article/55240690/photonics-ip-update-october-2024 This roundup summarizes photonics-related patent litigation and Patent Office procedures for October. 06 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT imcintyre@carlsoncaspers.com (Iain McIntyre) Executive Forum ID 171043543 © Muhammadsainudin Sa-i | Dreamstime.com https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55135797/digital-readout-integrated-circuit-has-use-in-swir-applications https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55135797/digital-readout-integrated-circuit-has-use-in-swir-applications The Neon RD0131 advanced digital readout integrated circuit (DROIC) has an HD 1280 × 1024 format. 01 Nov 2024 04:00:00 GMT Optics (Image credit: Senseeker) https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55135773/optical-surfaces-ltd-large-diameter-aspheric-lenses-have-use-in-high-power-laser-focusing-experiments https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55135773/optical-surfaces-ltd-large-diameter-aspheric-lenses-have-use-in-high-power-laser-focusing-experiments Low f-number aspheric lenses up to 600-mm diameter can be fabricated in a range of optical glasses. 26 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT Optics (Image credit: Optical Surfaces)