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Plate Beamsplitters: The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide
Plate Beamsplitters: The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide
In the intricate realm of optical engineering and photonics, plate beamsplitters stand as quintessential components, pivotal in the manipulation and analysis of light paths. These planar, optically coated ...
The Evolution of Mid-Infrared Beam Delivery Methods
The Evolution of Mid-Infrared Beam Delivery Methods
Introduction In this article we will discuss the evolution of mid-infrared beam delivery methods. Since their development in the 1950s, optical fibers have been fundamental to the world of modern ...
Shaped Laser Beam Effects on Outcomes of Laser Welding
Shaped Laser Beam Effects on Outcomes of Laser Welding
Introduction In this article, we discuss the effect of shaped laser beam profiles on melt thermal flow. This discussion is based on the research conducted by the scientists at University West and Institute ...
Welding Laser Beam Shapes and Their Effects on Joints
Welding Laser Beam Shapes and Their Effects on Joints
Hybrid steel-and-aluminum structures are essential for creating lightweight components with high rigidity. Due to its higher welding-brazing speed, smaller heating area, and high automation, the laser ...
HWG and PIR Fibers: CO2 Laser Beam Delivery Resolved
HWG and PIR Fibers: CO2 Laser Beam Delivery Resolved
Introduction In this article we will discuss the use of HWG and PIR fibers for CO2 and CO laser beam delivery. Since their invention over half a century ago, CO2 and CO lasers have attracted the attention ...
Introduction to Detecting and Diagnosing Light: Beam Parameters
Introduction to Detecting and Diagnosing Light: Beam Parameters
Choosing the type of laser for your experiment or project may be a daunting task. With so many beam parameters to select from, how do you know where to start? One of the best ways to tackle any task is to ...
Electron-Beam Evaporation for Thin-Film Deposition
Electron-Beam Evaporation for Thin-Film Deposition
Introduction to Thin-film Processes Thin-film deposition is a fundamental step in the fabrication process of micro/nano devices.  A thin film is typically less than 1000 nano-meters in thickness. The ...
Beam Profiling Systems and Their Applications
Beam Profiling Systems and Their Applications
Beam profiling systems are an essential technology to ensure the quality and uniformity of lasers. Beam profilers measure the optical spatial intensity of an input laser beam,  providing information about ...
Beam Quality Measurement for Efficient Use of Laser Output
Beam Quality Measurement for Efficient Use of Laser Output
Laser beams are notable for their small size and long range focusing capabilities. These qualities have been used in medicine for precision surgery, and in industry for precision cutting. However, change ...
Laser Welding: The Joining Force From Laser Beams
What is Laser Welding? While laser cutting is used for separating parts of an object, laser welding is a process that joins together separated materials. When a laser beam hits the material surface, the ...