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Light Detectors: Detecting and Diagnosing Light
Light Detectors: Detecting and Diagnosing Light
Light detectors, also known as photodetectors are common not just in labs, but in our everyday appliances. From automatic doors to video cameras, photodetectors are established technologies that help make ...
Superconductor Spectroscopy Devices and Single Photon Detectors
Superconductor Spectroscopy Devices and Single Photon Detectors
Introduction to Superconductors (Traditional) Superconductivity was first discovered in 1911 by Heike Kamerlingh Onnes when he found Mercury to have an abrupt drop in electrical resistance at a temperature ...
Semiconductor Nanowire Photodetectors and Lasers
Semiconductor Nanowire Photodetectors and Lasers
Nanowires are truly one-dimensional structures that are long in one direction and short on the lateral dimension. This dimensional reduction gives rise to interesting new phenomena such as quantized ...
Laser Detectors and Power & Energy Meters: A Primer
Laser Detectors and Power & Energy Meters: A Primer
For any high-sensitivity laser application, it is essential that all necessary characteristics of the laser beam in use can be quantified and characterized beforehand. To this end, we have written ...
CT Scan: A Deep Dive into Computed Tomography
CT Scan: A Deep Dive into Computed Tomography
In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the technological intricacies of Computed Tomography (CT Scan), aiming to enlighten both professionals and enthusiasts about the principles, advancements, and ...
Ultimate Guide to Spectrophotometers for Engineers and Buyers
Ultimate Guide to Spectrophotometers for Engineers and Buyers
Dive into the world of spectrophotometers, a pivotal analytical tool that has revolutionized industries from pharmaceuticals to environmental science. Spectrophotometry, at its core, involves measuring how ...
Wavefront Sensors Unveiled: Practical Tutorial
Wavefront Sensors Unveiled: Practical Tutorial
In the precise and demanding world of optical engineering, the ability to accurately measure and control light is fundamental. Wavefront sensors, the backbone of optical diagnostics, play an indispensable ...
Terahertz Sources: Advanced Guide
Terahertz Sources: Advanced Guide
Definition and Scope of Terahertz Sources and Radiation (0.1 THz to 10 THz): Terahertz (THz) radiation, occupying the electromagnetic spectrum between microwaves and infrared light, encompasses frequencies ...
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 ...
Avalanche Photodiodes: A Guide to Choosing the Right APD
Avalanche Photodiodes: A Guide to Choosing the Right APD
In the vast realm of optoelectronics, avalanche photodiodes (APDs) stand out as pivotal components, bridging the chasm between photons and electronic signals. These sophisticated devices, while resembling ...