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Optical Frequency Combs for Molecular Fingerprinting
Optical Frequency Combs for Molecular Fingerprinting
Researchers at the University of Colorado, Boulder have been experimenting with laser sources called optical frequency combs to find a new way of studying molecular structures. Frequency combs get their ...
Pulsed Diode Lasers: Devices for Frequency Combs and Data Transfer
Pulsed Diode Lasers: Devices for Frequency Combs and Data Transfer
Ultrafast optics is a very popular field for using short pulses to investigate phenomena that have remained a mystery with traditional optics. It has enabled investigation of fast reactions, high power ...
Tunable Diode Lasers: Comprehensive Guide
Tunable Diode Lasers: Comprehensive Guide
In the dynamic world of photonics, tunable diode lasers stand out as a pivotal technology, revolutionizing applications from precision spectroscopy to advanced telecommunications. These lasers, known for ...
Supercontinuum Lasers: Discovery and Applications
Supercontinuum Lasers: Discovery and Applications
Introduction Supercontinuum lasers are a special type of lasers that emit an extremely wide and continuous spectrum of light. When they were first invented, these lasers were known as the “white-light” ...
Microresonators: Configurations and Applications
Microresonators: Configurations and Applications
Introduction Microresonators have been the topic of interest for many research groups for their unique properties, compactness, ease of fabrication, and versatility. They are essentially optical cavities ...
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 ...