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Deformable Mirror: Capturing Precise Images in Outer Space
Deformable Mirror: Capturing Precise Images in Outer Space
Adaptive Optics Introduction The field of optics studies the behavior of light – a form of substance with a characteristic wavelengths ranging from about 400 to 700 nanometers for visible light to as ...
X-Ray Microscopy: A Bigger World In A Smaller Scale
X-Ray Microscopy: A Bigger World In A Smaller Scale
Ever since x-ray was first discovered by Sir Wilhelm Röntgen, scientists have started the enthusiastic exploration of its potential for imaging applications. Among all the sub-fields, x-ray microscopy has ...
Mica Waveplates – What You Need to Know
Mica Waveplates – What You Need to Know
General Information Mica is a naturally occurring birefringent biaxial crystal. It is cleaved into wafers of precisely controlled thickness to produce optical retarders at user-specified wavelengths. Due ...