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Dichroic Mirrors Explained: A Comprehensive Guide
Dichroic Mirrors Explained: A Comprehensive Guide
Dichroic mirrors serve a pivotal role in modern optics by offering precise control over light based on its wavelength. By selectively reflecting and transmitting specific wavelengths, they facilitate a ...
3D Printing in the Construction Industry
3D Printing in the Construction Industry
Introduction The construction industry has always been at the forefront of innovation and advancement, constantly finding new ways to improve efficiency and reduce waste. In recent years, the introduction ...
Quantum Entanglement for Medical Imaging: Advancing Cancer Diagnosis
Quantum Entanglement for Medical Imaging: Advancing Cancer Diagnosis
Ever wondered how quantum entanglement for medical imaging might help in cancer diagnosis? In recent years, there has been increasing concern about the spread of cancer in aging Western societies. Various ...
Handheld Laser Welders
Handheld Laser Welders
Handheld Laser Welders are extremely adaptable machines used to conjoin pieces of metal. In this blog post, we will discuss the technology, purpose, and benefits of these advanced machines.  Laser Welding ...
Laser Interferometers Detect Gravitational Waves
Laser Interferometers Detect Gravitational Waves
Talking to one another or throwing a rock in a still pond will create waves that affect the mass around the epicenter, creating peaks and troughs. Similar to sound or water waves, gravitational waves are ...
CPU Operated By Photons That Can Change Processing Speeds Forever
CPU Operated By Photons That Can Change Processing Speeds Forever
Processors are located everywhere; from your computer to your new coffee maker, these chips are vital to your daily needs. These processing chips, also called central processing units (CPU), essentially ...
Diagnostic and Surgical Applications of Photonics in Ophthalmology
Diagnostic and Surgical Applications of Photonics in Ophthalmology
Introduction Photonics has a wide array of applications in data communications, imaging, light sensing, and surgery. One such field where the utilization of light is particularly useful is ophthalmology. ...
VCSEL Laser Technology: Applications in 3D Sensing and LiDAR
VCSEL Laser Technology: Applications in 3D Sensing and LiDAR
Ever wonder how facial recognition has come around to be implemented in smartphones today? Vertical cavity surface-emitting lasers, (abbreviated VCSEL, pronounced “vixel”) are to thank for such ...
X-Ray Diffraction: Getting to Know Crystal Structures (Part Ⅰ)
X-Ray Diffraction: Getting to Know Crystal Structures (Part Ⅰ)
When we study materials, utilizing X-ray to understand crystalline structure is essential. Microscopic structure and atomic composition determine critical properties of matter such as the melting point, ...
Electron Spectroscopy for Surfaces Analysis
Electron Spectroscopy for Surfaces Analysis
The electron can provide lots of information about a material’s surface in electron spectroscopy studies. Traditionally, electron spectroscopy uses the characteristics of electrons emitted from ...