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The TECHSPEC® Vega™ Laser Line Beam Expanders from Edmund Optics® are divergence adjustable to compensate for input beam divergence.

Laser beam expanders consist of transmissive configurations, with Galilean or Keplerian designs, and reflective configurations, which use a series of mirrors, similar to microscope designs.

Edmund Optics offers both fixed power and zoom beam expanders. Knowing which beam expander is right for your application can greatly improve system efficiency.

Learn how to choose the right beam expander for your laser system in this tutorial from Dr. Mary Turner, Technical Fellow at Edmund Optics

Monolithic Reflective Beam Expanders are ideal for applications requiring broadband or achromatic beam expansion.

When determining which laser to use for your application, consider the following specifications: wavelength, coherence length, beam divergence, and Rayleigh range.

Join Chris Williams as he briefly explains the basics of how to align a laser system onto a target.

Back reflections are created when some or part of your beam are reflected back to the source.

The Laser Optics Lab video series discusses laser optics concepts including specifications, coating technologies, product types, and more

Follow laser crystals through their entire manufacturing process from fabrication, to coating, to quality control in the Edmund Optics Florida facility.

The Laser Optics Lab video series discusses laser optics concepts including specifications, coating technologies, product types, and more

LC (Low Cost) Fixed YAG Beam Expanders are simple 2-element, cost-effective solutions to beam expansion.

Join our discussion around laser damage testing in the third episode of our LIGHT TALKS series.

When measuring minuscule particles, many advanced Life Science applications require more power than one laser produces.

From tattoo removal to diagnosing cancer, lasers can transform our lives in countless ways. Join our conversation about laser in skin care and diagnostics.

Learn about Edmund Optics' acquisition of Quality Thin Films in this interview with Mike Middleton and James Karchner from the 2021 PhotonicsNEXT Summit.

Learn about Edmund Optics' ultrafast laser optics capabilities in this interview with Tony Karam from the PhotonicsNEXT Summit in January 2021.

Optotune Beam Steering Mirrors Demonstration Video

Optical coatings are composed of thin-film layers used to enhance transmission or reflection properties within an optical system.

Properly aligning the mechanical mount for AdlOptica laser beam shapers from Edmund Optics is critical for maximizing throughput and performance.

Learn how to align an AdlOptica πShaper from Edmund Optics, which converts input Gaussian laser beams to flat top profiles with nearly 100% efficiency.

Learn how to align an AdlOptica Focal-πShaper Q Flat Top Beam Shaper, which convers Gaussian beams to Airy disk profiles, resulting in flat top focused spots.

Many laser applications are prone to specular reflections back into the source, causing overheating and decreased stability and lifetime.

Axicons are conical-shaped optical components used to create a ring-shaped beam.

Join Stephan Briggs, Biomedical Engineer at Edmund Optics, as he discusses tips for verifying filter performance.

Learn about trends in laser applications including increasing powers and decreasing pulse durations in this conversation with Kasia Sieluzycka and Nick Smith.

Learn about the metrology that Edmund Optics® uses to guarantee the quality of all optical components and assemblies.

Continuing from where Part I: X-Y Setup ends, learn how to add a Z-axis to an existing X-Y configuration to achieve three degrees of freedom.

Collimated light occurs when light rays travel parallel to each other.