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The industry standard method for quantifying reflectivity does not tell the whole story

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

Seeing around corners is no longer science fiction thanks to ultrafast lasers and sensitive cameras

Schwarz Mirrors eliminate stray light using black, engineered fused silica substrates that maintain desired characteristics while absorbing unwanted light.

Edmund Optics' panel of laser optics experts discuss why the industry standard of measuring transmission to infer the reflectivity of high reflectivity laser mirrors doesn’t tell the whole story.

Mirrors are commonly used to fold or compact an optical system.

Mounting flat mirrors by their edges in a kinematic mount imparts stress onto the mirror surface. This results in distortion and reduced quality of the reflected wavefront, which is especially noticeable when using high-quality mirrors. Stemmed mirrors, on the other hand, are mounted from a smaller diameter “stem” protruding from the back of the mirror, resulting in significantly reduced stress on the mirror surface, high stability, and cost reduction and can be used as a replacement for a more expensive and complex kinematic mount and a conventional mirror.

Learn how Highly-Dispersive Mirrors compensate for dispersion and compress pulse duration in ultrafast laser systems, which is critical for maximizing performance.

Pulse Compression and Dispersion Compensation for Ultrafast Lasers

Are you designing a system and debating whether or not to use in-line illumination? Read more about the proper time to use in-line and comparisons at Edmund Optics.

Schwarz Mirrors minimize unwanted stray light using an opaque, engineered fused silica substrate that absorbs light that would otherwise be transmitted.

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

Learn how to specify imaging system components.

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

Beam Conditioning Optics for UV, IR, and Broadband Lasers

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

Beam Shaping for High Power and Short Pulse Durations