Introduction to Master Gratings
Diffraction gratings are a dispersive optical component. Similar to prisms, they split polychromatic light into its constituent wavelengths. Unlike prisms...
Guide to Short Wavepass Filters
Optical filters are used across a variety of sciences including electronics, acoustics, mechanics, chemistry and optics. Broadly defined, an optical...
Q&A with Dave Montgomery
In this Q&A, we meet Dave Montgomery. Dave Montgomery Q: Tell us about your experience. Dave: In my career I...
A Guide to Beamsplitters
Applications for beamsplitters range from research and development to automobiles and consumer electronics. The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (or LIGO)...
Q&A with Craig McDermott, Product Solutions Engineer
Craig McDermott, Product Solutions Engineer In this Q&A, we meet Craig McDermott, Product Solutions Engineer and 18-year veteran at Optometrics....
Buyer's Guide to Wire Grid Polarizers
Wire grid polarizers, as the name suggests, are polarizing elements that use arrays of fine metal wires to selectively transmit...
Understanding Polarization & Wire Grid Polarizers
What is a Wire Grid Polarizer? To understand the function of wire grid polarizers, one must first understand polarization of...
Buyer's Guide to Monochromators
Monochromator Basics Collecting, altering, and harnessing light is critical to dozens of commercial and scientific processes, ranging from staged entertainment...
Beamsplitter – Vanguard of Modern Technology
Beamsplitters Consumers are often unaware of the complexities of modern technology. The vast majority of smartphone users are unaware that...
Buyer's Guide to Diffraction Grating
What is a Diffraction Grating? A diffraction grating is a passive optical component that redirects light incident upon the surface...