Ruby Laser – History, Properties and Applications - AZoOptics
WEBA ruby-laser is a solid-state laser that employs a synthetic ruby crystal as its gain medium. The first ruby laser was developed by Theodore H. "Ted" Maiman at Hughes Research Laboratories in 1960 ...
Polarizer - Basic Definition and Types of Polarizers - AZoOptics
WEBOct 21, 2007 · Request Quote. From CODIXX AG Oct 21 2007. A polarizer is a device that converts a beam of electromagnetic waves such as light which is unpolarized or mixed-polarization into a beam with a single ...
Helium-Neon (HeNe) Lasers - Properties and Applications
WEBMay 8 2013. A helium–neon laser or HeNe laser is a gas laser consisting of a mixture of neon and helium within a small bore capillary tube, which is excited by a DC electrical discharge. It was ...
What is a Periscope? - AZoOptics
WEBA periscope is an optical instrument that allows objects that are not in direct line of sight to be viewed. Periscopes have proven to be of great help to submariners by allowing these professions ...
Refractometer - Definition and Applications - AZoOptics
WEBMay 6 2014. A refractometer is an optical device used for measuring the extent to which light is bent, or refracted when it moves through a substance. It works because light travels at different ...
High-Precision Optical Metrology Techniques and Their Principles
WEBNov 27, 2023 · In production, automation, and testing, optical measuring techniques are employed to determine measurements and differences in speed, shape, or color automatically and precisely. Optical metrology ...
Plano-Convex Lens - Equation and Explanation - AZoOptics
WEBThe focal length of the lens can be calculated using a simple equation, as follows: 1/f = (n-1) (1/R f – 1/R b) In this equation, f is the focal length of the lens, whereas Rf and Rb represent ...
Optical Condenser - Definition and Applications - AZoOptics
WEBMay 1 2014. A condenser is, essentially, an optical lens that is used to convert a divergent beam from a point source into a parallel or converging beam. The main purpose of using a condenser is ...
Glare - What is Glare and How Does it Occur? - AZoOptics
WEBNov 19, 2007 · What is Glare? When there is an excessive contrast between the dark areas and bright areas in the direction of viewing, then glare can result. Simply, when there is too much light hitting the ...
Michelson Interferometer - Definition and Applications - AZoOptics
WEBA Michelson interferometer is a tool used to produce interference between two beams of light. It is the most common design for optical interferometry and the first interferometer invented, by ...