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

Edmund Optics offers a variety of kinematic, bar-type, translating, ring, and modular mounting components.

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

Optical Windows provide protection between an optical system or sensitive electronics and an outside environment.

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.

Join our Edmund Optics’ optical engineers to discover the exciting field of optics, including what optical engineers do and how optics shape the world

Optical Filters are used to selectively transmit or block certain wavelengths or wavelength ranges within optical systems.

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

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

Designed for modularity and flexibility, Edmund Optics' TECHSPEC Optical Cage System components are high precision alternatives to complex optical alignment systems.

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

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

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

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

Large Diameter Gimbal Optical Mounts available from Edmund Optics are used to integrate large precision optical components, such as mirrors, into OEM and benchtop systems.

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

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

Although a common misconception, individual optical lenses do not always form an image when the object plane is placed a focal length away from the lens.

This is a quick video demonstration of integrating an optical cage system interchangeable optical mount and side access mounting plate using #85-717 and #85-641.

E-Series Kinematic Optical Mounts provide high value and essential features for applications including lab use, prototyping, and system integration

Confused about the differences between traditional-coated and hard-coated optical filters?

When doing basic imaging, how do you determine the magnification an optical lens will provide?

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

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

Free-space optical (FSO) communications transmit information wirelessly through the air using lasers with improved bandwidth. Learn more!

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

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.

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