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Celebrating the First Anniversary of the JWST's Stunning Color Photo Release
July 05, 2023
Celebrating the First Anniversary of the JWST's Stunning Color Photo Release
One year ago, the world witnessed a groundbreaking moment in space exploration as the James Webb Spa
Infinity in Optics
August 08, 2022
Infinity in Optics
Infinite Curvature Infinity comes up often in optics when talking about the curvature of surfaces
How to Choose The Right Detector?
June 30, 2022
How to Choose The Right Detector?
When using optical measurement systems such as an integrating sphere or a goniophotometer, it's impo
What are Diffusers?
June 09, 2022
What are Diffusers?
Optical Diffusers are used to evenly distribute light, typically creating a lambertian emission prof
Integrating Spheres
June 02, 2022
Integrating Spheres
Fundamentals Integrating spheres collect electromagnetic radiation from a source and are typicall
Goniophotometer
May 24, 2022
Goniophotometer
A goniophotometer, as defined by CIE70-1987 is "a photometer for the measurement of the angular depe
Goniophotometry
May 24, 2022
Goniophotometry
Goniophotometry is a method of measuring the angular distribution of ambient light or light scattere
May The “Optical Force” Be With You
May 04, 2022
May The “Optical Force” Be With You
What is the "optical force"? "Optical force" is a phenomenon whereby beams of light can attract and
Magnifying Power: 5 Common Applications of Lenses
March 24, 2022
Magnifying Power: 5 Common Applications of Lenses
Lenses are an integral part of our everyday lives, from the lenses in our eyes to the phones in our
From Everyday to High Science: 10 Applications of Lasers
March 08, 2022
From Everyday to High Science: 10 Applications of Lasers
One of the staples of the technology developed using optics and photonics research is lasers. From l
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