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Avantier Introduction to Waveplates

Introduction to Optical Waveplates

Key Takeaways: Waveplates, also known as retarders, are optical components used to change the polarization state of light without affecting its intensity or direction.  ...
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Avantier Machine Vision and Custom Optics

Machine Vision Cameras and Custom Optics

Key Takeaways Machine vision cameras and custom optics are essential components in automation, enabling machines to perceive and interpret visual data accurately. These cameras...
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Wave Optics Enable Us To Understand Why Light Separates Into Colors On A Soap Bubble
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Satellite Telescope Optics

Precision Satellite Telescope Optics
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Sapphire Windows

Sapphire Windows Applications

Do you need extreme hardness and durability combined with premium optical qualities? Sapphire window applications range from tiny endoscope windows for precision medical surgeries...
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Ritchey Chrétien Telescope

What is Ritchey Chrétien Telescope?

Introduction to Ritchey Chrétien Telescope The Ritchey–Chrétien telescope is a type of reflecting telescope that belongs to the Cassegrain optical system....
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Understanding Silicon Carbide Optics

Silicon Carbide Optics There’s a reason that silicon carbide optics are becoming more and more prevalent in the semiconductor industry as well as in aerospace, astronomy...
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Biophotonic Sensors

Biophotonic Sensors: Advances and Applications

Biophotonic Sensors Biophotonic sensors and systems are optical devices that can provide point-of-care diagnostics for medical practitioners and health researchers. They enable...
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One application of laser optics for skin care is breaking up ink particles for tattoo removal.

Laser Optic: Skin Rejuvenation and Tattoo Removal

Sun exposure may do a number on skin, but that doesn’t mean all light is detrimental. In fact, laser optics for skin care are the secret behind many highly effective cosmetic...
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Manufacturing large optics comes with it own set of unique challenges.

Large Optics: Advantages and Challenges

Sometimes bigger is just better. And when you really need a large optic, there’s no small optic that can substitute. But large optics are expensive, and not just a ...
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What is Small Objective Lens?

In contemporary scientific exploration, delving into the microcosm has gained unprecedented importance. To scrutinize minuscule structures and behaviors, scientists rely on sophisticate...
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Mastering Imaging Essentials

Mastering Imaging Essentials: A Guide to Field of View, Resolution, and More Understanding the fundamental concepts of imaging is essential for anyone involved in photography...
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Advancements in Live Cell Imaging: Oblique Illumination, AI, and Big Data

Key Takeaways:  Oblique illumination technology optimizes the contrast, improving visual resolution and highlighting subtle cellular changes. Integration of AI algorithms...
Fluorescence lifetime imaging is empowering medical professionals with a sub-cell view of problems even as they emerge

Understanding Key Optical Techniques: Fluorescence-Lifetime Imaging

Key Takeaways FLIM Advances Diagnostics: FLIM offers precise views of living cells and proteins, aiding diagnoses and enhancing understanding of diseases like cancer. TCSPC Measures...
Parallel and collinear configurations in flow cytometer optics

Flow Cytometry Part 3: Improving Signal-to-Noise Ratio in Flow Cytometer Optics

Key Takeaways: Flow cytometry is a method for studying cells using fluorescent tagging and optical analysis as they flow past a laser. Improving the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR...
Although aspheric lenses may appear more complex than spherical lenses, a single asphere has the capability to substitute several spherical lenses within an optical assembly. This substitution results in a final system that is simpler, more compact, and lighter in weight.

Replacing Spherical Lens with Aspheric Lens

Key Takeaways Aspheric lenses possess a variable radius of curvature, allowing for a gradual change in shape that corrects optical aberrations effectively.  Aspheric lenses...
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Live-Cell Imaging with Advanced Microscope Technology

Key Takeaways Live-cell imaging is revolutionizing cellular biology, offering insights into cellular behavior, developmental stages, and drug impact. This method visualizes individual...
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Exploring Applications of Optical Polarization – Part 3

Introduction Optical polarization is a phenomenon where light waves oscillate in a specific direction, leading to various applications across a wide range of fields. Understanding...
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Understanding Optical Polarization: Polarizers and Waveplates Explained – Part 2

Polarization is a fundamental property of light, crucial in optics and various applications. It involves the orientation of the electric field vector in a light wave as it propagates...
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What is Optical Polarization?

Optical polarization, a crucial aspect of optics, involves intricate interactions between light and matter.  While optical design typically focuses on wavelength and intensity...
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Applications of Raman Spectroscopy

Applications of Raman SpectroscopyRaman spectroscopy is a powerful analytical technique that provides insights into the molecular composition and structure of materials. Raman...
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How Micro-Optics are Revolutionizing Optical Systems

Micro-Optics at Avantier Avantier stands at the forefront of the Micro-Optics industry, offering original design solutions tailored to meet the unique demands of their clients...
Principle of Flow Cytometry

Flow Cytometry Part1: Illuminating Cellular Diversity and Analysis

Flow cytometry is a revolutionary technique that enables the comprehensive analysis of cells or particles in a high-throughput manner. By harnessing the principles of hydrodynamic...

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Diffraction versus Aperture

Diffraction Versus Aperture

When choosing the best F#, be aware of diffraction.
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Fluorescence Microscopy Part 2: Customizing Filters and Lenses

Customizing Fluorescence Microscopes Customization of a fluorescence microscope involves fine-tuning its technical details to selectively utilize narrow bands of light for capturing...
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Fluorescence Microscopy Part 1: Illuminating Samples for High-Resolution Imaging

Illuminating Samples Fluorescence microscopy is a powerful imaging technique widely used in various fields, especially in biomedical research, to visualize and study fluorescently...
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What’s the Difference Between a Fisheye and a Wide-Angle Lens?

Both fisheye and wide-angle lenses are used in situations that need a wide field of vision. Either one provides an extensive visual angle. So, what distinguishes one from the ...
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Optical Component Manufacturing: Designing and Assembling Objective Lenses for Microscopes

Avantier is a renowned company specializing in the design and assembly of objective lenses for microscopes. With a commitment to innovation and precision, Avantier has established...
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Features and Applications of IR Lenses

In order to ensure the seamless functioning of a high-performance optical system, it is essential to establish a foundation comprising suitable mechanical components that are ...
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Medical Imaging: Capabilities and Applications – OCT Part 4

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is an advanced imaging technique that has transformed medical diagnostics and research. By providing high-resolution cross-sectional images ...
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Advancements in Non-Destructive Testing: OCT – Part 3

Introduction:Non-destructive testing (NDT) plays a crucial role in various industries, enabling the evaluation and analysis of materials and structures without causing any damage...
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Advancements in Infrared Lens Design and Assemblies for Advanced Imaging Technologies

Infrared lens design and assemblies are crucial in the development of advanced imaging and sensing technologies. These technologies have found widespread use in a variety of application...
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Revolutionizing 3D Imaging in Research and Medical Diagnostics – OCT – Part 2

IntroductionOptical Coherence Tomography (OCT) has emerged as a breakthrough technique for non-destructive three-dimensional (3D) imaging of tissue and materials. By utilizing...
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Optical Surface Accuracy

Optical surface accuracy refers to the difference between the actual shape and the desired shape of an optical surface. It is a crucial aspect of optical components and is typically...
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Optical Tolerances: Impact and Costs

Optical TolerancesIn real manufacturing, a certain amount of error will unpreventably occur between the measured value and the designed value. In terms of measurement, the difference...
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Introduction to Microscopes and Objective Lenses

A microscope is an optical device designed to magnify the image of an object, enabling details indiscernible to the human eye to be differentiated. A microscope may project the...
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Difficulties and Benefits of Optical System Design & Manufacturing

At Avantier, we use Zemax for designing, analyzing, and optimizing optical systems, such as lenses, objectives, cameras, and other optical devices. For optical system design, ...
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Fiber optic image transmission finds its way into Machine Vision with Coaxlink QSFP+

Machine Vision: Fiber optic cables keep finding their way into more market segments where cabling length, cable clutter, weight or electrical noise immunity of copper connections...