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Avantier Machine Vision and Custom Optics
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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Hubble Space Telescope
Optics

Satellite Telescope Optics

Precision Satellite Telescope Optics
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Sapphire Windows
Machine Vision/Imaging Software

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
Enlarging Lenses

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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Silicon Carbide Optics
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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
Machine Vision/Imaging Software

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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Skin Rejuvenation and Tattoo Removal
Lasers/Structured Lighting

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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Large Optics
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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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Enlarging Lenses

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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SWIR/LWIR/NIR

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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Infrared Lenses

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...
Infrared Lenses

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...
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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...
Enlarging Lenses

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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SWIR/LWIR/NIR

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...
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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...
Enlarging Lenses

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...