Understanding Lens Power in Optical Systems
Starting from a Familiar Equation Thinking back to high school physics, you probably came ...
Controlling Reflection and Transmission in Optical Systems
Why Optical Surfaces Need Coatings The amount of light reflected and transmitted at a ...
Why Stress and Polarization Matter in Polymer Optical Systems
What Birefringence Means Some transparent materials are birefringent. That is, the ...
Why Understanding Fresnel Reflection Matters in Polymer Optical Systems
Ray Tracing Is Useful — But It’s Not the Whole Story Optical Design Begins with a Model ...
Why Aspheres Matter More Than Ever in Modern Optics
A recent Photonics Spectra article by Dale Buralli highlights why it’s time to rethink ...
Ray Tracing and Basics of Light Propagation
Why Non-Optical Engineers Should Care About Ray Tracing and Light Behavior