Technical Articles

Applications for photodiodes combined with novel circuitry range from studies of meteor deposited metals In the upper atmosphere to calcium Ions In biological cells.

Computer-controlled motorized mirror mounts enable rapid realignment of beam-steering optics between discharges at Sandia National Labs’ Z machine.

Resonant-cavity enhanced detectors improve detection and wavelength selectivity, high-power traveling-wave detectors increase dynamic range of analog fiber links.

Optomechanical mounts may seem like insignificant design elements, but they can make or break a photonic application.

Tunable diode lasers are increasing their market penetration via rapid evolution with a new generation of products every year or so.

As the number of applications for ultrahigh-vacuum (UHV) environments increases, motion systems must be modified to manipulate optics, particle beams, and measurement devices inside ...