Dielectric or Bragg Mirror and Its Applications
Mirrors and the Reflection of Light Mirrors play an important role in many aspects of our life. From simple things...
Coating Chalcogenides with Confidence
Chalcogenides are glasses containing one or more chalcogens (sulfur, selenium and tellurium). Chalcogenide glasses are becoming a preferred optical material for...
Four Common DLC Coating Issues
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coatings have been around since the late 1970s. Machining and automotive applications used the coating because of...
Highlights From 2019
As we embark upon yet another year in our photonics journey, enjoy these curated highlights from 2019. DLC Chamber for...
Understanding Polarization & Wire Grid Polarizers
To understand the function of wire grid polarizers, one must first understand polarization of light. Light is most commonly characterized...
Monochromators 101
Collecting, altering, and harnessing light is critical to dozens of commercial and scientific processes, ranging from staged entertainment and photography...
Beamsplitter – Vanguard of Modern Technology
Consumers are often unaware of the complexities of modern technology. The vast majority of smartphone users are unaware that a...
Optical Filters in Everyday Life
Light is central to our existence, from the process of photosynthesis which generates much of our food to illuminating our...
4 Reasons Why Rhodium Coated Dental Mouth Mirrors are Best for Intra-Oral Photography
Anyone who’s been to an orthodontist will have seen a dental mirror. From the perspective of dental professionals, these tools...
DFS Expands Fused Silica Edge Grinding Capability
On March 19th, the long anticipated EcoTech GM-12 cylindrical grinder arrived at Dynasil Fused Silica (DFS). The tried and proven...