Fresnel Lenses: A Brief Introduction
16th Jan 2019 at 10:02 am
Fresnel lenses, invented by Augustin Jean Fresnel, have been in used since the 19th century when they played a vital role in focusing the beams in lighthouse lamps and were also used in theatre spotlights.
Read moreKnight Optical Joins SEIA
11th Jan 2019 at 10:06 am
Knight Optical, global leaders in precision optical component design, consultancy and manufacturing, has announced its recent membership of the Solar Energy Industries Association
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Toughened Windows: What they are, and When to use them
19th Dec 2018 at 10:08 am
Optical windows are designed to maximise transmission whilst minimising absorption and reflection..
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Knight Optical Joins EPIC
17th Dec 2018 at 10:23 am
Knight Optical has joined the European Photonics Industry Consortium, the industry association that promotes the sustainable development of European photonics organisations
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Electronics and Optoelectronics: Key Considerations When Choosing Optical Components
17th Dec 2018 at 10:21 am
There are some exceptionally demanding environments out there in which electronic and optoelectronic systems are expected to perform optimally…
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The Benefits of Broadband Antireflective Coatings in Telecoms Applications
17th Dec 2018 at 10:16 am
What is broadband antireflective coating? Broadband antireflective (BBAR) coatings are designed to significantly enhance the efficiency of light transmission of any optical substrate…
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The Benefits and Uses of Sapphire Optical Windows
7th Dec 2018 at 10:12 am
Windows play an important role in optical systems, both in terms of maximising transmission and reducing reflection, and also in protecting optical systems and electronic sensors from everything the environment throws at them.
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A Solution to the Challenge of Identifying Optical Materials
6th Dec 2018 at 10:25 am
Knight Optical, a global leader in precision optical component design, consultancy and manufacturing, has released a whitepaper entitled, ‘Identifying Optical Materials with Precision Accuracy’
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A Guide to Ball Lenses and How to Choose the Right Lens for Your Application
27th Nov 2018 at 10:34 am
Ball lenses are the perfect solution where there is a need to improve signal coupling between fibres, emitters, transmitters, receivers and detectors…
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What is an Infrared-Cut Filter, and How to Choose the Right One for your Application?
27th Nov 2018 at 10:33 am
Camera detector systems such as ANPR, CMOS and CCD do a fantastic job of recording accurate colour images in daylight…
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