Skip to content
carriefalzoneJan 8, 2021< 1 min read

An Essential Exchange of Ideas Would Benefit the Optics Industry

The expanding applications for ultrafast lasers are driving demand for attendant components. More rigorous collaboration on optical standards could further fuel this trend.

“In high-power continuous-wave optics, every aspect of the optical component is important,” said Jessica DeGroote Nelson, director of technology and strategy at Optimax Systems Inc. The optical components must ensure low total loss, with scatter plus absorption in the parts-per-million range, and they must exhibit low total error when accounting for surface irregularity plus position. And mirror coatings must be low stress, she said.

Learn more from Photonics Media's latest article, “An Essential Exchange of Ideas Would Benefit the Optics Industry‘.Learn More

COMMENTS

carriefalzoneJul 28, 20151 min read

Working here: Opportunities exist in optics field

Careers in Optics: Rochester’s Legacy and New OpportunitiesDid you know that Rochester’s optics industry roots trace back to ...
Start Reading
carriefalzoneSep 11, 20141 min read

Optical Systems: Transmissive high-energy laser optics: Manufacturing and testing considerations

Understanding Transmissive High-Energy Laser Optics: Key Manufacturing and Testing ConsiderationsIn the high-stakes world of ...
Start Reading
carriefalzoneDec 2, 20211 min read

Optimax President Joe Spilman Featured in Greater Rochester Enterprise’s “Why Roc?”

Optimax President Joe Spilman recently interviewed with Greater Rochester Enterprise to discuss the future of Optimax, why ...
Start Reading