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The Correct Material for Infrared (IR) Applications

Using an Infrared Application? Discover the importance of choosing the right material and comparisons of each at Edmund Optics.

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Infrared (IR) Spectrum

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Infrared Light

Optical Engineer Andrew Fisher explains how you can see the "invisible" light, or infrared light, from your own TV remote.

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UV vs. IR Grade Fused Silica

UV grade fused silica is ideal for UV and visible applications, but IR grade fused silica has better transmission in the IR due to a lack of OH- impurities.

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When should I use an IR cut filter and when should I use heat absorbing glass?

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You offer many substrates for UV and IR applications. How do I know which is best for me?

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Advantages of Using Meniscus Lenses in Infrared Applications

Meniscus lenses offer superior performance compared to plano convex lenses in IR applications. Find out the benefits of using a meniscus lens at Edmund Optics.

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Future of Spherical Lenses

Traditional spherical lenses are evolving due to the increasing demands of applications. Learn about the future of spherical lenses at Edmund Optics.

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Is it okay to clean an infrared lens, for example one made of germanium, with ethanol?

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All About Aspheric Lenses

Learn all about the benefits of aspheres, their unique anatomy, how they're manufactured, and how to choose the right one for your system.

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NIR (Near Infrared)

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Short Wave Infrared (SWIR)

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What are aspheric condenser lenses?

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Trending Liquid Lenses in Imaging

Quickly Autofocus and Overcome Depth of Field Limitations

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Sensors and Lenses

Imaging lenses and sensors must be paired together with special attention.

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Ruggedized Imaging Lenses

Not all ruggedized imaging lenses feature the same type of ruggedization. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of each type at Edmund Optics.

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Achromatic Lenses Review

Learn about EO's most popular family of optical lenses and discover if achromatic lenses are ideal for your next application.

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Liquid Lens Telecentric Lenses

Image Quality of a Telecentric with the Flexibility of a Liquid Lens

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Why plastic aspheric lenses?

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Can ruggedization make lenses waterproof?

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What are M12 (S-Mount) lenses?

M12 or S-Mount lenses are a type of compact imaging lens used in space-constrained applications.

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Ruggedized Imaging Lenses

Edmund Optics® manufactures several different types of ruggedized imaging lens assemblies.

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I recently removed the IR cut filter from my camera and did not replace it with any type of clear glass. It has since lost sensitivity in the IR, which was the goal, but also focus ability in the optics. Can you explain why this is so?

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Aspheric Lenses Review

What is an aspheric lens? In what applications are aspheric lenses used?

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What are the benefits of aspheric lenses compared to standard singlet lenses?

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Optotune Focus-Tunable Lenses Review

Optotune Focus-Tunable lenses feature a liquid polymer substrate with continuous focusability.

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What are the different types of aspheric lenses?

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Types of Machine Vision Lenses

Fixed focal length, zoom, and macro lenses are all variable magnification lenses. Learn more at Edmund Optics.

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Cinema Lenses, The Age of Streaming, and Aspheres

Cinema lenses designed to create content tailored for online streaming utilize aspheres to shoot with a shallow depth of field while maintaining quality.

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Imaging Performance of Telecentric Lenses

Telecentric lenses eliminate perspective and measurement error, and are ideal for measurement and gauging applications.

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