Spectroscopic studies evaluate the response of a specimen to different colors of light. Lasers are normally used in spectroscopic studies; however, lasers typically operate in one or more cavity modes...
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Ultraviolet (UV) lamps are used as a source of white (multi-colored) UV light for many applications; however, these lamps are large and expensive, require a high voltage, generate a lot of heat and ma...
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High optical power density at the output facet of a semiconductor laser can adversely affect both the laser’s maximum optical power and its long-term reliability. Laser devices whose optical pow...
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Spectrometry is an analysis technique in which certain frequencies of light, relating to the absorption lines of a chemical species, are used to determine the chemical’s properties.  Some m...
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Measurements of emission and absorption spectra provide a valuable means of identifying and analyzing gases, liquids and solids. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and grating spectrometers are two com...
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Computer chips, composed of silicon (Si) semiconductors, store and transmit information as electrons.  The negative charge on electrons, however, hinders the speed with which information can be t...
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Multi-wavelength fiber lasers provide cost-effective and versatile light sources for applications including high-speed optical communication systems, optical fiber sensors and time- and frequency-reso...
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