Collimators
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Standard IR Target Projectors
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Santa Barbara Infrared’s 14000Zi Series reflective infrared target projectors are turnkey test systems for electro-optical (E-O) testing of FLIRs and other infrared (IR) imaging systems. The standard target projectors are assembled from SBIR’s STC Series Collimators, Infinity Blackbodies and 300 Series Target Wheels. SBIR also offers a standard athermal target projector with a 5.7° field of view (FOV).
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Modular Infinity Microscope
MIM
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Applied Scientific Instrumentation
ASI Modular Microscope components consist of tube lenses along with adapters and accessories that either are primarily used in the collimated light space or adapters that are to be used on the image side. Collimated light adapters use the 38mm diameter C60-RING system to connect components. Focus-side adapters attached to lens tubes with either a 30mm diameter coupling to the I.D. of the C60-TUBE, or with a 50mm coupling on the O.D. of the lens tube.
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Long Light Source
LM-A
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The long light source is compatible with the LM-101 or the LMC-20. The light is supplied with a 50 watt tungsten halogen convection cooled light source which provides suffcient energy for use with narrow band pass filters or monochronomators in the wave length range of .35 to 2.5 microns. The light beam is chopped at 200 hz by a quiet, vibration free, synchronous motor. The housing also contains a secondary LED light source and detector for synchronization of the amplifier, plus an electro-mechanical shutter to block the light output when the instrument is zeroed. An internal collimating lens produces a narrow beam (<1") so the LM-A can be used in bell-jar and large coating systems.
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Optics Test Systems
Electronic And Visual Autocollimators
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Optik Elektronik Gerätetechnik GmbH
OEG GmbH specializes in the use of autocollimators, collimators and telescopes for special applications in optical measurement technology in the wavelength range from 380nm to 1550nm (SWIR).
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Astronomy Solutions
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For more than 40 years, Thales has delivered high accuracy optics for ground-based Astronomy all around the world. These optics range from single, but challenging, unmounted optical components up to fully integrated opto-mechanical systems. Our design heritage and past experience in this field cover the design, manufacture and AIT activities of many optics and sub-assemblies used in Telescope instrumentation, such as focal plane assemblies as well as the direct production of telescope mirrors themselves. Several major achievements of Thales ground-based Astronomy products were the Optical wide field corrector for the Dark Energy Survey (lien), the Reference Body for future Deformable Secondary Mirror of the VLT (lien) and different challenging spectrograph optics (Collimator and Cameras) for different Observatories (lien). One advantage Thales has with this activity is that most part of the manufacturing steps involved (i.e. opto-mechanical design, milling/grinding, lightening, polishing and coating) are directly under our control in our own facility. Our current capabilities for the production of optics for ground-based Astronomy are from a few centimeters size up to 2 meters. Thanks to the continuous efforts in R& D and investments into new production machines, Thales is now ready for future industrial challenges including the optical production of some key elements of the E-ELT, GMT and TMT programs.
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Standard IR Target Projectors
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Santa Barbara Infrared’s 14000Zi Series reflective infrared target projectors are turnkey test systems for electro-optical (E-O) testing of FLIRs and other infrared (IR) imaging systems. The standard target projectors are assembled from SBIR’s STC Series Collimators, Infinity Blackbodies and 300 Series Target Wheels. SBIR also offers a standard athermal target projector with a 5.7° field of view (FOV).
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Expanded Beam Connectors
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Amphenol Fiber Systems International
Expanded Beam uses a lens in front of the fiber to collimate the light coming out of the fiber. The lens expands the size of the beam from 9 um to 285 um for SM. Expanded Beam connectors have distinct advantages and disadvantages compared to Physical Contact connectors. Read our White Paper on Expanded Beam Connectors for more in-depth details.
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Fiber Optomechanics
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The versatile FiberBench product line includes Single and Multi-Axis FiberBenches as well as a wide variety of compatible components ranging from beamsplitter modules to wave plate units. FiberBenches form the foundation of a nearly infinite array of miniature fiber optic systems that customers have been building for the last decade. When used with the FiberPort Collimators/Couplers, a complete optical circuit can be constructed. The Fiber Launch Platforms are ideal for coupling a free space laser into a single mode, multimode, or polarization-maintaining fiber. Other accessories include fiber mounts, fixed and kinematic collimator adapters, and L-bracket mating sleeves.
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SAXS
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Anton Paar’s precise and reliable solutions for SAXS/WAXS/GISAXS/RheoSAXS studies provide excellent resolution and the best possible data quality for your daily research of nanostructured materials. The robust systems employ brilliant X-rays as well as scatterless beam collimation and are equipped with a wide range of sample stages to cover many different applications.
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Pro-Line Laser Kit
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The Pinpoint Pro-Line Laser Kit combines the features of a transit, an infinitely long straightedge and a laser alignment system all in one compact, portable and versatile design. Precision laser alignment for production, maintenance and plant engineering projects, both large and small, has never been so easy. The Pro-Line Laser produces a crisp, collimated laser reference beam that forms a bulls-eye pattern for easy visual alignment and measuring. A finely ruled target and magnetic base are easily moved around for checking alignments, allowing one person to do the work of several.
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Collimators
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Collimators are optical systems used to imitate standard targets placed in "optical infinity" (very long distance). The collimators are used for projection of image of reference targets into direction of tested imagers. According to type of optical elements used in design, collimators are divided into two groups: reflective collimators and refractive collimators. Reflective collimators due to their wide spectral range are almost exclusively used in systems for testing thermal imagers and are also preferable in systems testing TV cameras, SWIR imagers, laser systems or multi-sensor surveillance systems. Refractive collimators are mostly used in systems for testing night vision devices or TV cameras working in visible/near infrared range.
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XRF
O Series
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The O Series combines high performance with a small x-ray spot size. This is made possible by the poly-capillary focusing optics system that replaces the collimator assembly installed in standard Bowman systems. The optics are designed to focus the x-rays coming from the tube exit window to a very small spot size (80μm FWHM) while retaining virtually 100% of the tube flux. So instead of attenuating the x-rays that can’t fit through the small apertures, as is the case with collimator systems, the poly-capillary optics assembly allows almost all of the x-rays from the tube to reach the sample. The result is much greater sensitivity for testing very small components or thin coatings. Shorter test times can achieve even better repeatability when comparing optics systems vs. a similar sized collimator.
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Modular Infinity Microscope (MIM)
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Applied Scientific Instrumentation
ASI Modular Microscope components consist of tube lenses along with adapters and accessories that either are primarily used in the collimated light space or adapters that are to be used on the image side. Collimated light adapters use the 38mm diameter C60-RING system to connect components. Focus-side adapters attached to lens tubes with either a 30mm diameter coupling to the I.D. of the C60-TUBE, or with a 50mm coupling on the O.D. of the lens tube.
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Large Aperture Beam Profilers
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Modern laser applications seldom require large beam profiling, combined with high resolution. The BeamOn HR 1" is the perfect solution enabling both relatively large beam characterization, with a high resolution detector of 20 MP. By implementing a diffuser to present the beam to a smaller detector via dedicated optics, one of the largest beam profilers of 60 mm is offered, i.e BeamOn LA U3. Even further than that, for collimated beams the Laser Analyzing Telescope offers an input aperture of 100 mm combined with high resolution, attitude and divergence measurement of the laser beam.
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Rotary wheels
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Rotary wheels are one of basic blocks of systems for testing imaging EO systems. They are needed to enable motorized exchange of active target at collimator focal plane. There are usually 8 holes in the wheel for targets (other numbers are also possible). Wheels are covered with a black high emissivity coating (emissivity at least 0.97).
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Mobile Assay System
ISO-CART-85
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Complete In-situ NDA Gamma-Ray Analysis Solutions for a Wide Variety of Samples including "Free-Release" Decommissioning WasteMeasures all common geometries: pipes, cylinders, floors, ceilings, walls, drums, boxes, and soilsEasy-roll cart for maneuvering over any surfaceWide selection of collimators and shields available for different measurement situationsContinuous height adjustment and variable tilt adjustmentISOTOPIC software, proven results on thousands of real-world samplesFactory pre-calibrated or calibrate with a single inexpensive mixed isotope point sourceFlexible reporting: measurement results can be reported in grams or activity (Bq or Ci)
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Incandescent Light Sources
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Collimated, uniform, 1 inch diameter output beamSupports 75W-300W QTH LampsSupports xenon, mercury, & mercury-xenon arc lampsForced Air CooledRefractive condensing optics attachments availableVariable power supply (purchased separately) with optical feedback (option)Vertically mounted arc lampSide exit port with back spherical reflector
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Picosecond Laser
PIXEA
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The PIXEA is a high-quality laser system for OEM and R&D applications generating ultra-short optical pulses by using gain-switched laser diode technologies. The laser features high-quality picosecond laser pulses with no satellite pulses and minimize pulse tail. The PIXEA series offer a large variety of centered wavelengths between 375 nm and 2 um. The pulse duration down to 20 ps is optimized for each wavelength. The system is based in two modules or one module, the laser head and the dedicated Control Unit including the GUI software. Different optical output options are available, including free space collimating optics and fiber coupled.
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Collimators
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Collimators are devices used to either narrow a beam of light so that the spatial cross-section of the light beam is smaller; or used to focus a beam of light and re-direct it so that it is aligned to a different direction, making it parallel/collimated.
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Filters / Splitters / Detectors
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DiCon’s 100 GHz WDM is designed to multiplex and demultiplex signals in multi-wavelength systems based on the ITU 100 GHz grid. The component uses a thin film filter mounted between a pair of GRIN lens collimators. The 100 GHz WDM is housed in a compact, environmentally stable package that offers superior resistance to humidity and temperature and is suitable for mounting on a printed circuit board or within a module.
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COLOSUS
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The COLOSUS line of electro-optical test systems from Santa Barbara Infrared Inc. and Labsphere Inc. include collimated optics, software and uniform sources for the optical characterization of sensors and cameras.
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TriSOL Class AAA 0.25º Collimation Angle Solar Simulators
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For high performance space applications, OAI offers a 0.25 Collimation Angle Solar Simulator. It is engineered with the technology built on OAI’s 47 years of experience working with light. Features include 100mmx100mm beam size, long lens housing, AM 1.5 G and AMO spectrum up to 1800 nm or any custom spectrum, and intensity controlled up to 1.25 SUNS. These solar simulators are built with OAI’s precision, quality and reliability.
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INFRATEST Software
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INFRATEST is a powerful software for testing visible to IR cameras, goggles and laser rangefinders. Based on video acquisition modules compatible with a wide range of communication protocols, INFRATEST acquires, displays and analyzes the video signal from all types of electro-optical devices. In addition, INFRATEST manages the optical stimuli delivered to the camera through the control of blackbodies and visible/NIR optical sources and their accessories (collimator, target wheel, harmonization modules, etc.).
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XRF
L Series
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The L Series is the most versatile instrument that Bowman offers. It combines all of the features of the P Series with a larger sample chamber and greater X-Y stage travel. For samples larger than ~12 inches (300 mm) in any direction, the L Series is a must-have. The large sample stage and travel allows for both large parts, or large sample fixtures holding multiple parts, to be measured. The chamber is fully enclosed and boasts a capacity to hold samples up to 22″ (550mm) x 24″ (600mm) x 13″ (330mm) (LxWxH). The X-Y stage travel distance is 10″x10″ (254mm x 254mm). The standard configuration includes a 4-position multiple collimator assembly, and a variable focus camera allowing for measurement in recessed areas. As with other models, the collimator sizes and focal distances are customizable for different customer applications. The programmable X-Y stage is included, but can be removed to allow for the maximum sample height capacity (10″ (254mm) z-height with stage, 13″ (300mm) without). The solid-state PIN detector is included along with our long-life micro-focus x-ray tube. The high performance SDD detector is an optional upgrade.
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IR/Visible Target Projectors
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Santa Barbara Infrared’s reflective infrared and visible target projectors are turnkey test systems for electro-optical (E-O) testing of FLIRs and other infrared (IR) and visible imaging systems. The standard target projectors are assembled from SBIR’s STC Series Collimators, Infinity Blackbodies, Infinity VSX Integrating Spheres and 300 Series Target Wheels.
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Day Camera Testing
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CI Systems' CCD test stations are used to carry out all the necessary tests to verify and compare the quality of a CCD based camera. These stations are based on CI Systems' reflective collimators, Visible Radiation Sources, special targets and integrated software, to project standard patterns with known geometry and intensity to the Unit Under Test. As a result, these stations are turnkey solutions for the CCD camera testing needs.
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Optics
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Welcome to Thorlabs; below you will find links to optical components and systems, a subset of our entire line of photonics products. All single element optical components can be found under the optical elements link with the exception of optical components that have polarization properties since they have a separate link. Multi-element systems like beam expanders and objective lenses as well as interferometers, fiber collimators, reference cells, modulators, and other optical devices can be found by choosing the optical systems link. Thorlabs also manufactures an extensive line of free-space and fiber optic isolators; stock items ship the same day that they are ordered while our custom orders benefit from our streamlined design and manufacturing process, which minimizes lead time.
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Beam Characterization
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Thorlabs offers a wide range of products that can be used for beam characterization. Properties such as intensity, degree of collimation, power, wavefront shape, and spectral properties can be measured.
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Optics Test Systems
Mirror Collimator And Autocollimator
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Optik Elektronik Gerätetechnik GmbH
Mirror collimator and autocollimator for the entire wavelength range from UV to MIR The compact mirror collimator can be used both as an autocollimator and as a telescope.
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Laser Module
LDM200
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Artifex Engineering GmbH & Co. KG
The LDM200 series of laser diode modules are specialized units for high-end applications. The fibre coupled design allows flexible installation and separation of the electrical and optical sections. High quality optics and precision adjustment provide for excellent beam quality and very long collimation distances up to 100m. Customized fixed focus distances may also be provided. The option of choice of pola
