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A frequency comb is a laser source, with evenly spaced narrow lines, potentially useful for spectroscopy applications, particularly as a source or for alignment of the wavelength axis.

A Brush with Frequency Comb Spectroscopy: A Developing Story

The Optics Physics app is designed to serve as a pocket dictionary of all optical characteristics and their analyses, with formulas to find various parameters.

App of the Month: Optics Physics

Dr. Richard R. Hark, a professor in the Department of Chemistry at Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, discusses his work with LIBS in applications such as forensic science, conflict minerals, and geochemical fingerprinting.

Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy: A Closer Look at the Capabilities of LIBS

The choices for LIBS hardware are discussed in detail, particularly lasers and spectrometers, and the trade-offs between cost, size, and performance are illustrated.

LIBS Basics, Part II: Hardware

Lasers and optics continue to comprise a thriving and emerging market in the field of spectroscopy, with new breakthroughs occurring at a rapid pace. Here to discuss the latest developments in these areas are Alexander Bolshakov, Applied Spectra; Phil Taday, TeraView; and Rob Morris, Ocean Optics, Inc.

Wavelength Tech Forum: Optics/Lasers

Joining us for this discussion are Rob Morris, Ocean Optics, Inc.; Alexander Bol'shakov, Applied Spectra; and Elizabeth Illy, Cobolt AB.

Technology Forum: Optics/Lasers

Joining us for this discussion are Rob Morris, Ocean Optics; and Paul Gelsinger-Austin, Petra Lepke, and Samuel Sadoulet, Edmund Optics.

Technology Forum: SPIE Optics and Photonics Conference

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed light-detecting fibers that act like a flexible camera when woven into a web.

Can You See Me Now?

The author discusses the use of filters in optical microscopy and the advantages that have been gained as a result of developments in filter technology.

Advantages of High OD Filters to Microscopy

Joining us for this discussion are Lisa EO Mueller, Wavelength Electronics; Walter Burgess, Power Technology, Inc.; Rob Morris, Ocean Optics.