by Meghan Pace | Jul 15, 2022 | Optics explained
Introduction to optical coating Optical coatings are used to enhance the transmission, reflection or polarisation properties, and are composed of thin layers of oxides, rare earth materials, metals, and other metallic and dielectric materials. The performance of the...
by Meghan Pace | Jul 1, 2022 | Custom optics, Optics explained
In 2020, the augmented (AR) and virtual reality (VR) market was valued at $14.84 billion, and is expected to grow to $454.73 billion within the next 10 years. However, with recent software advancements within the industry, the projected growth is most probably higher....
by Meghan Pace | Mar 31, 2022 | News Snippets, Optics explained
Introduction to Polymer Polymer, one of the most used materials worldwide and exists commonly in everyday life is also a great alternative to glass materials for optical components. Many up and coming industries are incorporating polymer as their main optical...
by Addoptics | May 22, 2021 | Optics explained
Custom optical lens prototyping and manufacturing can be a time-consuming and costly endeavor. High upfront investments are most likely required before you even hold a physical prototype in your hands. Even worse, custom optical lens prototyping with conventional...
by Addoptics | May 11, 2021 | Optics explained
Requirements for vehicle comfort and road safety continue to increase. As such the demand for driver assistance systems, based on machine vision and camera technology, also increases. Automotive optics are indispensable for features like lane departure assistance and...
by Addoptics | Apr 26, 2021 | Optics explained
The refractive index (also known as the index of refraction) is defined as the quotient of the speed of light as it passes through two media. It is a dimensionless number that depends on the temperature and wavelength of the beam of light. “Refractive index describes...
