• Kathy Li Dessau

    Kathy Li Dessau is product manager at Newport New Focus (Santa Clara, CA).

    FIGURE 1. Optical contacting is used in the manufacture of micro-optic systems for a variety of applications from biophotonics to telecommunications.
    Chris Myatt
    Jan. 1, 2006
    Because it is adhesive-free, optical contacting of glass elements handles high optical powers and eliminates outgassing. New versions of the process strongly unite two elements...
    Mark Wippich
    March 1, 2003
    Tunable lasers developed for telecommunications are well suited for use with fiber sensors, while existing high-volume manufacturing capabilities will help lower costs.
    FIGURE 1. Ultrafast-pulse laser system requires compact, stable mirror mounts for precision beam steering.
    Sherwin D. Cabatic
    Jan. 1, 2000
    Selecting a mount for either manufacturing or laboratory use requires balancing size, ease-of-use, performance, and cost.