1. Optics

    Zygo gets continuation order for laser fusion amplifiers

    Feb. 15, 2011
    Middlefield, CT--The Optical Systems Division of Zygo Corporation (NASDAQ: ZIGO) has been awarded a $3.0 million continuation order for meter class Laser Fusion Amplifiers from Commissariat a l''energie atomique (CEA).
    Middlefield, CT--The Optical Systems Division of Zygo Corporation (NASDAQ: ZIGO) has been awarded a $3.0 million continuation order for meter class Laser Fusion Amplifiers from Commissariat a l''energie atomique (CEA). The ptical metrology instruments and high precision optical systems supplier says the order is part of an ongoing contract in support of the Laser Megajoule (LMJ) Program in France where Zygo continues to be a critical supplier of products and technology. "As the largest volume manufacturer of meter class laser fusion optics in the world, we are proud to be part of the CEA Megajoule program," stated John Stack, President of the Optical Systems Division. "Zygo's ability to volume manufacture large, very high precision optics continues to be one of our core strengths in the defense, research and semiconductor market places." The CEA order is part of an ongoing contract started in 2007 and is anticipated to run through 2014. LMJ is one of many laser fusion programs around the world that Zygo continues to supply both product and new manufacturing technologies. Source: Zygo CorporationFollow us on TwitterPosted by Steve AndersonSubscribe now to Laser Focus World magazine; It's free!

    Continue Reading

    Sponsored Recommendations

    Advancing Neuroscience Using High-Precision 3D Printing

    March 7, 2025
    Learn how Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Used High-Precision 3D Printing to Advance Neuroscience Research using 3D Printed Optical Drives.

    From Prototyping to Production: How High-Precision 3D Printing is Reinventing Electronics Manufacturing

    March 7, 2025
    Learn how micro 3D printing is enabling miniaturization. As products get smaller the challenge to manufacture small parts increases.

    Sputtered Thin-film Coatings

    Feb. 27, 2025
    Optical thin-film coatings can be deposited by a variety of methods. Learn about 2 traditional methods and a deposition process called sputtering.

    What are Notch Filters?

    Feb. 27, 2025
    Notch filters are ideal for applications that require nearly complete rejection of a laser line while passing as much non-laser light as possible.

    Voice your opinion!

    To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Laser Focus World, create an account today!