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    L-3 Applied Optics Center to present optical coatings at SPIE Photonics West 2014

    Jan. 23, 2014
    L-3 Applied Optics Center, has completed coating 13 large optical elements with anti-reflective and highly reflective thin film optical coatings on various elements.
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    L-3 Applied Optics Center, part of L-3 Communications Warrior Systems, announces the completion of coating 13 large optical elements for a major national telescope. The largest of the elements was over 27 in. dia. and weighed over 300 lbs. The anti-reflective and highly reflective thin film optical coatings deposited by AOC on the various elements were specifically designed by Applied Optics Center to enhance the overall performance of the innovative telescope and to ensure its long-term mission success.

    SPIE Photonics West booth number: 2401

    To Learn More:

    Contact:L-3 Applied Optics Center
    Headquarters: Dallas, TX
    Product: Optical coatings
    Key Features: Anti-reflective and has large-element coating capability

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