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    The laserfocusworld.com Software & Accessories channel features articles and other content that discuss lens and optical design software programs, as well as the parts, accessories, and “add-ons” for setting up, running, and maintaining photonics systems.

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    FIGURE 1. By the end of the decade, 100,000 satellites may orbit Earth.
    Software & Accessories

    Fast steering mirrors manipulate light for free-space optical communications and beyond

    Stefan Vorndran
    Oct. 28, 2024
    Highly precise fast steering mirrors are essential to keep the optical signal between satellite transmitters and receivers aligned to ensure stable and efficient communication...
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    Software & Accessories

    Laser safety essentials: A comprehensive checklist for secure operations

    Herbert Post
    July 12, 2024
    Safety while using laser technologies is crucial to prevent accidents and protect workers. This comprehensive laser safety checklist covers risk assessment, personnel training...
    Detectors & Imaging

    Deep learning methods enable image enhancement advances

    Bhawna Goyal
    June 5, 2024
    How can algorithms improve image enhancement?
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    Podcasts

    PODCAST: Interview with Gisele Bennett, VP of Optica

    Justine Murphy
    March 5, 2024
    Episode 2 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Gisele Bennett, the recently elected 2024 Vice President of Optica.
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    Software & Accessories

    Optical design software: From nano to system scale

    Sanjay Gangadhara
    March 1, 2024
    Design engineers must be able to perform highly accurate simulations at multiple scales to predict the performance of modern optical devices.
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    Software & Accessories

    Linear positioner features V8 piezo-walk motor

    LFW Staff
    Sept. 30, 2024
    N-332 nanometer-precision linear stages are configurable to multi-axis setups of XY, XZ, and XYZ.
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    Software & Accessories

    Dual-axis elevator-rotary stages have use in laser processing

    LFW Staff
    Sept. 20, 2024
    The ATR-V-60-60 Series elevator-rotary stages feature an elevator stage and a 60-mm-diameter rotary stage mounted vertically.
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    Software & Accessories

    Gas filter has use in laser systems

    LFW Staff
    Sept. 16, 2024
    Gas Filter 77 offers pore sizes as low as ~ 0.5 µm.
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    Software & Accessories

    Dual-cure epoxy meets ISO 10993-5 cytotoxicity standards

    LFW Staff
    Sept. 10, 2024
    Dual-cure UV15DC80-1Med epoxy uses UV light for initial fixation, followed by heat for complete polymerization.