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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. Cooling laser diode in a TOSA package.
    Software & Accessories

    Optical transceivers can beat the heat in the era of high-speed data centers

    Andrew Dereka
    Jan. 16, 2025
    Optical transceivers designed for longer ranges require precise temperature control to maintain laser stability and performance—and thermoelectric coolers provide a solution.
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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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    FIGURE 1. HP Z Captis Dual-modality PBR capture modes: Studio (left) and Explorer (right).
    Software & Accessories

    Electro-optical solution for virtual material capture and rendering

    Fred Thomas
    Oct. 21, 2024
    A high-resolution image capture device launched in August 2024 as a collaboration between HP and Adobe enables the digital capture of three-dimensional (3D) surface appearance...
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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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    Software & Accessories

    Open-frame positioning stages accommodate various payloads

    Dover Motion
    Oct. 20, 2024
    SmartStage open-frame positioning stages are optimized for regular or inverted microscopy applications that require an open aperture.
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    Software & Accessories

    Thin-film thickness measurement software offers multimodal compatibility

    CRAIC Technologies
    Oct. 12, 2024
    FilmPro 2 software enables users to obtain thin-film thickness measurements of microscopic sample areas.
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    Software & Accessories

    Acousto-optic beam deflector for UV systems available

    Oct. 8, 2024
    The AODF - UV beam deflector provides precise spatial control of an optical beam at rates beyond 250 MHz.
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    Detectors & Imaging

    Microscope accessory has use in chemometric modeling

    Oct. 6, 2024
    The Zero X Plus microscope accessory has an integrated calcium fluoride optic to improve spectral precision of collected Raman spectra.