Anti-Reflection (AR) coatings represent a key innovation in optics. AR coatings are central to the proper manipulation of light, mitigating Fresnel reflection, enhancing system throughput and ...

Thin-film coatings can be essential to obtaining the desired performance from an optical component. Stuart Allan describes the types available and provides purchasing advice. Optical thin-film ...

Interference filters are frequently employed in transmissive configurations where the light passes through the filter to produce a specific effect (band-pass, long-pass, short-pass, among others).