JYOPTO Blog

Practical notes on first surface mirrors, dielectric and metallic coatings, beamsplitters, windows and the systems that rely on them — from lasers and microscopy to LiDAR and lithography.

April 15, 2023

What Is a IR Mirror? A Spectroscopy Perspective

For engineers working in Spectroscopy, the choice of a reflective surface is rarely an afterthought. IR Mirror components sit at the heart of systems where directing and…

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April 13, 2023

2023 and Beyond: Dielectric High-Reflector Mirror for 3D Scanning & Structured Light

Optical designers sometimes treat mirrors as simple parts, yet in 3D Scanning & Structured Light the mirror decides beam direction, loss budget and even image contrast.…

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April 10, 2023

Using Enhanced Aluminum Mirror for Machine Vision & Imaging: What to Know

For engineers working in Machine Vision & Imaging, the choice of a reflective surface is rarely an afterthought. Enhanced Aluminum Mirror components sit at the heart of…

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April 05, 2023

Protected Silver Mirror or a beamsplitter for Fluorescence Microscopy? A Selection Note

Optical designers sometimes treat mirrors as simple parts, yet in Fluorescence Microscopy the mirror decides beam direction, loss budget and even image contrast. The…

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March 28, 2023

What Is a Protected Silver Mirror? A Robotics Vision Perspective

Optical designers sometimes treat mirrors as simple parts, yet in Robotics Vision the mirror decides beam direction, loss budget and even image contrast. The Protected…

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March 15, 2023

Enhanced Aluminum Mirror in Optical Metrology & Interferometry: Engineering Considerations

Every Optical Metrology & Interferometry system eventually meets the same question: where does the light go, and how much of it survives the turn? A well-specified…

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March 02, 2023

Hot Mirror in Laser Material Processing: Engineering Considerations

For engineers working in Laser Material Processing, the choice of a reflective surface is rarely an afterthought. Hot Mirror components sit at the heart of systems where…

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February 24, 2023

The Science of handling thermal and laser infrared beams (IR Mirror in 3D Scanning & Structured Light)

Every 3D Scanning & Structured Light system eventually meets the same question: where does the light go, and how much of it survives the turn? A well-specified IR Mirror…

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February 18, 2023

2023 and Beyond: Broadband Dielectric Mirror for Spectroscopy

Optical designers sometimes treat mirrors as simple parts, yet in Spectroscopy the mirror decides beam direction, loss budget and even image contrast. The Broadband…

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February 11, 2023

Your Polarizing Beamsplitter Questions, Answered (Medical & Dental Lasers)

For engineers working in Medical & Dental Lasers, the choice of a reflective surface is rarely an afterthought. Polarizing Beamsplitter components sit at the heart of…

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February 10, 2023

How Hot Mirror Compares to a beamsplitter in Defense & Aerospace

Every Defense & Aerospace system eventually meets the same question: where does the light go, and how much of it survives the turn? A well-specified Hot Mirror answers…

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February 01, 2023

How Broadband Dielectric Mirror Compares to a standard metallic mirror in Automotive LiDAR

Every Automotive LiDAR system eventually meets the same question: where does the light go, and how much of it survives the turn? A well-specified Broadband Dielectric…

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January 25, 2023

2023 and Beyond: Optical Flat for Automotive LiDAR

Optical designers sometimes treat mirrors as simple parts, yet in Automotive LiDAR the mirror decides beam direction, loss budget and even image contrast. The Optical…

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January 18, 2023

Mirror Substrate / Blank vs a dielectric mirror for Defense & Aerospace: Choosing the Right Mirror

For engineers working in Defense & Aerospace, the choice of a reflective surface is rarely an afterthought. Mirror Substrate / Blank components sit at the heart of…

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January 17, 2023

FAQ: Protected Gold Mirror for Research & University Labs — Common Questions Answered

For engineers working in Research & University Labs, the choice of a reflective surface is rarely an afterthought. Protected Gold Mirror components sit at the heart of…

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January 09, 2023

Inside the Hot Mirror: How It Works in Optical Metrology & Interferometry

For engineers working in Optical Metrology & Interferometry, the choice of a reflective surface is rarely an afterthought. Hot Mirror components sit at the heart of…

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December 31, 2022

What Is a Broadband Dielectric Mirror? A Defense & Aerospace Perspective

Every Defense & Aerospace system eventually meets the same question: where does the light go, and how much of it survives the turn? A well-specified Broadband Dielectric…

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December 28, 2022

How a Concave Mirror Solved a Laser Material Processing Problem

For engineers working in Laser Material Processing, the choice of a reflective surface is rarely an afterthought. Concave Mirror components sit at the heart of systems…

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December 13, 2022

Specifying Enhanced Aluminum Mirror in Life Science Instrumentation Systems

Every Life Science Instrumentation system eventually meets the same question: where does the light go, and how much of it survives the turn? A well-specified Enhanced…

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November 29, 2022

Protected Silver Mirror or a standard metallic mirror for Research & University Labs? A Selection Note

For engineers working in Research & University Labs, the choice of a reflective surface is rarely an afterthought. Protected Silver Mirror components sit at the heart of…

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November 05, 2022

Using Optical Window for Research & University Labs: What to Know

Optical designers sometimes treat mirrors as simple parts, yet in Research & University Labs the mirror decides beam direction, loss budget and even image contrast. The…

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November 02, 2022

Using UV Mirror for Projection & Display: What to Know

For engineers working in Projection & Display, the choice of a reflective surface is rarely an afterthought. UV Mirror components sit at the heart of systems where…

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October 23, 2022

Cold Mirror or a standard metallic mirror for Spectroscopy? A Selection Note

Optical designers sometimes treat mirrors as simple parts, yet in Spectroscopy the mirror decides beam direction, loss budget and even image contrast. The Cold Mirror is…

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October 18, 2022

Understanding Optical Window for Semiconductor Lithography: protecting an enclosure while passing light

Every Semiconductor Lithography system eventually meets the same question: where does the light go, and how much of it survives the turn? A well-specified Optical Window…

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October 17, 2022

How IR Mirror Compares to a dielectric mirror in Automotive LiDAR

For engineers working in Automotive LiDAR, the choice of a reflective surface is rarely an afterthought. IR Mirror components sit at the heart of systems where measuring…

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October 14, 2022

Your Non-Polarizing Beamsplitter Questions, Answered (Semiconductor Lithography)

For engineers working in Semiconductor Lithography, the choice of a reflective surface is rarely an afterthought. Non-Polarizing Beamsplitter components sit at the heart…

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October 02, 2022

IR Mirror or a beamsplitter for Robotics Vision? A Selection Note

For engineers working in Robotics Vision, the choice of a reflective surface is rarely an afterthought. IR Mirror components sit at the heart of systems where compact,…

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September 30, 2022

First Surface Mirror vs a standard metallic mirror for Machine Vision & Imaging: Choosing the Right Mirror

For engineers working in Machine Vision & Imaging, the choice of a reflective surface is rarely an afterthought. First Surface Mirror components sit at the heart of…

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September 21, 2022

Laser Line Mirror vs a standard metallic mirror for Machine Vision & Imaging: Choosing the Right Mirror

Every Machine Vision & Imaging system eventually meets the same question: where does the light go, and how much of it survives the turn? A well-specified Laser Line…

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September 20, 2022

Protected Gold Mirror or a standard metallic mirror for Astronomical Telescopes? A Selection Note

For engineers working in Astronomical Telescopes, the choice of a reflective surface is rarely an afterthought. Protected Gold Mirror components sit at the heart of…

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