How an Aspheric Lens is Made Edmund Optics 2019-11-26 | Edmund Optics® manufactures thousands of precision aspheric lenses per month in our asphere manufacturing cell that operates 24 hours a day. This video shows the entire manufacturing process of an asphere including curve generation, in-process metrology, computer numerical controlled (CNC) grinding, CNC polishing, magnetorheological finishing (MRF), centering, coating, and final inspection. To learn more about our aspheric lens manufacturing capabilities, please visit edmundoptics.com/capabilities/aspheric-manufacturing/.
Why Sunglasses Only Block Lasers if Theyre at a Specific Angle! Edmund Optics 2024-10-09 | These sunglasses interact with lasers differently as you rotate them, but why?Watch to learn about the polarization of light and polarized sunglassesIf you have polarized sunglasses, try holding them up to a computer screen and rotating them! You'll also see that they interact with the screen differently at different angles because the screens light is polarized (like the laser light in this demo) #optics #stem #science #physics #light #polarization #shorts
Self-Driving Racecars Powered by Edmund Optics Lenses Edmund Optics 2024-10-07 | Self-driving racecars zip around tracks with the help of lenses, cameras, and laser sensing. Edmund Optics is proud to sponsor the Indy Autonomous Challenge, providing lenses and cameras to enable these high-speed robotsThank you to the University of Virginia for providing some behind the scenes footage of you developing your award-winning car! #optics #stem #science #racing #f1 #cars #shorts
Silicon Valley Solutions Center Tour! Edmund Optics 2024-10-03 | Our Silicon Valley Solutions Center can help you solve your imaging problems! We offer free consulting, test spaces, and a loaner library of lenses, cameras, and lights. Come visit us in Cupertino! #optics #imaging #machinevision #stem #science #siliconvalley #shorts
Mars Rovers Crazy Laser! Edmund Optics 2024-09-24 | The Perseverance Mars Rover has a crazy laser on it that it uses to vaporize rocks! Watch to learn why the Rover needs this death ray #laser #optics #photonics #space #stem #science #nasa
Liquid Lenses for Quick Electronic Autofocus! Edmund Optics 2024-09-20 | The quick electronic autofocus, compact size, and robustness of the Corning Varioptic Variable Focus Liquid Lenses make them great for a wide variety of optical applications! You can get them off-the-shelf from Edmund Optics #optics #machinevision #imaging #stem #science #engineering #shorts
Laser-Based Cameras Can See Around Corners! Edmund Optics 2024-09-18 | Scientists have made laser-based cameras that can see around corners! Watch to learn how this works #optics #laser #stem #science #physics #engineering #shorts
Polarization Magic Trick Edmund Optics 2024-09-16 | This science magic trick reveals hidden images using the polarization of light #optics #stem #physics #science #polarization #photonics #shorts
Filters and Lasers Edmund Optics 2024-09-12 | See how filters block different wavelengths of light in this laser demo! #optics #stem #science #laser #physics #engineering #shorts
Imaging the Invisible with Infrared and UV Light! Edmund Optics 2024-09-09 | Watch how infrared and ultraviolet light are used to image the invisible! This was captured in our Silicon Valley lab, where customers can come test different lenses, cameras, and light sources to see what the best combination is for their application #optics #imaging #stem #science #physics #camera #shorts
Magic Disappearing Glass Trick Edmund Optics 2024-09-04 | This mond-blowing science magic trick shows the importance of refractive index for how things manipulate light. Watch the glass disappear when it's filled with vegetable oil. The original creator of this video is unknown, but we got this great clip from the LinkedIn page simply titled "Science" #optics #stem #science #physics #photonics #engineering #shorts
Lens Back Reflections and Coatings Edmund Optics 2024-08-27 | About 4% of light is reflected any time it hits a glass surface, which is why you can faintly see your reflection in a window. Watch to see how this impacts lenses #optics #stem #physics #science #light #engineering #shorts
TitanTL® Telecentric Lenses from Edmund Optics® Edmund Optics 2024-08-20 | The large fields of view, high resolution, and elimination of parallax error of the TitanTL® Telecentric Lenses make them ideal for precise measurement and gauging. They are compatible with sensor formats up to 31.4 megapixels with 3.45 µm pixel sizes. Magnification options from 0.037X to 0.377X and a rear filter holder on the back of the lenses for easy filter integration makes them flexible for a wide variety of situations. On our 118mm, 182mm and 242mm FOV versions, the integrated mounting flange allows for ease of securing each lens without requiring an additional mount and provides an easy to locate reference plane. Learn more and browse our options at: edmundoptics.com/f/titantrade-telecentric-lenses/15068 #Imaging #Optics #MachineVision #Telecentric #Automation #Inspection #FactoryAutomation
Mastering Optical Filters: Expert Tips for Choosing the Best Filter – Sneak Preview Edmund Optics 2024-08-19 | We invite you to out upcoming webinar on August 29th, presented by Angelica Compatangelo. This session will provide you with in-depth knowledge on choosing the right optical filter for your specific needs, covering essential topics such as the types of optical filters, critical specifications, and practical applications.Make sure to register through our website:edmundoptics.com/knowledge-center/webinars/mastering-optical-filters-expert-tips-for-choosing-the-best-filter
What Exactly is a Hologram? Edmund Optics 2024-08-14 | What exactly is a hologram? It turns out that the floating image of Princess Leia or the ghost of Tupac performing at Coachella aren't actually holograms #optics #stem #science #physice #laser #engineering #shorts
Magic Arrow Experiment - Optics in Action Edmund Optics 2024-08-13 | Is it magic? Or science? maybe both. This demo shows why lenses form upside-down images #optics #stem #science #physics #engineering #lens #shorts
In-Person Innovation Summit San Diego Edmund Optics 2024-08-12 | Join us for our first In-Person Innovation Summit in Europe: Optical Solutions Enabling Precision Manufacturing! Listen as Scott Bass, Vice President of Global Marketing and Corporate Communications for Edmund Optics, explains what to expect during the upcoming Innovation Summit held on September 17th at 9AM in San Diego.
Magic Life Savers Glow When Crunched Edmund Optics 2024-08-08 | Some things glow when crushed or hit together! This effect is called triboluminescence, and you can see it demonstrated by this life saver. It's the methyl salicylate in this flavor of life saver that causes this #optics #stem #science #physics #light #stemeducation #shorts
TECHSPEC® HRi Series Fixed Focal Length Lenses Edmund Optics 2024-08-07 | The TECHSPEC(R) HRi Series Fixed Focal Length Lenses are cost-effective Industrial Ruggedization versions of the high-performance HR Series factory automation lenses designed for integration in OEM instrumentation.
TECHSPEC® HRr Series Fixed Focal Length Lenses Edmund Optics 2024-08-07 | The TECHSPEC(R) HRr Series Fixed Focal Length Lenses are Stabilized Ruggedization variations of the high-performance HR Series factory automation lenses designed for use in application environment with shock and vibration.
TECHSPEC® UCi Series Fixed Focal Length Lenses Edmund Optics 2024-08-07 | The TECHSPEC(R) UCi Series Fixed Focal Length Lenses are lightweight, robust, and cost-effective C-Mount Industrial Ruggedization versions of the UC Series Fixed Focal Length Lenses, designed to be ultra-compact with high resolution for small sensors up to 1/1.8".
TECHSPEC® HR Series Fixed Focal Length Lenses Edmund Optics 2024-08-07 | The TECHSPEC(R) HR Series Fixed Focal Length Lenses are C-Mount factory automation lenses with a locking focus, an adjustable iris, and a front filter thread. They are ideal for use on 5MP and 9MP, high-resolution, high-contrast sensors for machine vision applications.
CompactTL™ Telecentric Lenses from Edmund Optics® Edmund Optics 2024-08-07 | The ultra-compact designs of the CompactTL™ Telecentric Lenses make them ideal for space-constrained measurement and gauging applications. They are compatible with 2/3” sensors up to 2.3 megapixels with 4. µm pixel sizes and are available in a variety of different working distances and magnifications. From single-unit implementation to high-volumes for large automation systems, these lenses provide a great price-to-performance ratio. CompactTL™ Telecentric Lenses feature excellent telecentricity and low distortion. Their fixed iris and lockable focus also makes them ideal for use on factory floors and in assembly lines, as they will remain fixed over time. Learn more and browse our options at: edmundoptics.com/f/compact-telecentric-lenses/13816 #Imaging #Optics #MachineVision #Telecentric #Automation #Inspection #FactoryAutomation
History and Evolution of PCR - Life-Saving Technology Edmund Optics 2024-08-07 | Discover the history and evolution of PCR! Learn how applications of Optics into the life sciences has created breakthroughs in generic testing.#optics #stem #science #engineering #biology #chemistry #shorts
Compact, Powerful Fast Steering Mirrors from Optotune and Edmund Optics Edmund Optics 2024-08-05 | The compact size and large optical scanning range of the Optotune Fast Steering Mirrors make them ideal for a wide range of beam steering applications! #optics #stem #science #photonics #physics #engineering #shorts
How a PCR Machine Works Edmund Optics 2024-07-29 | Remember swabbing your nose to check for COVID-19? That goop was sent off to a PCR machine. Watch to learn how PCR cleverly uses light and optics to determine what's in a biological sample #optics #stem #science #biology #pcr #health #shorts
Science Sorcery: Polarization Edmund Optics 2024-07-25 | What science sorcery is this? Learn about the polarization of light and how it's used to visualize the stress inside of transparent objects #optics #stem #physics #science #light #engineering #shorts
Why Objects May be Close Than They Appear in Your Car Mirror Edmund Optics 2024-07-23 | Why does the passenger side mirror in your car say "objects in mirror may be closer than they appear"? This laser demo answers that! #optics #stem #car #mirror #science #physics #shorts
Whispering Messages to a Single Person with Lasers Edmund Optics 2024-07-18 | Did you know that lasers can be used to whisper messages to someone that nobody else around them can hear? Watch to learn how the photoacoustic effect makes this possible. What do you think... is this exciting or terrifying? Maybe a little of both? #laser #optics #stem #science #physics #engineering #shorts
Laser Lens Demo! Edmund Optics 2024-07-15 | See how lenses bend laser light and how one lens strangely doesn't seem to affect the beams if it's placed at the right spot #laser #optics #stem #science #physics #lens #shorts
Solar Death Ray Edmund Optics 2024-07-11 | See how Fresnel lenses focus light down to a point! #optics #stem #science #lens #physics #solar #shorts
Why Mirages Happen 🏜 Edmund Optics 2024-06-28 | Why do mirages happen? Watch to see how different temperatures of air bend light differently #stem #science #optics #physics #light #mirage #shorts
How Different Optics Bend Light! Edmund Optics 2024-06-26 | Here's how lenses, prisms, and mirrors bend light! We have lots of other videos explaining these different optics in more detail #optics #stem #science #laser #photonics #physics #shorts
White Light and Color Experiment for Kids Edmund Optics 2024-06-24 | Introduce young students to the concepts of white light, color, and optical filters with these demonstrations! Follow along with this video to get students’ brains and hands active. In order to follow along and do the demonstrations yourself, you’ll need:- A flashlight- A diffraction grating (Google “educational diffraction grating”)- A set of optical filters (Google “educational color filter paddles”) If possible, we recommend breaking up students into small teams and having each of them have one set of these supplies. But if you don’t have these supplies, you can still watch the video to introduce your students to the world of optics! White light is made up of all of the colors of the rainbow, and these experiments help students visualize that. Engineers use these same concepts in all kinds of world-changing applications from medical devices, to helping robots see, to sorting fruits and vegetables.#Optics #STEM #STEMForKids #Science #Light #Color #Physics
Beamsplitters in Action! Edmund Optics 2024-06-24 | Beamsplitters split up light into different paths in medical devices, microscopes, and more! Watch to see them in action and learn more #optics #stem #science #physics #engineering #light #shorts
Your Sneaky TV Remote Uses Invisible Light to Communicate Edmund Optics 2024-06-20 | Your sneaky TV remote uses invisible infrared light to communicate with your TV! Your phone or computer camera might be able to pick up this light that our eyes can't #Optics #STEM #Science #Physics #Engineering #Tech #Shorts
Rainbow Clouds - Circum Horizontal Arc Edmund Optics 2024-06-18 | Rainbow-colored clouds can be caused by ice crystals bending light and separating it by color! This phenomenon is called a circum horizontal arc #optics #stem #science #light #physics #nature #shorts
Maximize Microscope System Performance: Upcoming Webinar June 20 Edmund Optics 2024-06-17 | Join Becca Charboneau, Product Line Engineer for Edmund Optics, on June 20th for a discussion about numerical aperture (NA) and the other key objective parameters that affect the performance of your microscopy system.
The Magic of Aspheric Lenses Edmund Optics 2024-06-13 | The funky surfaces of aspheric lenses correct for the spherical aberration that makes conventional lenses not focus all light to the same point #optics #stem #lenses #science #physics #engineering #shorts
ScannerMax Compact 506 Galvanometer Unboxing Edmund Optics 2024-06-12 | This video will cover all the components that are shipped with a ScannerMax Compact 506 Galvanometer (galvo) System as well as additional accessories. A demo video showing how to wire the galvo system and connect to a computer for software control can be found here: youtu.be/wrXS3csWEt8 Learn more about ScannerMax, their galvanometer offerings through Edmund Optics, and a list of accessories here: edmundoptics.com/company/brands/scannermax
Spherical Aberration and Lenses Edmund Optics 2024-06-10 | Spherical aberration causes any lens with a spherical surface to focus light from different parts of the lens different distances away. Watch to see this effect! #optics #photonics #laser #stem #science #physics #shorts
How Do You Know What Side of an Optic is Coated? Edmund Optics 2024-06-07 | How do you know what side of an optical is coated? These tips help answer a common question we hear from our customers #Optics #Photonics #STEM #Science #Physics #Engineering #Shorts
Optics in the Wild! Edmund Optics 2024-06-03 | What caused this mystery rainbow? We highlight this fun example of optical science we stumbled across in our Cheery Hill, New Jersey office #optics #stem #science #photonics #physics #light #shorts
DIY Holographic Chocolate! 🍫 Edmund Optics 2024-05-31 | Make tasty, rainbow-reflecting holographic chocolate at home! Combine science and chocolate to make this delicious demo #optics #stem #physics #science #engineering #light #shorts
Why the Sky is Blue - Demo Edmund Optics 2024-05-23 | Why is the sky blue? This quick science experiment shows why, and you could easily do this at home! #STEM #Optics #Light #Physics #Science #Engineering #Shorts
Ultrafast Webinar Sneak Preview Presented by Olivia Wheeler-Williams, PhD Edmund Optics 2024-05-16 | Dr. Olivia Wheeler-Williams, Ultrafast Laser Optics Engineer for Edmund Optics, will present our upcoming webinar titled "How Group Delay Dispersion Truly Affects Ultrafast Lasers" on May 23rd. Listen as she gives a preview on the topics she will cover. Register through ourwebsite!
The Magic of Total Internal Reflection Edmund Optics 2024-05-15 | Is it magic? Or total internal reflection? This laser setup demonstrates the cool optical phenomenon of total internal reflection #optics #stem #science #physics #lasers #engineering #shorts
Phase Maintaining Mirrors Demo! Edmund Optics 2024-05-09 | See our new polarization phase-maintaining mirrors in this demo from the CLEO conference in Charlotte, NC! These mirrors maintain spherical polarization, preventing the phase delay of normal mirrors that would turn it into elliptical polarization #optics #photonics #polarization #light #stem #science #shorts
Uitnodiging voor de Personal Innovation Summit in Veldhoven (NL) Edmund Optics 2024-05-06 | Bezoek onze eerste Personal Innovation Event in Europa: Optical Solutions Enabling Precision Manufacturing! Luister naar Malik Önal, Regional Sales Manager BeNeLux voor Edmund Optics, die uitlegt wat u kunt verwachten tijdens de komende Innovation Summit op 13 juni 2024 in het Mikrocentrum in Veldhoven (NL).
Choosing the Right Beam Expander - with Dr. Mary Turner Edmund Optics 2024-05-01 | Beam expanders are critical components in many laser systems for increasing the diameter of a beam, minimizing divergence, reducing power density, and allowing the beam to be focused to a smaller spot. Learn how to choose the right beam expander for your laser system in this tutorial from Dr. Mary Turner, Technical Fellow at Edmund Optics.Edmund Optics designs and manufactures a wide variety of beam expanders and other laser optics like mirrors, lenses, crystals, filters, prisms, and more.Browse our wide selection of off-the-shelf beam expanders: www.edmundoptics.com/c/laser-beam-expanders/981Learn more about Edmund Optics' custom laser optics manufacturing capabilities: www.edmundoptics.com/LO #Lasers #BeamExpander #Optics #Photonics #OpticalEngineering #STEM #Science
Room With No Color! No Filter Needed Edmund Optics 2024-04-30 | This room has no color! And no filter or video editing is needed. The monochromatic light from a low-pressure sodium lamp makes everything appear to be different shades of the same yellowish color #light #stem #optics #science #physics #color #shorts
