All Semrock filters are hard coated with sophisticated Ion Beam Sputtering (IBS) technology, resulting in patented state-of-the-art filters with extremely durable hard glass coatings on a single hard glass substrate. No absorbing glass and no lamination is necessary. The result is exceptionally durable "no burn out" fluorescence filters of the highest performance.
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All Semrock filters are inspected in accordance with industry standards established for optical components. Learn how our team inspects each filter.
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The "color" of light is generally identified by the distribution of power or intensity as a function of wavelength λ. Visible light has a wavelength that ranges from about 400 nm to just over 700 nm. Sometimes it is convenient to describe light in terms of units called "wavenumbers," where the wavenumber w is typically measured in units of cm-1 ("inverse centimeters") and is simply equal to the inverse of the wavelength, and is therefore proportional to frequency.
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In many high-performance Raman systems with microscopic imaging capabilities or highly sensitive remote probes it is desirable for the excitation laser beam and the Raman-shifted signal light to share a common light path. Illustrations in this tech note describe the two layouts and the ideal filters for each system.
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Semrock uses individual PET-G packaging for standard-size catalog filters. This packaging allows Semrock to keep the parts cleaner, reduce potential defects caused by shipping & handling, and utilizes 100% recyclable PET materials.
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The RazorEdge edge filters and the StopLine notch filter are both available with OD>6 blocking of the laser line. Should you use an edge filter or a notch filter to block the laser line in your Raman system? Learn more.
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High-performance optical mirrors are a key component to most system designs. From bench-top setups to high-end lab instrumentation, mirrors can enable a reduced system footprint, combine multiple sources, help to form images, or other purposes. This article provides a high-level, basic overview of some of the key specification parameters to consider when selecting the appropriate mirror for your optical system.
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Sharpen your optical filter knowledge with our 12-part lecture series on filters. Presented by Turan Erdogan, PhD, these lectures were a part of a day-long group presentation.
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The Kola Deep spectral measurement system brings Optical Density (OD) theory into measurement reality. Our engineers developed a proprietary new system that allows for proven measurement of the steepest and deepest spectral features of Semrock-brand Optical Filters, ensuring your instrument will deliver best-in-class sensitivity.
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Due to many desirable properties like high brightness, stability, longevity and narrow spectral bandwidth, lasers are replacing conventional broadband light sources for fluorescence imaging applications. Not only have these features of lasers allowed for higher-sensitivity visualization and enhanced throughput in imaging applications, but also several other unique properties of lasers—narrow beam divergence, high degree of spatial and temporal coherence, and well-defined polarization properties—have enabled new fluorescence imaging techniques. At the same time, the use of lasers as fluorescence light sources imposes new constraints on imaging systems and their components.
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The term Group Delay in optics is the relative amount of time light of different frequencies is delayed as it travels through a transmitting medium (like an optic made of glass) or it rattles around inside the many layers of a thin-film coating. At some frequencies (or wavelengths), it takes light longer to emerge from the medium or thin-film coating than at other frequencies.
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It is possible to increase blocking by combining two or more filters together. However, with modern high-performance filters that block light by reflection, one should not try to increase blocking merely by stacking two filters immediately next to one another—combining filters this way only works when multiple reflections between the filters are reduced or eliminated!
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Despite the availability of “standard filter sets” (a combination of optimally designed exciter, dichroic and emitter filters) offered by optical filter manufacturers, it is not uncommon for researchers to build their own “custom filter sets” comprised of unique combinations of otherwise standard individual filters. Explore common pitfalls and key considerations when building custom optical filter sets.
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Polymer fittings and ferrules have proven to be superior to stainless steel in many analytical applications. IDEX Health & Science has compiled the following solvent compatibility information for polymers commonly used in HPLC.
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High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is an analytical process designed to separate, quantify and analyze components of a chemical mixture. Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC) is HPLC operated at extremely high pressure (>12,000 psi / 800 bar).
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In this paper we discuss various important characteristics of hard-coated thin-film interference filters, such as high light throughput, steep edges, and high out-of-band blocking, all of which require careful consideration when designing and manufacturing optical filters for NLO imaging applications.
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Optical filters play a vital role in obtaining maximum performance from complex, expensive, laser-based microscopes and it only makes sense to invest in optical filters that match the performance of the imaging system.
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Get started using the Systec Vacuum Degasser with this set step-by-step quick start instructions.
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Type 90 and Type 3000 valves are manual switching valves containing six or seven ports for a wide range of applications.
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