After introducing the field of optical coating, e. g. via filter and anti-reflective coatings, beam splitter and dielectric mirrors, the following…

Precision optical components such as lenses or mirrors are almost always provided with an optical coating. The applied layers have different effects,…

The basic requirement for a long lifespan and the preservation of quality of precision optics is the high level of care in handling and cleaning.…

Aspheric production has undergone an enormous development in the areas of manufacturing and metrology. Nevertheless, there are many rumors about this…

Aspheres are becoming increasingly important and have become standard components in many areas of application. They can be found in photo lenses with …

Gaussian beam profiles are used in most laser applications. However, there are fields of application in which a homogeneous intensity distribution…

The first article of this series addressed the detailed description of tactile measuring procedure. The following contribution focuses on the…

Independent of the application, whether in satellite optics, video lenses or endoscopes – aspheres have already become indispensable in a wide range…

The generation of Bessel beams with axicons is the most noted application for this uncommon type of aspherical surfaces...

Axicons are conical lenses which create a ring-shaped beam used in research or rather different laser applications. They can be either convex or…