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This video, from the National Center for Optics and Photonics Education, serves as a brief introduction to Interferometry, or the scenario in which "waves, usually electromagnetic, are superimposed in order to extract information about the waves," for investigative purposes. Discussed in this video...

This video, created by the National Center for Optics and Photonics Education, discusses the fundamentals of optical shops, by focusing on tools commonly found in these workspaces. Tools discussed include digital calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and more.   The video runs 5:00 minutes in...

This video, created by the National Center for Optics and Photonics Education, discusses polarimetry as it develops in stressed optics. As defined in the video, polarimetry is "the measurement and interpretation of the polarization of transverse waves," such as radio or, as in the case of this...

This video, from the National Center for Optics and Photonics Education, demonstrates how refraction - "the change in direction of propagation of a wave due to a change in its transmission medium" - works. Throughout, an individual shines a red light through differently-shaped prisms to move the...

This video, published by the National Center for Optics and Photonics Education (OP-TEC), is from module one of the Quality Assurance of Precision Optics course, which "provides an introduction to quality assurance practices required to identify, inspect, and measure optical components." During the...

This video, made available by the National Center for Optics and Photonics Education (OP-TEC), demonstrates quality assurance strategies for precision optics in a lighted inspection box. In the video, several types of scratch-dig references and a Loupe magnifier are used to test scratches and digs....

This 17-page article, provided by Indian River State College, presents the results of a quantum industry survey on the skills and competencies necessary in a quantum technician workforce, followed by recommendations for quantum technician curricula based on the survey results. The article provides...

This 87-page resource, published by JDS Uniphase, functions as a glossary for Volumes 1 and 2: Reference Guide to Fiber Optic Testing. The glossary includes terms, definitions, acronyms, and abbreviations. Some sample terms include angular misalignment loss, dichroic filter, electromagnetic...

This video from Laser-Tec is part of a series of light and optics experiments. In this lab, participants calculate the total reflectance from an optical window of finite thickness. Equipment includes a red laser diode module, laser holder, optical block, cardboard, a ruler, protractor, pencil, and...

This video from Laser-Tec is part of a series of light and optics experiments. This lab explores the basics of semiconductor laser diodes. The construction fixture of the diode, the focusing optics that collimate a diverging beam, and laser safety are highlighted. Equipment includes a red laser...