Recent Posts
BMC Optical Modulator used in scanning photocurrent microscopy (SPCM)
Ajou University in Korea has recently reported on femtosecond scanning photocurrent microscopy using our Optical Modulator devices. In this application Ti:Sapphire lasers were divided into pump and probe beams, then focused on the samples using an objective lens
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New Results by Dr. Meng Cui at HHMI Using Segmented 492-DM
Dr. Meng Cui at the Howard Hughes Medical Center has recently pioneered Super Penetration Multi-Photon Microscopy (S-MPM) at the Cui Lab. He has successfully reported on focusing light through static and dynamic strongly scattering media using our segmented 492-DM
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MEMS Deformable Mirrors vs. Liquid Crystal-Based Devices
Before Deformable Mirrors became popular in the Adaptive Optics industry, consumers would generally turn to liquid crystal-based device (LCOS) spatial light modulators to confront their challenges
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Adaptive Optics Correcting for Highly Scattering Media: A New Approach
Scattering media can be a real headache if you are looking to achieve high-resolution, deep tissue in vivo images. Without adaptive optics, do not anticipate having the optical control you need to correct for scattering media effectively. But no need to worry, we have a solution.
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FAQ: BMC Deformable Mirrors for Laser Applications:Power
About half of our customers use our deformable mirrors for laser applications, such as beam shaping or steering. We get a lot of questions pertaining to laser power and handling for both our deformable mirrors and modulators.
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FAQ: BMC Deformable Mirrors: Windows
For those interested in using our deformable mirrors with laser applications, there are a few common questions which are asked in regards to the AR-coated window and if it is/can be removable.
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Photonics West/BiOS Exhibition Recap
Just a few weeks ago we arrived back from the Photonics West 2014 exhibition and conference in San Francisco, CA. I wanted to share details and further observations on the show for those present at the show and those not being able to attend this year.
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FAQ: BMC Deformable Mirror Reflectivity
One question that tends to be asked quite often is the reflectivity our deformable mirrors can achieve. This depends on a couple of factors such as mirror coating, protective window AR coating and the wavelength of the light.
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Improved Retinal Imaging Resolution with the AOSLO
It has been quite some time since our last blog post due to a great deal going on at BMC! Alongside some new product releases, we recently made a few adjustments and updates to our ophthalmic imaging instrument,….
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Further focus at CLEO 2013
It’s been a few weeks since we returned frocleo resized 600m the Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics 2013 and now that we’re settled back in to the daily routine, I thought I would give some highlights on the show.
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