Questions and Answers optical resolution

optical resolution

In the world of imaging and optics, achieving clarity and precision is paramount. Whether it’s for quality control, machine vision, or barcode reading, understanding the intricacies of image resolution plays a vital role in ensuring the success of various applications. In this blog post, we delve into an insightful email exchange between us and one […]

How to Reverse Engineer a Lens.

reverse engineer a lens

Can You Reverse Engineer a Lens Custom-Made? This is a question we get from time to time and the short answer is usually ‘no’. There are vendors who can provide this, but in our experience, it really hasn’t been worth the effort. While you could measure each lens element and get its radius, you need […]

Difficulty of optical requirements for roadway lighting, ranked

optical requirements for roadway lighting, ranked

All roadway lamps must be designed according to specific standards. The most popular ones are a US standard called “IESNA RP 8-00 Roadway lightning” and a European one called “CIE 140-2000 Road lighting calculations”. In the case of CIE 140-2000, the standard only specifies parameter definitions, calculations, and measuring technique, while the actual parameter values […]

Variable spot size + color mixing optical system

Variable spot size + color mixing optical system

In applications like concert show lighting, architectural lighting, and cinema projection, achieving good color mixing and variable spot size is essential. The optics design in front of a RGBW LED source must include optimization for color uniformity as well as beam shape. A common solution is to place diffuse materials in the optical path. This […]

RXI Collimators explained

RXI Collimators explained

Optical RXI collimators, also called non-imaging concentrators are optical components that can collect and project light from a source. Common examples include solar collectors that concentrate the sun’s light and project it to heat a surface or direct it to solar panels. Another application is to control the hemispheric radiation of an LED. Non-imaging concentrators […]