What are optical components

What are optical components?

Optical components are used to modify the state of the light through various means including reflecting, filtering, focusing or polarizing. Optical components are accommodated into unlimited number of applications like imaging, interferometer or microscopy for great industrial purposes ranging from life sciences to measurements and testing. These are usually designed either by the usage of certain substrates or anti-reflection coatings to enhance performance in the designated visible, ultraviolet or wavelength ranges or infrared wavelengths.

Cleaning procedure of these components The delicate nature of the optical components demands cleaning, and it should be a proper cleaning pattern as it enhances its performance and its lifetime. Since these are used every day, they definitely come in contact with contaminants like skin oils, dust and water. They increase the light scattering off the surface of the optical components and absorb radiation which can create spots on its surface and in turn making a permanent damage.

Handling of these components There are many types of optical components such as lenses, prisms, windows like CaF2 windows, polarization beam splitters etc. The major mistake which people make is in the handling of these components, it’s very careless and irrelevant. By learning to properly handle these components one can reduce the necessity to clean their optics and in turn increasing their lifetime. One should always unpack their optics in a clean environment. One should never handle them without wearing gloves as the oils from the skin damage their surface completely.

If that isn’t possible every time then one should use vacuum tweezers, they can prove quiet helpful. Also one should avoid holding their optical from the main surface, it’s better to hold them from the other side.

Storage of these optical components Another important thing which has to be kept in mind is about the proper storage of the optical components. Never put them on a hard surface, as it can damage the surface of the optic.

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