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Optical Module Enables Ultra High Speed UV Imaging

Product News Monday, July 1, 2013: EngNet - Engineering Network

Resolve Optics has supplied a high performance 8-channel optical module to Specialised Imaging (Tring, UK) to enable researchers to undertake UV imaging experiments at ultra high speed using their SIM ultra high-speed framing camera.

Using the new UV optical module and UV ICCD enables the SIM camera to optimally operate inthe 230-400nm region allowing scientists to study phenomena that emit ultraviolet radiation during the initial phase, such as corona from a pre-streamer in electrical discharge studies.

Resolve Optics has a proven track record of developing state-of-the-art optical solutions that meet the highest standards and solve the most challenging problems for its customers.  Mark Pontin, Managing Director of Resolve Optics said “Often customers have come to us as 'off-the-shelf' UV optical components are either not available or do not match their UV intensifier / sensor resulting in a significant loss in throughput, resolution or even spectral range covered. The key to the success of the UV optics module are the novel beamsplitters that allow significant throughput in the target wavelength range. Resolve Optics designs optical elements out of fused silica or UV grade calcium fluoride to provide the best possible transmission in the UV range. Using proprietary UV antireflection multi-layer coatings we are able to achieve wide spectral coverage (200 to 600nm) and offer greater than 99% transmission per surface”.

Specialised Imaging's SIM family of cameras are becoming the de-facto standard ultra high-speed camera in research laboratories in all parts of the globe. Capable of capturing upto 32 images at 1 billion frames per second the SIM ultra fast framing camera is proven to be able to capture visual data from even the most fleeting of phenomena. For further information please visit www.specialised-imaging.com.

Over the last 20 years - Resolve Optics Ltd. has established a strong international reputation for its ability to reliably design and supply OEM quantities of innovative lenses and lens systems that generate high quality images from even the most demanding applications. Drawing upon an experienced team of optical designers, Resolve Optics Ltd. has developed the rare capability to produce quantities of high performance, mounted lenses with the look, feel and quality equivalent to the best professional photographic lenses.

For further information on OEM design of optimised lenses or optical systems please contact Resolve Optics Ltd. on telephone +44-1494-777100 / email sales@resolveoptics.com.