Lesson 5 – Intro to Optical Components
The properties of light evident in nature are utilized by humans through instruments such as lenses and mirrors. While one might think that glass is the main material used to
Lesson 4 – How Does Light Travel? Part II: Refraction
Why does a pencil look like it is snapped in half when partially placed in a container of water? The short answer is refraction. A more detailed explanation is that
Lesson 3 – How Does Light Travel? Part I: Diffraction and Reflection
A total solar eclipse is perhaps one of the most dramatic examples of a shadow. When the moon is positioned between the earth and the sun, the moon’s shadow is
Visit Us @ Photonics West 2022, January 25-27
Visit Booth #352 for the latest updates on our products and services or to discuss how we can help you make your upcoming projects successful. Click here for
Lesson 2 – How to Describe Light
Light that the human eye can see is just a small sliver of the electromagnetic spectrum. We use wavelength (λ), measured in nanometers (nm) or micrometers (1 μm = 1000
About Austin
Hello! My name is Austin and I am the host for this blog. I graduated from Rutgers in May 2021 with a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics-Mathematics and History. I interned
Lesson 1 – What is Light?
Optics is the study of light. The root of the word “opt” relates to the eye and vision, while the suffix “ics” refers to a science or discipline. [1] With
Shanghai Optics Gives Back
Shanghai Optics is dedicated to supporting the local community and proudly donated a play set for the Discovery Christian Montessori School in Edison, New Jersey. We are happy to see
Update on Power Outage in China
As we continue to actively monitor the power outages in China (click here for article), supporting our customers continues to be our top priority. Shanghai Optics is diligently working to
Visit Shanghai Optics at Photonics West!
Don’t forget to stop by our booth at Photonics West – Booth #352! A great opportunity to meet the Shanghai Optics’ Team and get the latest updates on our products
