Melles Griot - Optics Product Information

Our Melles Griot tutorials contain a robust list of downloadable PDFs to better help you understand the product and performance differences within our line of offerings.

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Fundamental Optics

		Introduction
		Paraxial Formulas
		Imaging Properties of Lens Systems
		Lens Combination Formulas
		Performance Factors
		Lens Combinations
		Diffraction Effects
		Spot Size
		Aberration Balancing
		Definition of Terms
		Paraxial Lens Formulas
		Principal-Point Locations

Gaussian Beam Optics

		Gaussian Beam Propagation
		Transformation and Magnification by Simple Lenses
		Real Beam Propagation
		Lens Selection

Optical Specifications

		Wavefront Distortion
		Centration
		Modulation Transfer Function
		Cosmetic Surface Quality - US Military Specifications
		Surface Accuracy

Material Properties

		Material Properties Overview
		Optical Properties
		Mechanical and Chemical Properties
		Melles Griot Lens Materials
		Five Schott Glass Types
		Synthetic Fused Silica
		Optical Crown Glass
		Low-Expansion Borosilicate Glass
		Sapphire
		ZERODUR®
		Calcium Fluoride
		a-BBO

Optical Coatings

		The Reflection of Light
		Single-Layer Antireflection Coatings
		Multilayer Antireflection Coatings
		High-Reflection Coating
		Thin-Film Production
		Melles Griot Antireflection Coatings
		Melles Griot High-Reflection Coatings

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