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Hoya RM90 Filter: Uses and Performance Guide

A practical guide to the Hoya RM90 infrared longpass filter: its uses, performance characteristics, and how to get the best results in near-IR imaging...

Fused Quartz Coverslips vs Sapphire Slides: Which to Pick

Compare fused quartz coverslips and sapphire microscope slides on thickness, format, and UV clarity to choose the right material for your imaging or m...

Schott N-WG280 vs N-WG320: Which Filter Do You Need?

Compare Schott N-WG280 and N-WG320 longpass filters on size, thickness, and price to pick the right one for UV blocking and visible light transmission...

How to Handle and Store Optical Domes Safely

Protect glass domes from scratches, chips, and coating damage with a simple handling and storage routine that works in any lab.

Infrared Transmitting Filters: A Practical Buying Guide

Compare Hoya and Schott IR filters by wavelength, thickness, and size. Learn how to choose the right infrared transmitting filter for your optics setu...

AR Coated Thin Glass Windows: Cutting Reflection Loss

AR coated thin glass windows reduce surface reflections and improve transmission. Compare sizes, thicknesses and trade-offs to pick the right coated w...

Choosing a Longpass Filter: Schott RG9, RG Series and Beyond

A practical longpass filter buying guide: use the RG9 cut-on wavelength as your baseline, then match glass type, thickness and diameter to your setup.

Schott N-WG320 Filter: What It Does and Where to Use It

A practical how-to for specifying, handling, and getting reliable results from the Schott N-WG320 longpass filter, including UV transmitting filter us...

How to Mount Thin Glass Windows Without Cracking Them

Thin glass windows crack from point loads and uneven clamping. Follow these steps to mount AR coated windows and Hoya filters without stress fractures...

Hoya W-IR800 vs W-IR760: Picking an IR Longpass Filter

Compare Hoya W-IR800 and W-IR760 infrared transmitting filters on cutoff, size, and price. Learn which 800nm or 760nm longpass filter fits your IR ima...

Optical Domes: How to Choose the Right Size and Material

A practical buying guide to optical domes: match diameter and thickness to your housing, then choose sapphire or fused quartz based on transmission, d...

Sapphire Microscope Slides: When They Beat Standard Glass

Sapphire microscope slides resist scratching and harsh chemicals, but they cost far more than glass. Use these decision rules to know when sapphire is...