The Basics of Optics

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The Basics of Optics
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• Optical components are popular as they can be
  used to alter the state of light using a number
  of ways such as reflecting, filtering or
  polarizing. This has a number of practical
  applications for industries ranging from physical
  sciences to measurement. Some of the uses include
  imaging, microscopy and measurement of the
  flatness of an object.

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• Some types of optics include reflective optics,
  Plano mirror optics, metal optics and flat
  optics.
• Metal optics is important to study the
  interaction of metals and electromagnetic waves.
  Flat optics help measure the flatness of a
  particular object, Plano mirror are used to see
  the virtual image of an object nearby and
  reflective optics have microscopy-related uses
  and use mirrors to focus light or form an image.
• You must know the physical or thermal stresses
  that an optic will go through when you use it so
  that you buy the one that meets the requirement
  of the situation. Metal optics must be used in
  situations with significant stresses.

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• There is usually a metallic coating and a
  protective coating over that layer to ensure that
  the metal coating is not scratched off. This
  determines whether an optic is of a good quality
  or not.
• When using for measurement purposes, make sure
  that the optic and the material being measured
  are at the same temperature and are clean and
  have no debris or dust on their surfaces to
  ensure you get accurate results.

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