Optical Sensing
Optical Sensing - Overview & Solutions
Optical sensing refers to technologies that use light to detect, measure, or monitor physical, chemical, or biological parameters. Instead of relying on electrical contacts, optical sensors analyse how light changes — including intensity, wavelength, phase, polarization, or time-based effects such as Time of Flight (ToF).
These variations are converted into electrical signals to provide precise and reliable measurements. In modern systems, technologies such as VCSEL (Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser) illumination and ToF depth sensing enable high speed, high accuracy 3D measurement and distance detection for consumer, industrial, and scientific applications.
What we offer
Fiber Optic Sensing & Communication
Laser 2000 has supplied fiber optic equipment for over 30 years and partners with major suppliers like VIAVI and US Conec.
Applications include:
- OTDR / OFDR measurements
- Optical level measurement
- Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM)
- Fiber inspection and monitoring
Spectroscopy & Material Analysis
Many products come from the Optical Test Equipment category, used for:
- Raman spectroscopy (including SERS substrates)
- NIR & fluorescence spectroscopy
- Gas detection & environmental sensing
- Compact spectrometers and light sources (Deuterium/Tungsten, SLEDs)
Laser-Based Measurement & Metrology
Laser 2000 provides precision optical filters, optics, stages, and galvanometer scanners, enabling:
- Distance and displacement measurement
- 3D non-contact metrology
- Beam analysis and characterization (BeamScope, interferometers)
- Positioning and industrial automation
Biomedical & Life Science Sensing
Applications supported by your microscopy filters and LUNA polarization instruments include:
- Fluorescence detection
- OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography)
- Biomedical diagnostics (polarization resolved detection, PIC-based sensing)
Machine Vision & Multispectral Sensing
Laser 2000 partners with leaders in cameras, optics, and imaging (e.g., multispectral imaging partners referenced in corporate communications).
Applications:
- Quality inspection
- Automation & robotics
- Food quality control
- Agriculture and environmental monitoring
Integrated Photonics & PIC Testing
Laser 2000 offers specialized equipment for photonic integrated circuits (PIC) measurement, particularly relevant for sensing chips.
Applications include:
- Integrated spectrometers
- On chip optical sensing
- Telecom & datacom monitoring
Automotive LiDAR sensing via PIC platforms
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