Apodizing filters eliminate undesirable intensity variations in optical systems
Reynard Corporation, a leading global supplier of custom optics and thin film coatings, announces the Bullseye® Apodizing neutral density optical filter. This optical filter is part of the Bullseye® Apodizer line of customizable optical gradient filters that eliminate undesirable intensity variations in optical systems, for instance. In addition, the density of the optical filter increases radially from a clear center, where light is usually at its peak intensity, to the outside edge, where it can become completely opaque.
The Bullseye® Apodizing optical filter can be designed for most distribution functions, such as a Gaussian function, regardless of the size of the beam. The distribution function, substrate type, and bandwidth are a function of the customer’s specific requirements.
Key features include:
- Density gradients can be customized to suit any application
- The optical filter can be applied to a number of different substrate types
- Apodizing gradient filter can be designed to be used from UV to IR.
Inserting a Bullseye® apodizing optical filter at the aperture stop of your imaging system modifies the intensity variations of your light source which can result in the elimination of edge diffraction patterns.
Application examples are found in diverse industries, such as:
- Entertainment – Make light distribution uneven for cosmetic applications.
- Imaging – Break up diffraction patterns by the introduction of soft edges.
- Photography – Create soft edges in pictures
- Industrial – Make sensors more sensitive in the center of the field of view
- Astronomy – Reduce high intensity light sources around the featured object
“The custom features of our Bullseye® Apodizer optical filters allow system designers to match the exact requirements of their instrument, whether the need is for one filter, or in production volumes,” says Randy Reynard, President of Reynard Corporation.
About Reynard Corporation
Established in 1984, Reynard Corporation manufactures custom precision optics & custom thin film coatings 0.2 µm to 50 µm (UV-IR) to demanding specs for military and defense, commercial and industrial and medical applications. Their expertise in these markets enables them to provide advanced optical solutions while building strong reliable relationships with customers. In addition, other in-house services include optical fabrication, diamond turning, photolithography patterns & environmental testing. Prototype to production, ISO 9001:2015 Certified, ITAR Registered and CMMC Cybersecurity Compliant. Reynard looks forward to working with you in Perfecting Your Light ™.
For more information, please visit: http://www.reynardcorp.com or contact us at (949) 366-8866 & sales@reynardcorp.com