Thorlabs Courses

Align FiberPorts on a FiberBench - Thorlabs Insights

2 reviews

Comprehensive guide to aligning FiberPorts on a FiberBench, covering pre-alignment, collimation, rough and fine adjustments, and troubleshooting techniques for optimal fiber optic coupling.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Gravitational-Wave Revolution

1 review

Explore gravitational waves, their detection using LIGO's advanced interferometers, and recent discoveries in this field. Learn about the future of gravitational-wave astrophysics from LIGO's Executive Director.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Optics 101 - Translating Theory into Practice

1 review

Explore key optics concepts, from refraction to polarization. Learn about substrates, coatings, and common components. Gain practical insights into optical manufacturing limitations and industry applications.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Light's Polarization Changes After Reflecting from a Metal Mirror

Explore how metallic mirrors affect light's polarization state, including practical demonstrations of S- and P-polarized light reflection and measurement techniques using advanced optical equipment.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Raster Scan Using Visual Studio and C# Programming - Kinesis BBD300 Series - Thorlabs Insights

Step-by-step tutorial on programming a bidirectional raster scan for Thorlabs' Kinesis® BBD300 motor controller using C# and Visual Studio®. Covers device setup, move methods, and scan implementation.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Processing and Shaping Optical Fiber

Explore optical fiber processing techniques, including splicing multicore fibers and lensing tips. Learn about intrinsic fiber characteristics and various processing methods for different fiber types.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Understanding Laser-Induced Damage

Explore laser-induced damage thresholds, their importance, influencing factors, and testing methods. Learn to plan for LIDT in your applications with expert insights.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Photodetectors: Technology and Selection Criteria

Comprehensive overview of photodetector technology, covering materials, operation, signal processing, and selection criteria for various applications in light characterization.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Laser Scanning Techniques and Applications

Explore fundamentals and applications of laser scanning microscopy, including multiphoton and confocal techniques, scan engine design, and specific implementations for advanced imaging.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Power and Energy Meters - Technology and Selection Criteria

Comprehensive overview of power and energy meters, covering technology, selection criteria, and best practices for accurate light measurement in various applications.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Fluorescence Microscopy: Technology, Fundamentals, and Applications

Explore fluorescence microscopy fundamentals, advantages, and hardware implementation in this comprehensive webinar, enhancing your understanding of this powerful imaging technique.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Optical Fiber - How It's Made

Comprehensive overview of optical fiber fabrication, from glass selection to drawing processes, including in-depth look at Thorlabs' fiber draw tower and measurement techniques.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

OCT Technologies - Swept Source vs. Spectral Domain

Explore Swept Source and Spectral Domain OCT technologies, comparing their technical aspects and applications. Gain insights into system parameters and real-world uses of these advanced imaging techniques.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Optical Coherence Elastography- Imaging Stiffness on the Micro-Scale

Explore emerging Optical Coherence Elastography techniques, their application in breast cancer tumor margin assessment, development of handheld probes, and cell mechanics imaging using optical coherence microscopy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Recent Advances in Integrated Quantum Photonics

Explore integrated quantum photonics: generation, manipulation, and detection of photonic quantum states using III-V materials in photonic chiplets for high-efficiency quantum light generation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video