(Phys.org) —Having the photoreceptors at the back of the retina is not a design constraint, it is a design feature. The idea that the vertebrate eye, like a traditional front-illuminated camera, might ...

If you have witnessed the rainbow pattern that dances on the surface of a CD or DVD, then you have seen diffraction at work. The disk acts as a diffraction grating, an optical element that disperses ...

There’s no doubting the popularity of Nixie tubes these days. They lend a retro flair to modern builds and pop up in everything from clocks to weather stations. But they’re not without their problems ...

This product training introduces the Bivar Rigid and flexible light pipes including information of its features and applications. It discusses the advantages and value of the rigid and flexible light ...

The Dialight 515 series are rectangular optical light pipes that can provide custom solutions for any applications. The pipes function as a through-the-case indicator by conducting the light over the ...

VCC has expanded its rugged linear light pipe product offering to include moisture-sealed versions that provide protection up to NEMA 6P and IP67 ratings. Developed for harsh environment applications ...

Meeting IP68 requirements, Elma’s LED light pipes are waterproof and come in a wide range of options. Standard shapes are available as well as customized versions ...

Powell Electronics is stocking a pair of light pipe design kits from Bivar. Each kit includes a selection of Bivar’s most popular light pipes: Panel Press-Fit kit (right) is has rigid light-pipes up ...