Week #15: Lasers, Fiber-Optics & Vacuum Systems
Posted: Tue May 05, 2020 1:22 pm
This week we will discuss some of the fundamentals of Lasers, Fiber-Optics and Vacuum Systems.
Here is Explainthatstuff.com on Fiberoptics.
Refractive Index of Materials and Total Internal Reflection (scroll down for the pics!
) from Wikipedia.
Why Does Light Slow Down in Water? (10:23) YouTube presentation.
For lasers & fiber-optics, you are encouraged to watch these Laser Fundamentals 1 (58min) and Fiber-Optic Fundamentals (54min) videos from MIT. These are fairly detailed, but do contain a wealth of information.
Before reading the next link: Definition of 1 bar of pressure from Wikipedia.
Fundamentals of Vacuum Theory - Part 1 from Vacaero.com
Here's a good read comparing Electron Beam and Laser Beam Welding from The Fabricator.
Universal Laser Systems - How Digital Laser Material Processing Works
Electron Beam Welding from Wikipedia.
Some local companies you may have heard of:
Joining Technologies in East Granby, CT. (Currently looking for a Tech, ask me for contact info.)
PTR - Precision Technologies in Enfield, CT. (Currently looking for a Tech, ask me for contact info.)
Trumpf Germany, but locally in Farmington, CT. (Currently looking for a Tech, ask me for contact info.)
Here is Explainthatstuff.com on Fiberoptics.
Refractive Index of Materials and Total Internal Reflection (scroll down for the pics!
) from Wikipedia.Why Does Light Slow Down in Water? (10:23) YouTube presentation.
For lasers & fiber-optics, you are encouraged to watch these Laser Fundamentals 1 (58min) and Fiber-Optic Fundamentals (54min) videos from MIT. These are fairly detailed, but do contain a wealth of information.
Before reading the next link: Definition of 1 bar of pressure from Wikipedia.
Fundamentals of Vacuum Theory - Part 1 from Vacaero.com
Here's a good read comparing Electron Beam and Laser Beam Welding from The Fabricator.
Universal Laser Systems - How Digital Laser Material Processing Works
Electron Beam Welding from Wikipedia.
Some local companies you may have heard of:
Joining Technologies in East Granby, CT. (Currently looking for a Tech, ask me for contact info.)
PTR - Precision Technologies in Enfield, CT. (Currently looking for a Tech, ask me for contact info.)
Trumpf Germany, but locally in Farmington, CT. (Currently looking for a Tech, ask me for contact info.)