Space-Comm Expo 2025
Quantum Design UK and Ireland are wxhibiting at Space-Comm Expo. 11-12 March 2025. Join us and our partners 4D Technology to discuss space applications.
Optics
How Useful is Nano-Spectroscopy?
Download this free white paper from Molecular Vista, delving into why Pof-IR spectroscopy is the future of infrared spectroscopy
Metalens Arrays as a Higher Performance Solution for Microlens Arrays
Our partners, Moxtek Inc, offers a full solution of high performing metalens solutions for visible and IR wavelengths
4D Technology Introduces AccuFiz® Duo Fizeau Interferometer
4D Technology introduces the AccuFiz Duo – dynamic interferometer combining the AccuFiz D short coherence and long coherence capabilities in one system.
4D Technology Helps Scientists See Further, See More and See Anywhere
Twenty years ago, 4D pioneered a new standard of measurement. And through the development of their more recent products, are helping scientists and researchers in a number of applications, especial
Shack-Hartmann Sensor VS an Interferometer
Discover the difference between a Shack-Hartmann Sensor and an interferometer. What are the relative benefits and disadvantages? And how do they work for your application?
Focus On: Interferometry
Discover the latest news and solutions from interferometry. QDUKI carry a number of products that could be just the answer to your application.
2023 – A Year in Review
QDUKI looks back at 2023, with events, magazines, new staff and workshop reviews. We also have detailed listings of our opening times over Christmas and the new year.
FREE Poster Giveaway – “Common Optical Testing Setups”
Get in touch today to secure a FREE “Common Optical Testing Setups” poster for your lab. From our partners, 4D Technology.
Portable Interferometer Enables Instantaneous Supersmooth Roughness Measurements
This new application note explores how 4D Technology’s NanoCam HD provides reliable, non-contact, 3D measurement of supersmooth optical surfaces.
Reflective Circular Polarising Beamsplitter Technical Note
Moxtek’s Reflective Circular Polarising Beamsplitter (RCPBS) provides a solution for many innovative optical applications. The Moxtek RCPBS family of products can be used to increase optical path
Application: Aerospace and Defense Dynamic Metrology
In aerospace and defense industry optical systems, being able to take measurements in the presence of vibration and turbulence is often critical. Consequently, imaging technologists in the defense
Application: Measuring Segmented Mirrors
Segmented telescope mirrors consist of many smaller mirrors acting in concert to collect and focus light. These mirrors provide enormous savings in weight and dramatically reduce the requirements o
Vibration-Immune Metrology Drives Optical Communications
To keep pace with the growth of data-heavy applications, government and space agencies are investing heavily in free space laser communications. Using multiple wavelengths, laser sources can increa
Dynamic Interferometry for Metrology Workshop Review
Discover more about the recent dynamic interferometry for metrology workshop at Glwyndyr University, Wales. Includes testimonials and round up of the events.
Case Study: 4D Customer Highlights Advantages of PhaseCam
Dream Aerospace Systems: Interferometer Upgrade v7 Dream is proud to announce the upgrade of their 4D Technology interferometer. Dream uses this optical metrology technology (NASA-funded for James
Moxtek in Space: with the James Webb Space Telescope
MOXTEK collaborated with 4D Technology, to develop a wire-grid pixelated polariser for their dynamic laser interferometer which was used to measure the mirrors on NASA’s James Webb Space Telescop
Case Study – Measuring Space Optics and Structures
An overview of the techniques and configurations used to build dynamic interferometers and measurement results for a variety of space-based optical components. From our optical metrology partners,
What is a Twyman-Green Interferometer?
A Twyman-Green interferometer is a laser interferometer configuration used for measuring the surface shape and transmitted wavefront quality of optical components, assemblies, systems, and optical-
What is a Fizeau Interferometer?
A deep dive into fizeau interferometers with our partners 4D Technology, proud makers of the Accufiz range of interferometers.
