Abstract: Optical analysis system and methods that may include a demultiplexing assembly with a photodetector array and a plurality of optical channels configured to prevent crosstalk therebetween. Some optical analysis system embodiments may include a multiplexer operatively coupled to a demultiplexing assembly may be used to split a single optical signal into multiple optical signals, or any other suitable purpose.

Abstract: Demultiplexing systems and methods are discussed which may be small and accurate without moving parts. In some cases, demultiplexing embodiments may include optical filter cavities that include filter baffles and support baffles which may be configured to minimize stray light signal detection and crosstalk. Some of the demultiplexing assembly embodiments may also be configured to efficiently detect U.V. light signals and at least partially compensate for variations in detector responsivity as a function of light signal wavelength.

Abstract: Demultiplexing systems and methods are discussed which may be small and accurate without moving parts. In some cases, demultiplexing embodiments may include optical filter cavities that include filter baffles and support baffles which may be configured to minimize stray light signal detection and crosstalk. Some of the demultiplexing assembly embodiments may also be configured to efficiently detect U.V. light signals and at least partially compensate for variations in detector responsivity as a function of light signal wavelength.

Abstract: Demultiplexing systems and methods are discussed which may be small and accurate without moving parts. In some cases, demultiplexing embodiments may include optical filter cavities that include filter baffles and support baffles which may be configured to minimize stray light signal detection and crosstalk. Some of the demultiplexing assembly embodiments may also be configured to efficiently detect U.V. light signals and at least partially compensate for variations in detector responsivity as a function of light signal wavelength.

Abstract: Demultiplexing systems and methods are discussed which may be small and accurate without moving parts. In some cases, demultiplexing embodiments may include optical filter cavities that include filter baffles and support baffles which may be configured to minimize stray light signal detection and crosstalk. Some of the demultiplexing assembly embodiments may also be configured to efficiently detect U.V. light signals and at least partially compensate for variations in detector responsivity as a function of light signal wavelength.

Abstract: The present application disclosed various embodiments of improved performance optically coated semiconductor devices and the methods for the manufacture thereof and includes at least one semiconductor wafer having at least a first surface, a first layer of low density, low index of refraction optical material applied to at least the first surface of the semiconductor wafer, and a multi-layer optical coating applied to the first layer of low density, low index of refraction material, the multi-layer optical coating comprising alternating layers of low density, low index of refraction materials and high density, high index of refraction materials.

Abstract: Demultiplexing systems and methods are discussed which may be small and accurate without moving parts. In some cases, demultiplexing embodiments may include optical filter cavities that include filter baffles and support baffles which may be configured to minimize stray light signal detection and crosstalk. Some of the demultiplexing assembly embodiments may also be configured to efficiently detect U.V. light signals and at least partially compensate for variations in detector responsivity as a function of light signal wavelength.

Abstract: The present application disclosed various embodiments of improved performance optically coated semiconductor devices and various methods for the manufacture thereof and includes depositing a first layer of a low density, low index of refraction material on a surface of a semiconductor device, depositing a multi-layer optical coating comprising alternating layers of low density, low index of refraction materials and high density, high index of refraction materials on the coated surface of the semi-conductor device, selectively ablating a portion of the alternating multi-layer optical coating to expose at least a portion of the low density first layer, and selectively ablating a portion of the first layer of low density material to expose at least a portion of the semiconductor device.

Abstract: An improved LED device is disclosed and includes at least one active layer in communication with an energy source and configured to emit a first electromagnetic signal within a first wavelength range and at least a second electromagnetic signal within at least a second wavelength range, a substrate configured to support the active layer, at least one coating layer formed from alternating layers of silicon carbide and alumina applied to a surface of the substrate, the coating layer configured to reflect at least 95% of the first electromagnetic signal at the first wavelength range and transmit at least 95% of the second electromagnetic signal at the second wavelength range, at least one metal layer applied to the coating layer and configured to transmit the second electromagnetic signal at the second wavelength range therethrough, and an encapsulation device positioned to encapsulate the active layer.

Abstract: An improved LED device is disclosed and includes at least one active layer in communication with an energy source and configured to emit a first electromagnetic signal within a first wavelength range and at least a second electromagnetic signal within at least a second wavelength range, a substrate configured to support the active layer, at least one coating layer applied to a surface of the substrate, the coating layer, configured for 0-90 degree incidence, to reflect at least 95% of the first electromagnetic signal at the first wavelength range and transmit at least 95% of the second electromagnetic signal at the second wavelength range, at least one metal layer applied to the coating layer and configured to transmit the second electromagnetic signal at the second wavelength range therethrough, and an encapsulation device positioned to encapsulate the active layer.

Abstract: Demultiplexing systems and methods are discussed which may be small and accurate without moving parts. In some cases, demultiplexing embodiments may include optical filter cavities that include filter baffles and support baffles which may be configured to minimize stray light signal detection and crosstalk. Some of the demultiplexing assembly embodiments may also be configured to efficiently detect U.V. light signals and at least partially compensate for variations in detector responsivity as a function of light signal wavelength.

Abstract: The present application disclosed various embodiments of improved performance optically coated semiconductor devices and various methods for the manufacture thereof and includes depositing a first layer of a low density, low index of refraction material on a surface of a semiconductor device, depositing a multi-layer optical coating comprising alternating layers of low density, low index of refraction materials and high density, high index of refraction materials on the coated surface of the semi-conductor device, selectively ablating a portion of the alternating multi-layer optical coating to expose at least a portion of the low density first layer, and selectively ablating a portion of the first layer of low density material to expose at least a portion of the semiconductor device.

Abstract: Various embodiments of UV solar simulation devices are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the present application discloses an ultraviolet solar simulator filter device comprising an optically transparent substrate configured to be supported within a solar simulator, a first layer of Tantalum Pentoxide applied to at least one surface of the substrate, and at least a second layer of Silica Oxide applied to the first layer. Optionally, the substrate may comprise a rigid or flexible structure. Further, any variety of thickness of materials may be used to form the first and second layers. For example, in one embodiment, the first and second layers have a thickness of about 30 nm to about 70 nm each.

Abstract: Fluorescence coatings and methods for applying such coatings are provided wherein the coatings can be applied, by way of example, to the window of the housing of an optoelectronic device, thus enabling the coatings to eliminate the need for one or both of an excitation optical filter and an emission optical filter that normally form a portion of the fluorescence equipment that is utilized in furtherance of fluorescence detection and/or measurement applications.

Abstract: The present application disclosed various embodiments of improved durability broad band metallic neutral density optical filters and various methods for the manufacture thereof. The devices disclosed herein include a fully densified protective thin-film layer that is essentially 100% bulk devices, free of substantially all porosity, thereby providing full environmental protection of the underlying sensitive metallic filter layer and substrate. In one embodiment, the present application is directed to a neutral density filter and includes a substrate, at least one metallic filter layer having a thickness from about 10 nm to about 100 nm applied to the substrate, and at least one protective layer having a thickness of about 10 nm to about 100 nm applied to the filter layer using an ion-plating process.

Abstract: Overcoated replicated gold mirrors and methods for their formation are provided wherein the replicated gold mirrors include a reliably adherent overcoat layer that is applied at or below room temperature, is highly scratch resistant, and that does not detract from the high reflectivity of the underlying replicated gold mirror.

Abstract: The present application discloses various embodiments of optical windows for use within an endoscope and includes a substrate sized to be coupled to the endoscope and defining a first surface and at least a second surface, and at least one autoclavable coating applied to at least one of the first surface and second surface.

Abstract: Optical filters are provided that include a coating layer formed of multiple thin film materials deposited on a visually transparent substrate, wherein the optical filters meet or exceed the physical properties and/or the spectral performance properties of comparable long-pass colored glasses regardless of the transmittance transition point of the colored glasses.

Abstract: Single layer, fluidic polymer-based coatings are provided for application or deposition onto a target surface of a photonic device, whereby the coating is formed of one or more spectral tuning materials so as to absorb infrared, ultraviolet or infrared and ultraviolet wavelength that might otherwise be present as background and would interfere with the performance of the photonic device in optical applications.

Abstract: Coatings (e.g., thin film glass-like coatings) are deposited on a substrate via a reactive ion plating deposition process, which results in completely dense coatings that mimic the properties of bulk materials and that are fully conformal on all types of non-planar surfaces, even when the coatings have microscopic thicknesses.