Through the Lens

Through the Lens

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Through the Lens episodes

  • We'll Leave the Light On

    This episode of Through the Lens is dedicated to one man and his lens. Together Dan and Kelley explore the life and work of Augustin Jean Fresnel and the lens that sits in the top of all lighthouses. From his French Revolution Jansenism Catholic upbringing to making functional weapons before age 10, and his development of a lens that sort of kind of already existed; you don't want to miss this episode! Plus you'll learn how Broadway and optical science come together. Also, did you hear the story about the briefcase in Pulp Fiction? Sit back and enjoy this action packed episode of Through the Lens!

    20 min
  • IR's Precious Substrates

    Although many materials could be used for photonic applications in the IR. Only a select few are used in IR imaging and optical systems. Join us as we take a look, Through the Lens, at some of the precious and rare materials used in infrared applications. Here's a hint, one of the materials is sapphire and Kelley couldn't help but do a few shallow dives into a few famous sapphires! Learn a little bit about IR applications and the optical materials used as well as how the crown jewels are connected to the American Revolution! All this and more on this episode of Through the Lens!

    10 min
  • Harder Better Faster Stronger

    From military tactical displays to the world of Tron, visors have made major impact on our world.  But how do manufacturers turn a curved piece of plastic into a fully functional visor? What optical coatings can be used to enhance these visors? Join us on this episode of Through the Lens and discover how gold protects pilots and how a couple guys from France transformed the EDM music scene with a few masks. Along the way we'll share technical information, talk about some fun pop culture applications of optical coatings for visors, and share some highly relatable plot lines hidden within blockbuster action movies! Want to learn more? Visit nacl.com!

    13 min
  • Keep it Clean
    What does metal forging and optical coating have in common? You gotta have a clean substrate to have end product success! Join us in our season premiere as we discuss the importance of proper cleaning and packaging as well as recommended methods to ensure the best final coated lens! Well also talk about extreme cleaning, why you shouldn’t put spices in soap, and what happens when you dip a knife made out of multiple metals in acid! Have more questions about cleaning or want to connect with us? Visit nacl.com!
    13 min
  • Life is a Highway
    We’ve got something special for all you gearheads on the season finale of Through the Lens! We complete our series on Planes, Trains, and Automobiles by taking a nice drive down the highway of optical coatings in automotive applications! Plus we’ll talk emerging automotive tech, head banging, and Wayne’s World! You don’t want to skip this episode!
    13 min
  • All Aboard!
    We continue our series on Planes, Trains, and Automobiles! This week we look at training and development in the optical engineering world! Don’t worry, we have some fun facts about trains, board games, and action movies too. Join us as we take a look, Through the Lens, at training!
    14 min
  • Way of the Future
    Welcome to our new series! Planes, Trains, and Automobiles! On this episode we focus on the optical coatings that are used in aircraft applications! From ITO to Gold to Polysiloxane, the world of optical coatings and aviation are intertwined. Plus, we’ll share some fun facts about Howard Hughes, the Spruce Goose, and the movie The Aviator! You don’t want to miss this one!
    13 min
  • Protect Your Plastics!
    High touch plastic surfaces are in danger from every day wear and tear from chemicals, sunscreen, bug sprays, debris. What can you do to keep them safe? Dip-applied hardcoating is your answer! But how does dip coating work? And what does protective coating have to do with Robocop? Take a look, Through the Lens at protective dip-applied coating.
    11 min
  • Coatings in Space: The Sequel
    Where we’re going we don’t need roads! We couldn’t help ourselves! We wanted to share a little more about optical coatings in the vacuum of space! Learn a little bit about laser damage and why gold is so important to NASA! Plus we’ll talk about favorite Sci-fi movies and organ printing! You won’t want to miss it!
    12 min
  • Space: The Final Frontier
    It’s time to blast off for part one of our 2 part series: Coatings In Space! On this episode of Through the Lens we will look at coatings that are well suited for Space. We will focus on coatings that exist within the safety of a space craft. Of course you know we have some pop culture facts as Kelley try’s to cram in as many Sci Fi references as possible! I believe she does 4 in the intro alone! More importantly you’ll learn something new about space coating applications! Join us as we begin our look at coatings in space!
    12 min

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