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Welcome to the SphereOptics newsroom. This area is where we post technical articles, application case studies and news. Articles are listed under the relevant application area: the measurement of light and the optical properties of materials; general photonics; spectroscopy and spectral imaging; and science & technology.

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New Service On-site calibration of Uniform Light Sources
News

SphereOptics offers new On-Site Uniform Light Source Calibration Service

SphereOptics is pleased to announce the launch of our new on‑site calibration service for uniform light sources, delivered in partnership with Labsphere. This service is ...
Analytica 2026
Exhibitions & Conferences

SphereOptics at analytica 2026 – Visit us in Hall A2, Booth 507

analytica 2026 will take place in Munich from 24 to 27 March 2026. analytica is one of the world’s leading trade fairs for laboratory technology, ...
Light + Building 2026
Exhibitions & Conferences

Light + Building 2026 – SphereOptics on site at the booth of our partner SSL Resource

From 8 to 13 March 2026, Light + Building, the world’s leading trade fair for lighting, lighting technology and connected building technologies, will open its ...
Recalibration Lab
News

New Service: Light Meter Recalibration Lab now Located at SphereOptics Germany

International Light Technologies (ILT) has relocated its Germany-based calibration laboratory to SphereOptics GmbH in Herrsching/Munich. As an authorized ILT distributor, this transition allows us to ...
Telops Hyper Cam Airborne Nano
News

NEW: Hyper-Cam Airborne Nano – compact, precise, innovative!

Our partner Telops, a brand of Exosens, is officially opening a new chapter for the renowned Hyper-Cam: the Hyper-Cam Airborne Nano. The Hyper-Cam Airborne Nano ...
Wavelength Calibration Standards SphereOptics
Product News

Clean reflectance standards. Precise measurement results.

Optical reflectance standards are the basis for reliable measurements. However, only flawless standards deliver precise measurement results. Even the smallest amounts of contamination, such as ...
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News

Welcome to the New SphereOptics Website!

We are delighted to present our new website to you! Our goal was simple: create a faster, more intuitive, and user-friendly experience for everyone exploring ...
ISAL 2025
Exhibitions & Conferences

ISAL 2025 – International Symposium on Automotive Lighting: Ready for Take-Off

The prestigious International Symposium on Automotive Lighting (ISAL) is just around the corner. From September 22–24, 2025, Darmstadt will once again become the hub of ...
Hyperspectral Camera 4300 VSWIR rom Hinalea Imaging
News

New VSWIR Hyperspectral Camera from Hinalea Imaging

The new VSWIR hyperspectral camera Model 4300 from our partner Hinalea Imaging captures light from 500–1700 nm, spanning the visible to shortwave infrared spectrum. That means deeper insights into ...
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Light Metrology

Measuring Light: What’s the Difference Between Radiometers, Photometers, Spectrometers & Spectroradiometers?

Radiometers, photometers, spectrometers and spectroradiometers are all used to measure light, but they operate in fundamentally different ways and have distinct advantages and disadvantages.
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Photonics

The Uses and Impact of Piezo-based Nanopositioning Devices in Semiconductor Applications

This technical note will discuss where and how nanopositioning devices can be used within semiconductor manufacturing processes.
Image Quality Testing Imatest
Light Metrology

Image Quality Testing and Image Sensor Calibration

By Russell Bailey, June 2024 Abstract To properly characterise and calibrate imaging devices there are a wide range of tests that need to be performed ...
Urban Heat Island
Light Metrology

The Heat Island Effect and Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) Measurement

The solar reflectance and heat retention properties of materials are key factors that lead to increased temperatures in urban compared with rural environments. The metric ...
Lighting in Horticulture
Light Metrology

Lighting in Horticulture

How do you know what lighting is needed and how do you validate that lighting either as a plant grower or as a lighting product ...
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Light Metrology

What is Flicker?

In the realm of lighting, flicker isn't just a mere oscillation of light; it's the unsung hero dictating our visual comfort. Learn what flicker is ...
Imagine Optic Confocal and Spinning Disk Microscopy For Live Cell Imaging
Photonics

Use of Adaptive Optics in Microscopy

Optical components used within microscopes, such as objectives, lenses, and mirrors, as well as the biological samples being examined can induce aberrations.
Piezosystem Jena Microscopy
Photonics

Microscopy and Life Science Applications for Precision Motion

Applications of precision positioning equipment have gone hand-in-hand with microscopy since the dawn of its inception.
Nireos - Spectral image of photoluminescence of a spin-coated perovskite semiconductor using Hera VISNIR
Spectroscopy

Revealing the Invisible: Unleashing the Power of Spectral Imaging in Microscopy

Most microscopic spectral imaging is implemented using a multispectral approach. However, imaging can be extended to hyperspectral imaging.
Hinalea - Spectral image of stained soft tissue cancer
Spectroscopy

Revolutionising Spectral Imaging

A new spectral imaging technology from Hinalea Imaging exploits a Fabry-Perot interferometer (FPI) to provide selectable high resolution hyperspectral images as well as near real-time ...
Display Metrology and the effects of ambient illumination
Light Metrology

Display Metrology and the Effects of Ambient Illumination

Pro-Lite’s Robert Yeo reviews the metrology of displays and explains the problem of ambient light and sunlight readability.
Jeti Spectraval 1511 spectroradiometer
Light Metrology

Light Metrology: The Tools of the Trade

Pro-Lite serves customers working in lighting and illumination with a complete solution to measuring the brightness, colour, colour rendering and spatial distribution of lighting products ...
HySpex Hyperspectral imaging
Spectroscopy

Spectral Imaging – is it the Future of Spectroscopy?

Optical spectroscopy provides an invaluable insight into the interaction between light and matter and is used in a remarkable range of applications. Traditionally, spectrometers have ...
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Light Metrology

How Many Megapixels are Too Many?

Pro-Lite provides a solution for almost any application in measuring the colour and brightness of light sources and displays. From a simple, inexpensive lux meter, ...
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Spectroscopy

The role of Raman Spectroscopy in Art Conservation

The use of Raman spectroscopy applied to cultural heritage has been well established since the 1980s, however, the market still does not provide the perfect ...
HySpex Classic VNIR-1800 and SWIR-384 cameras Blueberries
Spectroscopy

Hyperspectral Imaging – a Technology Update

New developments in sensor technology and computer processing are rapidly enhancing consumer digital camera performance, leading to a wider adoption of imaging in everyday use.
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Light Metrology

The Dark Art of Light Metrology

The science of measuring the amount, spectral and spatial distribution of light emitted by a source (light bulb, screen, infrared lamp etc.) is generally poorly ...
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Spectroscopy

Technical Briefing: Spectral Imaging Technologies

A review of the technologies that drive Pro-Lite’s spectral imagers By Dr Nick Barnett, May 2020 Introduction A spectral imager is a hybrid camera that ...
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Science & Technology

The Origins of the Metric System

A 250 gram piece of Roquefort purchased in France should weigh exactly the same as a 250 gram piece bought in New York City, although ...
Blog Automotive Lighting Lighting the Road Ahead
Light Metrology

Automotive Lighting: Lighting the Road Ahead

The history, design, technology & metrology of vehicle headlamps By Robert Yeo, May 2020 This article was first published in the April 2020 issue of ...
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Spectroscopy

Integrating Spheres: Their Application in Reflectance Spectroscopy

Reflectance spectroscopy is a versatile analytical technique which can reveal a material’s chemical composition, as well as allowing colour to be quantified in a multitude ...
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Spectroscopy

A New Era in Raman Spectroscopy

It has been over 90 years since C.V. Raman received the Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery which bears his name. Since that time, ...
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Photonics

Tech Note: Nanopositioning Using Standing Wave Piezoelectric Motors

Combining speed with nanometric precision and unlimited travel Introduction In photonics motion control applications, how do you combine speed with nanometric precision and unlimited travel? ...
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Light Metrology

Radiometry of UVC Lamps Used in Germicidal Disinfection

How to ensure you irradiate using the correct UVGI dose By Robert Yeo, April 2020 Introduction The use of germicidal ultraviolet (UV) radiation has been ...
Blog - LIDAR - Autonomous Vehicle
Light Metrology

LIDAR: a Technology Overview and Review of Testing Methodology

The Role of Diffuse Reflectance Targets in Testing & Calibrating Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) By Russell Bailey, Pro-Lite Technology Ltd & Greg McKee, Labsphere, ...