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JDSU Introduces New Ultraviolet Filter
Provides Highest Transmission Level and Improved Durability for Environmental Monitoring, Genetic Research and Medical/Aesthetic Laser Instrumentation
| Source: JDSU
MILPITAS, CA--(Marketwire - January 26, 2009) - JDSU (NASDAQ : JDSU ) (TSX : JDU ) today announced
at the SPIE Photonics West availability of a new ultraviolet (UV) filter,
an optical component critical to instrument makers and used for
applications such as environmental monitoring, genetic research, biomedical
instrumentation, and medical/aesthetic laser instrumentation.
The new JDSU UV filter allows for a transmission level that is up to four
times higher than any other UV filter available today. It is also more
durable and environmentally stable than current solutions because it is
made up of hard dielectric material and has a single substrate structure.
"JDSU decided to enter the UV filter market because it is an underserved
area that can benefit from our years of expertise in optical technology,"
said Markus Bilger, Custom Optics product line manager for the Advanced
Optical Technologies business segment at JDSU. "JDSU has developed a better
UV filter that will help serve the needs of researchers in many areas
including environmental sciences and those working on future treatments to
fight against Alzheimer's, cancer, and diabetes."
UV filters receive a broad band of light and filter it into a narrower
portion of the wavelength spectrum for use in many applications. Genetic
research of a cell can require an instrument that incorporates fluorescence
filters to remove harmful UV rays from a light source, while allowing the
correct wavelength to affect the cell in order to obtain key information.
UV filters are also used for a multitude of applications in environmental
monitoring. One example includes using a UV filter to select specific
wavelengths that are useful in determining whether substances such as water
or oil have been contaminated with other materials.
Medical/aesthetic laser instruments employ UV light to heal skin diseases
such as psoriasis or to treat caries (decayed bone or tooth), while
removing the harmful portion of the UV light spectrum with a UV filter.
JDSU UV Filter at SPIE Photonics West
JDSU UV filters are available now and will be displayed at booth #1527
during the 2009 SPIE Photonics West exhibition from January 27 - 29, 2009
at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, CA. In addition, Dr. Georg
Ockenfuss of JDSU will be conducting a presentation titled "High
Performance UV Filters" on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 12:30 P.M., in Hall 3, Demo
Area 2 at the San Jose Convention Center.
For more information about the JDSU UV filter, please go to:
http://www.jdsu.com/products/custom-optics/products/uv-filters/filter-ultra-violet-optical.html.
For more event information about Photonics West, please go to:
http://spie.org/photonics-west-exhibition.xml?gclid=CJ78747P-pcCFQ0xawod_m-0Dg.
About JDSU
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the communications, commercial and consumer markets. JDSU is the leading
provider of communications test and measurement solutions and optical
products for telecommunications service providers, cable operators, and
network equipment manufacturers. JDSU is also a leading provider of
innovative optical solutions for medical/environmental instrumentation,
semiconductor processing, display, brand authentication, aerospace and
defense, and decorative applications. More information is available at
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