Optical Table Solution Guide
Selecting an optical table can be a bit overwhelming. This Solution Guide is designed to help you find the right optical table series depending on your application performance requirements and budget.
Optical Table Top Damping Performance Guide
| Damping Performance | Fundamental | Superior | Unparalleled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $ | $$ | $$$ |
| Typical Applications | • Manufacturing • Teaching Labs • Basic Spectroscopy |
• Ultrafast Spectroscopy • Interferometry • Optical Fiber Alignment |
• Gravitational Wave Measurement • Quantum Computing • Nanometer Imaging |
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| Damping Technology | Broadband damping only | Broadband and tuned damping (2 tuned dampers) |
Broadband and tuned damping (6 tuned dampers) or Broadband and hybrid damping (2 tuned and 2 IQ active dampers) |





