At Corning, we create an environment in research and development (R&D) that enables the best scientific minds in the world to create the innovations that form the foundation of our future. We continue to reinvest approximately 10 percent of our revenues into R&D, providing our scientists with the resources they need to be successful. Our proven ability to meld the art of discovery with the science of development distinguishes us and helps us solve complex problems that benefit our customers, and in many cases, the world. Explore our latest technical papers: 

• Semiconductor Technologies & Solutions
  • Imaging Systems for Lithography Applications

    A 193 nm Deep-UV Lithography System Using a Line-Narrowed ArF Excimer Laser

    Building World Class Microlithography Lens Systems: Optical Material Requirements and Qualification Methods

    Design and Analysis of a High NA Projection System for 0.35 µm Deep-UV Lithography

    High Index Materials for 193 nm Immersion Lithography
    

  • Custom Optical Systems and Design Solutions

    The Benefits of a Vertically Integrated Optical Systems Supplier

    Development of MWIR Continuous Zoom with Large Zoom Range

    Increased Precision of Zernike Fit to Noisy Truncated Phase Maps

    Localized Slope Errors and their Impact on Image Performance Requirements

    Modeling Interferometers with Lens Design Software
    

  • Measurement Methods for Optical Components

    Characterization of Symmetric Aberrations in Aspheric Surfaces Using Non-contact Profilometry

    Closed Loop Optimization of Opto-mechanical Structure via Mechanical and Optical Analysis Software

    A New Instrument for Routine Optical Testing of General Aspherics

    Frequency-stepping Interferometry for Accurate Metrology of Rough Components and Assemblies

    Functional Tolerancing Using Full Surface Metrology
    

• Aerospace & Defense
  • Astronomy

    FISICA: the Florida imager slicer for infrared cosmology and astrophysics

    Design, fabrication, assembly, and testing of the Florida image slicer for infrared cosmology and astrophysics (FISICA) integral field unit

    FISICA: the Florida image slicer for infrared cosmology and astrophysics

    Cryogenic wavefront error measurement for the James Webb Space Telescope fine guidance sensor powered optics

    Corning: supplier of multiple optical materials for telescope projects

  • Diamond Turning

    Recent technology advances in diamond machining for spaceborne optical systems

    Diamond turned, light weight, athermal, visible TMA telescope for the planned New Horizons mission to Pluto

    Advances in diamond-turned surfaces enable unique cost-effective optical system solutions

    HfO2]/SiO2 enhanced diamond turned aluminum mirrors for IR laser optics

    Extended lifetime of fluoride optics

    Localized slope errors and their impact on image performance requirements

  • Imaging Spectroscopy

    Multi-FOV hyperspectral imager concept

    Innovative manufacturing and test technologies for imaging hyperspectral spectrometers

    Real-world noise in hyperspectral imaging systems

    MAKO: a high-performance, airborne imaging spectrometer for the long-wave infrared

    First flights of a new airborne thermal infrared imaging spectrometer with high area coverage

  • Materials and Coatings

    Low-loss dual-wave laser optics coatings at 1060 nm and 530 nm

    Filters for dual band infrared imagers

    Dual band antireflection coatings for the infrared

    Wavefront control of UV narrow bandpass filters prepared by plasma ion-assisted deposition

    Conformal window for the airborne laser aircraft

    Finishing and proof testing of windows for manned space craft

  • Custom Optical Systems and Design Solutions

    Integrated approach to optomechanical system development

    Development of MWID continuous zoom with large zoom range

    MWIR continuous zoom with large zoom range

    Opto-mechanical review of a light weight compact visible zoom camera

    Closed loop optimization of opto-mechanical structure via mechanical and optical analysis software

• Corning® Varioptic® Lenses

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• Specialty Glass and Glass Ceramics

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