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Replacing your Lights has many benefits, including reduced lighting costs and increased home value. Learn about the benefits of light replacement.

Speak to your audience

You know your audience better than anyone else, so keep them in mind as you write your blog posts. Write about things they care about. If you have a company Facebook page, look here to find topics to write about


Take a few moments to plan your post

Once you have a great idea for a post, write the first draft. Some people like to start with the title and then work on the paragraphs. Other people like to start with subtitles and go from there. Choose the method that works for you.


Don’t forget to add images

Be sure to include a few high-quality images in your blog. Images break up the text and make it more readable. They can also convey emotions or ideas that are hard to put into words.


Edit carefully before posting

Once you’re happy with the text, put it aside for a day or two, and then re-read it. You’ll probably find a few things you want to add, and a couple more that you want to remove. Have a friend or colleague look it over to make sure there are no mistakes. When your post is error-free, set it up in your blog and publish.

Optics

By Kurt Hall • March 30, 2023
Optics encompasses the study of light and its characteristics and behaviors, constituting a wide-ranging branch of physics. Its scope encompasses both simple and intricate topics, ranging from the formation of images through the reflection of light off metal surfaces, to the creation of high-density rugate notch filters via the interaction of multiple coating layers. To effectively select the most suitable optical components for applications in optics, imaging, and photonics, a solid understanding of the fundamental theoretical principles governing the electromagnetic spectrum, interference, reflection, refraction, dispersion, and diffraction is essential.

What is Light?

By Kurt Hall • June 20, 2021
Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye and has wavelengths between 380 and 750 nm. This radiation is generated by the movement of electrically charged particles such as electrons in atoms or heated molecules. The electromagnetic spectrum ranges from gamma rays and X-rays to radio waves, and the wavelength is the fundamental parameter that distinguishes one part of the spectrum from another. Photons, which are discrete parcels of energy emitted as particles and waves, determine the energy level of radiation based on their wavelength. Frequency, measured in Hz, is the number of cycles per second and is inversely proportional to wavelength. Light is also characterized by its intensity, which is determined by the number of photons emitted. Light has a spectrum, which is a graph of the radiant energy emitted at each wavelength. The spectrum can be broad or have sharp "lines" at certain wavelengths, depending on the characteristics of the light-emitting system. The emitted spectrum is related to the temperature of the source and can be generated by heated filaments, halogen lamps, and electrically induced high-temperature plasmas.  Light is essential for life on Earth and has important physical effects on our skin and eyes. The warmth or coldness of light is perceived through the interaction of light with our bodies, and our bodies' response to periodic changes in light leads to the regulation of activity and rest cycles.