Why do we need optical tables?
An optical table is a vibration isolated platform, specially designed to support applications of photonics and laser and to isolate the various sources of vibration that disturb optics and laser related experiments and metrology. The optical table top is designed to be as stiff as possible to minimize relative motion between existing optical elements that are mounted on the optical table top. The high-performance pneumatic isolators reduce floor vibrations and provides effective damping to restrict the amplitude of vibrations at resonance.