physics

Opticoelectron

Opticoelectron is a physics topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Opticoelectron rather than just read about it. In short: Opticoelectron (Bulgarian: Оптикоелектрон) is a Bulgarian manufacturer of optics and optoelectronics based in the town of Panagyurishte in the Pazardzhik Province, Bulgaria. Along with Optix headquartered in the same town, the company is the main producer of optical equipment for the defense industry of Bulgaria.

Key takeaways

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Reference excerpt

Opticoelectron (Bulgarian: Оптикоелектрон) is a Bulgarian manufacturer of optics and optoelectronics based in the town of Panagyurishte in the Pazardzhik Province, Bulgaria. Along with Optix headquartered in the same town, the company is the main producer of optical equipment for the defense industry of Bulgaria.

History Opticoelectron was established in Panagyurishte in January 1971 with the inauguration of a workshop producing lenses. In June 1971 a decision of the Council of Ministers of Bulgaria formally established the state enterprise United Factories Opticoelectron dedicated to the production of opticomechanics and opticoelectronics, that encompassed several factories in Panagyurishte, Sofia and Samokov. The construction of the current premises of the factory began in September 1971 in the western outskirts of Panagyurishte. In the same year in the nearby town of Strelcha was inaugurated the first subsidiary branch of Opticoelectron, the Workshop for Custom Equipment. Throughout the 1970s the factory diversified its products that also included machines for processing optical equipment and started mass production of indigenously developed equipment. By 1982 the United Factories Opticoelectron included 18 production facilities in southwestern half Bulgaria and the factories in Plovdiv, Pazardzhik and Velingrad were restructured in their own enterprises. The plants that remained affiliated with the main factory in Panagyurishte were several workshops in Strelcha, Lesichovo, Karabunar, Dospat and Ihtiman. The 1980s were a period of continuous expansion, with growing range of military and civilian products, increasing quality and revenue. A significant part of output was exported for the military of the Soviet Union and the countries of the Warsaw Pact. In that period Opticoelectron employed 5,000 workers in Panagyurishte alone, and 12,000 in total throughout Bulgaria. The factory had an important role in the social life of Panagyurishte Municipality since the very start of its operation. It maintained numerous clubs that participated in local and national cultural, scientific and sports activities. There were recreational areas in the resort of Panagyurski kolonii. It was also crucial for the establishment of the Professional High School in the town. The profound economic changes following the transition to a market economy after the Bulgarian Communist Party gave up power in 1989 had a significant impact on Opticoelectron. In 1992 the factory was included in the list of state enterprises for future liquidation. However, despite the difficulties and the reduction of the personnel, production never seized. In 1999 Opticoelectron was privatized and eventually paid back all previous debts. The company successfully found new markets, mainly in the European Union and NATO, entering a period of expansion.

Production and facilities

The premises of the company in the western outskirts of Panagyurishte cover an area of 260,000 m2, of which 108,000 m2 are dedicated to production. Opticoelectron employs 650 workers, of them 150 are engineers, specialized in designing own products and products on demand. It is the largest producer of optical and opticoelectronic equipment and components in the Balkan Peninsula. Opticoelectron has a closed cycle of production from design to manufacturing and marketing. Over 97% of the production is exported to EU countries, North America and the Middle East. The company produces a wide arrange of military equipment, such as anti-aircraft and ground artillery sights for firing in daytime and in nighttime; day, night and thermal optical sights; SWIR lenses; laser rangefinders; laser target designators; surveillance systems; optical systems for armored vehicles; video observation, etc. Civilian production includes spherical lenses, ocular lenses, micro optics, flat optics, IR optics, glass molding, optical coatings, achromatic doublets and triples, optical assemblies, optical reticles, radii test plates, etc. Opticoelectron directs investments for research, new technologies, machines and efficiency. As part of the national and EU efforts to reduce emissions, in 2023 it commissioned a 5 MW solar power plant within the company's premises.

Citations

External links

"Opticoelectron". Official Site of Opticoelectron. Retrieved 26 April 2024.

Illustrations

Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Opticoelectron

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Opticoelectron claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In physics, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Opticoelectron before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Opticoelectron ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Opticoelectron

In research: Opticoelectron appears in physics research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Opticoelectron in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Opticoelectron is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Buildings and structures in Pazardzhik Province, Bulgarian brands, Bulgarian companies established in 1971, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Opticoelectron outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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How to study Opticoelectron in 20 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

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Why does Opticoelectron matter?

Because it connects several physics ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

How should I study Opticoelectron?

Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

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