Founded in 1961, Spectra-Physics is one of the leading providers of laser technology in the world. The company serves clients in the commercial and industrial markets. It designs, develops, manufactures and distributes laser systems. The company also offers products and services for original equipment manufacturers and the computer, telecommunications, aerospace and defense, and research and development industries. Its product list includes tunable, gas, fiber and diode lasers. The company sells a variety of laser accessories, including thermopile detectors and optical power meters. It additionally offers laser accessory kits, objective lenses, optical tables and micromanipulators. Spectra-Physics is a division of Newport Corporation.