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Acquisition - Additional Information (Detail) - Photon Control Inc [Member] $ in Thousands, $ in Millions | Jul. 15, 2021 USD ($) | Jul. 15, 2021 CAD ($)
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Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Date of completed previously announced acquisition | Jul. 15, 2021 | Jul. 15, 2021
Price per share of common stock in cash |  | $ 3,600
Business acquisition, total cash consideration | $ 302.7 | $ 378,600

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