LCu-021 High Purity Copper Mirrors for Medium and Long Wave IR Lasers

Specifications

Reflective Coating: Custom
Substrate: Custom
Average Reflectance: 99 %
Wavelength Range: 1 – 1 nm
Surface Flatness: lambda/20
Surface Quality: 20-10 scratch-dig
Diameter: 50.8 mm
Thickness: 9.7 mm
Shape: Round
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Features


  • High Energy Laser Compatibility: SPAWR's uncoated copper mirrors are designed for medium and long wave IR lasers, offering the highest quality and surface damage threshold.

  • Reflective Coatings: While high reflectance coatings are typically not required, options include vacuum deposited protected silver or electrochemically deposited hard gold coatings.

  • Wide Range of Sizes: Available in diameters from 1” to 16”, with custom sizes available upon request.

  • Laboratory and Industrial Grades: Mirrors are available in both laboratory and industrial grades, each with specific optical characteristics.

  • Optical Characteristics: Laboratory grade mirrors offer 99% reflectivity at 10.6 µm, with surface accuracy of λ/20 and surface smoothness of 30Å RMS.

  • Durability: High purity copper construction ensures durability and a high damage threshold, with laboratory grade mirrors exceeding 2.5 x 102 J/cm2 s.

  • Protective Packaging: Each mirror is shipped with a protective storage container to ensure safe handling and storage.

  • Lightweight Design: The 12” and 16” diameter mirrors feature a lightweight ribbed structure for ease of use and installation.

  • Custom Solutions: Mirrors larger than 16” diameter and custom designs are available upon request to meet specific application needs.

Applications


  • High-Power CO₂ Lasers: Reliable performance for research and industrial systems.

  • Laser Research Laboratories: Supports advanced studies requiring ultra-high optical quality.

  • Industrial Processing: Ideal for cutting, welding, and material processing with high-power IR lasers.

  • Custom Optical Systems: Adaptable with special sizes, radii, or coatings upon request.

  • Inspection and Testing: Provides benchmark optics for evaluating high-energy laser performance.