LCu-015 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: 38.1 mm
Thickness: 6.4 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 available.

  • Reflectivity: Laboratory Grade mirrors provide 99% reflectivity at 10.6 µm, ensuring optimal performance for high-power laser applications.

  • Surface Accuracy and Smoothness: Laboratory Grade mirrors feature a surface accuracy of λ/20 and a surface smoothness of 30Å RMS, while Industrial Grade mirrors offer λ/10 accuracy and 45Å RMS smoothness.

  • Scratch/Dig Specifications: Laboratory Grade mirrors have a scratch/dig rating of 20/10, and Industrial Grade mirrors have a rating of 60/40, ensuring minimal surface imperfections.

  • Damage Threshold: Laboratory Grade mirrors withstand >2.5 x 102 J/cm2 s, and Industrial Grade mirrors withstand 10 J/cm2 s, making them suitable for high-power applications.

  • Material: Made from high purity copper, these mirrors ensure durability and performance in demanding environments.

  • Custom Sizes Available: Mirrors larger than 16” diameter, including custom designs, are available upon request.

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

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

  • Optional Coatings: High reflectance coatings are available as vacuum deposited protected silver or electrochemically deposited hard gold, although typically not required.

Applications


  • CO₂ Laser Systems: Ideal for high-energy IR laser research and processing.

  • Industrial Laser Processing: Cutting, welding, and material treatment with high reliability.

  • Laboratory Research: Precision optics for advanced high-power laser experiments.

  • Custom Optical Systems: Adaptable designs for unique geometries and radii requirements.

  • Inspection and Quality Control: Reference-grade optics for testing and calibration.