Thin Film Polarizer | High Damage Threshold

Lasertec Inc

Specifications

Substrate Material: UVFS
Polarizing Material: Custom
Shape: Custom
Size: 300 mm
Wavelength Range: 355 – 2200 nm
Max Extinction Ratio: >= 1000:1
Surface Flatness: <= Lambda/10
Surface Quality (Scratch-Dig): 20-10
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Features


  • High Energy Laser Applications: Thin Film Polarizers are specifically designed for high energy laser applications, offering a reliable alternative to Glan Laser Polarizers or Polarizing Beamsplitter Cubes.

  • Superior Damage Threshold: With a damage threshold of over 10J/cm² for 10ns pulses at 1064nm, these polarizers are built to withstand intense laser environments.

  • High Extinction Ratio: Achieve an extinction ratio ranging from 200:1 to 10000:1, ensuring superior separation of s- and p-polarization components.

  • Wide Wavelength Range: Suitable for wavelengths from UV to NIR, including common laser wavelengths such as 1064nm, 1053nm, 532nm, 808nm, 755nm, and 1550nm.

  • Precision Polishing and Coating: Utilizing super polished substrates and Ion Beam Sputtering (IBS) coating technology for high-quality performance.

  • Customizable Options: Available in various dimensions and materials, including BK7 and Fused Silica, to meet specific application requirements.

  • Surface Quality and Flatness: Features a surface quality of 10/5 S/D as per MIL-PRF-13830B and a surface flatness of λ/10 @632.8nm.

  • Angle of Incidence: Designed for Brewster angle ±2° or 45° ±2°, optimizing performance for specific laser setups.

  • Large Aperture: Offers a large aperture size of up to 120x60mm, accommodating various laser beam sizes.

Applications


  • High Energy Laser Applications: Thin Film Polarizers are ideal for high energy laser systems due to their high damage threshold.

  • Polarization Separation: These polarizers effectively separate s- and p-polarization components.

  • Alternative to Traditional Polarizers: They serve as an alternative to Glan Laser Polarizers or Polarizing Beamsplitter Cubes.

  • Customizable Extinction Ratio: Offers high extinction ratios up to 10000:1 with Tp>98%@CW.

  • Wide Wavelength Range: Suitable for wavelengths from UV to NIR.

  • Precision and Quality: Manufactured using super polished substrates and Ion Beam Sputtering deposition technology for high precision and quality.

  • Various Material Options: Available in BK7 or Fused Silica materials.

  • Multiple Dimensions: Available in various dimensions to suit different application needs.

  • High Surface Quality: Features a surface quality of 10/5 S/D as per MIL-PRF-13830B standards.

  • High Damage Threshold: Can withstand >10J/cm², 10ns pulse@1064nm.