New Low-Absorption Coating for Multi-kW CW Laser Applications
LASER COMPONENTS achieves low absorption values of less than 10 to 5 ppm.
Due to the continued increase in laser power, particularly in industries such as manufacturing, medicine, and defense, optics with the lowest possible absorption are becoming increasingly important. This helps prevent thermal lensing or focus shifts and enables the highest possible laser-induced damage thresholds (LIDT) for the optics.
LASER COMPONENTS has 40 years of experience in optical coating. To further improve the outstanding optical properties of its in-house laser optics and incorporate new findings regarding LIDT behavior, the company recently developed several new designs for its anti-reflective coatings. Thanks to the careful selection of suitable substrates and the individual optimization of layers and layer thicknesses, based on established PIAD (Plasma Ion-Assisted Deposition) technology, particularly low absorption values of less than 10 to less than 5 ppm are achieved for the optics.
The combination of coating design and subsequent post-processing of the optics at LASER COMPONENTS ensures stable reflection values and optimizes the microstructure of the coating. Both factors lead to a further significant improvement in optical properties, such as reduced losses for standard and custom-designed optics, while maintaining consistently excellent transmission stability.
About LASER COMPONENTS
LASER COMPONENTS produces an extensive portfolio of optics (laser optics, optical filters, optical components) and fiber optics (fiber assemblies and connectors, fiber strippers, accessories). In addition to their standard products, the company also customizes its offerings to provide optimal solutions for customers.
For more information or a quotation for LASER COMPONENTS products, contact IL Photonics.