Surface Roughness down to 3 Angstroms
3 angstroms. That’s only 0.0000003 mm!
That is the surface roughness to which Manx Precision Optics (MPO) polish their optics. Because when a laser doesn’t forgive, neither can your optics.
Polishing is a critical process in fabricating precision optics. Manx are proud of their setup because precision is the foundation of a quality component. Taking a surface from micrometer-scale roughness down to a sub-nanometer finish isn’t just a technical achievement, it’s critical for reliable optics for high-energy laser systems.
However, MPO go even further. MPO compensate-polish every substrate, accounting for the exact stress that the coatings will introduce before they’re applied. This delivers an optic with minimal wavefront distortion post-coating, while optimizing laser-induced damage threshold (LIDT) through superior surface quality and coating compatibility.
In high-energy laser applications, there’s no margin for error. A surface flaw invisible to the naked eye can become a catastrophic failure point under intense laser fluence.
The fundamentals matter. MPO never stop proving it.
About Manx Precision Optics
Manx Precision Optics (MPO) manufactures optical components and precision optics. The company offers customized products as well as a wide range of off-the-shelf components at highly competitive prices. The main categories of MPO’s standard products are:
- Laser line mirrors
- Ultrafast laser mirrors
- Roof mirrors
- Polarization optics
- Large optics
- Lenses
- Etalons
- AR-coated windows
- Uncoated optical substrates
MPO works with customers to determine the most suitable optical coatings for their specific applications. With years of experience and an intimate knowledge of thin film coatings design, MPO can produce customized, quality coatings according to unique specifications.
To request more information or a quotation for Manx Precision Optics products, contact IL Photonics.