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Dielectric and Laser Mirrors feature thin film coatings.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:39:43 -0500

Coated via ion beam sputtering (IBS) process with multi-layers of dielectric materials, ultra-broadband dielectric mirrors provide over 99% reflection and are stable over broadband wavelength range. Nd:YAG laser mirrors with HE.1 and HE.2 coatings are manufactured using high-purity fused silica substrates and ultra hard IBS coatings. They come in 25.4 mm dia for 1,064 and 532 nm laser lines, which can withstand energy fluence up to 40 J/cm² and 8 J/cm², respectively.

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Magnetic Deformable Mirror suits beam shaping applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:27:56 -0500

Measuring 7.5 mm, Hi-Speed DM37(TM) provides more than 35 µm stroke for astigmatism and focus wavefront correction, less than 3% non-linearity error, and settling time of 1 ms at ±5%. Unit is supplied with certified and compact drive electronics as well as drivers for Matlab(TM), LabVIEW(TM), and C/C++. Featuring optical silver protected coating, mirror is suited for applications requiring correction of large aberrations, such as beam-shaping and vision sciences.

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IR Band Filter protects LCDs from solar heat and radiation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:34:03 -0500

Utilizing thin film coating, Infrared Blocking Hot Mirror protects outdoor-use LCDs from solar heat and radiation while also reducing their temperature. It reflects energy between 750-1,200 and works as cover glass to protect LCD display, effectively mitigating total IR energy directed at display during daylight hours. Thin film coating eliminates black-out that is common when viewing unprotected outdoor LCD under bright sunlight.

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Vehicle Mirror supports school bus and truck safety.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 27 May 2009 08:37:43 -0500

Designed for school and transit industries, EuroStyle mirror is used on all full-size and cut-away platforms. Classic 8 x 15 in. dual mirror style is available in upright or overhang formation. Features include 7 x 9.5 in. flat mirror surface and 7 x 4 in. convex mirror surface. Product is also available with single 7 x 14 in. flat mirror and in 12/24 V, heated or unheated versions. Access panel facilitates electronic connection, and internal wire harness serves 4-way adjustable motors.

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Glass Substrate Parabolic Mirrors provide off-axis focus.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:31:56 -0500

Suited for UV and visible-spectra applications, High Performance Off-Axis Parabolic Mirrors are available in sizes ranging from 40-65 mm2. Units come with parent focal lengths of 125, 200, or 275 mm with y-offsets ranging from 53-85 mm. Fabricated from soda-lime glass substrate and with aspheric optical profile holographically recorded on substrate, they offer either ½ l or ¼ l surface accuracy. Parent focal length tolerance is ±0.15 mm and y-offset tolerance is ±2 mm.

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Single Flat/Dual Lens Mirrors suit any vehicle application.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:31:51 -0500

With design that facilitates OEM installation as well as aftermarket retrofit, AccuStyle® rear vision mirrors can be mounted on traditional arm or loop (two point mount) or be used as single point overhang or upright mount. Mirror head can be mounted on mirror arms that are ¾-1 1/8 in. OD tube via removable clamp cover on back of mirror shell. While suited for use in various vehicles, mirrors can also be used in surveillance, security, and traffic monitoring applications.

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Micro-Mirror Array suits high-end industrial applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:35:39 -0500

Monolithically integrated 11-megapixel micro-mirror array occupies 10 cm² footprint and is built using SiGe-based MEMS platform. Each mirror in array measures 8 x 8 µm and can be individually tilted by high-speed, integrated CMOS circuitry underneath array. Fabricated on top of foundry high-voltage 0.18 µm CMOS 200 mm wafers with 6 interconnect levels, mirrors show no creep and meet 1012 power cycles mechanical lifetime.

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Laser Lenses and Mirrors are mounted and ready to install.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:40:37 -0500

CO2 Laser Engraver Lenses and Mirrors measure ¾ in. OD and come in 1½, 2, 2½, 4, and 5 in. focal lengths, with ½-1½ in. OD and focal lengths up to 25 in. available. These pre-mounted direct OEM replacement lens assemblies, suitable for Epilog, Vytek, Universal, and other engraving lasers, can be installed into user-supplied mounts; firm will remount and return existing assemblies.

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Magnetic Mirror helps drivers monitor roof-top cargo.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:36:34 -0500

Magnetic-based CargoView Mirror can be placed on hood of vehicle and adjusted to make rooftop cargo visible, enabling driver to keep eye on cargo such as ladders. Once in place, unit remains stabilized and does not slide off vehicle. Weighing only 8-10 oz, and measuring 2¾ x 4¾ in., product is scratch-resistant and does not harm paint on vehicle. It can be used as adjustable spot mirror and eliminates blind spots making it safe for driver and other vehicles.

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Laser Mirrors are designed for 45° angle of incidence.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:52:08 -0500

Available in 12.7 and 25.4 mm dia, Ultrafast Ti:Sapphire Mirrors keep pulses together with flat group velocity dispersion curves centered around 800 nm and flat over 700-900 nm range. They feature 6.35 mm thickness, 10-5 surface quality, surface accuracy of 1/10 wave, and can withstand laser powers up to 0.5 J/cm² in 150 fs-long pulse or 100 kW/cm² CW. Units offer parallelism to within 5 arc-min, 85% clear aperture, diameter tolerance of +0.0/-0.2 mm, and ±0.2 mm thickness tolerance.

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Reflective Surface is available for glass optics.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 16 May 2008 07:35:11 -0500

Engineered from concept to completion, front surface mirrors for optical products are available from hundreds of glass substrates. Applications for OEMs include short-run or high-volume custom reflective coating for larger optics, instrument optics, and lighting optics. Surfaces are suited for lenses, mirrors, prisms, windows, filters, light pipes, and other applications.

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Retroreflector is designed to aid precision alignment.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:45:50 -0500

Made from material with coefficient of thermal expansion of 0.5 mm/°C, UV Fused Silica Corner Cube Retroreflector offers transmission in UV, visible, and near-IR. When any laser beam hits corner cube, it reflects back in direction that it came, irrespective of what angle it arrived at. Available in 4 sizes ranging from 7.16 mm to slightly more than 50 mm in dia with larger sizes offering 3 arc-sec beam deviation, unit comes with or without aluminum coating.

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Toolkit facilitates implementation of adaptive optics.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 07:38:00 -0500

Offered as turnkey solution, Adaptive Optics (AO) Toolkit allows researchers to integrate adaptive optics into their research systems within hours. Kit is comprised of Thorlab WFS150C Shack-Hartmann Wavefront Sensor, with 1.3-megapixel CCD camera; BMC 140 actuator Multi-DM deformable mirror system; and software that minimizes wavefront distortion. Control software also lets user monitor wavefront corrections and intensity distribution in real time.

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Field Replacement Optics suit plastic cutting applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 07:46:56 -0500

Optimized for use at 10.6 µm, CO2 Lenses and Mirrors meet OEM and ISO-10110 specifications for optical elements and are compatible with low-power CO2 lasers used for cutting, marking, and de-gating plastics. CO2 Lenses are A/R coated and available in ½ to 1½ in. dia sizes with focal lengths from 1-25 in. in ½ in. increments; dual-band coatings are offered to aid in system alignment. Made from silicon, molybdenum, and copper, CO2 Laser Mirrors and reflectors are ½-10 mm thick.

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Optical Elements produce axisymmetric polarizations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 07:44:50 -0500

Heat-tolerant elements consist of patterned photonic crystal polarizers and wave plates that make it possible to generate stable azimuthal and radial polarizations at 1,064 nm. Products include laser mirrors LMR-1064 (radial) and LMA-1064 (azimuthal) as well as polarizers PLR-1064 (radial) and PLA-1064 (azimuthal), which have clear aperture of 5 mm. Also available, SWP-1064 wave plate array can produce radial or azimuthal polarization and has clear aperture of 7 mm.

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Deformable Mirror has extended stroke and 2.25 mm aperture.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 07:38:59 -0500

With 6 micron stroke, Mini-DM provides vision science and microscopy researchers with entry-level mirror for accomplishing proof-of-concept experiments that require wavefront correction. Turnkey system - complete with USB controller, software, and gimbal mount - consists of mirror membrane supported by underlying actuator array. Each of 32 actuators can be individually deflected by electrostatic actuation to achieve desired pattern of deformation.

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Laser Tracker Reflectors have break-resistant construction.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 07:50:16 -0500

Offered as Corner Cube reflector alternative, Break Resistant Reflectors (BRR) work with all models of Leica Laser Tracker in full range up to 40 m. One-piece stainless steel design, with collar around its optic aperture, facilitates handling and provides overall protection. Solution comes in 0.5 and 1.5 in. sizes, with centricity of ±0.0004 in. and respective weights of 0.25 and 6.88 oz. Use does not incur nor require continuous interferometer tracking.

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Magnets and Mirrors safely extend mechanics' reach.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 07:36:38 -0500

Suited for automotive aftermarket and professional mechanics, extendable magnets and mirrors feature ergonomic grip and telescopic handles that let users to pick up metal, reach tight places, or inspect items located in hard-to-access areas. Mirrors are offered with rectangular, square, or round reflectors and come in 6½-32 in. lengths. Able to pick up items weighing from 5-30 lb, depending on model, magnets have powder-coated steel casings and come in 6½-32 in. lengths.

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Portable Light Modifier produces creative lighting effects.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 07:38:15 -0500

Used in studio or on location, 5 'N 1 Multi-POPS reflectors work with tungsten, flash, or natural light. Combinations of silver/white, gold/zebra (gold and silver zigzag pattern), and translucent surfaces are available. Offered in in 32 and 42 in. dia, products feature steel frame and wear-resistant fabric to withstand daily use. Various colors can be used to soften or warm scenes, fill shadows, boost highlights, heighten contrast, or diffuse light.

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Broadband Mirrors steer UV, visible, and IR light beams.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 07:17:34 -0500

Manufactured from aluminum-based coating on laser-quality substrate, Deep UV Enhanced Mirrors steer beams of light from commercially available sources at wavelengths through UV, visible, and IR. Products feature low polarization sensitivity at 0° angle of incidence, and substrate has wavefront distortion of 1/10 wave (@ 633 nm). Mirrors offer greater than 85% reflectance through wavelength range of 170 nm in deep UV through 11 mm in IR.

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