Edmund Optics New TECHSPEC® Monolithic Reflective Beam Expanders (Mark I) Feature an All Reflective Design
Press Release Summary:
TECHSPEC® Monolithic Reflective Beam Expanders (Mark I)’s design delivers a λ/10 wavefront error for high broadband performance for UV, Visible, and IR applications from 250nm to 10µm. With a monolithic design, the product has minimal distortion and greater stability regardless of temperature changes. The expanders feature reflective flats, thread holes, and through holes for easy integration and adaptation into laser applications. The product is available in 2X, 3X and 5X magnifications with Enhanced Aluminum, Bare Gold, or Protected Aluminum coating choices for UV, Visible, and IR spectra. TECHSPEC® Monolithic Reflective Beam Expanders (Mark I) work with a large variety of light sources and UV lasers including excimer and IR lasers such as Nd: YAG, CO2 and quantum cascade, Ultrafast Lasers such as Ti: sapphire and fiber, and Tunable Lasers such as Ti: sapphire, dye and quantum cascade.
Original Press Release:
TECHSPEC® Monolithic Reflective Beam Expanders (Mark I) Compatible with Wide Variety of Light Sources
March 29, 2018, Barrington, N.J. - Edmund Optics® (EO), the premier provider of optical components, introduces TECHSPEC® Monolithic Reflective Beam Expanders (Mark I). They are ideal for applications that require broadband or achromatic beam expansion.
High precision with minimal wavefront distortion
The Edmund Optics designed and manufactured TECHSPEC® Monolithic Reflective Beam Expanders (Mark I) feature an all-reflective design and provide λ/10 wavefront error for precision broadband performance for UV, Visible, and IR applications from 250nm to 10µm. Their innovative, monolithic design ensures high precision with minimal wavefront distortion, and excellent performance and superior stability, independent of temperature changes. TECHSPEC® Monolithic Reflective Beam Expanders (Mark I) integrate a variety of design elements, including reflective flats, thread holes, and through holes, for easy alignment, mounting, and integration into any laser application.
Coating options for UV, Visible and IR Spectra
TECHSPEC® Monolithic Reflective Beam Expanders (Mark I) are available in 2X, 3X and 5X magnifications with a choice of Enhanced Aluminum, Bare Gold, or Protected Aluminum coating options for UV, Visible, and IR spectra. The RoHS compliant beam expanders are manufactured from an Aluminum 6060-T6 substrate and provide an entrance aperture of 4mm.
Wide Range of Compatible Light Sources
TECHSPEC® Monolithic Reflective Beam Expanders (Mark I) are compatible with a large variety of light sources for maximum flexibility, especially UV lasers including excimer and Nd: YAG; IR lasers such as Nd: YAG, CO2 and quantum cascade; Ultrafast Lasers such as Ti: sapphire and fiber; and Tunable Lasers such as Ti: sapphire, dye and quantum cascade. TECHSPEC® Monolithic Reflective Beam Expanders (Mark I) are in-stock and ready for immediate delivery.
About EO:
Edmund Optics® is a leading supplier of optics, imaging, and photonics technology for the Life Sciences, Biomedical, Semiconductor, R&D, and Defense markets around the globe. EO designs and manufactures a wide array of multi-element lenses, lens coatings, imaging systems, and optomechanical equipment, while supporting OEM applications with volume production of both stock and custom products. EO's state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities, combined with its global distribution network, has earned it the position of the world's largest supplier of off-the-shelf optical components. Customers can purchase items by calling 1-800-363-1992, via the catalog or the website at www.edmundoptics.com.
