Laser-Mirrors for harmonic Wavelength Separation


Dichroic Mirrors for 2nd and 3rd harmonic Wavelengths


For separation of the 2nd or 3rd harmonic wavelength, Materion Balzers Optics provides dichroic mirrors where one wavelength is transmitted while the other one is reflected. Similar to beamsplitters, dichroic mirrors for harmonic separation are basically made for one laser fundamental wavelength. Typically, reflectance is > 99.5%, while transmittance is > 95%. Harmonic separation mirrors are available for 0° and 45° application. Standard dimensions are ½” and 1”. Other customized dimensions are available upon request.

Dichroic Mirrors for 2nd and 3rd harmonic Wavelengths


Benefits

  • Various laser lines available – see overview
  • Standard reflectance > 99.5% for s- or p-pol
  • Standard transmittance: > 95% for s- or p-pol
  • High laser damage threshold
  • Angle of incidence: 0° and 45°
  • Low losses and scattering as RMS < 2 Å
  • Excellent long-term stability



Applications

  • Ultra-short pulse laser systems
  • Laser material processing
  • Beam delivery systems

Applications Schematic


Technical Data

Transmittance > 95% for any polarization
(customized upon request)


Reflectance > 99.5% for any polarization


Angle of Incidence 0° or 45°


Flatness L/10


Surface Quality 10-5


Dimensions 12.7 (0/-0.1) mm x 6.35 (±0.1) mm
25.4 (0/-0.1) mm x 6.35 (±0.1) mm
(others upon request)


Substrate UV fused silica


Parallelism < 5 arcmin


Overview


T > 95% vs. R > 99.5%


Λ(nm) 390-410 780-820


Λ(nm) 500-530 1000-1070


Λ(nm) 520-540 1040-1080


Λ(nm) 260-275 520-540


Dichroic Laser Line Mirror for Harmonic Separation 1030 vs.515nm ; AOI 45°; s-pol
Dichroic Laser Line Mirror for Harmonic Separation 515nm vs.1030nm ; AOI 45°; s-pol