Labsphere’s Spectralon® Improves Laser Performance
Diffuse reflectance laser pump reflectors assure beam stability and uniformity.
North Sutton, New Hampshire (July 26, 2007) – Lamp and diode pumped lasers and dye lasers rely on the efficiency of their laser pump reflectors for optimum performance. With greater than 99 percent reflectance, Labsphere’s Spectralon® Laser Pump Reflectors provide the highest level of diffusion efficiency for peak laser output power. This efficiency, coupled with economical machined part flexibility, is an ideal choice for laser original equipment manufacturers.
Spectralon’s greater than 99 percent reflectance and near-Lambertian diffuseness deliver more watts per square meter with greater beam stability and uniformity. This more predictable beam profile has reduced susceptibility to parasitic oscillations compared to metal, ceramic, or powder-based reflectors. Spectralon’s long term optical stability ensures consistent and reliable laser performance over time.
Unlike expensive and intricate molded reflectors, Labsphere’s machined Laser Pump Reflectors can be economically fabricated into a wide variety of shapes to meet any reflector design. In-house machining allows samples to be created quickly and easily, and modified throughout the design, prototyping and testing process. This manufacturing flexibility means low or high volume quantities can be ordered without affecting price.
Labsphere’s engineering staff has an established industry-wide reputation for its knowledge and experience in laser cavity design, and often collaborates with customers to develop custom laser pump reflector designs. To request a Laser Pump Reflector prototype, submit a specification drawing to labsphere@labsphere.com.
