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Optics Selection Guide

Optical Systems Pages 646-857
Free Space Isolators Optical Systems Optical Systems
E-O Devices
Pages 647-670
Spherical Singlets Free Space Isolators Free Space Isolators
■ Fixed λ, Variable λ, and Broadband
Multi-Element
Lenses See Pages 671-682
Cylindrical Lenses E-O Devices E-O Devices
■ E-O Modulators and PPLN
Aspheric Lenses
See Pages 683-696
Mirrors Spherical Singlets Spherical Lenses
■ BK7, UV Fused Silica, Calcium Fluoride...
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays See Pages 697-716
Windows Multi-Element Multi-Element Lenses
Lenses ■ Visible, Near IR, and Telecom Achromats and Lens Pairs
Prisms
See Pages 717-728
Gratings Cylindrical Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
■ BK7 and UV Fused Silica
Polarization Optics
See Pages 729-736
Beamsplitters
Aspheric Lenses Aspheric Lenses
Filters ■ Numerical Apertures From 0.15 to 0.68
& Attenuators
See Pages 737-768
Gas Cells
Mirrors Mirrors
■ Metal, Broadband, & Laser Line
See Pages 769-780
Diffusers Diffusers & Lens Arrays
& Lens Arrays ■ Engineered or Ground Glass Diffusers and Microlens Array
See Pages 781-786
Windows Windows
■ Laser Windows
See Pages 787-789
Prisms Prisms
■ Right Angle, Roof, Penta, Anamorphic Pairs, etc.
See Pages 790-796
Gratings Gratings
■ Ruled & Holographic, Reflective and Transmissive
See Pages 797-808
Polarization Optics Polarization Optics
■ Wave Plates, Polarizers, Beam Displacers
See Pages 809-824
Beamsplitters Beamsplitters
■ Pellicle, Cube, & Plate Beamsplitters
See Pages 825-834
Filters & Attenuators Filters & Attenuators
■ Bandpass, Laser Line, Edge Pass, Hot, & Cold Mirrors
See Pages 835-850
Gas Cells Gas Cells
■ Pyrex Cells, Quartz Cells, & Molecular Gas Cells
See Pages 851-857
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Scanning Fabry-Perot Interferometer

■ 1.5GHz or 10GHz Free Spectral Ranges
■ Confocal Cavity Design
See Pages 648-652
Plug-and-Play CCD Cameras

■ High-Resolution CCD Cameras
■ Drivers and Image Analysis Software Included
■ Imaging Lenses for CCD Cameras
■ Shack-Hartmann Wavefront Sensor
See Pages 653-657
Objective Lenses
■ Laser Scanning Objectives
■ UV Focusing Objectives
■ VIS Focusing Objectives
■ IR Focusing Objectives
See Pages 658-661
Beam Expanders
■ 2X to 20X and Variable Beam Expansion/Reduction
THREE
NEW LINES
■ Diffraction-Limited Performance
See Pages 662-666
Soleil-Babinet Compensator
■ Continuously Variable, Zero-Order Retarder Wave Plate
Shearing Interferometer
■ Qualitative Collimation Measurement Device
See Pages 667-668
LED Arrays
White Light Lamp
Scratch-Dig Paddle
See Pages 669-670
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Optics
Optical Systems Scanning Fabry-Perot Interferometers (High-Resolution Spectrometer)
Free Space Isolators The SA200 family includes 12 Fabry-Perot interferometers
that cover six spectral regions with either a 1.5GHz or
E-O Devices 10GHz Free Spectral Range (FSR). The design of the
Fabry-Perot interferometer cavity is comprised of an Invar
Spherical Singlets
cavity with internal piezo stacks. This design utilizes the
Multi-Element negative thermal coefficient of the piezo stacks to create
Lenses the nearly athermal cavity that is necessary for the stability
SA200
Cylindrical Lenses of these high resolution spectrometers.
The tutorial section on pages 650-652 covers the basic
Aspheric Lenses theory of operation, including an explanation of the effect
Ultra Stable of the input beam diameter on the resolution of the
Mirrors Invar Cavity
SA210 instrument. In order for the instrument to achieve the
Diffusers specified resolution, the input beam diameter must not
& Lens Arrays exceed the maximum diameter specification, even though
Windows the input aperture for the instrument is significantly larger
than the specification.
Prisms Features Specifications The SA200 can be mounted via a Ø2" ring near the input
■ Ultra Stable Invar Cavity ■ 1.5GHz or 10GHz Free end of the interferometer. The KS2 is the recommended
Gratings ■ Confocal Cavity Design Spectral Range
mount for the SA200 since it will hold the SA200 tightly
■ Mounted Input and ■ Low Scan Voltage, 5V
Polarization Optics and provide the kinematic control necessary for proper
Output Alignment Irises per FSR @ 633nm
aligninment in the optical cavity. In contrast, the SA210
Beamsplitters has a Ø1" mounting ring near the input end of the
interferometer, and as a result, the recommended mount
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& Attenuators is the KS1.
Gas Cells MODEL SA200 SA210

SA200
FSR1 1.5GHz 10GHz
Mounted in a KS2
Finesse2 200 (250typ) 150 (180typ)
Resolution 7.5MHz 67MHz
Max. Beam Diameter3 600µm 150µm
Cavity Length 50mm 7.5mm
1
Free spectral range for a confocal cavity and defined by FSR = c/4r where c is the speed of light.
2
Effective finesse defined by Ft = FSR/∆, where FSR is defined by FSR = c/4r and ∆=FWHM impulse response.
3
Maximum beam diameter along the length of the cavity to obtain the typical measured finesse specified.
INVAR CAVITY
Ft = FSR/∆
See Page 142 Where ∆ = FWHM of Impulse Response
1.5GHz Free Spectral Range, Cavity Length 50mm, Finesse Ft ≥200 (Typical Ft=250)
ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION RECOMMENDED MOUNT
SA200-5A $ 2,510.00 £ 1,581.30 € 2.334,30 ¥ 23,970.50 Scanning Fabry Perot 525-650nm, 1.5GHz FSR KS2
10GHz Free Spectral Range, Cavity Length 7.5mm, Finesse Ft ≥150 (Typical Ft=180)
ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION RECOMMENDED MOUNT
SA210-5A $ 2,630.00 £ 1,656.90 € 2.445,90 ¥ 25,116.50 Scanning Fabry Perot 525-650nm, 10GHz FSR KS1
Optics
Scanning Fabry-Perot Controller Box Optical Systems
The SA201 is specifically Free Space Isolators

designed to control Thorlabs’
Photo Amplifier Specifications Fabry-Perot Interferometers by E-O Devices
■ Gain Steps: 0, 10, and 20dB
generating a high-stability, low-
■ Transimpedence Gain (Hi-Z): Spherical Singlets
noise voltage ramp. This ramp
10kV/A, 100kV/A, and 1MV/A
■
signal is used to scan the Multi-Element
Transimpedence Gain (50Ω): Lenses
5kV/A, 50kV/A, and 500kV/A separation between the two
■ Output Voltage: 0-10V Minimum cavity mirrors. The controller adjusts SA201 Cylindrical Lenses
■ Bandwidth: 250kHz the ramp voltage and scan time,
■ Noise (RMS): allowing the user to choose the scan Aspheric Lenses
<0.1mV @ 10kV/A Gain range and speed, while an offset control allows the spectrum displayed on the
0.2mV @ 100kV/A Gain oscilloscope to be shifted right or left. A TTL output allows the user to externally Mirrors
1.5mV @ 1MV/A Gain trigger an oscilloscope on either the beginning or midpoint of the ramp waveform. The Diffusers
Ramp Specifications ability to trigger the oscilloscope from the mid-point makes zooming in on a line shape & Lens Arrays
■ Waveform: Sawtooth or Triangle more convenient. Simply place the spectral component of interest on the center of the
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■ Output Voltage Range: 1-45V (offset screen and increase the timebase of the scope. There is no need to use the offset to re-
+ amplitude) center the signal since the scope expands the time scale about the point of interest. Prisms
■ Offset Range: 0-15VDC
The controller also has a calibrated zoom capability that provides a 1X, 2X, 5X, 10X,
■ Amplitude Range: 1-30V Gratings
20X, 50X, or 100X increase in the period of the ramp signal, which allows for an
■ Risetime Range:
1X Sweep Exp. 0.01-0.1s extremely wide range of scan times.
Polarization Optics
100X Sweep Exp. 1-10s The SA201 also includes a high-precision photodetector amplifier circuit used
■ Sweep Expansion: 1X, 2X, 5X, 10X, to monitor the transmission of the cavity. The amplifier provides an adjustable Beamsplitters
20X, 50X, or 100X transimpedence gain of 10kV/A, 100kV/A, or 1MV/A when driving a high impedance
■ Sweep Scale Error: ±0.5% Filters
load, such as an oscilloscope. Using the output sync signal from the controller, an & Attenuators
■ Output Noise: 1mVRMS (~6.6mVPP) oscilloscope can be used to display the spectrum of the input laser. The detector
■ Trigger: Ramp Start or Midpoint circuitry incorporates a blanking circuit that disables the photodiode response during Gas Cells
the falling edge of the sawtooth waveform. The blanking circuit can be disabled by
switching a circuit board jumper as described in the manual.
Voltage
Ramp
TTL Output
Trigger
SA201 Controller, Compatible with all SA200 & SA210 Interferometers

ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION
SA201 $ 825.00 £ 519.80 € 767,30 ¥ 7,878.80 Control Box for the SA200 Family of Interferometers
USB 2.0 Fiber Optic Spectrometer
Specifications
■ Spectral Range: ■ Integration Time:
400nm-800nm (SP1-USB) 1µs-200ms
500nm-1000nm (SP2-USB) ■ Scan Rate:
■ Spectral Resolution: 190 Scans Per Second (Max.)
<1nm FWHM @ 633nm ■ Dynamic Range: 2000:1
See Page 968
SP1-USB
Optics
Optical Systems
Free Space Isolators SCANNING FABRY-PEROT

E-O Devices
Spherical Singlets
INTERFEROMETERS
Multi-Element
Lenses
Derivation of the Finesse:
Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses SA200-14A

1.5 GHz Scanning Fabry-Perot Interferometer
Mirrors SA210-5A
10 GHz Scanning Fabry-Perot Interferometer
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Windows
is given by FSR = c/2d, where d is the
T
he core of Thorlab's scanning outer convex surface has a broadband
Prisms Fabry-Perot interferometers is an antireflection coating. The curvature on mirror separation and c the speed of light
optical cavity formed by two, the outer surface (which matches that of in air. A confocal cavity with the longer
Gratings
nearly identical, spherical mirrors the inner surface) eliminates lensing total round trip path length of 4r has an
Polarization Optics effects. To illustrate operation of the effective FSR, that is approximately half of
separated by their common radius of
Beamsplitters curvature as shown in Figure 1. This confocal cavity, it is useful to follow a ray the FSR for a plano-plano cavity with
configuration is known as a mode- as it enters the cavity off-axis and travels 0<H<<r.
Filters
& Attenuators degenerate, confocal cavity design, which one round trip through the cavity. As
It should be noted that when H=0 and
Gas Cells is generally referred to as a confocal Fabry- seen in Figure 2, the beam enters the
the input beam is well aligned to the
Perot. The cavity is mode degenerate cavity at a height H. A portion of the ray
optical axis of the cavity, the round trip
because the frequency of certain axial and follows the path numbered 1, 2, 3, and 4;
distance is 2r and FSR = c/2r.
transverse cavity modes are the same it is then reflected onto path 1 again. The
(degenerate). This degeneracy greatly dotted lines exterior to the cavity in Figure Total Corrected Round Trip
2 represent the portion of the ray that is Distance
transmitted through the cavity mirrors
Because the actual optical path length of
when the cavity is resonant with the input
the confocal Fabry-Perot cavity is
(i.e. when the round trip distance equals
dependent on H, the resonance condition
mλ, where m is an integer, and λ is the
will vary across the input beam. This
wavelength of the input radiation). The variation across the input aperture is a
approximate optical path length (L) of one critical practical consideration when using a
Figure 1 round trip through the cavity can be confocal Fabry-Perot Interferometer.
Schematic drawing of mirrors of radius r separated
expressed as
by r to within a few microns. In order to develop an equation that relates
L=4r (1) the resolution of the interferometer to H,
simplifies the alignment of the instrument the geometrical optical path length with a
by eliminating the need to carefully mode when H does not equal zero.
correction for spherical aberration must be
match the input to the cavity. considered. Doing so with the
Free Spectral Range (FSR)
approximation that 0<H<<r, yields an
The inner concave surface of each mirror A plano-plano Fabry Perot cavity with a
optical path length of
has a high reflectivity coating, while the round trip distance of 2d has an FSR that
L=4r-H4/r3 (2)
Figure 2 As the input beam diameter increases , the

Ray trace of an off-axis second term in Eq. (2) becomes significant
input ray that traverses in comparison to λ.
the cavity.
Optics
Optical Systems
Finesse & Resolution of a Confocal Cavity The FSR and the FWHM of a finesse that is defined by Eq. (3) when the Free Space Isolators
representative lineshape are shown in other contributing factors are negligible.
For a Fabry-Perot cavity, the finesse is a E-O Devices
Figures 4 and 5, respectively. An Ft of 294 For the SA200 series, the reflectivity
measure of the interferometer’s ability to
is measured using a DFB laser with a finesse dominates when operating with Spherical Singlets
resolve closely spaced spectral features.
linewidth that cannot be considered proper illumination (Johnson, J.R. “A Multi-Element
The minimum resolvable frequency
infinitely small in comparison to the High Resolution Scanning Confocal Lenses
increment of an interferometer is based on
resolution of the cavity. Therefore, the Interferometer” Appl. Opt. 7, 1061-1072, Cylindrical Lenses
the Taylor Criteria, which stipulates that
true Ft is about 320, assuming a 2MHz 1968.)
for two closely spaced lines of equal Aspheric Lenses
laser linewidth.
intensity to be resolved, the sum of the The values predicted by Eq. (5) agree to
A measured finesse has a number of within a few percent of the measured Mirrors
two individual lines at the midway point
can at most be equal to the intensity of contributing factors: the mirror reflectivity values. Many authors use a formula that Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
one of the original lines (see Figure 3). finesse Fr, the mirror surface quality predicts a reflectivity finesse that is less by
finesse Fq, and the finesse due to the a factor of 2. However, Johnson points Windows
illumination conditions (beam alignment out that “the apparent loss in finesse ... is
Prisms
and diameter) of the mirrors Fi. Therefore, fully restored when the full output of a
the total inverse of the finesse of a system properly illuminated cavity is observed.” Gratings
can be written as Therefore, the finesse given by Eq. (5)
Polarization Optics
is realized.
1/Ft = [(1/FR) + (1/Fq ) + (1/Fi ) ] ,
2 2 2 1/2
(4)
Beamsplitters
Using Eq. (5), the reflective coatings in
where the effective mirror reflectivity Filters
the SA200 series interferometers have
finesse is given by & Attenuators
been designed so that the minimum FR is
Gas Cells
FR = πR1/2/(1-R). (5) better than 1.5 times the minimum
Figure 3 specified finesse across their entire
here, R is the mirror reflectivity.
When two equal Gaussian lineshapes just meet operating wavelength range for each
the Taylor criteria for being resolvable, they While the definition for the reflectivity model (see the table on the product page).
are separated by their common FWHM (∆) finesse is ambiguous in the literature, This fixes the first term of Eq. (4).
as shown in the plot. Eq. (5) is presented as an “effective”
The total finesse of an interferometer is Figure 4

defined as the ratio of the FSR to ∆ where The plot to the left shows an FSR Plot,
∆ is the FWHM of the impulse response using a 1550nm DFB laser (PRO8000
function for the system. As can be seen in Peaks series, page 433). Using the model
Figure 3, two lines separated by ∆ are just ∆T= 20ms SA200-14A, 1.5GHz interferometer, this
plot is used to calibrate the time-base of
resolvable according to the Taylor criteria. the oscilloscope. Knowing that the FSR
Therefore, ∆ is also used as a measure of of the interferometer is 1.5GHz, the
the resolution of the system. calibration factor is found by setting
1.5GHz = 20ms (75MHz/ms), the
The equation for the total finesse is given distance between the two peaks.
by 2V/div 2.5ms/div
Ft = FSR/∆. (3)
Figure 5
Note, during the manufacturing of the This plot shows a close-up of the actual signal
SA200 series interferometers, Ft is of the laser, which results from the convolution
FWHM
maximized in order to adjust the cavity of the laser linewidth and finesse of the cavity; ∆T= 68µs
length to the confocal condition by with the oscilloscope timebase calibrated from
Figure 4, at 75MHz/ms, we determine the
maximizing its value. This method
FWHM for the interferometer to be 0.068ms
provides a very precise means for setting
x 75MHz/ms for a FWHM of 5.1MHz. This
the required length of the cavity to better provides a lower limit for the finesse of 294.
than λ. 2V/div 50µs/div
Optics
Optical Systems Scanning Fabry-Perot Interferometers… continued
Free Space Isolators The second term in Eq. (4) involves Fq,
which accounts Fq , accounts for mirror
E-O Devices
irregularities that cause a symmetric
Spherical Singlets broadening of the lineshape. The effect
Multi-Element of these irregularities is a random position-
Lenses dependent path length difference that
r=7.5mm r=50mm
Cylindrical Lenses blurs the lineshape. The manufacturing
process that is used to produce the cavity
Aspheric Lenses
mirrors ensures that the contribution from
Mirrors Fq is negligible in comparison to our
specified total finesse for each model.
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
The final term in Eq. (4), which deals
Windows with the illumination finesse Fi, will
reduce the resolution as the beam diameter
Prisms
is increased or as the input beam is offset.
Figure 6
Gratings When the finesse is limited by the Fi term, This plot shows Ft(H), for the three different Fabry-Perot Interferometers, the red curve is for the
the measured lineshape will appear r=3mm, the yellow curve is for the r=7.5mm, and the blue curve is for the r=50mm cavity.
Polarization Optics
asymmetric. The asymmetry is due to the
Beamsplitters path length difference between an on-axis
and broader due to the shifts in the optical assymmetric lineshape due to the over-sized
Filters beam and an off-axis beam, resulting in
path length. As a result, the wavelength or misaligned beam.
& Attenuators different mirror spacings to satisfy the
input delta function will produce an
Gas Cells maximum transmission criteria. The Now, using Eq. (4), the total finesse which
output peak with a FWHM of H4/4r3.
approximate decrease in path length for a includes significant contributions from
beam at a distance H off axis is given by Assuming that only Fi contributes both FR and Fi can be found (Note: Fq is
the second term in Eq. (2). significantly to the total finesse, then Eq. still considered to have a negligible effect
(3) can be used to calculate Fi for the on Ft ):
To quantify the effects of the variable path
idealized input beam:
length on Fi, consider an ideal Ft = [ (1/FR)2 + (1/Fi)2 ]-1/2. (7)
monochromatic input, a delta function in Fi = FSR/FWHM.
Replacing Fi yields:
wavelength with unit amplitude, entering Substituting λ/4 for the FSR, and (H4/4r3)
the FP cavity coaxial to the optic axis and Ft(H, R) = [ (1/FR)2 + (H4/λr3)2]-1/2. (8)
for FWHM, yields
having a beam radius a. The light entering Eq. (8) is used to provide an estimate
the interferometer at H=+e, where e is Fi = (λ/4)/(H4/4r3) (6)
(albeit an overestimate) of effects of beam
infinitesimally small but not zero, will The λ/4 substitution for the FSR is diameter effects on the total finesse of a
negligibly contribute to a deviation in the understood by considering that the cavity Fabry-Perot Interferometer. Figure 6
transmitted spectrum. Light entering the expands by λ/4 to change from one provides a plot of Eq. 8 for the two cavity
cavity at H=+a will cause a shift in the longitudinal mode to the next. For an designs offered (r=50mm and r=7.5mm).
transmitted output spectrum, since the input beam with a real spectral The traces in the plot were made with the
optical path length of the cavity will be less distribution, the effect of the shift will be a assumption that the reflectivity finesse is
by an approximate distance of a4/4r3. continuous series of shifted lineshapes. equal to 300, which is the typical value
Assuming the input beam has a uniform obtained for mirrors used in the SA200
intensity distribution, the transmitted It should be noted that the shift is always
series interferometers. ■
spectrum will appear uniform in intensity in one direction, leading to a broadened or
Beam Expander/Reducer Expand or reduce the

diameter of a beam with
diffraction-limited
performance.
See Page 662
Optics
USB 2.0 CCD Line Camera with External Trigger & 12-Bit Resolution Optical Systems
Free Space Isolators

Features
E-O Devices
Hardware Features
■ 3000 Pixel Silicon Linear CCD Array
Spherical Singlets
(7µm x 200µm Pixel Size)
■ 12-Bit A/D Converter for High- Multi-Element
Intensity Resolution Lenses
■ High Scan Rate
Cylindrical Lenses
(Up to 190 scans/second)
■ Optical Integration Time Adjustable Aspheric Lenses
LC1-USB
From 1µs to 200ms
■ Ext. Trigger Capability via BNC Input Mirrors
■ USB 2.0 (480Mb/s) and USB 1.1
(12Mb/s) Compatible Diffusers
Thorlabs' Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) Line Camera has several advantages over & Lens Arrays
■ No External Power Requirements
its area-array counterparts, including high optical linear resolution that allows
Software Features Windows
systems developers to use the cameras to capture 2D images by moving either the
■ Real-Time Graphical User Interface
object or the CCD perpendicular to the scan line. In the past, the lack of high- Prisms
■ Averaging/Smoothing/Peak Finding
speed camera interfaces limited the choice to gray-scale line cameras. To overcome
■ Gaussian Fitting Routines
this obstacle, Thorlabs introduced its LC1-USB Line Camera, a new cost-effective Gratings
■ User-Defined, Real-Time Routines
Black and White Line Camera based on a single-line, 3000-pixel CCD chip with a
■ Compatible to Windows 2000XP
USB 2.0 (480Mb/s) and USB 1.1 (12Mb/s) interface. The LC1-USB is a compact, Polarization Optics
or Higher
plug-and-play, linear camera that is ideal for a variety of applications in industry
■ NI LabWindows/CVI™, NI
process control, optics, biology, spectroscopy, and reflection imaging. The camera is Beamsplitters
LabVIEW™, MS Visual C++™,
and Borland C++™ based on a linear CCD array housed in a 3.6" x 2.6" x 1.0" enclosure. Setting up Filters
the LC1-USB Line Camera is very easy; the user simply installs the latest version of & Attenuators
the operating software onto any desktop or notebook PC and then connects the
Gas Cells
NFM1LC1 USB cable from the line camera to the PC, thus eliminating the need to install a
DAQ card.
The NFM1LC1 is
designed to provide easy The LC1-USB accepts F-Mount
adaptation of an F-Mount Adapters, NFM1LC1, for standard
based lens system to our camera objective adoption. It also has
popular LC1-USB CCD tapped holes (#4-40) at the front plate
Line Camera and is ideal for for easy adaptation to Thorlabs' 30mm
applications requiring adjustable Cage Assemblies, which allows the user
zoom and focal length for crisp line camera to integrate optical components in front
imaging. of the camera. The unit has #8-32 and
M4 tapped holes to provide stable and
secure mounting.
For Other F-Mount Adapters,
See Page 162
ARITHMETIC AVAILABLE PRE-DEFINED

PC Requirements Intuitive Signal OPERATORS DATA-SET LAYERS ANALYSIS ALGORITHMS
■ 16MB of Free Hard Drive Space Processing
■ PC Running Windows 2000/XP
or Higher
■ CD-ROM Drive The mathematics text editor allows
■ USB 1.1 Dedicated Port (USB 2.0 free-form user entry, standard
Recommended for Best Performance) arithmetic “order of operations,”
■ Mouse Compatible Pointing Device insertion of pre-defined analysis
■ 800 x 600 Resolution 256 Color algorithms, and insertion of layer
Display (1024 x 768 Recommended) names encompassed by the dynamic
layer system.
ITEM# $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION

LC1-USB $ 879.00 £ 553.80 € 817,50 ¥ 8,394.50 USB 2.0 Line Camera
NFM1LC1 $ 123.00 £ 77.50 € 114,40 ¥ 1,174.70 Nikon F-Mount Adapter
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Optical Systems
FireWire™ CCD Camera
DC210
E-O Devices CCD Camera Features

■ 1/3" Sony CCD HAD (Hole ■ Black and White or 24-Bit Color
Spherical Singlets Accumulated Diode) Image Sensor Versions
With Square Pixels ■ External Trigger
Multi-Element ■
Lenses Available With Either 640 x 480 or ■ 6-pin IEEE1394 Connector Interface
1024 x 768 Pixel Resolution ■ FireWire™ Lead Cable Included
Cylindrical Lenses ■ Variable Scan Speed ■ Image Acquisition Software
Aspheric Lenses
CCD Camera is
Mirrors Cage/SM1 Compatible
Diffusers The DC210 and DC310 Series FireWire™ (IEEE1394) CCD Cameras come models have 1024 x 768 pixels with 4.7 micron pixel
& Lens Arrays
with everything needed to provide plug-and-play image acquisition. The size. Both camera series have a variable scan rate (15,
Windows ThorSight software (included) provides real-time display with the ability to 7.5, or 3.75 frames/second); the DC210 series are able
save images (or AVI movie) to be analyzed in your choice of software. The to scan up to 30 frames/second. All four models have
Prisms ability to use external triggering with a 3.3V signal makes this camera #8-32 and M4 tapped holes for stable and secure
extremely versatile. mounting options and are compatible with our 30mm
Gratings cage assemblies for easy integration into optical designs.
The DC210 and DC310 Series CCD Cameras were designed to provide
Polarization Optics maximum control and flexibility for digital imaging applications. These slim
line IEEE1394 CCD cameras were initially designed for industrial machine
Beamsplitters vision tasks. Through the IEEE1394 interface, the computer communicates CCD Camera Specifications
digitally with the camera and allows transmission of images as well as complete Hardware
Filters ■ Pixel Resolution:
& Attenuators control of camera parameters.
• DC210/DC210C: 640 x 480
Gas Cells Both Series (DC210 and DC310) have similar software features. The • DC310/DC310C: 1024 x 768
differences between these models are the pixel size and scan speeds. The ■ Pixel Size:
DC210 has 640 x 480 pixels with a 7-micron pixel size, while the DC310
• DC210/DC210C: 7µm
• DC310/DC310C: 4.7µm
■ Color Type:
The ThorSight Image Acquisition Software is adaptable to all your image needs. Images can be saved in different formats
including .bmp, .ppm, and .pgm. Programmable I/O function gives the ability to use triggering to capture the event and have • DC210/DC310: Black & White
the convenience of IEEE 1394 image transfer. No frame grabber necessary. The ThorSight software allows the capturing of • DC210C/DC310C: 24-Bit Color
movie type images in .avi format. ■ SNR: >50dB at Minimum Gain
■ FireWire™ Power Out: <1.5W
■ Variable Scan Speed:
• DC210/DC210C: 30, 15, 7.5, or 3.75 Units
• DC310/DC310C: 15, 7.5, or 3.75 Units
Shutter:
■ Auto/Manual
Image of a spot with an
(1/16,000 to 1/30 second @ 30Hz)
Plot of intensity of a single row of pixels to Gain:
Airy disk pattern from CCD
evaluate the distribution
■ DC210/DC210C: 0-30dB
3D Plot of intensity ■ DC310/DC310C: 0-27dB
■ Resolution: 0.035dB
Software
■ Requires Windows 2000 or XP
(With Open FireWire™ IEEE1394 Port)
■ ThorSight Image Acquisition Software
■ Real-Time Display of 640 x 480
Monochrome Image
■ Load Images From Disk; Save Images

DC210 $ 1,375.00 £ 866.30 € 1.278,80 ¥ 13,131.30 640x480 Black and White FireWire™ CCD Camera
DC210C $ 1,375.00 £ 866.30 € 1.278,80 ¥ 13,131.30 640x480 24-Bit Color FireWire™ CCD Camera
DC310 $ 1,750.00 £ 1,102.50 € 1.627,50 ¥ 16,712.50 1024x1024 Black and White FireWire™ CCD Camera
DC310C $ 1,750.00 £ 1,102.50 € 1.627,50 ¥ 16,712.50 1024x1024 24-Bit Color FireWire™ CCD Camera
DC112 $ 97.00 £ 61.10 € 90,20 ¥ 926.40 IEEE1394 Card
Optics
High-Resolution USB 2.0 CCD Cameras Optical Systems

Features ■ 30fps or 15fps
(Full Frame Mode) E-O Devices
■ 1024 x 768 or 1280 x 1024
Pixel Resolution ■ Removable IR Filter Included
■ C-Mount Objective Connector Spherical Singlets
■ Color and B&W Versions
Available ■ Global Shutter Multi-Element
■ 1/3" or 1/2" Image Sensor ■ Universal Trigger Input Lenses
DCU223M
With Square Pixels ■ Digital Output Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses
These ultra compact, lightweight CCD cameras feature USB connections, making sensor with XGA resolution (1024 x 768) that has
them extremely versatile for a wide range of applications including industrial a full frame repetition rate of 30fps. On the other Mirrors
automation, quality control, medical imaging, microscopy, and security technology. hand, each DCU224M/C model is equipped
Diffusers
Each DCU223M/C model is equipped with a high quality SONY 1/3" CCD with a 1/2" CCD sensor with SXGA resolution & Lens Arrays
(1280 x 1024) that has a full frame repetition rate
of 15fps. For all models, higher frame rates can be Windows
MODEL DCU223M DCU223C DCU224M DCU224C
Pixel Resolution 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024
achieved by using the Area of Interest (AOI) or
Prisms
Color Type Black and White Color Black and White Color Binning functions; the former increases the frame
Chip Type/Size 1/3" (8.5mm) 1/2" (12.7mm) rate by only reading a selected area of the sensor, Gratings
Cell Size 4.65µm x 4.65µm whereas the latter increases the frame rate by
Shutter Global combining pixel readings before transferring them Polarization Optics
Scanning System Progressive Scan to the PC, but in this case, image resolution is
Frames/ Sec. 30 15 sacrificed. Unlike the DC210 and DC310 Beamsplitters
Binning Vertical
models, the DCU223M/C and DCU224M/C do
AOI (Partial Scan) Horizontal and Vertical Filters
Mirror/ Flip Horizontal and Vertical
not require the installation of a FireWire card. & Attenuators
Pixel Clock Frequence Instead, the computer can communicate digitally
5/30MHz Gas Cells
(Min/Max) with the camera through the USB 2.0 interface,
Shutter (Free Run) 66µs - 1040ms 83µs - 1460ms thus allowing for seamless image transmission and
Gain Master RGB + Master Master RGB + Master software control of the camera settings. Each
Hardware Trigger Async+B35 CCD camera also comes with an extensive
Objective Connector C-Mount
software package that is compatible with both
IR Filter Included, Removable
Interface USB 2.0
Windows and Linux operating systems. Standard
Power Supply < 1.5W, via USB drivers like Direct Show (WDM), Active X, CVB,
Operating Temperature 32°-122°F (0° - 50° C) HALCON, and TWAIN are provided as are
Security Lables CE, FCC, Class B interfaces for popular machine vision software.
Measures (H x W x D) 1.34" (34mm) x 1.26" (32mm) x 1.35" (34.4mm) In addition, over 20 demo programs (including
Weight 0.16lbs (75g) source code) are supplied.
Pixel sensitivity versus wavelength plots are shown at the right for the
Monochromatic Pixel Color Pixel
monochromatic and color versions of these CCD cameras. The section with Sensitivity vs. Wavelength Sensitivity vs. Wavelength
the pink background indicates the spectral region that is blocked by the 1
1 IR-Cut-Filter 650nm 1 IR-Cut-Filter 650nm
removable IR filter. For the color models, the popular Bayer color filter array is
red
used to acquire digital color images. The filter is based on the repeating 2 x 2
pattern shown below; half of the total number of pixels are green (G), and the green
remaining pixels are equally divided between red (R) and blue (B). Due to this
arrangement, each pixel is only sensitive to one color, and as a result, the overall
sensitivity of the color image is three times lower than that achievable with a blue
monochromatic sensor. Thus, B&W CCD cameras are preferred in low-light

G R G R
situations. Even though only one third of the color
information is obtained at each pixel, a full-color image
B G B G
can be achieved through the use of various demosaicing
G R G R 400 500 600 700 800 900 400 500 600 700 800 900
algorithms that interpolate a set of red, green, and blue Wavelength (nm) Wavelength (nm)
B G B G values at each point.

DCU223M $ 1,570.00 £ 989.10 € 1.460,10 ¥ 14,993.50 1024 x 768, 30 fps, 1/3" Sensor, B&W CCD Camera
DCU223C $ 1,570.00 £ 989.10 € 1.460,10 ¥ 14,993.50 1024 x 768, 30 fps, 1/3" Sensor, Color CCD Camera
DCU224M $ 2,184.00 £ 1,375.90 € 2.031,10 ¥ 20,857.20 1280 x 1024, 15 fps, 1/2" Sensor, B&W CCD Camera
DCU224C $ 2,184.00 £ 1,375.90 € 2.031,10 ¥ 20,857.20 1280 x 1024, 15 fps, 1/2" Sensor, Color CCD Camera
Optics
Optical Systems Imaging Lenses for CCD Cameras
Free Space Isolators ■ Manually Adjustable Focus, Manual Iris
■ Lockable Versions for Vibration Sensitive Applications
E-O Devices ■ Extremely Compact Form Factor
Spherical Singlets Design Specifications
DC210 FIELD
Multi-Element f MOUNT LOCKING OF VIEW HxV BACK
Lenses The MVL series of imaging lenses are ITEM# (mm) TYPE F/# SCREWS (DEGREES) FOCUS
Cylindrical Lenses compact and ideal for many CCD cameras. MVL65 6.5 C 3.9-C N 41.0 x 31.0 13.00mm
These optics have external C-mount MVL8 8 C 1.4-16 N 33.1 x 25.0 11.6mm
Aspheric Lenses threading, which can be used with the C- MVL8L 8 C 1.4-16 Y 33.1 x 25.0 11.6mm
Mount adapter to mount to the DC210 and MVL12 12 C 1.8-16 N 22.4 x 16.6 11.03mm
Mirrors MVL12L 12 C 1.8-16 Y 22.4 x 16.6 11.03mm
DC310 cameras. A locking screw is available
MVL16 16 C 1.4-16 N 16.9 x 12.7 11.85mm
Diffusers
on some of the models to fix the focus and MVL16L 16 C 1.4-16 Y 16.9 x 12.7 11.85mm
& Lens Arrays iris positions, which prevents these settings MVL25 25 C 1.6-16 N 11.0 x 8.2 11.6mm
from drifting due to vibrations. MVL35L 35 C 2.1-16 Y 7.8 x 5.98.2 15.53mm
Windows MVL50 50 C 2.8-22 N 5.5 x 4.1 22.1mm
MVL50L 50 C 2.8-22 Y 5.5 x 4.1 22.1mm
Prisms MVL75 75 C 3.9-32 N 3.5 x 2.5 27.115mm
MVL75L 75 C 3.9-32 Y 3.5 x 2.5 27.115mm
Gratings
Polarization Optics MVL65 $ 201.00 £ 126.60 € 186,90 ¥ 1,919.60 6.5mm F/3.9 CCD Imaging Lens
MVL8 $ 219.30 £ 138.20 € 203,90 ¥ 2,094.30 8mm F/1.4 CCD Imaging Lens
Beamsplitters
MVL8L $ 258.90 £ 163.10 € 240,80 ¥ 2,472.50 8mm F/1.4 w/ Lockable CCD Imaging Lens
Filters MVL12 $ 213.20 £ 134.30 € 198,30 ¥ 2,036.10 12mm F/1.8 CCD Imaging Lens
& Attenuators
Gas Cells MVL16 $ 198.90 £ 125.30 € 185,00 ¥ 1,899.50 16mm F/1.4 CCD Imaging Lens
Video Lens Mount Adapters Internal C- or CS-

Mount Threading
CCTV lenses come in two different lens mounts. C-Mount lenses
have a flange back distance of 12.5mm and CS-Mount lenses have a
distance of 7.5mm. Our adapters convert either the C-Mount or the
CS-Mount threading to SM1 threading, which is compatible with
the DC210 and DC310 line of CCD cameras as well as an extensive
External SM1
array of optomechanical parts made by Thorlabs.
Threading

DC-CM1 $ 40.00 £ 25.20 € 37,20 ¥ 382.00 C-Mount to SM1 Threading Adapter
DC-CS1 $ 40.00 £ 25.20 € 37,20 ¥ 382.00 CS-Mount to SM1 Threading Adapter
Polarization Measurement Systems

■ Free-Space Beam and “In-Fiber” Polarimetry
■ DOP, ER, & PDL/PMD Measurements
■ 400nm-1700nm (4 Models)
■ 70dB Dynamic Range
■ SOP Accuracy ±0.2º(on Poincaré Sphere)
See Page 976 PAX5700 Series Polarimeter
Optics
Shack-Hartmann Wavefront Sensor Optical Systems
The WFS150 series of Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensors provide The Shack-Hartmann Wavefront Sensor consists of a high Free Space Isolators
accurate, high-speed measurements of the wavefront shape and resolution (1.3 Megapixels) USB 2.0 CCD camera with a
intensity distribution of beams. This is done by analyzing the microlens array mounted in front of it and a software package for E-O Devices
location and intensity of spots (spotfield) formed by imaging a evaluation of the generated spot field. The full featured control and
Spherical Singlets
beam of light onto a CCD array with a microlens array as shown analysis software has a user friendly graphical interface with menu
in the figure below. With Thorlabs’ Shack-Hartmann wavefront driven tools for camera settings, calibration, analysis, and display Multi-Element
sensor it is possible to optimize dynamically the wavefronts of laser options. The SM1 threading on the face of the CCD camera Lenses
sources, characterize the wavefront distortion caused by optical allows for the convenient mounting of ND filters to help prevent Cylindrical Lenses
components, and provide real-time feedback for the control of the saturation of CCD pixel and lens tubes to reduce scattered
adaptive optics. light and to allow for the mounting of additional optical Aspheric Lenses
components.
Mirrors
Software Features Diffusers

WFS150 Series Features & Lens Arrays
■ Real-Time Irradiance and Phase Calculated Parameters
Measurements ■ Irradiance and Phase Distribution Windows
■ CW or Pulsed Light Sources ■ Modal and/or Zonal Reconstructed Wavefront
Prisms
■ RMS of Reconstructed Wavefront
■ Zernike and Fourier Representations of Tilt, Gratings
Focus, Astigmatism, Coma, Spherical, and
CCD Camera Specifications Higher Order Aberrations Polarization Optics
■ Model: DCU224M (See Page 655) Display/Output Options
■ Resolution: 1280x1024 ■ Raw Spotfield Image
Available in Beamsplitters
■ Shutter Speed: 83-1460ms ■ Irradiance Distribution Autumn of
■ Max Frames per Second: 15 Filters
■
■ Reconstructed 3D Wavefront 2007 & Attenuators
Dimensions: 34x32x48.3mm ■ Tabulated Output
■ Interface: USB 2.0 Gas Cells
Planar Wavefront
Microlen s Array
CCD Sensor
Distorted Wavefront
Displaced
Dot
Microlen s Array
Missing
CCD Sensor Dot
The Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensor with the chrome masked

Microlens Array Features (See Page 786 for More Information) microlens array offers the best performance because it limits the
ITEM# Microlens Array EFL Feature transmission of light that does not pass through a microlens. This
WPS150 MLA150-7AR 6.7mm AR Coated (400-900nm) leads to the sharpest spotfield pattern. However, a Shack-Hartmann
wavefront sensor is offered with an AR coated microlens array for
WPS150C MLA150-5C 5.2mm Chrome Mask
applications that are sensitive to back reflections.

WFS150 $3,600.00 £2,268.00 € 3.348,00 ¥ 34,380.00 Shack-Hartmann Wavefront Sensor With AR Coated (400-900nm) Microlens Array
WFS150C $3,600.00 £2,268.00 € 3.348,00 ¥ 34,380.00 Shack-Hartmann Wavefront Sensor With a Chrome Mask Microlens Array
Optics
Optical Systems LSM Series Objective Lenses
Free Space Isolators Features
■ Optomized for OCT Applications
E-O Devices ■ Telecentric Design
■ Long Working Distance
Spherical Singlets LSM02 LSM03 LSM04
Multi-Element
Lenses The LSM series of objective lenses were designed for use with Thorlabs’ OCT microscope. As a result, these infinity corrected laser scanning
objectives are optimized to maintain a small focal spot and constant optical path length as the laser beam is scanned over the entrance
Cylindrical Lenses aperture of the LSM objective. In addition, the LSM series of OCT objectives have a telecentric design that minimizes image distortion.
The low NA allows for a large depth of focus (DOF), which is preferable for OCT applications. Finally, these lenses have also been designed
Aspheric Lenses
to minimize both lateral and axial chromatic aberrations. Combined, these features enable the OCT microscope to create a high resolution
Mirrors 3D image with a wide field of view. These objective lenses have M25-0.75 threading. For more information on the LSM objectives or
Thorlabs’ OCT microscopes, see pages 602-607 or 590-601, respectively.
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays M25 x 0.75
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THORLABS Threading
Windows OCT PRODUCTS SEE PAGE 590
Prisms M25 x 0.75 M25 x 0.75
Threading Threading
Gratings
43mm
(1.69")
Polarization Optics 30mm 38.50mm
28.1mm
(1.11") (1.18") (1.52")
Beamsplitters 23.2mm 25.50mm

(0.91") (1.0")
Filters
& Attenuators
Ø33mm Ø34mm Ø34mm
Gas Cells (Ø1.3") LSM02 (Ø1.34") LSM03 (Ø1.34") LSM04
Specifications LSM02 LSM03 LSM04

■ Scanning Distance (Dist. from Pupil Position to Mounting Plane) [SD]: 15mm 15mm 15mm
■ Pupil Size (1/e2)[EP]: 4mm 4mm 4mm
■ Working Distance [LWD]: 7.5mm 25.1mm 42.3mm
■ Lens Numerical Aperture [NA]: 0.11 0.055 0.037
■ Effective Focal Length [EFL]: 18mm 36mm 54mm
■ Depth of View [DOV]: 0.12mm 0.58mm 1.15mm
■ Variation of Spot Size Over FOV [dS]: 11µm 4µm 13.5µm
■ Distance Between First Lens Surface and Mounting Plane: -4.0mm -3.1mm -3mm
■ Field of View [FOV]: 4.7 x 4.7mm 9.4 x 9.4mm 14.1 x 14.1mm
■ Parfocal Distance [P]: 32mm 55mm 80.7mm
■ Mean Spot Size (Diameter, 1/e2) (in Field of Focus) [S]: 13µm 25µm 35µm
■ Curvature (Maximum Error) of FOV from Planar [C]: 48µm 300µm 320µm
■ Maximum Difference for Optical Path Length
(OPL) From Center to the Corner of the Image: <1µm <1µm <1µm
(<50 µm difference from a plane OPL field with 8mm separation between X and Y scan mirrors)
■ Transmission Efficiency (Beam Energy Into Spot Energy) 1/e2: >93% 93% 93 %
■ Linearity (of Conversion From Scan Angle Into Spot Position): <2.0% <1.4% <2%
■ Magnification: 10x 5x 3x 10x 5x 3x 10x 5x 3x
■ Center Wavelength: 1315nm 1315nm 1315nm
■ Wavelength Range: ± 65nm ± 65nm ± 65nm
■ Lateral Color (Maximum Shift Permitted): <6.0µm <8.3µm <19µm
■ Vertical Color, Axial Color or Chromatic Focal Shift <20µm <1µm <46µm
(Maximum Shift Permitted) [VC]:
■ Lens Operating Temperature Range [TA]: 10 to 50°C 10 to 50°C 10 to 50°C
Note: The specifications above assume a diffraction-limited beam and are valid assuming that the scanner 1/2 angle is 7.5 degrees, and the distance between scanner(s) is 8mm.

LSM02 $ 1,600.00 £ 1,008.00 € 1.488,00 ¥ 15,280.00 Laser Scanning Objective, EFL 18mm
LSM03 $ 1,100.00 £ 693.00 € 1.023,00 ¥ 10,505.00 Laser Scanning Objective, EFL 36mm
LSM04 $ 980.00 £ 617.40 € 911,40 ¥ 9,359.00 Laser Scanning Objective, EFL 54mm
Optics
Visible Imaging Objectives Optical Systems
Features Working Distance (WD) Free Space Isolators

■ Infinity Corrected
■ 4X, 10X, 20X, or 40X Magnification E-O Devices
■ Achromatic Objective
Spherical Singlets
Thorlabs offers a line of infinity corrected Plan L Ø24mm
(Ø0.94) Multi-Element
RMS4X Acromat imaging objectives. Optimized for Lenses
brightfield imaging, these objective provide
superb field flatness. The achromatic objectives Cylindrical Lenses
RMS Objective
have an ultra wide antireflection coating and Thread
RMS10X Aspheric Lenses
standard RMS threading.
ITEM # MAGNIFICATION NA EFL WD LENGTH $ £ € RMB Mirrors
RMS4X 4X 0.10 45mm 22mm 28mm $ 172.00 £ 108.40 € 160,00 ¥ 1,642.60
Diffusers
RMS10X 10X 0.25 18mm 10.5mm 39mm $ 364.00 £ 229.30 € 338,50 ¥ 3,476.20 & Lens Arrays
RMS20X 20X 0.40 9mm 1.2mm 48.5mm $ 422.00 £ 265.90 € 392,50 ¥ 4,030.10
Windows
RMS40X 40X 0.65 4.5mm 0.56mm 49mm $ 764.00 £ 481.30 € 710,50 ¥ 7,296.20
Prisms
UV MicroSpot Focusing Objectives – Broadband
Gratings
Broadband AR Coatings for Maximum Versatility
Polarization Optics
The all-refractive UV Achromatic MicroSpot Focusing Objectives made by OFR, a
division of Thorlabs, are designed for use with UV excimer lasers and other ultraviolet
Beamsplitters
sources. The lens elements comprising the objectives are made from the highest quality,
lowest absorption excimer grade fused silica and CaF2 available. These lenses have Filters
& Attenuators
broadband AR coatings and are ideal for use in multi-wavelength applications like UV
fluorescence spectroscopy or confocal microscopy. Gas Cells
Features
■ Air-Spaced Design ■ RMS Threaded
■ Achromatic UV Lens Elements ■ Infinite Conjugate
Ø.910"
(Ø23.1mm)
COATING SPECTRAL DAMAGE THRESHOLD MAX REFLECTIVITY
DESIGNATION RANGE (20ns PULSES @ 20Hz) PER SURFACE
L UVB 240-360nm 50MW/cm2 1.5%
OFR
Ø.810" NUV 325-500nm 50MW/cm2 1.0%
LMU (Ø20.6mm)
M Magnification NA Numerical Aperture

WD Working Distance TFS Theoretical Focal Spot Size
EFL Effective Focal Length EA Entrance Aperture
ITEM # COATING $ £ € RMB WD EFL NA TFS1 EA L DESIGN SPECTRUM

LMU-3X-UVB UVB $1,095.00 £ 689.90 € 1.018,40 ¥ 10,457.30 49mm 60mm 0.08 5µm 10mm 26mm 193-450nm
LMU-3X-NUV NUV $1,095.00 £ 689.90 € 1.018,40 ¥ 10,457.30 49mm 60mm 0.08 5µm 10mm 26mm 193-450nm
LMU-5X-UVB UVB $1,095.00 £ 689.90 € 1.018,40 ¥ 10,457.30 35mm 40mm 0.13 3µm 10mm 24mm 193-450nm
LMU-5X-NUV NUV $1,095.00 £ 689.90 € 1.018,40 ¥ 10,457.30 35mm 40mm 0.13 3µm 10mm 24mm 193-450nm
LMU-10X-UVB UVB $1,675.00 £1,055.30 € 1.557,80 ¥ 15,996.30 15mm 20mm 0.25 2µm 10mm 32mm 193-450nm
LMU-10X-NUV NUV $1,675.00 £1,055.30 € 1.557,80 ¥ 15,996.30 15mm 20mm 0.25 2µm 10mm 32mm 193-450nm
LMU-15X-UVB UVB $1,825.00 £1,149.80 € 1.697,30 ¥ 17,428.80 8.5mm 13mm 0.32 1µm 8.5mm 36mm 193-450nm
LMU-15X-NUV NUV $1,825.00 £1,149.80 € 1.697,30 ¥ 17,428.80 8.5mm 13mm 0.32 1µm 8.5mm 36mm 193-450nm
1
The theoretical focal spot size is calculated assuming that the entrance aperture is filled and the beam profile is Gaussian.
Optics
Optical Systems UV Focusing Objectives, RMS Series
Free Space Isolators The RMS series of focusing objectives has now been extended to include two infinity-corrected
objectives designed to provide diffraction-limited performance at 193nm. The objectives are made
E-O Devices out of high-quality, certified Excimer-Grade fused silica with a transmission >99.5%/cm @193nm. Ø31mm
The optical elements in the UV focusing objectives (Ø1.22")
Spherical Singlets ØRMS
are air-spaced so that they are suitable for use with
Multi-Element high-power UV lasers. The lenses have a large RMS
Lenses entrance aperture to ensure that the laser beam is not
Cylindrical Lenses clipped and a long working distance so that ablated
material is not deposited on the front lens surface. 37.7mm
(1.48")
Aspheric Lenses 32mm
(1.26") 34mm
27.50mm (1.34")
(1.08")
Mirrors
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Ø23mm
Windows RMS4X193 (Ø0.91") Ø28mm
(Ø1.10")
Prisms ITEM # MAGNIFICATION NA EFL WD ENTRANCE APERTURE1 $ £ € RMB

RMS4X193 3.7X 0.11 42mm 24mm 10mm $ 980.00 £ 617.40 € 911,40 ¥ 9,359.00
Gratings
RMS10X193 10X 0.24 17.8mm 14.3mm 9mm $ 1,600.00 £ 1,008.00 € 1.488,00 ¥ 15,280.00
Polarization Optics
1
Maximum beam diameter for diffraction-limited performance.
Beamsplitters UV MicroSpot Focusing Objectives-Narrowband

Filters Narrowband AR Coatings for High-Power Industrial Applications
& Attenuators The all-refractive UV Achromatic MicroSpot Focusing Objectives made by OFR, a division of Thorlabs, are designed for use with high-
Gas Cells power, UV excimer lasers and other ultraviolet sources. The lens elements comprising the objectives are made from the highest quality,
lowest absorption excimer grade fused silica and
CaF2 available. The MicroSpot lenses with the
narrow band AR coatings are specifically Features
■ Air-Spaced Design ■ RMS Threaded
designed for high-power industrial applications
■ Achromatic UV Lens Elements ■ Infinite Conjugate
such as micromachining, microlithography, laser
scribing, and photoablation.
COATING SPECTRAL DAMAGE THRESHOLD MAX REFLECTIVITY
DESIGNATION RANGE (20ns PULSES @ 20Hz) PER SURFACE
193 192-194nm 100MW/cm2 1.5%
Ø.910"
(Ø23.1mm) 248 240-260nm 200MW/cm2 0.5%
266 255-280nm 500MW/cm2 0.35%
351 340-370nm 500MW/cm2 0.25%
L
OFR
Ø.810"
LMU (Ø20.6mm) M Magnification NA Numerical Aperture
WD Working Distance TFS Theoretical Focal Spot Size
EFL Effective Focal Length EA Entrance Aperture
ITEM # COATING $ £ € RMB WD EFL NA TFS1 EA L

LMU-3X-193 193 $1,195.00 £ 752.90 €1.111,40 ¥ 11,412.30 49mm 60mm 0.08 5µm 10mm 26mm
LMU-3X-248 248 $1,095.00 £ 689.90 €1.018,40 ¥ 10,457.30 49mm 60mm 0.08 5µm 10mm 26mm
LMU-3X-266 266 $1,095.00 £ 689.90 €1.018,40 ¥ 10,457.30 49mm 60mm 0.08 5µm 10mm 26mm
LMU-3X-351 351 $1,095.00 £ 689.90 €1.018,40 ¥ 10,457.30 49mm 60mm 0.08 5µm 10mm 26mm
LMU-10X-193 193 $1,775.00 £1,118.30 €1.650,80 ¥ 16,951.30 15mm 20mm 0.25 2µm 10mm 32mm
LMU-10X-248 248 $1,675.00 £1,055.30 €1.557,80 ¥ 15,996.30 15mm 20mm 0.25 2µm 10mm 32mm
LMU-10X-266 266 $1,675.00 £1,055.30 €1.557,80 ¥ 15,996.30 15mm 20mm 0.25 2µm 10mm 32mm
LMU-10X-351 351 $1,675.00 £1,055.30 €1.557,80 ¥ 15,996.30 15mm 20mm 0.25 2µm 10mm 32mm
LMU-15X-193 193 $1,925.00 £1,212.80 €1.790,30 ¥ 18,383.80 8.5mm 13mm 0.32 1µm 8.5mm 36mm
LMU-15X-248 248 $1,825.00 £1,149.80 €1.697,30 ¥ 17,428.80 8.5mm 13mm 0.32 1µm 8.5mm 36mm
LMU-15X-266 266 $1,825.00 £1,149.80 €1.697,30 ¥ 17,428.80 8.5mm 13mm 0.32 1µm 8.5mm 36mm
LMU-15X-351 351 $1,825.00 £1,149.80 €1.697,30 ¥ 17,428.80 8.5mm 13mm 0.32 1µm 8.5mm 36mm
1
The theoretical focal spot size is calculated assuming that the entrance aperture is filled and the beam profile is Gaussian.
Optics
High-Power MicroSpot Focusing Objectives Optical Systems
The High-Power Nd:YAG MicroSpot Focusing Objectives made by OFR, a division of Free Space Isolators
Thorlabs, are designed to transmit the high-power, 1064nm radiation emitted by
industrial Nd:YAG lasers and focus to a diffraction limited spot. The transmission E-O Devices
window of the objective extends from 250nm to 1.6µm, and the objective is capable of
Spherical Singlets
producing a nearly diffraction limited spot throughout the visible and near infrared
spectral range. Multi-Element
RMS THD
Lenses
(.794 x 36 TPI)
Ø.910"
Cylindrical Lenses
(Ø23.1mm)
Specifications 1.090"
(27.7mm) Aspheric Lenses
■ Lens Element Material: Fused Silica .910" OFR
(23.1mm) Ø.810"
■ Energy Throughput: >96-98% Within Design Spectral Region LMH-10X (Ø20.6mm)
Mirrors
■ Damage Threshold: 500MW/cm2 for 20ns Pulses @20Hz (532 or 1064nm) Ø.500" Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
W.D.
Windows
Convert RMS Threading Prisms

to SM1 Threading with RMS THD
(.794 x 36 TPI)
RMS THD
(.794 x 36 TPI)
the SM1A3 Adapter Ø.910" Ø.910"
(Ø23.1mm)
Gratings
(Ø23.1mm)
1.090"
(27.7mm)
SM1A3 SM1 Polarization Optics
1.480" .910" OFR
Adapter to SM1 (1.035"-40) (37.6mm) (23.1mm) Ø.810"
External Thread 1.305" OFR LMH-5X (Ø20.6mm)
(33.1mm)
Ø.810" Beamsplitters
RMS Internal Thread LMH-20X (Ø20.6mm)
Ø.500"
Filters
See & Attenuators
Page 215 Ø.595"
(Ø15.1mm) Gas Cells
W.D.
W.D.
M Magnification NA Numerical Aperture

WD Working Distance EA Entrance Aperture
EFL Effective Focal Length
COATING
ITEM# RANGE WD EFL NA EA DAMAGE THRESHOLD $ £ € RMB
LMH-5X-532 532nm 35mm 40mm 0.13 10mm $ 790.00 £ 497.70 € 734,70 ¥ 7,544.50
LMH-5X-1064 1064nm 35mm 40mm 0.13 10mm $ 790.00 £ 497.70 € 734,70 ¥ 7,544.50
500MW/cm2
LMH-10X-532 532nm 15mm 20mm 0.25 10mm The power rating is based $ 975.00 £ 614.30 € 906,80 ¥ 9,311.30
LMH-10X-1064 1064nm 15mm 20mm 0.25 10mm on a 20ns pulse with a $ 975.00 £ 614.30 € 906,80 ¥ 9,311.30
20Hz repetition rate at
LMH-20X-532 532nm 6mm 10mm 0.40 8mm either 532nm or 1064nm. $1,445.00 £ 910.40 €1.343,90 ¥13,799.80
LMH-20X-1064 1064nm 6mm 10mm 0.40 8mm $1,445.00 £ 910.40 €1.343,90 ¥13,799.80
OPTICAL
ISOLATORS
IO-3-1064-HP
OFR, a Division of Thorlabs,
Offers a Wide Selection of Isolators:
IO-F-1064
■ High-Power and Low-Power
■ Free-Space and Fiber-Coupled
■ Polarization Independent and Polarization Dependent
■ Custom Isolators Available on Request
IO-K-1064
See Pages 671 and 995 for more details.
Optics
Optical Systems Beam Expanders With Rotating Collimation Adjustment
Specifications
E-O Devices
■ Scratch-Dig: 20-10
■ Wavefront Error: <λ/4
Spherical Singlets
■ AR Coating: R avg <0.5% Over Coating Range
Multi-Element ■ Damage Threshold: 100W/cm2 CW
Lenses BE20M
20X
Cylindrical Lenses
■ Internal Threading on the Input and BE15M
15X
Aspheric Lenses Output Apertures (See Drawings for Details)
■ Diffraction-Limited Performance BE10M
Mirrors ■ Threaded Mounting Hole for Use with Posts 10X
Diffusers ■ Mounting Ring for Use With Many Optomechanical

& Lens Arrays Mounts BE05M
■ Collimation Adjustment (Rotating) 5X
Windows
■ Rough Matte Black Interior Surface to Minimize Scattering BE03M
Prisms 3X
BE02M
The BE Series of Galilean Beam Expanders can expand or reduce 2X
Gratings the diameter of a collimated beam with an introduced wavefront
error of less than λ/4 (i.e. diffraction limited performance). An mounting ring, which are both located on the plane that is coincident
Polarization Optics expanded beam can be focused to a narrower diffraction limited with the center of gravity of the beam expander and perpendicular to
waist, while a reduced beam is sometimes necessary for use with the optical axis. Depending on the model, the hole has #4-40 or #8-
Beamsplitters optics or instruments with narrow input apertures like the SA200 32 threads that are compatible with the mini series or TR series posts,
Filters family of scanning Fabry-Perot interferometers (see page 648). respectively. The mounting ring is either one or two inches in
& Attenuators The compact, rugged housing contains a plano-concave singlet and diameter and allows the beam expander to be secured into a KS1 or
Gas Cells a doublet that is designed to minimize aberrations in the recollimated KS2 kinematic mount, respectively. The BE02M, BE10M, BE15M,
beam. Both optics have broadband AR coatings to minimize surface and BE20M all have SM threaded input and output apertures, which
reflection, and the interior surface of the beam expander housing is allow additional lenses and filters to be installed easily along the
rough and matte black in order to minimize stray light from internal optical axis of the beam expander by using a Thorlabs lens tube. The
reflections. A rotary barrel controls the adjustment of the collimating
BE03M and BE05M have SM threaded input apertures and M36
lens, and the beam expander can be mounted via a threaded hole or a
threaded output apertures.
267 -287 mm 38 - 42mm

(10.51-11.30") (1.5-1.7")
Ø2" Mounting Ring Ø1"
Mounting
Max Input Ring
4.50mm Max Output Max Input
(Ø0.18") Ø48mm Ø8mm
(Ø1.90") Ø59mm (Ø0.31") Max
(Ø2.32") Output Ø31mm
16mm (Ø1.22")
(Ø0.63")
SM1 Thread 8-32 UNC 6mm Deep SM2 Thread

APPLICATION SM05 SM1 Thread
IDEA Thread #4-40 UNC 3mm Deep
BE20M BE02M
BE15M Mounted on a TR Series Post
70 - 78mm 67-72mm
(2.76-3.07") (2.64-2.83")
Ø1" Mounting
Ø1" Ring
Mounting Ring
Max Input
Max Input Ø8mm 40mm
Ø4.50mm (Ø0.31") Max (Ø1.57")
Max Output
(Ø0.18") Output Ø42mm 28mm
Ø28mm (Ø1.57") (Ø1.10")
(Ø1.10")
SM05 #4-40 UNC M36x1.5

SM05 #4-40 UNC M36x1.5 Thread Thread 3mm Deep Thread
Thread 3mm Deep
SEE
PAGE 79 BE05M BE03M
Optics
Optical Systems
198 -218mm
(7.80-8.58") 116 - 135mm Free Space Isolators
(4.56-5.31")
Ø " Mounting Ring Ø " Mounting Ring
Max Input Max Input
Ø 4.50mm Ø 4.50mm E-O Devices
( Ø 0.18") ( Ø 0.18")
Max Output Max Output

Ø 59mm Spherical Singlets
Ø48.26mm
( Ø 2.32")
Ø 37mm Ø 56mm
( Ø1.90") ( Ø1.45") ( Ø 2.20")
Multi-Element
Lenses
SM1 THREAD #8-32 UNC 6mm DEEP SM2 THREAD
SM1 THREAD #8-32 UNC 6mm DEEP SM2 THREAD Cylindrical Lenses
BE15M BE10M Aspheric Lenses
ITEM# EXPANSION MAX INPUT 1/e2 INPUT AR COATING $ £ € RMB RECOMMENDED Mirrors
BEAM DIAMETER* APERTURE RANGE MOUNTS Diffusers
BE02M-A 2X 4.0mm Ø8mm 350-650nm $ 370.00 £ 233.10 € 344,10 ¥ 3,533.50 & Lens Arrays
TR Series Post
BE02M-B 2X 4.0mm Ø8mm 650-1050nm $ 370.00 £ 233.10 € 344,10 ¥ 3,533.50 Page 79
Windows
BE02M-C 2X 4.0mm Ø8mm 1050-1620nm $ 370.00 £ 233.10 € 344,10 ¥ 3,533.50 FMP1
BE03M-A 3X 4.0mm Ø8mm 350-650nm $ 450.00 £ 283.50 € 418,50 ¥ 4,297.50 Fixed Mount Prisms
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BE03M-B 3X 4.0mm Ø8mm 650-1050nm $ 450.00 £ 283.50 € 418,50 ¥ 4,297.50
KS1 or KM100
BE03M-C 3X 4.0mm Ø8mm 1050-1620nm $ 450.00 £ 283.50 € 418,50 ¥ 4,297.50 Kinematic Mounts Gratings
BE05M-A 5X 2.25mm Ø4.5mm 350-650nm $ 430.00 £ 270.90 € 399,90 ¥ 4,106.50 Page 142 or 140, resp.
Polarization Optics
BE05M-B 5X 2.25mm Ø4.5mm 650-1050nm $ 430.00 £ 270.90 € 399,90 ¥ 4,106.50
BE05M-C 5X 2.25mm Ø4.5mm 1050-1620nm $ 430.00 £ 270.90 € 399,90 ¥ 4,106.50 Beamsplitters
BE10M-A 10X 2.25mm Ø4.5mm 350-650nm $ 500.00 £ 315.00 € 465,00 ¥ 4,775.00 TR Series Posts Filters
BE10M-B 10X 2.25mm Ø4.5mm 650-1050nm $ 500.00 £ 315.00 € 465,00 ¥ 4,775.00 Page 79 & Attenuators
BE10M-C 10X 2.25mm Ø4.5mm 1050-1620nm $ 500.00 £ 315.00 € 465,00 ¥ 4,775.00 FMP2
Fixed Mount Gas Cells
BE15M-A 15X 2.25mm Ø4.5mm 350-650nm $ 550.00 £ 346.50 € 511,50 ¥ 5,252.50 Page 156
BE15M-B 15X 2.25mm Ø4.5mm 650-1050nm $ 550.00 £ 346.50 € 511,50 ¥ 5,252.50 KS2 or KM200
BE15M-C 15X 2.25mm Ø4.5mm 1050-1620nm $ 550.00 £ 346.50 € 511,50 ¥ 5,252.50 Kinematic Mounts
Page 142 or 140, resp.
BE20M-A 20X 2.25mm Ø4.5mm 350-650nm $ 700.00 £ 441.00 € 651,00 ¥ 6,685.00
BE20M-B 20X 2.25mm Ø4.5mm 650-1050nm $ 700.00 £ 441.00 € 651,00 ¥ 6,685.00
BE20M-C 20X 2.25mm Ø4.5mm 1050-1620nm $ 700.00 £ 441.00 € 651,00 ¥ 6,685.00
*For Diffraction Limited Performance
Variable Beam Expander

188-198mm
(7.40-7.80")
The BE series of Galilean Beam Expanders is now available with a 2-5X
Ø2" Mounting Ring
continuously variable beam expansion ratio. The expansion ratio can be
Max Input
adjusted from the minimum to the maximum via one full rotation of the Ø 8 mm
( Ø 0.31")
zoom control, and the setting can be locked into place with a setscrew. Max Output Ø 60mm
Ø 45 mm
The input lens can be rotated to adjust the distance between the input ( Ø 1.77") ( Ø 2.36")
and output lenses in order to change the divergence/convergence of the

output beam. These variable beam expanders feature an SM1 threaded
input and an SM2 threaded output, a Ø2" mounting ring, and an #8-32 SM1 THREAD #8-32 UNC 6mm DEEP SM2 THREAD
threaded mounting hole.
BE02-05
Specifications
APPLICATION IDEA
■ Wavefront Error: <λ/4 BE03M Mounted in KM100
■ AR Coating: Ravg<0.5% Over Coating Range
■ Damage Threshold: 100W/cm2 CW
ITEM# ZOOM AR COATING MAX INPUT 1/e2 INPUT $ £ € RMB

RANGE RANGE BEAM DIAMETER* APERATURE
BE02-05-A 2-5X 350-650nm 3mm Ø8mm $1,100.00 £ 693.00 €1.023,00 ¥10,505.00
BE02-05-B 2-5X 650-1050nm 3mm Ø8mm $1,100.00 £ 693.00 €1.023,00 ¥10,505.00 SEE
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BE02-05-C 2-5X 1050-1620nm 3mm Ø8mm $1,100.00 £ 693.00 €1.023,00 ¥10,505.00
*For Diffraction-Limited Performance
www.thorlabs.com
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Optics
Optical Systems Beam Expanders With Sliding Collimation Adjustment
Free Space Isolators ■ Sliding Collimation Adjustment ■ High Power Coatings ■ UV Coatings ■ Broadband Coatings
E-O Devices
The ELU, EL, and ELQ series of Galilean Beam Expanders can and out of the tube containing the output lens. The sliding
Spherical Singlets expand or reduce the diameter of a collimated beam with an design allows for the adjustment of the collimating lens and
introduced wavefront error of less than λ/4 (i.e. diffraction-limited minimizes the beam walk-off effect that is inherent to lens
Multi-Element performance). An expanded beam can be focused to a narrower adjustments. The beam expander can be mounted via either the
Lenses
diffraction limited waist while a reduced beam is sometimes 1/4"-40 or the M4 threaded hole in the base. In addition, the
Cylindrical Lenses necessary for use with optics or instruments with narrow input groove milled in the base can be used to clamp the beam
apertures like the SA200 family of scanning Fabry-Perot expander to an optical table by using CL6 mounting cleats (not
Aspheric Lenses interferometers (see page 648). included).The beam expanders have C-Mount threaded input
The housing contains two best form lenses that are designed to apertures, which allow additional lenses and filters to be installed
Mirrors
minimize aberrations in the recollimated beam. Both optics have easily along the optical axis of the beam expander.
Diffusers broadband AR coatings to minimize surface reflections. The
& Lens Arrays
input lens is mounted in a precision-milled tube that can slide in
Windows
Features
■ Diverge, Collimate, or Focus the Beam
Prisms ■ Non-Rotating Collimation Adjustment
■ Removable End Cap Protects C-Mount Threading
126mm Max Output
Gratings (4.94")
22mm ■ Best Form AR Coated Lenses
(0.87")
Max Input
Ø11mm
Polarization Optics (Ø0.44")
38mm
Beamsplitters (1.50")
Filters
& Attenuators
Removable End Cap
For C-Mount Thread 1/4"-40 THD M4 THD
Gas Cells 2.5X
Saddle For Clamping To Table
Max Input 151mm Max Input

Ø3mm (5.94") Ø22mm
(Ø0.12") (Ø0.81")
Ø38mm
(Ø1.50")
Removable End Cap

For C-Mount Thread
1/4"-40 Thread
M4 Thread
5X Specifications
■ Wavefront Error: <λ/4
(Diffraction Limited)
202mm Max Output ■ Transmittance: T>96%
(7.94 ")
Ø22 mm
Max Input (0.87 ")
Ø9 mm
(0.35 ")
38 mm
(1.50 ")
Removable End Cap

For C-Mount Thread 1/4-40 THD M4 THD 10X
278mm Max Output

(10.94 ")
22 mm
Max Input (0.87 ")
3,50 mm
(0.14 ")
38 mm
(1.50 ")
Removable End Cap

For C-Mount Thread 1/4-40 THD M4 THD
20X
Optics
UV Fused Silica Beam Expanders , a division of Optical Systems
■ Narrowband AR Coatings: 248 or 351nm Free Space Isolators

■ AR Coating: Ravg < 0.2%
■ Damage Threshold (20ns Pulses @ 20Hz): 500MW/cm2 E-O Devices
Spherical Singlets
ITEM# EXPANSION MAX INPUT 1/e2 INPUT AR COATING $ £ € RMB
BEAM DIAMETER* APERTURE RANGE
Multi-Element
Lenses
ELU-25-2.5X-248 2.5X 4mm 11mm 248nm $ 1,030.00 £ 648.90 € 957,90 ¥ 9,836.50
Cylindrical Lenses
ELU-25-2.5X-351 2.5X 4mm 11mm 351nm $ 1,030.00 £ 648.90 € 957,90 ¥ 9,836.50
ELU-25-5X-248 5X 3mm 9mm 248nm $ 1,030.00 £ 648.90 € 957,90 ¥ 9,836.50 Aspheric Lenses
ELU-25-5X-351 5X 3mm 9mm 351nm $ 1,030.00 £ 648.90 € 957,90 ¥ 9,836.50
ELU-25-10X-248 10X 2mm 9mm 248nm $ 1,030.00 £ 648.90 € 957,90 ¥ 9,836.50 Mirrors
ELU-25-10X-351 10X 2mm 9mm 351nm $ 1,030.00 £ 648.90 € 957,90 ¥ 9,836.50 Diffusers
ELU-25-20X-248 20X 1mm 3.5mm 248nm $ 1,240.00 £ 781.20 €1.153,20 ¥ 11,842.00 & Lens Arrays
ELU-25-20X-351 20X 1mm 3.5mm 351nm $ 1,240.00 £ 781.20 €1.153,20 ¥ 11,842.00 Windows
Prisms
Gratings
Visible Beam Expanders
Polarization Optics
■ Broadband AR Coatings: A (350-650nm), B (650-1050nm), or C (1050-1620nm)
■ AR Coating: Ravg < 0.5% Beamsplitters
■ Damage Threshold CW: 100W/cm2 Filters
& Attenuators
Gas Cells
EL-25-2.5X-A 2.5X 4mm 11mm 350-650nm $ 990.00 £ 623.70 € 920,70 ¥ 9,454.50

EL-25-2.5X-B 2.5X 4mm 11mm 650-1050nm $ 990.00 £ 623.70 € 920,70 ¥ 9,454.50
EL-25-2.5X-C 2.5X 4mm 11mm 1050-1620nm $ 990.00 £ 623.70 € 920,70 ¥ 9,454.50
EL-25-5X-A 5X 3mm 9mm 350-650nm $ 990.00 £ 623.70 € 920,70 ¥ 9,454.50
EL-25-5X-B 5X 3mm 9mm 650-1050nm $ 990.00 £ 623.70 € 920,70 ¥ 9,454.50
EL-25-5X-C 5X 3mm 9mm 1050-1620nm $ 990.00 £ 623.70 € 920,70 ¥ 9,454.50
EL-25-10X-A 10X 2mm 9mm 350-650nm $ 990.00 £ 623.70 € 920,70 ¥ 9,454.50
EL-25-10X-B 10X 2mm 9mm 650-1050nm $ 990.00 £ 623.70 € 920,70 ¥ 9,454.50
EL-25-10X-C 10X 2mm 9mm 1050-1620nm $ 990.00 £ 623.70 € 920,70 ¥ 9,454.50
EL-25-20X-A 20X 1mm 3.5mm 350-650nm $ 1,195.00 £ 752.90 €1.114,40 ¥11,412.30
EL-25-20X-B 20X 1mm 3.5mm 650-1050nm $ 1,195.00 £ 752.90 €1.114,40 ¥11,412.30
EL-25-20X-C 20X 1mm 3.5mm 1050-1620nm $ 1,195.00 £ 752.90 €1.114,40 ¥11,412.30
1064nm Beam Expanders
■ Narrowband AR Coatings: 1064nm

■ AR Coating: Ravg <0.2%
■ Damage Threshold (20ns Pulses @20Hz): 2GW/cm2

ELQ-25-2.5X-1064 2.5X 4mm 11mm 1064nm (±40nm) $ 1,030.00 £ 648.90 € 957,90 ¥ 9,836.50
ELQ-25-5X-1064 5X 3mm 9mm 1064nm (±40nm) $ 1,030.00 £ 648.90 € 957,90 ¥ 9,836.50
ELQ-25-10X-1064 10X 2mm 9mm 1064nm (±40nm) $ 1,030.00 £ 648.90 € 957,90 ¥ 9,836.50
ELQ-25-20X-1064 20X 1mm 3.5mm 1064nm (±40nm) $ 1,240.00 £ 781.20 €1.153,20 ¥ 11,842.00
Optics
Optical Systems Beam Expanders for High Power Isolators
Free Space Isolators The BEI series of Galilean Beam Expanders can expand or reduce tube that can slide
the diameter of a collimated beam with an introduced wavefront in and out of the
E-O Devices error of less than λ/4 (i.e. diffraction-limited performance). These tube containing
beam expanders are specifically designed to work in conjunction the output lens.
Spherical Singlets
with Thorlabs’ IO-K-1064-BEI series of high-power isolators. To The sliding design
Multi-Element that end, the input aperture has external 3/8"-64 threading, which allows for the
Lenses allows the beam expander to be directly mounted to the high- adjustment of the
Cylindrical Lenses power isolators. The SM05A26 adapter can be used to convert the collimating lens and
input aperture threading to SM05 threading, which makes these minimizes the beam walk-
Aspheric Lenses specialized beam expanders easy to integrate into Thorlabs’ line of off effect that is inherent to
optomechanical parts. lens adjustments. The output end
Mirrors of the collimator has an optically flat
The housing contains two lenses that are designed to minimize
Diffusers aberrations in the recollimated beam. Both optics have AR coatings window. Depending on the model, the window
& Lens Arrays centered at 1064nm with a ±40nm bandwidth in order to minimize is perpendicular to the optical axis or tilted at an angle in order to
surface reflections. The input lens is mounted in a precision milled prevent back reflections.
Windows
Prisms Features
L Max output ■ Designed for Thorlabs’ High-Power Isolators
Gratings 3mm Ø10 mm
(0.12") (Ø0.40") ■ BEI-X: Flat Exit Window
Max input ■ BEI-XT: Angled Exit Window
Polarization Optics D
■ AR Coating (Range): 1064nm (±40nm)
27.4mm
Beamsplitters (1,08") ■ Sliding Collimation Adjustment
Filters
& Attenuators 3/8-64 THD Specifications
■ Collimating Lens Adjustment Range: ±5mm
Gas Cells BEI-X ■ Wavefront Error: <λ/4
■ Transmittance: >96%
L
Max output ■ AR Coating: R<0.2%
3mm Ø10 mm
(0.12") (0.40") ■ Scratch-Dig: 10-5
■ Damage Threshold: 500MW/cm2
Max input
D
27.4 mm
(1.08") SM05A26
Adapter
3/8-64 THD
BEI-XT
See Page 192

ITEM# D L
BEI2.7X Ø5mm 55-65mm This adapter has internal threading
BEI2.7XT Ø5mm 59-69mm compatible with the BEI series of
BEI3.3X Ø3mm 55-65mm beam expanders and external threading SM05A26
BEI3.3XT Ø3mm 59-69mm compatible with Thorlabs' SM05
BEI4.2X Ø5mm 55-65mm
threaded optomechanical parts.
BEI4.2XT Ø5mm 59-69mm ITEM# $ £ € RMB
BEI5.25X Ø3mm 55-65mm SM05A26 $ 12.00 £ 7.60 € 11,20 ¥ 114.60
BEI5.25XT Ø3mm 59-69mm
ITEM# EXPANSION MAX INPUT 1/e2 CENTRAL AR COATING $ £ € RMB

BEAM DIAMETER* λ (RANGE)
BEI2.7X 2.7X <1.5mm 1064nm (±40nm) $ 650.00 £ 409.50 € 604,50 ¥ 6,207.50
BEI2.7XT 2.7X <1.5mm 1064nm (±40nm) $ 650.00 £ 409.50 € 604,50 ¥ 6,207.50
BEI3.3X 3.3X <1.5mm 1064nm (±40nm) $ 650.00 £ 409.50 € 604,50 ¥ 6,207.50
BEI3.3XT 3.3X <1.5mm 1064nm (±40nm) $ 650.00 £ 409.50 € 604,50 ¥ 6,207.50
BEI4.2X 4.2X <1.5mm 1064nm (±40nm) $ 650.00 £ 409.50 € 604,50 ¥ 6,207.50
BEI4.2XT 4.2X <1.5mm 1064nm (±40nm) $ 650.00 £ 409.50 € 604,50 ¥ 6,207.50
BEI5.25X 5.25X <1.5mm 1064nm (±40nm) $ 650.00 £ 409.50 € 604,50 ¥ 6,207.50
BEI5.25XT 5.25X <1.5mm 1064nm (±40nm) $ 650.00 £ 409.50 € 604,50 ¥ 6,207.50
*For Diffraction Limited Performance
Optics
Soleil-Babinet Compensator Optical Systems
A Soleil-Babinet Compensator is a continuously variable zero-order retarder Free Space Isolators

(wave plate) that can be used over a broad spectral range. Features
The variable retardance is achieved by adjusting the ■ Precision Retardation Measurements E-O Devices
position of a long birefringent wedge with respect to a ■ Uniform Retardance Over Full Aperture
Spherical Singlets
short fixed birefringent wedge. The wedge angle ■ Continuously Variable Retardance
and fast axis orientation is the same for both ■ 45° Index Stops Multi-Element
wedges so that the retardance is uniform Lenses
across the entire clear aperture of the Soleil- Cylindrical Lenses
Babinet compensator. The orientation of the
fast axis of the wedge is engraved on the Aspheric Lenses
housing of the Soleil-Babient Compensator.
A compensator plate is attached to the fixed Mirrors
wedge with its fast axis orthogonal to both the fast Diffusers
axis of the wedges and the propagation direction of & Lens Arrays
the light. When the long birefringent wedge is
Windows
positioned such that the total thickness of the two stacked
wedges is equal to the thickness of the compensator plate, the SBC-VIS
Prisms
net retardance of light passing through the Soleil-Babinet
Gratings
231.90mm
Specifications 9.130" Polarization Optics
■ 101.60mm
Wavelength Range: 4.000"
140-400nm (SBC-UV) Beamsplitters
365-800nm (SBC-VIS)
Filters
740-1650nm (SBC-IR) & Attenuators
■ Retardance Adjustment: 97.54mm
0-2 (Full-Wave) 3.840" Gas Cells
■ Clear Aperture:
10mm Diameter
■ Beam Deviation: 53.09mm
2.090"
<1arcmin
■ Transmitted Wavefront Error:
<λ/4
■ Surface Quality:
40-20 Scratch Dig compensator will be zero. The position of the long wedge can then be adjusted with a
■
precision micrometer in order to create a retardance of up to 2 in the transmitted beam of
Digital Readout Resolution:
0.001mm light. The micrometer has a digital readout with a resolution of 0.001mm for ease of use. The
■
fast axis orientation of the Soleil-Babinet compensator can be continually adjusted since the
Rotation: 360° Continuous
entire assembly is mounted on a rotation stage. The rotation stage has a Vernier scale for
■ Rotation Division Scale:
increased resolution. In addition, the rotational mount has detent positions in 45° increments
1° Increments so that the fast axis can be efficiently switched between parallel and 45° orientations. Finally,
■ Detent Index Stops: the entire assembly can be tipped or tilted with two fine pitched adjustment screws and can be
Every 45° mounted on a TR series post via one of six counterbored #8-32 (M4) holes in the kinematic
mount.
SBC-COMM is an accessories package that allows the digital micrometer to be connected to a
computer via an RS-232 communications port. In addition to the cables and connectors, SBC-COMM includes a CD with micrometer
LabVIEW drivers and a stand-alone micrometer program. Once the Soleil-Babinet compensator is calibrated at a single wavelength, the
software can output the micrometer position required for any retardance at any wavelength within the operating range.
The calibration procedure, which is necessary for calculating the position of the micrometer for a given retardance at a specified
wavelength (whether the SBC-COMM packaged is used or not) is explained in the manual. The procedure is easy to complete but does
require additional equipment, since the Soleil-Babinet compensator must be placed between two crossed polarizers and illuminated with
coherent monochromatic light at a known wavelength. The manual is available at www.thorlabs.com.
ITEM# $ £ € RMB SPECTRAL RANGE DESCRIPTION

SBC-UV $ 3,200.00 £ 2,016.00 € 2.976,00 ¥ 30,560.00 140-400nm Soleil-Babinet Compensator
SBC-VIS $ 2,750.00 £ 1,732.50 € 2.557,50 ¥ 26,262.50 365-800nm Soleil-Babinet Compensator
SBC-IR $ 2,750.00 £ 1,732.50 € 2.557,50 ¥ 26,262.50 740-1650nm Soleil-Babinet Compensator
SBC-COMM $ 670.00 £ 422.10 € 623,10 ¥ 6,398.50 – RS-232 Interface & LabView Drivers
Optics
Optical Systems Shearing Interferometer
Free Space Isolators The SI series of shearing interferometers can be used to qualitatively determine if a coherent
beam of light is collimated. The design consists of a wedged optical flat mounted at 45°
E-O Devices and a diffuser plate with a reference line drawn down the middle. The diffuser plate is
used to view the interference fringes created by a coherent beam of light incident at an angle
Spherical Singlets
of 45° with respect to the normal of the optical flat (see images below). In addition to the degree
Multi-Element of collimation, the fringes will be sensitive to spherical aberration, coma, and astigmatism. In
Lenses order to produce 4-6 fringes on the diffuser plate, the thickness and degree to which the optical
Cylindrical Lenses flat is wedged must change as the beam diameter changes.
The base is made from anodized aluminum, and the plate with the wedged optical flat is
Aspheric Lenses held in place magnetically so that it can be easily swapped out for a plate with a different
wedged optical flat. A hole is bored through the base behind the wedged optical flat to allow
Mirrors
the portion of the beam transmitted through the optical flat to continue unimpeded. The
Diffusers table below summarizes the compatibility between bases and plates. The shearing interferometer has
& Lens Arrays imperial and metric threaded mounting holes on the bottom of the base and on two sides (6 holes
Windows total). See the table below for thread type.
For small beam diameters, the fringe pattern is also small and can be difficult to see. For these situations, the SIVS accessory can be
Prisms purchased to replace the standard diffuser plate viewing screen. The SIVS consists of a mounted diverging lens and diffuser plate and can
be used for beam diameters ranging from 1-10mm. The diverging lens increases the size of the fringes on the diffuser plate.
Gratings
ITEM# INCLUDED COMPATIBLE COMPATIBLE THREADED MOUNTING Converging
Polarization Optics PLATE PLATES ACCESSORIES HOLES
SI035 SI035P SI035P, SI050P, SI100P, and SI254P SIVS #8-32 and M4
Beamsplitters
SI050 SI050P SI035P, SI050P, SI100P, and SI254P SIVS #8-32 and M4
Filters SI100 SI100P SI035P, SI050P, SI100P, and SI254P SIVS #8-32 and M4
& Attenuators
SI254 SI254P SI035P, SI050P, SI100P, and SI254P — #8-32 and M4
Gas Cells SI500 SI500P SI500P and SI750P — 1/4"-20 and M6
SI750 SI750P SI500P and SI750P — 1/4"-20 and M6
Collimated
(114.30mm)
4.500"
(38.10mm)
(25.40mm) 1.500"
1.000"
Ground Glass Diffuser
(DG10-120) (65.91mm)
2.595"
(31.75mm)
1.250"
Diverging
(50.00mm)
1.969"
(25.17mm) (65.86mm)
0.991" 2.593"
(25.40mm)
(12.70mm)
(13.97mm)
1.000"
0.500" 0.550"
Plano-Concave Lens (116.84mm)
(LC2265) (50.80mm)
f=-15.0mm
4.600"
2.000"
SIVS SI254 SI750

SI035 $ 345.00 £ 217.40 € 320,90 ¥ 3,294.80 Shear-Plate Assy, 1-3mm Beam Dia.
SI050 $ 355.00 £ 223.70 € 330,20 ¥ 3,390.30 Shear-Plate Assy, 2.5-5mm Beam Dia.
SI254 $ 395.00 £ 248.90 € 367,40 ¥ 3,772.30 Shear-Plate Assy, 10-25.4mm Beam Dia.
SI500 $ 675.00 £ 425.30 € 627,80 ¥ 6,446.30 Shear-Plate Assy, 25.4-50mm Beam Dia.
SI035P $ 125.00 £ 78.80 € 116,30 ¥ 1,193.80 Shear-Plate, 1-3mm Beam Dia.
SI050P $ 135.00 £ 85.10 € 125,60 ¥ 1,289.30 Shear-Plate, 2.5-5mm Beam Dia.
SI254P $ 175.00 £ 110.30 € 162,80 ¥ 1,671.30 Shear-Plate, 10-25.4mm Beam Dia.
SI500P $ 325.00 £ 204.80 € 302,30 ¥ 3,103.80 Shear-Plate, 25.4-50mm Beam Dia.
SIVS $ 250.00 £ 157.50 € 232,50 ¥ 2,387.50 Magnified Viewing Screen System for 1-10mm Beams
Optics
LED Array Light Source Optical Systems
The LIU Series of LED light sources includes red, blue, green, and white Free Space Isolators
LED arrays conveniently mounted in a 1.5" outer diameter housing that can
be used for a variety of lighting applications. The housing can be readily E-O Devices
secured in most optical mounts used in camera illumination units.
Spherical Singlets
Additional mounting options include two threaded holes on the rear of the
housing, one M4 and one #8-32, as well as grooves running the length of the Multi-Element
housing that allow the LED unit to be mounted in a 30mm cage system. Lenses
Each LED unit has a 4-pin power receptacle (M8 Straight Socket) on the Cylindrical Lenses
rear of the housing and is shipped without a power cord. The LIU Series of
LED arrays can be powered by a LIU-PS power supply. The 4-pin power Aspheric Lenses
receptacle allows for two-channel control of the LED light source. When
operating with 100mA of current, the red, green, and blue LED arrays have Mirrors
an output intensity of more than 600µW/cm2, and the white LED array has Diffusers
an output intensity of more than 1700µW/cm2, when measured at a distance & Lens Arrays
of 100mm from the LED array along the central axis.
Windows
LIU Light Sources, Power
Cord Not Included
Prisms
Features
■ 20 High Brightness LEDs Gratings
■ Longer Lifetime Than Traditional Light Sources

The AD38 double-bored mounting ring holds an LIU series Polarization Optics
■ LED Array Output Can be Modulated
LED array in place with a single #8-32 setscrew. The outside of
■ Fits Many Commercial Camera Illumination Units Beamsplitters
the ring is Ø2" so that it can be held by any optomechanical
■ Compatible With the 30mm Cage System part suitable for Ø2" components. Filters
& Attenuators
32.0mm Gas Cells
3.3 mm 6.0 3.5mm 6.0

M4x0.7 - 6H 4.0 #8-32 UNC 4.0
3 8 .0mm
20.0mm
Pin Description
1 LED +ve LIU002 With AD38
2 Channel One Controller Input
Mounting Ring Secured
3 Coded Input
4 Channel Two Controller Input
in a KS2 Mount on a
LIU-PS TR Series Post
ITEM# COLOR INTENSITY* MAXIMUM VOLTAGE APPROXIMATE CENTRAL Mounting Ring

(CURRENT) WAVELENGTH
Used With LED
LIU001 Red 600µW/cm2 24V (120mA) 630nm Arrays Listed
LIU002 Green 600µW/cm2 24V (120mA) 525nm
LIU003 Blue 600µW/cm2 24V (120mA) 470nm
LIU004 White 1700µW/cm2 24V (120mA) NA AD38
*When measured at a distance of 100mm from the LED along the control axis.

LIU001 $ 120.00 £ 75.60 € 111,60 ¥ 1,146.00 Red LED Array, 1.5" Outer Diameter
LIU002 $ 120.00 £ 75.60 € 111,60 ¥ 1,146.00 Green LED Array, 1.5" Outer Diameter
LIU003 $ 120.00 £ 75.60 € 111,60 ¥ 1,146.00 Blue LED Array, 1.5" Outer Diameter
LIU004 $ 125.00 £ 78.80 € 116,30 ¥ 1,193.80 White LED Array, 1.5" Outer Diameter
AD38 $ 16.00 £ 10.10 € 14,90 ¥ 152.80 LED Mounting Ring
LIU-PS $ 35.00 £ 22.10 € 32,60 ¥ 334.30 Power Supply for LED Array
Optics
Optical Systems High Intensity Fiber Light Source
Free Space Isolators ■ Includes Everything Shown:
Lamp, Bulb, 36" (91cm), Ø1/4" Fiber Bundle,
E-O Devices & Fiber Adapter Chuck
■ High Output 150W Lamp
Spherical Singlets (3200K Color Temp.)
■ 1000:1 Variable Intensity Control (0-100%)
Multi-Element
■ Rugged Design With Thermal Switch
Lenses
& Safety Cutoff
Cylindrical Lenses
OSL1
Includes 36" (91cm) Long Fiber Bundle
Aspheric Lenses with Ø1/4" Output Port
Mirrors
Diffusers Specifications
& Lens Arrays ■ Input Voltage: 110-120VAC or 220-240VAC @ 180W ■ Lamp Life: 250-10,000 Hours
■ Light Output: 40,000 Foot-Candles ■ Operating Temperature: 0-40°C
Windows
■ Color Temperature: ■ Humidity Range: 0-80%, Non Condensing
Prisms 3200K With EKE Lamp at Max Intensity
Gratings
Polarization Optics OSL1 $ 483.00 £ 304.30 € 449,20 ¥ 4,612.70 110-120VAC, Fiber Light Source (Includes 3' Fiber Bundle)
OSL1-EC $ 499.80 £ 314.90 € 464,80 ¥ 4,773.10 220-240VAC, Fiber Light Source (Includes 3' Fiber Bundle)
Beamsplitters
OSL1B $ 33.60 £ 21.20 € 31,20 ¥ 320.90 Replacement Bulb for High Intensity Fiber Light Source
Filters
& Attenuators
Gas Cells Scratch-Dig Paddle

Scratch-dig refers to the cosmetic quality of the surface of an
optic. It is defined in the U.S. military specification for the
inspection of optical components (MIL-0-13830A).
Although not certified, this paddle contains scratch and dig
features that can be compared to any optic in order to
classify them by this standard.
■ Visual Scratch-Dig Reference
■ Scratch #: 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 120, & 160
■ Dig #: 5, 10, 20, 40, 50, 70, & 100
Definitions:
Scratch: Any marking or tearing of the glass surface
Sleek Scratch: A hairline scratch
Crush or Rub Scratch: A surface scratch
SCRATCH OR MAXIMUM MAXIMUM DIG OR DIG OR BUBBLE
or a series of small scratches DIG NUMBER SCRATCH WIDTH BUBBLE DIAMETER SEPARATION DISTANCE
Dig: A small rough spot on the glass surface mm inch mm inch mm inch
similar to pits in appearance. 120 0.12 0.0047 1.20 0.0473 20 0.787
80 0.08 0.0031 0.80 0.0315 20 0.787
A bubble is considered a dig
60 0.06 0.0024 0.60 0.0236 20 0.787
Procedure: 50 0.05 0.0020 0.50 0.0196 20 0.787
40 0.04 0.0016 0.40 0.0158 20 0.787
Surface quality is to be specified by a 30 0.03 0.0012 0.30 0.0118 20 0.787
number such as 60-40. The first number 20 0.02 0.0008 0.20 0.0079 20 0.787
gives to the maximum width allowance of a 15 0.015 0.0006 0.15 0.0059 20 0.787
scratch as measured in microns. The next 10 0.010 0.0004 0.10 0.0039 1 0.040
05 0.005 0.0002 0.05 0.0020 1 0.040
number indicates the maximum diameter
03 0.003 0.00012 0.03 0.0012 1 0.040
allowed for a dig in hundredths of a
millimeter. The table can be used to convert quickly the the scratch-dig number into mm or inches; for example, a surface quality of 60-
40 would indicate a maximum scratch width of .0024"(60µm) and a maximum dig diameter of .0158"(400µm). The size of a defect
should be measured with the use of an optical comparator.
SDPK $ 34.00 £ 21.40 € 31,60 ¥ 324.70 Scratch-Dig Paddle
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Free-Space Optical Isolators

Pages 671-682
0
Optical Isolator Overview
■ Faraday Effect
H
■ Operation of an Isolator
ν ■ History
L
E ■ Component Definition
See Pages 672-673
Isolator Types
■ Fixed Narrowband
■ Adjustable Narrowband Isolator
■ Adjustable Broadband
■ Fixed Broadband Isolator
See Page 674
Isolator Products by Wavelengths
■ 405nm
■ 633nm
■ 780nm and 850nm
■ 1064nm
■ 1310nm and 1550nm
■ 2050nm
See Pages 675-682
Isolator Mounting Adapters
■ SM1 Mounting Adapter
■ Fiber Bench Adapter for Ø0.87"
See Page 682

Optical Systems Optical Isolator Tutorial (Page 1 of 2)
Free Space Isolators Function
An optical isolator is a passive magneto-optic device that only allows light to travel in
E-O Devices
one direction. Isolators are used to protect a source from back reflections or signals
Spherical Singlets that may occur after the isolator. Back reflections can damage a laser source or cause it
to mode hop, amplitude modulate, or frequency shift. In high power applications,
Multi-Element back reflections can cause instabilities and power spikes.
Lenses
An isolator’s function is based on the Faraday Effect. In 1842, Michael Faraday
Cylindrical Lenses discovered that the plane of polarized light rotates while transmitting through glass
(or other materials) that is exposed to a magnetic field. The direction of rotation is
Aspheric Lenses
dependent on the direction of the magnetic field and not on the direction of light
Mirrors propagation; thus, the rotation is non-reciprocal. The amount of rotation Θ equals
Diffusers
νLH, where ν, L, and H are as defined below.
& Lens Arrays
Product 0 OPTICAL ISOLATORS
Windows
Presentation
Prisms Starts on
Page 676
Gratings
Faraday Rotation
H Θ=νxLxH
Polarization Optics
ν: the Verdet Constant, a property of the
Beamsplitters optical material, in minutes/Oersted-cm.
Filters ν L: the path length through the optical
material in cm.
& Attenuators
L H: the magnetic field strength in Oersted.
Gas Cells
E
An optical isolator consists of an input polarizer, a Faraday rotator with magnet, and an output polarizer. The input polarizer works as a
filter to allow only linearly polarized light into the Faraday rotator. The Faraday element rotates the input light's polarization by 45°, after
which it exits through another linear polarizer. The output light is now rotated by 45° with respect to the input signal. In the reverse
direction, the Faraday rotator continues to rotate the light's polarization in the same direction that it did in the forward direction so that
the polarization of the light is now rotated 90° with respect to the input signal. This light's polarization is now perpendicular to the
transmission axis of the input polarizer, and as a result, the energy is either reflected or absorbed depending on the type of polarizer.
Operation of an Isolator
0° 45° 45° The Forward Mode

Laser light, whether or not polarized, enters the input polarizer and becomes
linearly polarized, say in the vertical plane (0°). It then enters the Faraday
INPUT FARADAY OUTPUT
POLARIZER ROTATOR POLARIZER FORWARD rotator rod, which rotates the plane of polarization (POP) by 45°, in the
MODE clockwise sense. Finally, the light exits through the output polarizer whose axis
is at 45°. Therefore, the light leaves the isolator with a POP of 45°.
The Reverse Mode

0° 45° Light traveling backwards through the isolator will first enter the output
90°
90° polarizer, which polarizes the light at 45° with respect to the input polarizer.
INPUT FARADAY OUTPUT
It then passes through the Faraday rotator rod, and the POP is rotated another
POLARIZER ROTATOR POLARIZER REVERSE 45° in the positive direction. This results in a net rotation of 90° with respect
MODE
X
to the input polarizer, and thus, the POP is now perpendicular to the
transmission axis of the input polarizer. Hence, the light will either be reflected
or absorbed.
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Optical Isolator Tutorial (Page 2 of 2) Optical Systems

History
E-O Devices
OFR, a division of Thorlabs, has been manufacturing optical isolators from the beginning. In fact, OFR introduced the optical isolator to
the world's photonics market. Having designed more than 100 models in response to customers' requirements since the early 1980s, OFR Spherical Singlets
now produces more models of optical isolators than any other manufacturer.
Multi-Element
Faraday rotator crystal rods are optically ground and polished in the OFR optical shop using OFR-designed tooling. The end faces of the Lenses
rotator rods are ground and polished to <5 arc seconds parallel. Thus, end face specifications are maintained under OFR control. This,
along with 100% internal inspection (for inclusions and strain-birefringence) of all Faraday rotator crystal rods, ensures that all isolators Cylindrical Lenses
meet OFR's specifications.
Aspheric Lenses
OFR manufactures optical isolators for virtually all lasers from 350 to 2100nm and beyond. Most models are available with low-power
or high-power polarizers. Mirrors
Diffusers
General Information & Lens Arrays
An isolator is used to reduce or eliminate the effects of optical feedback and reflections of the laser's own energy back onto itself. Feedback Windows
can cause a souce to become unstable with amplitude fluctuation, frequency shift, mode hopping, noise, and even damage. A Faraday
Prisms
isolator relies on a magneto-optic effect to provide a non-reciprocal rotation that only allows light to travel in one direction through the
isolator. Gratings
Damage Threshold
Polarization Optics
OFR Isolators typically have higher transmittance and isolation compared to all other isolators on the market. Furthermore, because of
certain proprietary features (covered by 25 years of experience and 5 US patents), OFR Isolators are smaller and have higher performance Beamsplitters
than any units of equivalent aperture available anywhere. For visible to YAG laser Isolators, OFR's Faraday Rotator crystal of choice is
Filters
TGG (terbium-gallium-garnet), which is unsurpassed in terms of optical quality, Verdet constant, and resistance to high laser power. OFR & Attenuators
TGG Isolator rods have been damage tested to 22.5J/cm2 at 1064nm in 15ns pulses (1.5GW/cm2), and to 20kW/cm2 CW. However,
OFR does not bear responsibility for laser power damage that is attributed to "hot spots" in the beam. Gas Cells
Magnet
The magnet is a major factor in determining the size and performance of an Isolator. The ultimate size of the magnet is not simply
determined by magnetic field strength but is also influenced by the mechanical design. Many OFR magnets are not simple one piece
magnets but are complex assemblies. OFR's modeling systems allow optimization of the many parameters that affect size, optical path
length, total rotation, and field uniformity. OFR's US Patent 4,856,878 describes one such design that is used in several of the larger
aperture Isolators for YAG lasers. OFR emphasizes that a powerful magnetic field exists around these Isolators, and thus, steel or magnetic
objects should not be brought closer than 5cm.
Temperature
The magnets and the Faraday rotator materials both exhibit a temperature dependence. Both the magnetic field strength and the
Verdet Constant decrease with increased temperature. For operation greater than ±10°C beyond room temperature, please contact
Technical Support.
Pulse Dispersion
Pulse broadening occurs anytime a pulse propagates
through a material with an index of refraction greater
than 1. This dispersion increases inversely with the pulse
width and therefore can become significant in ultrafast (FWHM)
lasers. τ(z) = 306fs τ = 197fs
τ – Pulse Width Before Isolator

τ(z) – Pulse Width After Isolator
Example: τ = 120fs results in τ(z) = 186fs

Optical Systems Volume Production of Optical Isolators
OFR, a company with a 35 year history, became a division of Thorlabs in January 2007. Shortly afterwards, the OFR group began a rapid
expansion of its optical isolator production facilities with support from a team of Thorlabs lean manufacturing experts. Driven in large
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part by the growing demand created by the rapid expansion of the fiber laser market, OFR/Thorlabs is now producing significant volumes
of optical isolators. If you need an isolator not shown on the following pages, please contact your local OFR or Thorlabs office.
Spherical Singlets
Fixed Narrowband Isolator
Multi-Element Fixed Rotator Element, Fixed Polarizers:
Lenses
The isolator is set for 45° of rotation at the design wavelength.
Cylindrical Lenses The polarizers are non-adjustable and are set to provide
maximum isolation at the design wavelength. As the wavelength
Aspheric Lenses changes the isolation will drop; the graph shows a representative
profile. For OEM and custom applications that require isolation
Mirrors at a non-standard wavelength, contact OFR.
Diffusers ■ Polarization Dependent and Independent
& Lens Arrays ■ Smallest and Least Expensive Isolator Type
Windows ■ No Tuning
Prisms Adjustable Narrowband Isolator

Fixed Rotator Element, Adjustable Polarizers:
Gratings The isolator is set for 45° of rotation at the design wavelength.
If the usage wavelength changes, the Faraday rotation will
Polarization Optics
change thereby decreasing the isolation. To regain maximum
Beamsplitters isolation, the polarizers can be rotated to “center the curve,”
and the isolation will follow a Gaussian profile.
Filters
& Attenuators ■ Polarization Dependent
■ General Purpose Isolator
Gas Cells ■ Tuning Range: ~60nm
Adjustable Broadband Isolator

Adjustable Rotator Element, Fixed Polarizers:
The isolator is set for 45° of rotation at the design wavelength.
There is a tuning ring on the isolator that adjusts the amount
of Faraday rotator material that is inserted into the internal
magnet. As your usage wavelength changes, the Faraday
rotation will change thereby decreasing isolation. To regain
maximum isolation, the tuning ring is adjusted to produce the
45° of rotation necessary for maximum isolation.
■ Polarization Dependent
■ Simple Tuning Procedure
■ Tuning Range: ~200nm
Fixed Broadband Isolator

Fixed Rotator Element, Fixed Polarizers:
A 45° Faraday rotator is coupled with a 45° crystal quartz
rotator to produce a combined 90° rotation on the output.
The wavelength dependence of the two rotator materials work
together to produce a flat-top isolation profile. The isolator does
not require any tuning or adjustment for operation within the
designated design bandwidth.
■ Polarization Dependent
■ Largest Isolation Bandwidth
■ No Tuning Required
ISOLATOR TYPE 405nm 633nm 780nm 830-850nm 1064nm 1310nm 1550nm 2050nm
(1)
Fixed Narrowband X X X X X X
Adjustable Narrowband X X X X X X X X
Adjustable Broadband X X X
Fixed Broadband X
(1) Polarization independent and dependent models

Isolator Selection Guide Optical Systems

POWER
ITEM# WAVELENGTH RATING APERTURE TRANSMISSION ISOLATION PAGE
E-O Devices
IO-5-405-LP 405nm 100W/cm2 5mm ≥84% 32-42dB 676
IO-2D-633-VLP 633nm 25W/cm2 2mm 71 – 75% 35-40dB 676
Spherical Singlets
IO-3D-633-VLP 633nm 25W/cm2 3mm 71 – 75% 34-40dB 676
IO-3D-633-PBS 633nm 13W/cm2 3mm 88% 30-36dB 676 Multi-Element
IO-3-633-LP 633nm 100W/cm2 3mm >93% 35-40dB 676 Lenses
IO-5-633-PBS 633nm 13W/cm2 5mm 86 – 90% 33-38dB 676
IO-5-NIR-LP 700 - 925nm 100W/cm2 4.7mm ≥91% 36-40dB 677
Cylindrical Lenses
IO-D-780-VLP 780nm 25W/cm2 1.75mm 48 – 55% ≥40dB 677
IO-3D-780-VLP 780nm 25W/cm2 3mm >86% 34-40dB 677 Aspheric Lenses
IO-3-780-HP 780nm 500W/cm2 2.7mm >92% 34-40dB 677
IO-5-780-HP 780nm 500W/cm2 5mm >92% 38-44dB 677 Mirrors
IO-5BB-800-HP 748-851nm 500W/cm2 4.7mm ≥88% ≥33dB 677 Diffusers
IO-3D-830-VLP 830nm 25W/cm2 3mm ≥86% 34-40dB 677 & Lens Arrays
IO-3D-850-VLP 850nm 25W/cm2 3mm ≥86% 34-40dB 677
IO-3-850-HP 850nm 500W/cm2 2.7mm >92% 34-40dB 677 Windows
IO-5-850-HP 850nm 500W/cm2 5mm >92% 38-44dB 677
IO-5-TIS2-HP 780-1000nm 500W/cm2 4.7mm ≥91% ≥39dB 679 Prisms
IO-D-1064-VLP 1064nm 25W/cm2 1.75mm ≥80% >40dB 678
IO-2.5-1064-VLP 1064nm 25W/cm2 2.5mm ≥78% >40dB 678 Gratings
IO-2.5E.1064-VLP 1064nm 25W/cm2 2.5mm ≥86% >28dB 678
IO-3D-1064-VLP 1064nm 25W/cm2 3mm 90-92% 38-44dB 678 Polarization Optics
IO-3-1064-HP 1064nm 500W/cm2 2.8mm ≥93% 38-44dB 679
IO-3-1064-VHP 1064nm 20kw/cm2 2.8mm ≥91% 35-44dB 678 Beamsplitters
IO-5-1064-HP 1064nm 750W/cm2 4.8mm ≥93% 38-44dB 679
IO-5-1064-VHP 1064nm 20kw/cm2 4.8mm ≥91% 35-44dB 679 Filters
& Attenuators
IO-8-1064-HP 1064nm 750W/cm2 7.8mm >92% 33-40dB 679
IO-10-1064-VHP 1064nm 20kw/cm2 9.8mm 90 – 92% 35-44dB 679 Gas Cells
IO-1.2PI-1064-PBB 1064nm 2kw/cm2 1.2mm ≥93% ≥30dB 679
IO-D-1310-VLP 1310nm 1W 1.75mm >95% ≥40dB 680
IO-2.5-1310-VLP 1310nm 25W/cm2 2.5mm >95% >38dB 680
IO-4-1310-VLP 1310nm 25W/cm2 4mm >95% >38dB 680
IO-D-1550-VLP 1550nm 1W 1.75mm >95% ≥40dB 681
IO-2.5-1550-VLP 1550nm 25W/cm2 2.5mm >95% >38dB 681
IO-2.5-1550-HP 1550nm 500W/cm2* 2.5mm >92% >38dB 681
IO-4-1550-VLP 1550nm 25W/cm2 4mm >95% >38dB 681
IO-5-1550-HP 1550nm 500W/cm2* 5mm >92% >38dB 681
IO-4-2050-HP 2050nm 500W/cm2* 4mm >90% >33dB 682
* The Power limit is 20W (CW) but cannot exceed 500W/cm2.
Polarizer Types and Power Limits

Several types of polarizers are available to meet specific application needs. All Glan, Cube, and Brewster polarizers are manufactured and
assembled in the OFR optical shop using OFR-designed tooling. VLP polarizers are an absorptive film type used in compact low-power
applications. PBS are low power cubes that are useful for monitoring and injection-locking applications. LP polarizers are a Glan-type
polarizer with very high transmission and isolation values. HP polarizers are also a Glan-type polarizer, can handle high power, and have
an escape window that can be used for injection-locking. VHP polarizers are Brewster window polarizers that offer very high damage
thresholds.
VLP PBS LP HP VHP
Very Low Power absorptive Polarizing Beam Splitter Low Power Glan-type High Power Glan-type Very High Power Brewster
film polarizer. Smallest cube. Low power crystal polarizer. Larger crystal polarizer. Larger window polarizer. Highest
package and usually least applications. Good for package size but very high package size but very high power possible, largest
expensive. injection locking transmission. transmission. Can also be package, narrow-band,
applications. used in injection locking lower cost than HP.
applications.
25W/cm2 (CW) 13W/cm2 (CW) 100W/cm2 (CW) 500W/cm2 (CW) 20kW/cm2 (CW)
300kW/cm2 (pulsed)** – 25MW/cm2 (pulsed)** 200MW/cm2 (pulsed)** 1GW/cm2 (pulsed)**
** Based on 20ns pulse, 20Hz at 1064nm.

Optical Systems For a polarization dependent isolator, the input source should be aligned such that its input polarization is aligned with the input scribe
line of the isolator. Any polarization state not aligned with the polarizer will be either absorbed or rejected. The Faraday rotator will rotate
Free Space Isolators the input signal by 45°. The light will then exit through the output polarizer. A 1/2 wave retarder can be used to rotate the output plane
of polarization.
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Spherical Singlets 405nm Polarization-Dependent Isolators

Multi-Element
Lenses Adjustable Narrowband
Cylindrical Lenses
Item# IO-5-405-LP
The scribe line on the input of the isolator
Aspheric Lenses Aperture 5mm
Power Limit (CW) 100W/cm2
indicates the transmission axis of the input
Transmission ~84% polarizer with the standard input orientation
Mirrors
Isolation 32 – 42dB being horizontal. Polarization states not aligned
Diffusers Bandwidth1 +15nm / -10nm to this will be absorbed or rejected. All isolators
& Lens Arrays Tuning Range2 395-420nm will have markings on the housing indicating the
Dimensions
Windows transmission direction through the isolator.
Prisms
IO-3D-633-VLP
Gratings
■ Epoxy-Free Optical Path ■ Units are Available Without
Polarization Optics Polarizers to Function as Faraday
■ All Isolators are Set for a Horizontal Rotators Only
L 4.11" 104.4mm Input Polarization
Beamsplitters D 2.00" 50.8mm ■ Custom Wavelengths, Polarizers,
Filters h 1.50" 38.1mm and Apertures Available
& Attenuators
(1) Bandwidth: the point at which the isolation drops from its peak value down to at least 20dB without having to change the orientation of the output polarizers
Gas Cells (2) Tuning Range: the range that either the Faraday rotator and/or polarizer can be rotated to reach the maximum value for isolation

IO-5-405-LP $ 2,695.00 £ 1,697.90 €2.506,40 ¥ 25,737.30 Adjustable Narrowband, 405nm, 5mm Aperture
633nm Polarization-Dependent Isolators

Fixed Narrowband Adjustable Narrowband
Item# IO-2D-633-VLP IO-3D-633-VLP IO-3D-633-PBS IO-3-633-LP IO-5-633-PBS

Aperture 2mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 5mm
Power Limit (CW) 25W/cm2 25W/cm2 13W/cm2 100W/cm2 13W/cm2
Transmission 71 – 75% 71 – 75% 88% > 93% 86 – 90%
Isolation ≥35 – 40dB 34 – 40dB 30 – 36dB 35 – 40dB 33 – 38dB
Bandwidth1 ± 10nm ± 10nm ± 20nm ± 20nm 748 - 851nm
Tuning Range2 Fixed Fixed 633 ± 30nm 633 ± 30nm 633 ± 30nm
Dimension
L 0.46" 11.7mm L 0.82" 20.8mm L 1.12" 28.6mm L 2.77" 70.4mm L 3.00" 76.2mm
D 0.87" 22.1mm D 0.87" 22.1mm D 0.87" 22.1mm D 1.50" 38.1mm D 2.00" 50.8mm
h 0.56" 14.2mm h 0.56" 14.2mm h 0.56" 14.2mm h 1.12" 28.6mm h 1.50" 38.1mm
(2) Tuning Range: the range that either the Faraday rotator and/or polarizer can be rotated to reach the maximum value for isolation

IO-2D-633-VLP $ 750.00 £ 472.50 € 697,50 ¥ 7,162.50 Fixed Narrowband, 633nm, 2mm Aperture
IO-3D-633-VLP $ 850.00 £ 535.50 € 790,50 ¥ 8,117.50 Fixed Narrowband, 633nm, 3mm Aperture
IO-3D-633-PBS $ 1,205.00 £ 759.20 €1.120,70 ¥ 11,507.80 Adjustable Narrowband , 633nm, 3mm Aperture
IO-3-633-LP $ 1,565.00 £ 986.00 €1.455,50 ¥ 14,945.80 Adjustable Narrowband, 633nm, 3mm Aperture
IO-5-633-PBS $ 1,735.00 £ 1,093.10 €1.613,60 ¥ 16,569.30 Adjustable Narrowband, 633nm, 5mm Aperture

780nm Polarization-Dependent Isolators Optical Systems

Fixed Narrowband Adjustable Narrowband Adjustable Broadband
ITEM# IO-D-780-VLP IO-3D-780-VLP IO-3-780-HP IO-5-780-HP IO-5-NIR-LP
E-O Devices
Aperture 1.75mm 3mm 2.7mm 5mm 4.7mm
Spherical Singlets
Power Limit (CW) 80mW 25W/cm2 500W/cm2 500W/cm2 100W/cm2
Transmission 48 – 55% ≥ 86% > 92% > 92% ≥ 91% Multi-Element
Isolation ≥ 40dB 34 – 40dB 34 – 40dB 38 – 44dB 36 – 40 dB Lenses
Bandwidth1 ± 10nm ± 20nm ± 20nm ± 20nm NA
Tuning Range2 Fixed 780 ± 40nm 780 ± 40nm 780 ± 40nm 700 – 925nm Cylindrical Lenses
Dimension
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Windows
L 1.25" 31.8mm L 3.80" 96.5mm L 3.16" 80.3mm L 5.32" 135.1mm
L 0.16" 4.0mm D 0.87" 22.1mm D 1.50" 38.1mm D 2.00" 50.8mm D 2.00" 50.8mm Prisms
D 0.22" 5.5mm h 0.56" 14.2mm h 1.12" 28.6mm h 1.50" 38.1mm h 1.50" 38.1mm
Gratings
Polarization Optics
ITEM# $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION Beamsplitters

IO-D-780-VLP $ 465.00 £ 293.00 € 432,50 ¥ 4,440.80 Fixed Narrowband, 780nm, 1.75mm Aperture Filters
IO-3D-780-VLP $ 1,095.00 £ 689.90 € 1.018,40 ¥ 10,457.30 Adjustable Narrowband, 780nm, 3mm Aperture & Attenuators
IO-3-780-HP $ 1,750.00 £ 1,102.50 € 1.627,50 ¥ 16,712.50 Adjustable Narrowband, 780nm, 2.7mm Aperture
IO-5-780-HP $ 2,670.00 £ 1,682.10 € 2.483,10 ¥ 25,498.50 Adjustable Narrowband, 780nm, 5mm Aperture Gas Cells
IO-5-NIR-LP $ 2,720.00 £ 1,713.60 € 2.529,60 ¥ 25,976.00 Adjustable Broadband, 780nm, 4.7mm Aperture
830-850nm Polarization-Dependent Isolators

Adjustable Narrowband Fixed Broadband
ITEM# IO-3D-830-VLP IO-3D-850-VLP IO-3-850-HP IO-5-850-HP IO-5BB-800-HP

Aperture 3mm 3mm 2.7mm 5mm 4.7mm
Power Limit (CW) 25W/cm2 25W/cm2 500W/cm2 500W/cm2 500W/cm2
Transmission ≥ 86% ≥ 86% > 92% > 92% ≥ 88%
Isolation ≥34 – 40dB 34 – 40dB 34 – 40dB 38 – 44dB ≥ 33dB
Bandwidth1 ± 20nm ± 20nm ± 20nm ± 20nm 748 - 851nm
Tuning Range2 830 ± 40nm 850 ± 40nm 850 ± 40nm 850 ± 40nm NA
Dimension
L 1.25" 31.8mm L 1.25" 31.8mm L 3.80" 96.5mm L 4.76" 121mm L 5.32" 135.1mm
D 0.87" 22.1mm D 0.87" 22.1mm D 1.50" 38.1mm D 2.00" 50.8mm D 2.00" 50.8mm
h 0.56" 14.2mm h 0.56" 14.2mm h 1.12" 28.6mm h 1.50" 38.1mm h 1.50" 38.1mm

IO-3D-830-VLP $ 1,095.00 £ 689.90 € 1.018,40 ¥ 10,457.30 Narrowband, 830nm, 3mm Aperture
IO-3D-850-VLP $ 1,095.00 £ 689.90 € 1.018,40 ¥ 10,457.30 Adjustable Narrowband, 850nm, 3mm Aperture
IO-3-850-HP $ 1,750.00 £ 1,102.50 € 1.627,50 ¥ 16,712.50 Adjustable Narrowband, 850nm, 3mm Aperture
IO-5BB-800-HP $ 3,300.00 £ 2,079.00 € 3.069,00 ¥ 31,515.00 Fixed Broadband, 800nm, 4.7mm Aperture

Optical Systems 1064nm Polarization-Dependent Isolators
Free Space Isolators Fixed Narrowband Adjustable Narrowband
E-O Devices ITEM# IO-D-1064-VLP IO-2.5-1064-VLP IO-2.5E-1064-VLP IO-3D-1064-VLP

Aperture 1.75mm 2.5mm 2.5mm 3.0mm
Spherical Singlets Power Limit (CW) 300mW 25W/cm2 25W/cm2 25W/cm2
Transmission ≥ 80% ≥ 78% ≥ 86% 90 – 92%
Multi-Element
Lenses Isolation > 40dB > 40dB > 28dB 38 – 44dB
Bandwidth1 + 20/-6nm + 20/-6nm ± 20nm ± 25nm
Cylindrical Lenses Tuning Range2 Fixed Fixed 1064 ± 40nm 1064 ± 40nm
Dimensions
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
L 0.49" 12.4mm L 1.25" 31.8mm L 2.00" 50.8mm
Windows L 0.19" 4.9mm D 0.50" 12.7mm D 0.87" 22.1mm D 1.23" 31.2mm
D 0.22" 5.5mm h 0.62" 15.7mm h 0.56" 14.2mm h 0.75" 19.1mm
Prisms (1) Bandwidth: the point at which the isolation drops from its peak value down to at least 20dB without having to change the orientation of the output polarizers
Gratings Adjustable Narrowband
Polarization Optics ITEM# IO-3-1064-HP IO-3-1064-VHP IO-5-1064-HP IO-5-1064-VHP

Aperture 2.8mm 2.8mm 4.8mm 4.8mm
Beamsplitters Power Limit (CW) 750W/cm2 20kW/cm2 750W/cm2 20kW/cm2
Transmission ≥ 93% ≥ 91% ≥ 93% ≥ 91%
Filters
& Attenuators Isolation 38 – 44dB 35 – 44dB 38 – 44dB 35 – 44dB
Bandwidth1 ± 30nm ± 10nm ± 30nm ± 10nm
Gas Cells Tuning Range2 1020 – 1100nm 1053 or 1064nm 1020 – 1100nm 1053 or 1064nm
Dimensions
L 4.50" 114.3mm L 4.01" 101.9mm L 4.76" 120.9mm L 5.05" 128.3mm

D 1.50" 38.1mm D 1.50" 38.1mm D 2.00" 50.8mm D 2.00" 50.8mm
h 1.12" 28.6mm h 1.12" 28.6mm h 1.50" 38.1mm h 1.50" 38.1mm

IO-D-1064-VLP $ 450.00 £ 283.50 € 418,50 ¥ 4,297.50 Fixed Narrowband, 1064nm, 1.75mm Aperture
IO-2.5-1064-VLP $ 675.00 £ 425.30 € 627,80 ¥ 6,446.30 Fixed Narrowband, 1064nm, 2.5mm Aperture
IO-2.5E-1064-VLP $ 1,430.00 £ 900.90 € 1.329,90 ¥ 13,656.50 Adjustable Narrowband, 1064nm, 2.5mm Aperture
IO-3D-1064-VLP $ 1,625.00 £ 1,023.80 € 1.511,30 ¥ 15,518.80 Adjustable Narrowband, 1064nm, 3mm Aperture
IO-3-1064-VHP $ 1,665.00 £ 1,049.00 € 1.548,50 ¥ 15,900.80 Adjustable Narrowband, 1064nm, 3mm Aperture
IO-5-1064-VHP $ 2,450.00 £ 1,543.50 € 2.278,50 ¥ 23,397.50 Adjustable Narrowband, 1064nm, 5mm Aperture
High Power Custom

FIBER ISOLATORS Isolators
If you cannot find a standard isolator that
■ Polarization-Dependent meets your needs, OFR can customize one
and Independent
to meet your specifications. Isolators can be
■ High Power up to 10W
tuned to different wavelengths, the input
■ Wavelengths: 780, 850,
980, 1064, 1310, and 1550nm polarization orientation can be changed,
■ Single Mode, Polarization different polarizers can be used, and
Maintaining, Multimode, & packaging can be changed to meet your
Large Mode Area Fibers requirements for size and performance.
See Page 996

1064nm Polarization-Dependent Isolator Optical Systems

Adjustable Narrowband Adjustable Broadband
ITEM# IO-8-1064-HP IO-10-1064-VHP IO-5-TIS2-HP E-O Devices

Aperture 7.8mm 9.8mm 4.7mm
Power Limit (CW) 750W/cm2 20kW/cm2 500W/cm2
Spherical Singlets
Transmission > 92% 90 – 92% ≥ 91% Multi-Element
Isolation 33 – 40dB 35 – 44dB ≥ 39dB Lenses
Bandwidth1 ± 30nm ± 10nm NA
Tuning Range2 1020 – 1100nm 1053 or 1064nm 780 – 1000nm Cylindrical Lenses
Dimensions
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Windows
L 5.76" 146.3mm L 8.70" 221.0mm L 5.32" 135.1mm
D 2.00" 50.8mm D 2.00" 50.8mm D 2.00" 50.8mm Prisms
h 1.50" 38.1mm h 1.50" 38.1mm h 1.50" 38.1mm
Gratings
Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters
IO-10-1064-VHP $ 4,675.00 £ 2,945.30 € 4.347,80 ¥ 44,646.30 Adjustable Narrowband, 1064nm, 10mm Aperture Filters
IO-5-T1S2-HP $ 3,200.00 £ 2,016.00 € 2.976,00 ¥ 30,560.00 Adjustable Broadband, 1064nm, 10mm Aperture & Attenuators
Gas Cells
1064nm Polarization-Independent Isolator
All of the previous Isolators in this catalog are polarization dependent, meaning that the plane of polarization of the input laser beam
must be aligned with the Input Polarizer. However, if the polarization state of the laser is indeterminate or variable, then a Polarization
Independent Isolator is required. The polarization independent (PI) models combine the OFR fiber-optic experience with the high
power free-space isolator experience to produce a compact high power isolator. The IO-PI model is excellent for system development
where new fiber laser systems are being developed and tested. The IO-PI allows builders to experiment with different collimators and
couplers as power levels increase in the fiber laser system. Complete fiber isolators are also available with free-space and fiber pigtailed
inputs and outputs. Once the experimentation phase of your project is complete, we would be pleased to work with you to develop a
production unit specific to your application.
High-Power
Ceramic Input
Aperture
IO-1.2PI-1064-PBB
Aperture 1.2mm
Power (CW) (pulse) 750Wcm2 (> 2kW)
Transmission ≥ 93%
Isolation ≥ 30dB
Bandwidth ±10nm
NEW See Page 997 for High Power Fiber Isolators

IO-1.2PI-1064-PBB $ 1,995.00 £ 1,256.90 € 1.855,40 ¥ 19,052.30 Polarization-Independent Isolator, 1064nm, 1.2mm Aperture

Optical Systems 1310nm Polarization Dependent Isolators
Free Space Isolators Fixed Narrowband Adjustable Narrowband
E-O Devices ITEM# IO-D-1310-VLP IO-2.5-1310-VLP IO-4-1310-VLP

Spherical Singlets Power Limit (CW) 1W 25W/cm2 25W/cm2
Transmission > 95% > 95% > 95%
Multi-Element
Lenses Isolation ≥ 40dB > 38dB > 38dB
Bandwidth1 ± 20nm ± 40nm ± 40nm
Cylindrical Lenses Tuning Range2 Fixed ± 40nm ± 40nm
Dimensions
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Windows
L 0.49" 12.4mm L 0.60" 15.2mm
Prisms L 0.16" 4.0mm D 0.50" 12.7mm H 1.12" 28.6mm
D 0.22" 5.5mm h 0.62" 15.7mm h 0.56" 14.2mm
Gratings
Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters ITEM# $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION

IO-D-1310-VLP $ 495.00 £ 311.90 € 460,40 ¥ 4,727.30 Fixed Narrowband, 1310nm, 1.75mm Aperture
Filters IO-2.5-1310-VLP $ 965.00 £ 608.00 € 897,50 ¥ 9,215.80 Adjustable Narrowband, 1310nm, 2.5mm Aperture
& Attenuators IO-4-1310-VLP $ 1,550.00 £ 976.50 € 1.441,50 ¥ 14,802.50 Adjustable Narrowband, 1310nm, 4mm Aperture
Gas Cells
Types of Polarizers and Power Limits
VLP PBS LP HP VHP
Very Low Power absorptive Polarizing Beam Splitter Low Power Glan-type High Power Glan-type Very High Power Brewster
film polarizer. Smallest cube. Low power crystal polarizer. Larger crystal polarizer. Larger window polarizer. Highest
package and usually least applications. Good for package size but very high package size but very high power possible, largest
expensive. injection locking transmission. transmission. Can also be package, narrow-band,
applications. used in injection locking lower cost than HP.
applications.
25W/cm2 (CW) 13W/cm2 (CW) 100W/cm2 (CW) 500W/cm2 (CW) 20kW/cm2 (CW)
300kW/cm2 (pulsed) – 25MW/cm2 (pulsed) 200MW/cm2 (pulsed) 1GW/cm2 (pulsed)
FiberPorts, FiberBenches,
and FiberTables
■ Flexure Design with Five Degrees of Freedom
■ Modular Optical Component Selection
■ Several Beam Path Configurations
Innovative ideas to help you
■ Stable Coupling
to get results. Visit us at
www.thorlabs.com, and
see what we have to offer.
See Pages 1021-1034

1550nm Polarization-Dependent Isolators Optical Systems

For a polarization dependent isolator, the input source should be ■ Transmission Axis Marked With E-O Devices
aligned such that its input polarization is aligned with the input Engraved Line
scribe line of the isolator. Any polarization state not aligned with Spherical Singlets
■ Output is Rotated ~45°
the polarizer will be either absorbed or rejected. The Faraday
rotator will rotate the input signal by 45°. The light will then Multi-Element
■ Small Package Design Lenses
exit through the output polarizer. A 1/2 wave retarder can be
used to rotate the output plane of polarization. ■ Double-dB Isolators Available Cylindrical Lenses
IO-2.5-1550-VLP Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
Fixed Narrowband Adjustable Narrowband
Diffusers
ITEM# IO-D-1550-VLP IO-2.5-1550-VLP IO-2.5-1550-HP & Lens Arrays
Windows
Power Limit (CW) 1W 25W/cm2 20W/cm2 (3)
Transmission > 95% > 95% > 92%
Prisms
Isolation ≥ 40dB > 38dB > 38dB
Bandwidth1 ± 20nm ± 40nm ± 40nm
Tuning Range2 Fixed ± 40nm ± 40nm Gratings
Dimensions
Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters
Filters
& Attenuators
Gas Cells
L 0.49" 12.4mm L 1.54" 39.1 mm
L 0.16" 4.0mm D 0.50" 12.7mm D 0.5" 12.7 mm
D 0.22" 5.5mm h 0.62" 15.7mm h 0.62" 15.7 mm
Adjustable Narrowband
ITEM# IO-4-1550-VLP IO-5-1550-HP

Aperture 4.0mm 5.0mm
Custom
Power Limit (CW)
Transmission
25W/cm2
> 95%
20W (3)
> 92% Isolators
Isolation > 38dB > 38dB
Bandwidth1 ± 40nm ± 40nm If you cannot find a standard isolator that meets your
Tuning Range2 ± 40nm ± 40nm needs, OFR can customize one to meet your
Dimension specifications. Isolators can be tuned to different
wavelengths, the input polarization orientation can
be changed, different polarizers can be used, and
packaging can be changed to meet your requirements
for size and performance. Contact us at
techsupport@thorlabs.com
L 0.60" 15.2mm L 2.74" 70mm

D 1.12" 28.6mm D 1.23" 31.2mm
h 0.56" 14.2mm h 0.75" 19.1mm
(3) Power: the power limit is 20W (CW) but can not exceed 500W/cm2

IO-D-1550-VLP $ 495.00 £ 311.90 € 460,40 ¥ 4,727.30 Fixed Narrowband 1550nm, 1.75mm Aperture
IO-2.5-1550-VLP $ 965.00 £ 608.00 € 897,50 ¥ 9,215.80 Adjustable Narrowband, 1550nm, 2.5mm Aperture
IO-2.5-1550-HP $ 1,375.00 £ 866.30 € 1.278,80 ¥ 13,131.30 Adjustable Narrowband, 1550nm, 2.5mm Aperture
IO-4-1550-VLP $ 1,500.00 £ 945.00 € 1.395,00 ¥ 14,325.00 Adjustable Narrowband, 1550nm, 4mm Aperture

Optical Systems 2050nm Polarization-Dependent Isolators
Free Space Isolators Adjustable Narrowband For a polarization dependent isolator, the input source should be aligned such that its
E-O Devices Item# IO-4-2050-HP
input polarization is aligned with the input scribe line of the isolator. Any polarization state
not aligned with the polarizer will be either absorbed or rejected. The Faraday rotator will
Aperture 4.0mm
Spherical Singlets Power Limit (CW) 20 W (3)
rotate the input signal by 45°. The light will then exit through the output polarizer. A 1/2
Transmission > 90% wave retarder can be used to rotate the output plane of polarization.
Multie-element
Lenses Isolation > 33dB
Bandwidth1 ± 50nm
Cylindrical Lenses Tuning Range2 ± 50nm
Aspheric Lenses
Dimensions Custom Isolators
Isolators are used for many different applications from stabilization, to
Mirrors protection, to injection locking. If you cannot find a standard isolator that
meets your needs, OFR can customize one to meet your specifications.
Windows
Isolators can be tuned to different wavelengths, the input polarization
Diffusers orientation can be changed, different polarizers can be used, and packaging can
& Lens Arrays be changed to meet your requirements for size and performance. Contact us at
L 2.74" 70mm
Prisms D 1.23" 31.2mm techsupport@thorlabs.com
h 0.75" 19.1mm
Gratings
Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters IO-4-2050-HP $ 4,235.00 £ 2,668.10 € 3.938,60 ¥ 40,444.30 Adjustable Narrowband, 2050nm, 4mm Aperture
Filters
& Attenuators
Mid-IR Isolators
Gas Cells
We are actively developing optical isolators for the Mid-IR (4 - 12µm) wavelength range, largely in response to the
recent advances in Quantum Cascade Lasers. Since standard wavelengths are just starting to emerge, we are offering
these devices on a special order basis; please call your local OFR or Thorlabs office for details (contact information
can be found on the back cover).
CAUTION:
A powerful magnetic field exists around OFR Isolators. Do not bring steel or
components that may be damaged by a strong magnetic field closer than 5cm
Isolators Mounting Adapters because they can influence the performance of the isolator.
Cage Adapters for OFR Isolators

These adapters mount OFR isolator bodies into SM series components. The isolator uses
two #4-40 brass setscrews to secure the isolator into place. Each adapter has a smooth collar
on each end to adapt to any clamp capable of holding an SM series lens tube.
■ SM1B2: SM1 (1.035"-40) External Threads, Holds Isolator Bodies With 0.87" Diameter
SM2B2
SM1B2
ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION Optical Isolator,
SM1B2 $ 23.00 £ 14.50 € 21,40 ¥ 219.70 OFR Isolator Adapter for 0.87" Diameter CRM1P, Post, and
SM2B2 $ 27.00 £ 17.00 € 25,10 ¥ 257.90 OFR Isolator Adapter for 1.5" Diameter Post Holder
Sold Separately
SM3B2 $ 45.00 £ 28.40 € 41,90 ¥ 429.80 OFR Isolator Adapter for 2.0" Diameter
(See Page 180)
FiberBench Adapter for OFR Isolators

This adapter mounts OFR isolators with an outer diameter of 0.87" to our FiberBench series. H1C
For more details on our full line of fiber benches, see pages 1020-1034.

H1C $ 65.00 £ 41.00 € 60,50 ¥ 620.80 FiberBench Isolator Adapter for Ø0.87"
3 E-O Devices 683-696 .qxd.P 7/17/07 5:56 PM Page 683
E-O Devices
Pages 684-696
Electro-Optic Modulators
■ LiNbO3 Amplitude Modulators
■ LiNbO3 Phase Modulators
■ High Voltage Amplifier
See Pages 684-685
Wavelength Conversion Tutorial
■ Periodically Poled Lithium Niobate (PPLN)
■ Second Harmonic Generation (SHG)
■ Optical Parametric Oscillator (OPO)
■ Sum and Difference Frequency Mixing (SFG & DFG)
See Pages 686-687
Wavelength Conversion Selection Guide
■ Application and Wavelength Coverage Chart
■ Example Applications
See Pages 688-689
PPLN for Generation of Light
■ Crystals for Optical Parametric Oscillators
■ High Efficiency
■ Mounted Crystals for Easy Handling
■ AR Coated Crystals
See Page 690
PPLN for Wavelength Conversion
■ Difference Frequency Generation (DFG) & Sum Frequency
Generation (SFG) Crystals
■ Frequency Doubling Crystals (SHG):
976 to 488nm, 1064 to 532nm, 1310 to 655nm, 1550 to 775nm,
1600 to 800nm, and 2100 to 1050nm
■ Crystals Mounted for Easy Handling
■ AR Coated Crystal
See Pages 692-694
PPLN Oven
■ Easy to Use and Compatible With Thorlabs Optomechanics
■ Simple Crystal Interchange System
■ Mounting Guides Ensure Proper Crystal Alignment
■ Uniform Crystal Temperature
■ Insulated Oven is Always Safe to Handle
See Page 695
PPLN Temperature Controller
■ Compatible With Our Line of PPLN Ovens
■ ±0.1°C Temperature Display Accuracy and Temperature Stability
■ Programmable Ramp and Soak Cycles
■ Optional RS-232 Interface Control
See Page 696
Optics
Optical Systems Electro-Optic Modulators
E-O Devices
Spherical Singlets
Multi-Element
Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses EO-HVA

EO-PM-NR-C1 EO-AM-NR-C2
with EO-GTH5M and EO-PMT
Aspheric Lenses
(All Parts Sold Separately)
Introduction
Mirrors Thorlabs free-space electro-optic (EO) amplitude and phase lithium Highlights
Diffusers niobate modulators combine crystal growth and electro-optic materials. ■ High Performance in a Compact Package
& Lens Arrays Our standard modulators use undoped lithium niobate. For higher power
■ Broadband DC Coupled and High Q Resonant
operation, we offer MgO-doped lithium niobate. The standard EO
Windows Models for Low RF Drive
modulators are broadband DC-coupled; a high Q resonant model option
is available. ■ Standard Broadband AR and Custom Coatings
Prisms
■ 2mm Diameter Clear Aperture
Standard DC-Coupled Broadband Modulators
Gratings Our broadband EO modulators consist of an EO crystal packaged in a ■ SMA Female Modulation Input Connector
housing optimized for maximum RF performance. The RF drive signal is ■ MgO-Doped Versions for High Power
Polarization Optics
connected directly to the EO crystal via the SMA RF input. An external ■ DC to 100MHz
RF driver supplies the drive voltage for the desired modulation. The
Beamsplitters ■ Custom OEM Versions Available
crystal may be modulated from DC up to the frequency limits of the
Filters external RF driver. Please see the Specs tab for amplifier requirements.
& Attenuators
High Q Resonant Option
Gas Cells For flexibility, Thorlabs also offers a second modulator option. Resonant
Sideband Power vs. Modulation Phase Shift
mode modulators developed by Nova Phase simplify the driver `1
requirements for many applications where the modulator is operated at

a single frequency. A high Q resonant tank circuit located inside the
Relative Sideband Power
0.8
modulator boosts the low level RF input voltage from a standard function
generator to the high voltage needed to get full depth of modulation. 0.6
EO Amplitude Modulator 0.4
The electro-optic amplitude modulator (EO-AM) is a Pockels cell type

modulator consisting of two matched lithium niobate crystals packaged in 0.2
a compact housing with an RF input connector. Applying an electric field

to the crystal induces a change in the indices of refraction (both ordinary 0
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
and extraordinary) giving rise to an electric field dependent birefringence, Phase Shift
which leads to a change in the polarization state of the optical beam. The fo fo+/-fm fo+/-2fm fo+/-3fm
EO crystal acts as a variable wave plate with retardance linearly dependent

on the applied electric field. By placing a linear polarizer at the exit, the
beam intensity through the polarizer varies sinusoidally with linear change
in applied voltage.
EO-AM Specifications
EO-AM Halfwave Voltage Vs Wavelength
Specification Description
Modulator Crystal Lithium Niobate (LiNbO3) 700
Wavelength Range 600
Halfwave Voltage (V)
C1 600nm to 900nm
500
C2 900nm to 1250nm
400
C3 1250nm to 1650nm
C4 400nm to 600nm 300
Clear Aperture 2mm Diameter 200
Input Connectors MA Female 100

Max Optical Power Density 2W/mm2 @ 532nm, 0
4W/mm2 @ 1064nm 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800
Capacitance 14pF (Typical) Wavelength (nm)
Optics
Electro-Optic Modulators (cont.) Optical Systems
EO Phase Modulator Free Space Isolators

Our EO phase modulators (EO-PM) provide a variable phase shift on a linearly polarized input beam. The input beam is linearly
polarized along the vertical direction, which is the Z-axis of the crystal. A voltage at the RF input is applied across the Z-axis electrodes E-O Devices
inducing a change in the crystal's extraordinary index of refraction, thereby causing a phase shift in the optical signal.
Spherical Singlets
The control signal may be a DC or time varying RF signal. When the control voltage is a time varying signal, the optical beam undergoes
frequency modulation whereby some of the energy at the fundamental frequency is converted into sidebands separated from the Multi-Element
Lenses
fundamental frequency by the integer multiples of the modulating frequency. The amount of energy converted into sidebands is
determined by the depth of modulation. Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses
EO-PM Specifications
Specification Description EO-PM Halfwave Voltage Vs Wavelength Mirrors
350
Modulator Crystal Lithium Niobate (LiNbO3) Diffusers
300
Wavelength Range & Lens Arrays
C1 600nm to 900nm
Halfwave Voltage
250
Windows
C2 900nm to 1250nm 200
C3 1250nm to 1650nm 150 Prisms
C4 400nm to 600nm
100
Clear Aperture 2mm Diameter Gratings
Input Connector SMA Female 50
Max Optical Power Density 2W/mm2 @ 532nm, 0

Polarization Optics
4W/mm2 @ 1064nm 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100
Capacitance 14pF (Typical) Beamsplitters

Wavelength (nm)
Filters
& Attenuators
High Voltage Amplifier for EO Modulators Gas Cells
Specifications Our high-voltage amplifier is designed to drive the electro-optic
■ ±200V Bipolar Output modulators directly. It features a large output span, pulsed
output current, wide power bandwidth, and low noise. A
■ 200mA Pulsed Output
voltage gain of 20x boosts the input up to the high
Current (100mA continuous) voltages needed to drive our lithium niobate broadband
■ 1MHz Bandwidth modulators. The DC bias control, consisting of a 10-turn
potentiometer with a digital readout, provides precise
■ 600V/µs Slew Rate
control and repeatability. The bias adjustment is used to shift the
■ -20x Voltage DC level of the output as needed. A voltage monitor output is provided to
allow real-time monitoring of the high-voltage output. EO-HVA
Swivel Polarizer Mount for EO Modulators

Specifications Our new EO-PMT Swivel Polarizer Mount provides an easy way to mount one
or two of our 5mm calcite Glan-Thompson polarizers (GTH5M) directly
■ 13mm Diameter Aperture
onto the EO Modulator, eliminating the need for separate polarizer mounts.
for Use with GTH5M
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Optical Systems Periodically Poled Lithium Niobate (PPLN) - Tutorial
Free Space Isolators Periodically poled lithium niobate (PPLN) is drawbacks to this technique include the
a highly efficient medium for nonlinear limited number of available materials and the
E-O Devices wavelength conversion processes. PPLN is range of wavelengths in those materials that
used for frequency doubling, difference can be phase matched.
Spherical Singlets frequency generation, sum frequency PPLN is an engineered, quasi-phase-matched
generation, optical parametric oscillation, and material. The term engineered refers to the
Multi-Element other nonlinear processes.
Lenses fact that the orientation of the Lithium
Principles Niobate crystal is periodically inverted
Cylindrical Lenses Second order nonlinear processes involve the (poled). The inverted portions of the crystal
mixing of three electromagnetic waves, where yield generated photons that are 180° out of
Aspheric Lenses the magnitude of the nonlinear response of phase with the generated photon that would
the crystal is characterized by the χ(2) have been created at that point in the crystal
Mirrors coefficient. Frequency doubling (Second if it had not been poled. By choosing the
Harmonic Generation, SHG) is the most correct periodicity with which to flip the
Diffusers common application that utilizes the χ(2) orientation of the crystal, the newly generated
& Lens Arrays properties of a nonlinear crystal. In SHG, two photons will always (at least partially)
Windows input photons with the same wavelength λ1 interfere constructively with previously
are combined through a nonlinear process to generated photons, and as a result, the
dipole moment. The orientation of the
generate a third photon at λ1/2. Similar to number of generated photons will grow as the
electric dipole in a unit cell is dependent on
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SHG, Sum Frequency Generation (SHG) light propagates through the PPLN, yielding a
the positions of the niobium and lithium ions
combines two input photons at λ1 and λ2 to high conversion efficiency of input to
in that unit cell. The application of an intense
Gratings
generate an output photon at λgenerated with generated photons. The periodicity of the
electric field can invert the crystal structure
1/λgenerated = 1/λ1 + 1/λ2. Alternatively, in poling should be such that the crystal
Polarization Optics within a unit cell and as a result flip the
Difference Frequency Generation (DFG) the structure is inverted when the number of
orientation of the electric dipole. The electric
two input photons at λ1 and λ2 are combined generated photons at a given point in the
Beamsplitters field needed to invert the crystal is very large
to generate an output photon at λgenerated with crystal is at a maximum as shown in the plot.
(~22kV/mm) and is applied for only a few
Filters 1/λgenerated = 1/λ1 - 1/λ2. Nonlinear processes The period with which the crystal needs to be milliseconds, after which the inverted sections
& Attenuators where the frequency of the generated photon inverted (the poling period) depends on the of the crystal are permanently imprinted into
is not determined by the frequency of the wavelengths of the light (input and generated) the crystal structure. To produce PPLN, a
Gas Cells input photon are termed parametric processes. and the temperature of the PPLN. For periodic electrode structure is deposited on
In a parametric process, a single input photon instance, consider a PPLN crystal that has a the lithium niobate wafer, and a voltage is
is split into two generated photons where the poling period of 6.6µm at room temperature. applied to invert the crystal underneath the
only restriction on the combination of It will efficiently generate frequency doubled electrodes. The voltage must be very carefully
frequencies of the generated photons is that it photons from 1060nm photons when the controlled so that the poled regions are
conserves energy. Only the combination of crystal temperature is held at 100°C. By created with the desired shape. The design of
photon frequencies that is phase matched will increasing the temperature of the crystal to the electrodes is key to producing perioficity a
be efficiently generated. 200°C PPLN will efficiently generate short PPLN crystal that can be used for an
Phase matching refers to fixing the relative frequency doubled photons from 1068.6nm efficient SHG process, which produces
phase between two or more frequencies of photons. Changing the temperature of the photons in the visible portion of the
light as the light propagates through the crystal varies the phase matching conditions, electromagnetic spectrum.
crystal. In materials, the refractive index is which alters the periodicity of the poling in
Example uses of PPLN
dependent on the frequency of light the crystal and thereby allows some tuning of
propagating through the material. the generated photon frequency. Thus Optical Parametric Oscillator:
In these materials, the phase adjusting the temperature allows some tuning One of the most common uses of PPLN is in
relation between two photons of of the generated photon wavelength. an Optical Parametric Oscillator (OPO). A
different frequencies will vary as How are PPLN crystals made? schematic of an OPO is shown on the next
the photons propagate through page. The common arrangement uses a
The key to producing PPLN is the process by
the crystal, unless the crystal is 1064nm pump laser and can produce signal
which the crystal structure of Lithium
phase matched for those and idler beams at any wavelength longer
Niobate is inverted (poled). Lithium Niobate
frequencies. It is necessary for the than the pump laser wavelength. The exact
is a ferroelectric crystal, which means that
phase relation between the input wavelengths are determined by two factors:
each unit cell in the crystal has a small electric
and generated photons to be
constant throughout the crystal
for efficient nonlinear conversion
of input photons. If this is not the
case, the generated photons will No Phase Matching Quasi-Phase Matching
destructively interfere with each
Generated Photons
Generated Photons
other, limiting the number of

generated photons that exit the
crystal. This is shown in the plots.
Traditional phase matching
requires that the light is
Distance Distance
propagated through the crystal in
a direction where the natural
birefringence of the crystal has the Strong Beam of
Generated Photons
same refractive index as the
generated photons. The
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The polarization of the input light must be
aligned with the dipole moment of the crystal E-O Devices
in order to utilize the nonlinear properties of
lithium niobate. This is accomplished by Spherical Singlets
aligning the polarization axis of the light with
Multi-Element
energy conservation and phase matching. How to use PPLN the thickness of the crystal. Light polarized Lenses
Energy conservation dictates that the sum of orthogonal to the thickness of the crystal will
Focusing and the Optical Arrangement: be transmitted through the crystal unaltered. Cylindrical Lenses
the energy of a signal photon and an idler
photon must equal the energy of a pump Since PPLN is a nonlinear material, the Temperature and Period:
photon. Therefore an infinite number of highest conversion efficiency from input Aspheric Lenses
photons to generated photons will occur The poling period (PP) in the crystal is
generated photon combinations are possible. determined by the wavelength of light being
However, the combination that will be when the intensity of photons in the crystal is Mirrors
the greatest. This is normally accomplished by used. The quasi-phase-matched wavelength
efficiently produced is the one for which the can be tuned slightly by varying the
coupling focused light into the center of the Diffusers
periodicity of the poling in the lithium temperature of the crystal, which changes the & Lens Arrays
niobate creates a quasi-phase matched PPLN crystal through the end face of the
poling period. The Thorlabs/Stratophase
condition. The combination of wavelengths PPLN crystals all have multiple PP sections in Windows
that is quasi-phase matched, and hence each crystal, each with a different poling
referred to as the operation wavelength, is period, which allows different wavelengths to Prisms
altered by changing the PPLN temperature or be used at a given crystal temperature. The
by using PPLN with a different poling period. optimum temperature can be determined by Gratings
Nd:YAG pumped OPOs based on PPLN can adjusting the temperature while monitoring
efficiently produce tunable light at the output power at the generated Polarization Optics
wavelengths between 1.3 and 5µm and can wavelength. PPLN is usually used at
even produce light at longer wavelengths but temperatures between 100°C and 200°C. Beamsplitters
with lower efficiency. The PPLN OPO can
produce output powers of several watts and crystal at normal incidence. For a particular The Thorlabs/Stratophase PPLN oven is easy Filters
can be pumped with pulsed or CW pump laser beam and crystal, there is an optimum to incorporate into an optical setup and can & Attenuators
lasers. spot size to achieve optimum conversion stably maintain the elevated temperature of
efficiency. If the spot size is too small, the the crystal. Temperatures in the 100°C-200°C Gas Cells
Second Harmonic Generation: intensity at the waist is high, but the Rayleigh range are used in order to minimize the
PPLN is one of the most efficient crystals for range is much shorter than the crystal. photorefractive effect that can damage the
frequency doubling. It has been used to Therefore, the size of the beam at the input crystal and causes the output beam to be
frequency double pulsed 1064nm beams with face of the crystal is large, resulting in a lower distorted. Since the photorefractive effect is
up to 80% conversion efficiency in a single average intensity over the whole crystal more severe in PPLN when higher energy
pass, thus eliminating the need for difficult length, which reduces the conversion photons in the visible part of the spectrum are
laser designs with intra-cavity doubling efficiency. A good rule of thumb is that for a present in the crystal, it is especially
crystals or matched external cavities, which CW laser beam with a Gaussian beam profile, important to use the crystal only in the
are needed with conventional doubling the spot size should be chosen such that the recommended temperature range. When
crystals. The power handling is excellent for Rayleigh range is half the length of the crystal. using a PPLN crystal as an OPO that is
infrared pump and output wavelengths (e.g. The spot size can then be reduced in small pumped with and generates light in the
SHG of 1550nm → 775nm); however, when increments until the maximum efficiency is infrared region of the spectrum, it may be
using PPLN to frequency double into the obtained. The PPLN material has a high possible to use temperatures lower than
visible, the power handling ability of the index of refraction that results in a 14% 100°C if necessary without damaging the
crystal is more limited. It has been Fresnel loss per uncoated surface. To increase crystal.
demonstrated that PPLN can handle up to the transmission through the crystals, the
600mW at 532nm when frequency doubling crystal input and output facets are AR coated,
1064nm. The exact power handling limit and thus reducing the reflections at each surface to
conversion efficiency depend on the less than 1%.
properties of the laser beam used (e.g. pulse
length, repetition rate, beam quality, and line
width.)
OPO Input Mirror OPO Output Mirror Periodically

High Transmission at Pump λ High Transmission at Idler λ Poled Regions
R = 100% at Signal λ R = 70% at Signal λ
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Optical Systems Periodically Poled Lithium Niobate – Wavelength Selection Guide
Free Space Isolators By using PPLN in combination with common lasers, it is possible to access a wide range of wavelengths in the visible and infrared. These
wavelengths are created by either frequency doubling a laser or mixing the output of two lasers together in a PPLN crystal. Where a
E-O Devices standard catalog PPLN crystal is appropriate, the crystal type is shown. Crystals for other applications and advice are available from
Stratophase.
Spherical Singlets
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Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
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Prisms
Gratings
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Beamsplitters
Filters
& Attenuators
Gas Cells
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Example Applications Optical Systems

Frequency doubling and tripling an Erbium fiber laser
E-O Devices
Spherical Singlets
Residual
1536nm Multi-Element
Lenses
Fiber laser, 1536nm PPLN PPLN
Cylindrical Lenses
10ns pulses Crystal Crystal
1536nm 384nm
768nm Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
Diffusers
■ 83% Conversion Efficiency (1536nm → 768nm) & Lens Arrays
■ 34% Conversion Efficiency (768nm → 384nm)
■
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Excellent Beam Quality
Prisms
Reference – “Highly efficient second-harmonic and sum-frequency generation of nanosecond pulses in a cascaded erbium-doped fiber: periodically poled lithium niobate source”, D.Taverner, et al.
Optics Letters Vol. 23, (3), 162-164, (1998).
Gratings
Polarization Optics
High Power 473nm generation Beamsplitters
Filters
& Attenuators
Gas Cells
946nm diode pumped PPLN
Nd:YAG, 300ns pulses Crystal
946nm 473nm
■ 450mW Average Power at 473nm

■ 40% Conversion Efficiency
■ No Observed Photorefractive Effect
■ Excellent Beam Quality
Reference – “Generation of high-power blue light in periodically poled LiNbO3”, G.W.Ross et al. Optics Letters 23, (3) 171-173 (1998).
Generation of picosecond, tunable, infrared light
Mode locked 1047nm PPLN

Nd:YLF, 4ps pulses Crystal
1047nm 1.3 – 5.3µm
Signal & Idler
■ 4ps Pulses Tunable IR Light, 1.3 – 5.3µm

■ Signal Power: >400mW
■ Slope Efficiency, Signal and Idler up to 160%
■ Threshold: 7.5mW
Reference – “Efficient, low-threshold synchronously-pumped parametric oscillation in periodically-poled lithium niobate over the 1.3µm to 5.3µm range" L.Lefort et al. Optics Communications
152, (1-3), 55-58 (1998).
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Optical Systems PPLN Optical Parametric Oscillator Crystals
For Wide Tuning Ranges
Periodically Poled Lithium Niobate (PPLN) is a nonlinear crystal that is commonly used
E-O Devices as the active medium in highly efficient optical parametric oscillators (OPOs). Thorlabs'
PPLN crystals are fabricated from high-quality congruent lithium niobate. Each crystal
Spherical Singlets has nine periodically poled optical paths with each path having a different poling
Multi-Element periodicity. As a result, only three separate temperature tuned crystals are required to
Lenses cover the entire wavelength range from 1.3-5µm. The pre-mounted crystals are relatively
safe to handle, and the mount eliminates the need to align the crystal when placing it in
Cylindrical Lenses
the Thorlabs PPLN oven.
Aspheric Lenses Thorlabs has partnered with Stratophase to offer the most popular PPLN crystals as
stock items. In addition, the mounted PPLN crystals are compatible with the ovens
Mirrors used to control the operating temperatures, thus leading to a complete and easy to
Diffusers assemble set of components.
& Lens Arrays ■ Components are Available From Stock
Windows ■ High Efficiency Wavelength Conversion
■ Converted Wavelengths From 1.3-5µm
Prisms ■ AR Coated Crystal Endfaces Specifications
■ Mounted Crystals for Alignment-Free Insertion Into Temperature Controlled ■ AR Coated: R< 1% @1064nm; R <1%
Gratings Oven at Signal and Idler Wavelengths
■ Other Crystals Available From Stratophase Upon Request (e.g. 50mm Long, 1mm ■
Polarization Optics
Polished to 20-10 Scratch-Dig
Thick, and Additional Poling Periods) ■ Flatness: <λ/8 at 633nm
Beamsplitters ■ Fewer Than 2 Edge Chips Larger Than
A glass coverslip with an electrically 100µm per Face
Filters conductive coating allows for the visual ■ Faces Parallel to Within ±5 Minutes
& Attenuators inspection of the PPLN while preventing
the buildup of charge on the glass.
Gas Cells
PPLN Crystals for Optical Parametric Oscillators (OPO) The PPLN crystals are sold pre-mounted so that when placed in a
Six crystals are available from stock covering a range of OPO applications. Thorlabs/Stratophase oven they will be automatically aligned with the
These crystals may be suitable for generation of other wavelengths if used optical axis of the oven, thereby allowing seemless crystal interchangeability.
with different pump wavelengths. Custom crystals are available if these The stocked crystals are 0.5mm thick, 10mm wide, and either 20 or 40mm
crystals do not meet your needs. long. Each crystal contains nine periodically poled regions, each having a
width of 500µm. There is a 200µm section of unpoled lithium niobate
SCHEMATIC OF PPLN CRYSTAL FOR OPOs between each poled region. In addition, all crystals have anti-reflection
coatings on the endfaces.
Periodically Poled Region

Length
9 Periodically
Poled Regions
ITEM PPLN PERIODS (µm) LENGTH (mm) TEMPERATURE RANGE (°C) PUMP (nm) SIGNAL (µm) IDLER (µm)
OPO1-20 25.00, 25.25, 25.50, 25.75, 26.00, 26.25, 20 1064 1.345 – 1.410 5.09 – 4.34
100 - 200
OPO1-40 26.50, 26.75, and 27.00 40
OPO2-20 27.25, 27.50, 27.75, 28.00, 28.25, 28.50, 20 1064 1.407 – 1.537 4.36 – 3.46
100 - 200
OPO2-40 28.75, 29.00, and 29.25 40
OPO3-20 29.50, 30.00, 30.25, 30.50, 30.75, 20 1064 1.524 – 2.128 3.54 – 2.128
100 - 200
OPO3-40 31.00, 31.25, 31.50, and 31.75 40

OPO1-20 $ 1,950.00 £ 1,228.50 € 1.813,50 ¥ 18,622.50 OPO PPLN Crystals, 1.345-1.410µm Signal Wavelength Range, 20mm Long
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See Page 548 Spherical Singlets
Multi-Element
Lenses
Applications Cylindrical Lenses

■ “IR-HeNe” for Optical Component Alignment and Testing
■
Aspheric Lenses
Features Low-Cost Test and Measurement
■ Turnkey, Wavelength-Selectable IR Lasers • IR Optical Element Characterization Mirrors
■ Three Models With Wavelengths of 1330- • Waveguide Characterization
5000nm • CCD Array Testing Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
■ Simple User Interface ■ Low-Cost Access From 750-2170cm-1
■ Power: Signal ~20mW, Idler ~3-5mW • Hydrocarbons Windows
■ Pulse Length ~10ns • Carbon Dioxide
■ Repetition Rate ~2kHz • Water Prisms
Gratings
SSOPO Series
Typical SSOPO3 Output Power Curve & Wavelength Range Polarization Optics
35
6000
Average Output Power (mW)
Signal
Idler 30 Beamsplitters
5000
25 Filters
Signal Output Power & Attenuators
Idler/Signal Wavelength (nm)
4000
Minimum Signal Specification

20
Gas Cells
3000
15
Idler Output Power
SSOPO2 SSOPO3 Minimum Idler Specification Corresponding to
10 Signal Wavelength
2000
SSOPO3 Near Degeneracy, Wavelength Range

Unspecified Output Available Signal: 1540nm to 1790nm
5 Idler: 2510nm to 3340nm
1000
3230 2860 2610 Idler/nm

0
1500 1550 1600 1650 1700 1750 1800
0
1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200
Signal Wavelength (nm) Signal Wavelength (nm)
Other Wavelength Conversion Components Available

from Stratophase Ltd.
STANDARD PERIODS (STEPS)
5.00-5.08µm (0.04)
OPO Mirrors 6.81-6.38µm (0.04)
■ OPO Input Mirror: BK7, Plano (S1)/ Concave (S2) with ROC = 200mm 6.30-6.38µm (0.04)
S1: AR @ 1.064µm (pump) <0.3% R 6.50-6.58µm (0.04)
S2: HT @ 1.064µm, HR @ 1.3 - 1.9µm (signal) 6.60-6.70µm (0.05)
■ 7.05-7.15µm (0.05)
OPO Output Mirror: CaF2, Plano (S1) Concave (S2) with ROC = 200mm or (0.5º wedge)
8.96-9.04µm (0.04)
S1: Uncoated
10.90-11.00µm (0.05)
S2: HT @ 1.064µm (pump), 60-70% R @ 1.3 – 1.9µm (Signal); HT @ 2.2 – 12.10-12.30µm (0.10)
5.1µm (idler) 12.70-13.10µm (0.10)
■ Other Curvatures Available Upon Request 18.20-19.00µm (0.20)
18.00-21.00µm (0.25)
Customizable PPLN 19.00-21.00µm (0.25)
■ 20.00-23.00µm (0.25)
Range of Standard Periods, Available in a Variety of Semi-Standard Lengths
21.00-23.00µm (0.25)
■ Custom Cut & Polish Service; Crystal Lengths of 0.2-40mm Possible 23.00-25.00µm (0.25)
■ Custom PPLN Crystals: Design and Fabrication Service Available 25.00-27.00µm (0.25)
■ Wide Range of AR Coatings Available Upon Request 27.25-29.25µm (0.25)
29.50-31.50µm (0.25)
29.50-32.50µm (0.50)
Please contact Thorlabs Technical Support or Stratophase Ltd. directly to discuss your requirements.
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Optical Systems Wavelength Conversion:
PPLN for Frequency Doubling
The SHG PPLN crystal is designed to double the frequency of the input light. Each
E-O Devices
crystal has five (PP) regions, each with a different poling periodicity. The crystal can
Spherical Singlets be used to frequency double a range of wavelengths by varying the PP region and
temperature used.
Multi-Element
Lenses ■ Components are Available From Stock
■ High Efficiency Wavelength Conversion
Cylindrical Lenses
■ Mounted Crystals for Alignment-Free Insertion Into PPLN Oven
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors Custom crystals with user

Diffusers
defined poling periods and crystal
& Lens Arrays lengths are available by request.
Windows
Prisms Thorlabs offers a service to

refurbish damaged crystals
Gratings (if possible) by repolishing and
re-coating the end faces.
Polarization Optics
Specifications
Beamsplitters ■ Both End Faces AR Coated, R<1%
at Specified Fundamental and Second
Filters Harmonic Wavelengths.
& Attenuators ■
Length
Periodically Polished to 20-10 Scratch-Dig
Poled Region ■
Gas Cells Flatness: <λ/4 @633nm
■ Fewer Than 2 Edge Chips Larger
Than 100µm Per Face
■ Faces Parallel to Within ±5 Minutes
5 Periodically
Poled Regions
980nm Doubling PPLN Crystal

ITEM APPLICATION PERIODS CRYSTAL OPERATING
LENGTH TEMPERATURE $ £ € RMB
SHG8-1 Doubling 976.7 - 984.7 to 488.4 - 492.4nm 5.00, 5.04, and 5.08µm 1mm 160 - 200°C $1,600.00 £1,008.00 €1.488,00 ¥15,280.00

SHG3-1 Doubling 1059.8 – 1067.6nm to 529.9 – 533.8nm 1mm 160 - 200°C $ 1,600.00 £ 1,008.00 € 1.488,00 ¥15,280.00
6.50, 6.54, and 6.58µm
SHG3-10 Doubling 1059.8 – 1067.6nm to 529.9 – 533.8nm 10mm 160 - 200°C $ 1,950.00 £ 1,228.50 € 1.813,50 ¥18,622.50

SHG5-1 Doubling 1540 – 1576.7nm to 770nm – 788nm 18.20, 18.40, 18.60, 1mm 160 - 200°C $ 950.00 £ 598.50 € 883,50 ¥ 9,072.50
SHG5-10 Doubling 1540 – 1576.7nm to 770nm – 788nm 18.80, and 19.00µm 10mm 160 - 200°C $1,950.00 £1,228.50 €1.813,50 ¥ 18,622.50

SHG6-1 Doubling 1566 – 1652nm to 783 – 826nm 19.00, 19.25, 19.50, 19.75, 20.00, 1mm 160 - 200°C $1,600.00 £1,008.00 €1.488,00 ¥15,280.00
SHG6-10 Doubling 1566 – 1652nm to 783 – 826nm 20.25, 20.50, 20.75, and 21.00µm 10mm 160 - 200°C $1,950.00 £1,228.50 €1.813,50 ¥18,622.50

SHG7-1 Doubling 2036 – 2250nm to 1018 – 1125nm 29.50, 29.75, 30.00, 30.25, 30.50, 30.75, 1mm 160 - 200°C $1,600.00 £1,008.00 €1.488,00 ¥15,280.00
SHG7-10 Doubling 2036 – 2250nm to 1018 – 1125nm 31.00, 31.50, 32.00, and 32.50µm 10mm 160 - 200°C $1,950.00 £1,228.50 €1.813,50 ¥18,622.50
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PPLN For Difference Frequency Generation Optical Systems
Difference Frequency Generation (DFG) allows tunable pump sources to be used to Free Space Isolators
produce widely tunable outputs that are ideally suited to a variety of spectroscopic
applications. The accessible range of frequencies that can be generated using our E-O Devices
DFG PPLN crystals is further increased due to the inclusion of 13 optical paths,
Spherical Singlets
each with a different poling periodicity. Each optical path can be temperature tuned
to provide a range of generated photon frequencies. Multi-Element
Lenses
■
Cylindrical Lenses
Components are Available From Stock
■ High Efficiency Wavelength Conversion Aspheric Lenses
■ Mounted Crystals for Alignment-Free Insertion Into Temperature Controlled
PPLN Oven Mirrors
■ Other Crystals Available (e.g. Alternative Lengths, Periods, and
AR Coating Specifications) Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Windows
Specifications
■ Input Face AR Coated, R<1% Prisms
at Specified Pump Wavelengths
Periodically
Length ■ Output Face AR Coated, R<1%
Poled Region Gratings
at Specified DFG Wavelengths
■ Polished to 20-10 Scratch-Dig Polarization Optics
■ Flatness: <λ/4 @633nm
■ Fewer Than 2 Edge Chips Larger Than Beamsplitters
13 Periodically 100µm Per Face
Poled Regions Filters
■ Faces Parallel to Within ±5 Minutes
& Attenuators
Gas Cells
PPLN Crystal used to Generate Tunable Light from 2.44-3.17µm

0.5mm thick PPLN crystal designed for DFG of wavelengths in the range of 2.4 – 3.2µm, using simultaneous pump wavelengths from both tunable
Ti:Sapphire and Nd:YAG lasers.
■ Suitable for Producing Wavelengths From 2.4 – 3.2µm
LENGTH (mm) TEMPERATURE $ £ € RMB
DFG1-20 DFG of 2.44 – 3.17µm Using Simultaneous 18.00, 18.25, 18.50, 18.75,
20 160 - 200°C $2,350.00 £1,480.50 €2.185,50 ¥22,442.50
Pumps at 742 – 796nm and 1064nm. 19.00, 19.25, 19.50, 19.75,
DFG1-40 DFG of 2.44 – 3.17µm Using Simultaneous 20.00, 20.25, 20.50,
40 160 - 200°C $2,950.00 £1,858.50 €2.743,50 ¥28,172.50
Pumps at 742 – 796nm and 1064nm. 20.75, and 21.00µm
PPLN Crystal used to Generate Tunable Light from 2.85–4.74µm

0.5mm thick PPLN crystal designed for DFG of wavelengths in the range of 2.84 – 4.74µm, using simultaneous pump wavelengths from both tunable
Ti:Sapphire and Nd:YAG lasers.
■ Suitable for Producing Wavelengths From 2.85 – 4.74µm
DFG2-20 DFG of 2.85 – 4.74µm Using Simultaneous 20.00, 20.25, 20.50, 20.75,
20 160 - 200°C $2,350.00 £1,480.50 €2.185,50 ¥22,442.50
Pumps at 775 - 869nm and 1064nm. 21.00, 21.25, 21.50, 21.75,
DFG2-40 DFG of 2.85 – 4.74µm Using Simultaneous 22.00, 22.25, 22.50,
40 160 - 200°C $2,950.00 £1,858.50 €2.743,50 ¥28,172.50
Pumps at 775 - 869nm and 1064nm. 22.75, and 23.00µm
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Optical Systems PPLN For Sum Frequency Generation
Free Space Isolators The process of Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) allows tunable pump sources to
be used to produce tunable output signals. The accessible range of frequencies that
E-O Devices can be generated using our SFG PPLN crystals is suitable for a variety of bio-
fluorescent imaging applications. The inclusion of three optical paths, each with a
Spherical Singlets
different poling periodicity, allows additional output wavelength tunability via a
Multi-Element combination of temperature variation and optical path selection.
Lenses
■ Available from Stock
Cylindrical Lenses ■ High Efficiency Wavelength Conversion
■ Mounted Crystals for Alignment-Free Insertion Into Temperature Controlled
Aspheric Lenses PPLN Oven
■ Other Crystals Available From Stratophase (e.g. Alternative Lengths, Poling
Mirrors Periodicity, and AR Coating Specifications)
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Windows Specifications
■ Input Face AR Coated, R<0.5%
Prisms
at Specified Pump Wavelengths Periodically
■ Output Face AR Coated, R<0.5% Length Poled Region
Gratings
at Specified SFG Wavelengths
■ Polished to 20-10 Scratch-Dig
Polarization Optics
■ Flatness: <λ/4 @633nm
Beamsplitters ■ Fewer Than 2 Edge Chips Larger Than 3 Periodically
100µm Per Face Poled Region
Filters ■ Faces Parallel to Within ±5 Minutes
& Attenuators
Gas Cells
New Type of PPLN Crystal to Generate Tunable Light from 516-521nm

0.5mm thick PPLN crystal designed for SFG of wavelengths in the range of 516 – 521nm, using simultaneous pump wavelengths from both tunable
Ti:Sapphire and Erbium Fiber lasers.

SFG1-1 SFG of 516 – 521nm Using Simultaneous 6.60, 6.65, and 6.70µm 1 160 - 200°C $1,600.00 £1,008.00 €1.488,00 ¥15,280.00
Pumps at 775 – 786nm and 1550nm.
New Type of PPLN Crystal to Generate Tunable Light from 529-534nm

0.5mm thick PPLN crystal designed for SFG of wavelengths in the range of 529 – 534nm, using simultaneous pump wavelengths from both tunable
Ti:Sapphire and Erbium Fiber lasers.

Optics
PPLN Oven Optical Systems
The PPLN oven can easily Free Space Isolators

change and stably
maintain the temperature E-O Devices
of the crystal from 50-
Spherical Singlets
200°C. The oven is
insulated so that even Multi-Element
when operating at 200°C Lenses
the outside of the oven can Cylindrical Lenses
be easily handled without
any special precautions. Aspheric Lenses
PPLN must be
Mirrors
maintained at a constant
temperature to ensure that Diffusers
the periodicity of the poling, and thus the phase matched conditions, remains constant. & Lens Arrays
In order to avoid photorefractive effects in the PPLN crystal, it is recommended that the crystal be used with an operating temperature Windows
of 100-200°C. When PPLN is being used with wavelengths shorter than 750nm, it is recommended that the temperature of the crystal
be kept in the 160-200°C range. Prisms
Gratings
Features Specifications Polarization Optics

■ Uniform Crystal Temperature ■ Power: 12-24V
■ External Temperature Kept Low by ■ Temperature Sensor: Pt100 Beamsplitters
Insulation – No Need for Gloves ■ Compatible With TC200 Temperature Controler & Driver Filters
■ Automatically Aligns Pre-Mounted & Attenuators
Crystals Oven Mounting Plate Options:
■ Remove Two Screws to Exchange Gas Cells
■ Post Mount (Allow Ovens to be Mounted via M4 Thread)
Crystals.
■
• PVP1 for the PV10 Oven
In Situ Crystal Exchange
■
• PVP2 for the PV20 or PV40 Oven
Variety of Mounting Options
■ L-Bracket (Allow All Ovens to be Mounted on a Range of Translation
■ Three Oven Sizes and Rotation Stages)
■ Removable Insulated End Caps for ■ Thread Mount (Allow All Ovens to be Attached to Threaded Mirror and
Crystal End Face Access Lens Mounts)
• PVMO for Microscope Objective Thread
• PVSM1 for SM1 Thread
■ Tube Mount (Allows Ovens to be Attached to Ø25mm (Ø1") Lens
Mounts)
Mounting Options
PV10 OVEN PVP2 PVP1 PVL1

PV10 $ 1,350.00 £ 850.50 € 1.255,50 ¥ 12,892.50 PPLN Oven for Crystals 10mm Long or Less
PV20 $ 1,400.00 £ 882.00 € 1.302,00 ¥ 13,370.00 PPLN Oven for Crystals 10 - 20mm Long
PV40 $ 1,450.00 £ 913.50 € 1.348,50 ¥ 13,847.50 PPLN Oven for Crystals 20 - 40 mm Long
PVSM1 $ 35.00 £ 22.10 € 32,60 ¥ 334.30 SM1 Thread Adapter
PVMO $ 45.00 £ 28.40 € 41,90 ¥ 429.80 Microscope Objective Thread Adapter
PV25 $ 35.00 £ 22.10 € 32,60 ¥ 334.30 25mm Optical Component Mount Adapter
PVP1 $ 41.00 £ 25.80 € 38,10 ¥ 391.60 M4 Post Mounting Adaptor for PV10
PVP2 $ 43.00 £ 27.10 € 40,00 ¥ 410.70 M4 Posts Mounting Adaptor for PV20 and PV40
PVL1 $ 38.00 £ 23.90 € 35,30 ¥ 362.90 Mounting L-Bracket for all Ovens
Optics
Optical Systems PPLN Oven Temperature Controller
Free Space Isolators ■ Heating From 20ºC to 200ºC
■ Proportional Power Control
E-O Devices ■ User Selectable Display Units (°F, °C, or K)
■ Programmable Ramp & Soak Cycles
Spherical Singlets
■ Adjustable PID Parameters
Multi-Element ■ RS232 Functionality
Lenses TC200
■ Pt100 or 10K Thermistor Compatible
Cylindrical Lenses
The TC200 Temperature Controller is a benchtop controller intended for use
Aspheric Lenses with resistive heating elements rated up to 18 Watts. This general purpose
instrument can drive various types of heaters including foil and resistive coil
Specifications
■ Control Range: 20°C to 200°C
Mirrors types. It accepts feedback from either positive or negative temperature
■ Set-Point Resolution: 0.1°C
coefficient thermistors, has programmable P, I, and D gains, and will display
Diffusers ■ Accuracy: ±0.1°C
& Lens Arrays the temperature in either ºC, K, or ºF.
■ Sensors: Pt100, 10K Thermistor
Windows In addition, it can be programmed for up to five sequential temperature ■ Input: 100 - 240 VAC, 50-60Hz
settings along with associated ramp and hold times for each level. A user ■ Output: 24V Maximum
Prisms programmable maximum temperature limit provides protection to the device ■ Maximum Heater Current: 750mA
being heated, and a user programmable power limit protects the heating ■ Operating Temp: 10-40°C
Gratings element from being over driven. ■ RS-232 Interface
Polarization Optics
The TC200 can be operated from an intuitive keypad interface, or it can be
controlled via an RS-232 interface using the included TC200 application
Beamsplitters program, user designed LabVIEW™ driver, or LabWindows™ driver.
Filters
& Attenuators ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION
Gas Cells TC200 $ 524.00 £ 330.10 € 487,30 ¥ 5,004.20 Temperature Controller
Congruent Lithium Niobate Wafers

Lithium niobate, with its excellent electro-optic and nonlinear optical properties, is
one of the most versatile materials available today for key photonics applications
such as nonlinear frequency conversion and electro-optic modulation.
Both bulk and waveguide devices are commonly fabricated from lithium niobate
wafers for a wide range of applications. Recent advances in periodic poling of
both bulk and waveguide devices has further expanded the functionality of this
unique material.
Thorlabs offers Ø3" congruent lithium niobate wafers in both X-cut and Z-cut
configurations (x-axis and z-axis perpendicular to wafer face, respectively) that ship ■ Available From Stock
from stock. Stock thicknesses include 0.5mm, 1.0mm, 2.0mm, and 10.0mm. All ■ High Electro-Optic Coefficients
wafers have a small, flat, ground edge to indicate the alternate crystal orientation. ■ Bulk and Wave guide Modulators
Custom Fabrication of Lithium Niobate Devices ■ Pockel Cell Q-Switches
Thorlabs now also offers an extensive line of periodically-poled Lithium ■ High Nonlinear Coefficients
Niobate devices. A complete tutorial and selection guide to these devices ■ Periodically-Poled Devices
can be found in the PPLN devices section of our catalog on page 686. ■ SHGs and OPOs
■ Excellent Transparency — 340nm to 46µm
■ Custom Fabricated Devices Available
Please contact Thorlabs' technical support at techsupport@thorlabs.com
for more information.

LNW-0.5-ZC $ 159.00 £ 100.20 € 147,90 ¥ 1,518.50 0.5mm Thick, Z-Cut, 3" Diameter Lithium Niobate Wafer
LNW-0.5-XC $ 159.00 £ 100.20 € 147,90 ¥ 1,518.50 0.5mm, X-Cut, 3" Diameter Lithium Niobate Wafer
LNW-1.0-ZC $ 219.00 £ 138.00 € 203,70 ¥ 2,091.50 1.0mm, Z-Cut, 3" Diameter Lithium Niobate Wafer
LNW-2.0-ZC $ 510.00 £ 321.30 € 474,30 ¥ 4,870.50 2.0mm, Z-Cut, 3" Diameter Lithium Niobate Wafer
LNW-10.0-ZC $ 1,664.00 £ 1,048.30 € 1.547,50 ¥ 15,891.20 10.0mm, Z-Cut, 3" Diameter Lithium Niobate Wafer
4 SphericalSinglets 697-709.qxd.P 7/9/07 8:34 PM Page 697
Spherical Singlets Selection Guide

Pages 697-716
Plano-Convex
Plano-Convex optics are best used where one conjugate point (object
distance or image distance) is more than five times the other.
When used either to focus collimated light or to collimate a point
source, these lenses are an economical alternative to the Best From
lenses yet provide similar performance.
■ Shipped From Stock: BK7, UV Fused Silica, Teflon, CaF2, MgF2,
Ge, ZnSe, or Si
■ Special Order: Sapphire
See Pages 700-706
Best Form
Best Form optics provide the minimum spherical aberration possible
from a spherical lens. Since both sides of the lens are polished to
different radii, the cost is higher than for Plano-Convex or Bi-Convex
lenses. Ideally these lenses are best suited for applications involving
infinite conjugates and high intensity light sources where doublets are
not an option.
■ Shipped From Stock: BK7
■ Special Order: MgF2, UV Fused Silica, or CaF2
See Page 707
Bi-Convex
Bi-Convex lenses are best suited for applications in which the object
and image are on opposite sides of the lens and the ratio of the object
to image (conjugate ratio) distance is between 0.2 and 5.
■ Shipped From Stock: BK7 or UV Fused Silica
■ Special Order: Sapphire, Ge, LaSF9, SK2, ZnSe, or MgF2
See Pages 708-709
Plano-Concave
Plano-Concave lenses have a negative focal length and are typically
used to increase focal lengths in existing systems or to diverge
collimated incident light as in a Galilean type beam expander or
telescope. Since the spherical aberration of the Plano-Concave is
negative, and thus, it can be used to balance aberration due to other
lenses.
■ Shipped From Stock: BK7, UV Fused Silica, or CaF2
See Pages 710-712
Bi-Concave
The Bi-Concave lens, like the Plano-Concave lens, is a negative lens,
thereby causing collimated incident light to diverge. These lenses are
best used in situations where the input beam is converging.
■ Shipped from Stock: BK7, UV Fused Silica, CaF2, or SF11
See Pages 710-712
Meniscus (Positive)
When used to form a positive lens assembly, the Positive Meniscus
lens can increase the NA of the system while only adding slightly
to the total spherical aberration.
■ Shipped From Stock: BK7, or UV Fused Silica
■ Special Order: Sapphire, CaF2, or MgF2
See Pages 714-716
Meniscus (Negative)
The Negative Meniscus lens is used to increase the focal length
of another lens while maintaining the angular resolution of the
optical assembly. This lens shape is best used when one conjugate point
is relatively far from the lens.
■ Shipped From Stock: BK7, UV Fused Silica
■ Special Order: Sapphire, CaF2, or MgF2
See Pages 714-716
Optics
Optical Systems Spherical Lens Parameters
E-O Devices
Spherical Singlets
Multi-Element
Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Windows
Prisms
Ø = Lens Diameter 1= 1 + 1
Gratings Paraxial Lens Formula (assumes sin θ ≈ θ)
f S S'
M = S' Magnification or Conjugate Ratio
Polarization Optics S S = Object Distance, positive for objects to the left
f = EFL (Effective Focal Length) of the front principal point P.
Beamsplitters
S' = Image Distance, positive for images to the right of the rear
Filters rear principal point P'
& Attenuators
Gas Cells
Transmission of Various Materials
GLASS DESCRIPTION TRANSMISSION
1mm Thick
BK7 BK7 is a high-quality optical glass 350nm to 2.0µm Sample
commonly used to make lenses
intended for laboratory use. It has
Surface
excellent mechanical and optical Reflections
properties as well as good transmission Included
in the visible and IR.
UV Fused Silica Transmission 1mm Thick

UV Fused Silica UV fused silica is an excellent material 185nm to 2.1µm Sample
for the transmission of UV light. It is

durable and has good mechanical properties Surface
Reflections
Texternal ≥ 80%/cm @ 185nm
Included
Tinternal ≥ 88%/cm @ 185nm
CaF2 Calcium fluoride provides great 180nm to 8.0µm 1mm Thick

Sample
transmission from the UV to the IR.
Synthetic CaF2 is used to improve deep
Surface
UV transmission and to increase the Reflections
damage threshold. Included
1mm Thick
MgF2 Magnesium fluoride, an extremely 200nm to 6.0µm Sample
rugged and durable material, is
transparent over an extensive range Surface
of wavelengths from the UV to the IR. Reflections
Included
4 SphericalSinglets 697-709.qxd.P 7/17/07 10:06 AM Page 699
Optics
GLASS DESCRIPTION TRANSMISSION Optical Systems
SF11 This glass provides excellent chemical 420nm to 2.3µm 1mm Thick Free Space Isolators
Sample
resistance and has a high refractive index,
which allows for the same amount of E-O Devices
Surface
refraction with less curvature. It is useful Reflections
for constructing optics that would be Included
Spherical Singlets
extremely difficult to make from BK7. Multi-Element
Lenses
Ge The transmission characteristics of 2.0µm to 16µm 1mm Thick Sample
Cylindrical Lenses
germanium in the IR region of the
spectrum make it an ideal choice Aspheric Lenses
for imaging 2.0 - 16µm light.
Ge plano-convex lenses are particularly Mirrors
well suited for more biomedical
Diffusers
and military imaging applications. Surface Reflections Included & Lens Arrays
ZnSe With a transmission range from 600nm - 600nm to 16µm Windows

1mm Thick Sample
16µm, zinc selenide plano-convex lenses are
Prisms
ideal for IR applications. Due to the low
absorption coefficient, these lenses are also Gratings
particularly well suited for high-power CO2
laser applications. In contrast to Ge and Si, Polarization Optics
which also transmit in this spectral range,
Surface Reflections Included
ZnSe transmits some visible light, thereby Beamsplitters
allowing for visual alignment of the optic. Filters
& Attenuators
Si Silicon plano-convex lenses are an ideal 1200nm to 8.0 µm 1mm Thick Sample
Gas Cells
choice for applications from 1.2 - 8µm
and are particularly well suited for
imaging, biomedical, and military
applications.
Surface Reflections Included
Spherical Singlet Anti-Reflection Coatings

Most of our standard optics are available with angles, consider using a custom coating optimized at a 45° of incidence; these
high-performance, multilayer AR coatings, which coatings are effective from 25° to 52°. The plot shown below indicates the
minimize surface reflections within the specified performance of the standard coatings in this family as a function of wavelength
wavelength ranges. These coatings are designed for a single surface. Broadband coatings have a typical absorption of 0.25% that
for angles of incidence between 0° and 30° (0.5 is not shown in the reflectivity plots.
NA). For optics intended to be used at large
Normal Incidence Broadband Multilayer Anti-Reflective Coating
■ R < 0.5% Average Over Band at 0° Incidence COATING WAVELENGTH DESIGN ANGLE USEFUL ANGLE
■ Less Angular Sensitivity within Angular Range CODE RANGE OF INCIDENCE OF INCIDENCE
■ Frequently Run Coatings are Listed Below -UV 290-370nm 0° 0 to 30°
-A 350-650nm 0° 0 to 30°
-B 650-1050nm 0° 0 to 30°
-C 1050-1620nm 0° 0 to 30°
(nm)
Optics
Optical Systems BK7: Plano-Convex Lenses – Page 1 of 2
Specifications
E-O Devices ■ Focal Length Tolerance: ±1%
■ Material: BK7
■ Wavelength Range: ■ Scratch-Dig: 40-20
Spherical Singlets
350nm to 2.0µm ■ Centration: ≤3arcmin
Multi-Element ■ Design Wavelength: ■ Clear Aperture: >90%
Lenses 633nm (n = 1.515)
■ Dia. Tolerance: +0.00/-0.10mm
Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses
Plano-Convex
Mirrors
Diffusers Plano-Convex optics are best used where one

& Lens Arrays AR conjugate point (object distance S or image
Windows Coating distance S') is more than five times the other.
The performance of this lens shape is near best-
Prisms Plot on form for either focusing collimated light or for
collimating a point source.
Gratings Page 699
Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters
Standard Broadband AR Coatings COATING WAVELENGTH $ £ € RMB
Filters £ 5.80 € 8,60 ¥
& Attenuators To order the lens with a standard -A 350-650nm $ 9.20 87.90
broadband AR Coating, add the coating -B 650-1050nm $ 9.20 £ 5.80 € 8,60 ¥ 87.90
Gas Cells -C 1050-1620nm $ 12.20 £ 7.70 € 11,30 ¥ 116.50
code to the Item#, and then add the
coating cost to the lens price. Example: LA1116 Coated with a 350-650nm Broadband AR Coating is LA1116-A
and the cost is $18.00 + $9.20 = $27.20.
BK7 Plano-Convex Lenses: Diameter < 25.4mm (1")

DIA f PRICE UNCOATED (For Coated Lens Add Suffix) R tc te1 fb SUGGESTED
ITEM # (mm) (mm) $ £ € RMB (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) MOUNT2
LA1116 6.0 10.0 $ 18.00 £ 11.30 € 16,70 ¥ 171.90 5.2 2.5 1.5 8.4
LA1470 6.0 12.0 $ 16.75 £ 10.60 € 15,60 ¥ 160.00 6.2 2.3 1.5 10.5 LMRA6 &
LA1222 6.0 15.0 $ 16.75 £ 10.60 € 15,60 ¥ 160.00 7.7 2.1 1.5 13.6 LMR05
LA1700 6.0 30.0 $ 16.50 £ 10.40 € 15,30 ¥ 157.60 15.5 1.8 1.5 28.8
LA1576 9.0 12.0 $ 18.65 £ 11.70 € 17,30 ¥ 178.10 6.2 3.0 1.5 9.7 LMRA9 &
LA1472 9.0 20.0 $ 16.75 £ 10.60 € 15,60 ¥ 160.00 10.3 2.5 1.5 18.3 LMR05
LA1540 12.7 15.0 $ 18.65 £ 11.70 € 17,30 ¥ 178.10 7.7 5.1 1.8 11.6
LA1074 12.7 20.0 $ 18.40 £ 11.60 € 17,10 ¥ 175.70 10.3 4.0 1.8 17.4
LA1560 12.7 25.0 $ 17.05 £ 10.70 € 15,90 ¥ 162.80 12.9 3.5 1.8 22.7
LA1289 12.7 30.0 $ 16.75 £ 10.60 € 15,60 ¥ 160.00 15.5 3.2 1.8 27.9 LMR05
LA1304 12.7 40.0 $ 16.40 £ 10.30 € 15,30 ¥ 156.60 20.6 2.8 1.8 38.1
LA1213 12.7 50.0 $ 16.30 £ 10.30 € 15,20 ¥ 155.70 25.8 2.6 1.8 48.3
LA1207 12.7 100.0 $ 16.30 £ 10.30 € 15,20 ¥ 155.70 51.5 2.2 1.8 98.6
LA1859 18.0 20.0 $ 19.60 £ 12.30 € 18,20 ¥ 187.20 10.3 7.1 1.8 15.3
LA1270 18.0 25.0 $ 18.65 £ 11.70 € 17,30 ¥ 178.10 12.9 5.5 1.8 21.4 LH1
LA1085 18.0 30.0 $ 18.20 £ 11.50 € 16,90 ¥ 173.80 15.5 4.7 1.8 26.9
LA1119 18.0 50.0 $ 18.20 £ 11.50 € 16,90 ¥ 173.80 25.8 3.4 1.8 47.7
1) Edge thickness given before 0.20mm at 45° typical chamfer.
2) See the Lens Mount Section, Starting on Page 153.
Ø1" BK7 Plano-Convex Lens Kits

ITEM # $ £ € RMB
See Page 713 LSB01 $ 348.00 £ 219.20 € 323,60 ¥ 3,323.40
LSB01-A $ 451.00 £ 284.10 € 419,40 ¥ 4,307.10
LSB01-B $ 451.00 £ 284.10 € 419,40 ¥ 4,307.10
LSB01-C $ 485.00 £ 305.60 € 451,10 ¥ 4,631.80
Optics
BK7: Plano-Convex Lenses – Page 2 of 2 Optical Systems
BK7 Plano-Convex Lenses: Diameter = 25.4mm (1") Free Space Isolators

ITEM # (mm) (mm) $ £ € RMB (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) MOUNT2 E-O Devices
LA1951 25.4 25.4 $ 21.50 £ 13.50 € 20,00 ¥ 205.30 13.1 11.7 1.8 17.7
LA1805 25.4 30.0 $ 20.95 £ 13.20 € 19,50 ¥ 200.10 15.5 8.6 2.0 24.3
Spherical Singlets
LA1027 25.4 35.0 $ 20.40 £ 12.90 € 19,00 ¥ 194.80 18.0 7.2 2.0 30.2 Multi-Element
LA1422 25.4 40.0 $ 20.10 £ 12.70 € 18,70 ¥ 192.00 20.6 6.4 2.0 35.8 Lenses
LA1131 25.4 50.0 $ 19.55 £ 12.30 € 18,20 ¥ 186.70 25.8 5.3 2.0 46.5
LA1134 25.4 60.0 $ 19.35 £ 12.20 € 18,00 ¥ 184.80 30.9 4.7 2.0 56.9 Cylindrical Lenses
LA1608 25.4 75.0 $ 19.15 £ 12.10 € 17,80 ¥ 182.90 38.6 4.1 2.0 72.3
LA1509 25.4 100.0 $ 18.50 £ 11.70 € 17,20 ¥ 176.70 51.5 3.6 2.0 97.6 Aspheric Lenses
LA1986 25.4 125.0 $ 18.50 £ 11.70 € 17,20 ¥ 176.70 64.4 3.3 2.0 122.9 LMR1
LA1433 25.4 150.0 $ 18.00 £ 11.30 € 16,70 ¥ 171.90 77.3 3.1 2.0 148.0 Mirrors
LA1229 25.4 175.0 $ 17.90 £ 11.30 € 16,60 ¥ 170.90 90.1 2.9 2.0 173.1
Diffusers
LA1708 25.4 200.0 $ 17.80 £ 11.20 € 16,60 ¥ 170.00 103.0 2.8 2.0 198.2 & Lens Arrays
LA1461 25.4 250.0 $ 17.60 £ 11.10 € 16,40 ¥ 168.10 128.8 2.6 2.0 248.3
LA1484 25.4 300.0 $ 17.55 £ 11.10 € 16,30 ¥ 167.60 154.5 2.5 2.0 298.3 Windows
LA1172 25.4 400.0 $ 17.55 £ 11.10 € 16,30 ¥ 167.60 206.0 2.4 2.0 398.4
LA1908 25.4 500.0 $ 17.55 £ 11.10 € 16,30 ¥ 167.60 257.6 2.3 2.0 498.5 Prisms
LA1978 25.4 750.0 $ 17.55 £ 11.10 € 16,30 ¥ 167.60 386.3 2.2 2.0 748.5
LA1464 25.4 1000.0 $ 17.25 £ 10.90 € 16,00 ¥ 164.70 515.1 2.2 2.0 998.6 Gratings
Polarization Optics
BK7 Plano-Convex Lenses: Diameter = 30mm Beamsplitters

DIA f PRICE UNCOATED (For Coated Lens Add Suffix) R tc te1 fb SUGGESTED Filters
ITEM # (mm) (mm) $ £ € RMB (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) MOUNT2 & Attenuators
LA1274 30.0 40.0 $ 25.30 £ 15.90 € 23,50 ¥ 241.60 20.6 9.0 2.5 34.1
Gas Cells
LA1102 30.0 50.0 $ 22.00 £ 13.90 € 20,50 ¥ 210.10 25.8 7.3 2.5 45.2
LA1765 30.0 75.0 $ 22.00 £ 13.90 € 20,50 ¥ 210.10 38.6 5.5 2.5 71.3 LMR30
LA1031 30.0 100.0 $ 21.80 £ 13.70 € 20,30 ¥ 208.20 51.5 4.7 2.5 96.9
LA1911 30.0 120.0 $ 21.80 £ 13.70 € 20,30 ¥ 208.20 61.8 4.3 2.5 117.1
BK7 Plano-Convex Lenses: Diameter = 50.8mm (2")

LA1401 50.8 60.0 $ 31.50 £ 19.80 € 29,30 ¥ 300.80 30.9 16.3 3.0 49.2
LA1145 50.8 75.0 $ 29.10 £ 18.30 € 27,10 ¥ 277.90 38.6 12.5 3.0 66.7
LA1050 50.8 100.0 $ 25.80 £ 16.30 € 24,00 ¥ 246.40 51.5 9.7 3.0 93.6
LA1384 50.8 125.0 $ 25.70 £ 16.20 € 23,90 ¥ 245.40 64.4 8.2 3.0 119.6
LA1417 50.8 150.0 $ 25.30 £ 15.90 € 23,50 ¥ 241.60 77.3 7.3 3.0 145.2
LA1399 50.8 175.0 $ 25.30 £ 15.90 € 23,50 ¥ 241.60 90.1 6.7 3.0 170.6
LA1979 50.8 200.0 $ 25.30 £ 15.90 € 23,50 ¥ 241.60 103.0 6.2 3.0 195.9 LMR2
LA1301 50.8 250.0 $ 25.15 £ 15.80 € 23,40 ¥ 240.20 128.8 5.5 3.0 246.4
LA1256 50.8 300.0 $ 26.85 £ 16.90 € 25,00 ¥ 256.40 154.5 5.1 3.0 296.6
LA1725 50.8 400.0 $ 27.05 £ 17.00 € 25,20 ¥ 258.30 206.0 4.6 3.0 397.0
LA1380 50.8 500.0 $ 27.05 £ 17.00 € 25,20 ¥ 258.30 257.3 4.3 3.0 497.2
LA1727 50.8 750.0 $ 27.05 £ 17.00 € 25,20 ¥ 258.30 386.3 3.8 3.0 747.5
LA1779 50.8 1000.0 $ 27.05 £ 17.00 € 25,20 ¥ 258.30 515.1 3.6 3.0 997.6
BK7 Plano-Convex Lenses: Diameter = 75mm

DIA f PRICE UNCOATED (For Coated Lens Add Suffix) R tc te1 fb SUGGESTED AR
Coating
LA1740 75.0 85.0 $ 38.15 £ 24.00 € 35,50 ¥ 364.30 43.8 24.2 3.0 69.0
LA1238 75.0 100.0 $ 38.15 £ 24.00 € 35,50 ¥ 364.30 51.5 19.2 3.0 87.3 LMR75 Plot on
LA1002 75.0 150.0 $ 36.55 £ 23.00 € 34,00 ¥ 349.10 77.3 12.7 3.0 141.6
LA1353 75.0 200.0 $ 34.25 £ 21.60 € 31,90 ¥ 327.10 103.0 10.1 3.0 193.4
Page 699
1) Edge thickness given before 0.20mm at 45° typical chamfer. 2) See the Lens Mount Section, Starting on Page 153
Optics
Optical Systems UV Fused Silica: Plano-Convex Lenses
Free Space Isolators Plano-Convex
Specifications
■ Material: UV Grade Fused Silica
Spherical Singlets
185nm to 2.1µm Uncoated ■ Centration: ≤3arcmin
Multi-Element ■ Design Wavelength: ■ Clear Aperture: >90% of Dia.
Lenses 588nm (n = 1.460) ■ Transmission:
Cylindrical Lenses ■ Dia. Tolerance: +0.00/-0.10mm Texternal ≥ 80%/cm @ 185nm
Tinternal ≥ 88%/cm @ 185nm
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
UV grade fused silica has excellent transmission properites from the UV to near IR. See page 698 for a transmission versus wavelength plot.
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Windows Broadband UV AR Coatings COATING WAVELENGTH DIAMETER $ £ € RMB

Find the correct lens diameter for your -UV 290-370nm 5.0-12.7mm $ 15.40 £ 9.70 € 14,30 ¥ 147.10
Prisms lens, add the Coating Code to the Item#, -UV 290-370nm 25.4mm $ 30.80 £ 19.40 € 28,60 ¥ 294.00
-UV 290-370nm 50.8-75.0mm $ 57.20 £ 36.00 € 53,20 ¥ 546.30
and then add the coating cost to the lens
Gratings price. Example: LA4249 Coated with a 290-370nm Broadband AR Coating is LA4249-UV, and the cost is
$81.20 + $15.40 = $96.60.
Polarization Optics
UV Fused Silica: Plano-Convex Lenses
Beamsplitters
Filters ITEM # (mm) (mm) $ £ € RMB (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) MOUNT2
& Attenuators LA4249 5.0 10.0 $ 81.20 £ 51.20 € 75,50 ¥ 775.50 4.6 2.2 1.5 8.5 LMRA5 & LMR05
Gas Cells LA4280 6.0 10.0 $ 77.50 £ 48.80 € 72,10 ¥ 740.10 4.6 2.6 1.5 8.2
LA4917 6.0 15.0 $ 77.20 £ 48.60 € 71,80 ¥ 737.30 6.9 2.2 1.5 13.5 LMRA6 &
LA4194 6.0 20.0 $ 75.50 £ 47.60 € 70,20 ¥ 721.00 9.2 2.0 1.5 18.6 LMR05
LA4966 6.0 30.0 $ 75.50 £ 47.60 € 70,20 ¥ 721.00 13.8 1.8 1.5 28.7
LA4647 12.7 20.0 $ 79.70 £ 50.20 € 74,10 ¥ 761.10 9.2 4.3 1.8 17.0
LA4936 12.7 30.0 $ 74.40 £ 46.90 € 69,20 ¥ 710.50 13.8 3.3 1.8 27.7
LA4130 12.7 40.0 $ 66.70 £ 42.00 € 62,00 ¥ 637.00 18.4 2.9 1.8 38.0 LMR05
LA4765 12.7 50.0 $ 60.10 £ 37.90 € 55,90 ¥ 574.00 23.0 2.7 1.8 48.2
LA4327 12.7 75.0 $ 60.10 £ 37.90 € 55,90 ¥ 574.00 34.5 2.4 1.8 73.4
LA4600 12.7 100.0 $ 53.50 £ 33.70 € 49,80 ¥ 510.90 46.0 2.2 1.8 98.5
LA4052 25.4 35.0 $ 125.00 £ 78.80 € 116,30 ¥ 1,193.80 16.1 8.2 2.0 29.4
LA4306 25.4 40.0 $ 97.50 £ 61.40 € 90,70 ¥ 931.10 18.4 7.1 2.0 35.1
LA4148 25.4 50.0 $ 92.60 £ 58.30 € 86,10 ¥ 884.30 23.0 5.8 2.0 46.0
LA4725 25.4 75.0 $ 84.20 £ 53.00 € 78,30 ¥ 804.10 34.5 4.4 2.0 72.0
LA4380 25.4 100.0 $ 82.30 £ 51.80 € 76,50 ¥ 786.00 46.0 3.8 2.0 97.4
LA4236 25.4 125.0 $ 79.90 £ 50.30 € 74,30 ¥ 763.00 57.5 3.4 2.0 122.7
LA4874 25.4 150.0 $ 77.60 £ 48.90 € 72,20 ¥ 741.10 69.0 3.2 2.0 147.8 LMR1
LA4924 25.4 175.0 $ 76.10 £ 47.90 € 70,80 ¥ 726.80 80.5 3.0 2.0 172.9
LA4102 25.4 200.0 $ 75.40 £ 47.50 € 70,10 ¥ 720.10 92.0 2.9 2.0 198.0
LA4158 25.4 250.0 $ 74.20 £ 46.70 € 69,00 ¥ 708.60 115.0 2.7 2.0 248.1
LA4579 25.4 300.0 $ 73.90 £ 46.60 € 68,70 ¥ 705.70 138.0 2.6 2.0 298.2
LA4184 25.4 500.0 $ 73.10 £ 46.10 € 68,00 ¥ 698.10 230.0 2.4 2.0 498.4
LA4716 25.4 750.0 $ 72.50 £ 45.70 € 67,40 ¥ 692.40 345.1 2.2 2.0 748.5
LA4663 25.4 1000.0 $ 72.20 £ 45.50 € 67,10 ¥ 689.50 460.1 2.2 2.0 998.5
LA4464 50.8 60.0 $ 264.70 £ 166.80 € 246,20 ¥ 2,527.90 27.6 19.8 3.0 46.4
LA4078 50.8 75.0 $ 253.70 £ 159.80 € 235,90 ¥ 2,422.80 34.5 14.1 3.0 65.3
LA4545 50.8 100.0 $ 269.10 £ 169.50 € 250,30 ¥ 2,569.90 46.0 10.6 3.0 92.7
LA4904 50.8 150.0 $ 227.30 £ 143.20 € 211,40 ¥ 2,170.70 69.0 7.8 3.0 144.6
LA4984 50.8 200.0 $ 215.00 £ 135.50 € 200,00 ¥ 2,053.30 92.0 6.6 3.0 195.5 LMR2
LA4538 50.8 250.0 $ 200.90 £ 126.60 € 186,80 ¥ 1,918.60 115.0 5.8 3.0 246.0
LA4855 50.8 300.0 $ 185.50 £ 116.90 € 172,50 ¥ 1,771.50 138.0 5.4 3.0 296.3
AR LA4782 50.8 500.0 $ 172.30 £ 108.50 € 160,20 ¥ 1,645.50 230.0 4.4 3.0 497.0
Coating LA4745 50.8 750.0 $ 161.30 £ 101.60 € 150,00 ¥ 1,540.40 345.1 3.9 3.0 747.3
LA4337 50.8 1000.0 $ 161.30 £ 101.60 € 150,00 ¥ 1,540.40 460.1 3.7 3.0 997.5
Plot on LA4384 75.0 90.0 $ 438.50 £ 276.30 € 407,80 ¥ 4,187.70 41.4 26.8 3.0 71.6
Page 699 LA4372 75.0 150.0 $ 385.70 £ 243.00 € 358,70 ¥ 3,683.40 69.0 14.1 3.0 140.4 LMR75
LA4795 75.0 200.0 $ 359.30 £ 226.40 € 334,10 ¥ 3,431.30 92.0 11.0 3.0 192.5
1) Edge Thickness given before 0.20mm at 45° typical chamfer.
Optics
CaF2 Vacuum UV: Plano-Convex Lenses Optical Systems

Specifications
■ Scratch-Dig: 40-20 E-O Devices
■ Material: Vacuum Grade CaF2
■ Wavelength Range: ■ Centration: 3arcmin
Spherical Singlets
180nm to 8.0µm Uncoated ■ Clear Aperture: 90% of Dia.
■ Dia. Tolerance: +0.00/-0.10mm ■ Design Wavelength: Multi-Element
■ 588nm (n = 1.43388) Lenses
Focal Length Tolerance:
±1% @ 248nm ■ Coating: None Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses
Plano-Convex Lenses: Material CaF2
Mirrors
DIA f PRICE R tc te1 fb SUGGESTED
ITEM # (mm) (mm) $ £ € RMB (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) MOUNT2 Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
LA5315 12.7 20.0 $ 98.00 £ 61.70 € 91,10 ¥ 935.90 8.7 4.3 1.5 17.0
LA5183 12.7 50.0 $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00 21.7 2.5 1.5 48.3 LMR05 Windows
LA5458 12.7 80.0 $ 90.00 £ 56.70 € 83,70 ¥ 859.50 34.7 2.1 1.5 78.5
LA5370 25.4 40.0 $ 145.00 £ 91.40 € 134,90 ¥ 1,384.80 17.4 7.5 2.0 34.8 Prisms
LA5763 25.4 50.0 $ 155.00 £ 97.70 € 144,20 ¥ 1,480.30 21.7 6.1 2.0 45.7
LA5042 25.4 75.0 $ 185.00 £ 116.60 € 172,10 ¥ 1,766.80 32.5 4.6 2.0 71.8 Gratings
LA5817 25.4 100.0 $ 92.00 £ 58.00 € 85,60 ¥ 878.60 43.4 3.9 2.0 97.3
LA5012 25.4 150.0 $ 102.00 £ 64.30 € 94,90 ¥ 974.10 65.1 3.3 2.0 147.7 LMR1 Polarization Optics
LA5714 25.4 200.0 $ 103.00 £ 64.90 € 95,80 ¥ 983.70 86.8 2.9 2.0 198.0
LA5255 25.4 250.0 $ 123.00 £ 77.50 € 114,40 ¥ 1,174.70 108.5 2.7 2.0 248.1 Beamsplitters
LA5464 25.4 500.0 $ 97.00 £ 61.10 € 90,20 ¥ 926.40 216.9 2.4 2.0 498.3
LA5956 25.4 750.0 $ 102.00 £ 64.30 € 94,90 ¥ 974.10 325.4 2.2 2.0 748.4 Filters
LA5835 25.4 1000.0 $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00 433.9 2.2 2.0 998.5 & Attenuators
1) Edge thickness given before 0.2mm @ 45° typical chamfer
Gas Cells
Magnesium Fluoride: Plano-Convex Lenses

With a transmission window from 200nm to 6µm, Vacuum Grade UV MgF2 is an
ideal material for many biological and military imaging applications. Magnesium
Fluoride is extremely durable in comparison to other materials that are transparent
from the UV to the IR. The C-axis of the MgF2 crystalline structure is oriented to
minimize birefringence.
Specifications ■ Focal Length Tolerance:

■ Material: ±2% @ 633nm
Vacuum Grade UV MgF2 ■ Scratch-Dig: 40-20
■ Wavelength Range: ■ Centration: 3arcmin
200nm to 6µm Uncoated ■ Clear Aperture: 90% of Dia.
■ Average Transmission >90% from ■ Dia. Tolerance: +0.00/-0.10mm ■ Alignment to C-Axis:
200nm to 6µm
■ Center Thickness Tolerance: <20arcmin
±0.2mm ■ Coating: None
Plano-Convex Lenses: Material MgF2

DIA FOCAL LENGTH (mm) PRICE R tc te1 fb SUGGESTED
ITEM # (mm) 200nm 486nm 633nm 2.0µm $ £ € RMB (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) MOUNT2
LA6002 25.4 44.6 49.6 50 51.2 $ 333.00 £ 209.80 € 309,70 ¥ 3,180.20 18.9 6.9 2.0 45.0
LA6003 25.4 53.3 59.4 60 61.4 $ 307.00 £ 193.40 € 285,50 ¥ 2,931.90 22.6 6.0 2.1 55.5
LA6004 25.4 66.8 74.4 75 76.9 $ 291.00 £ 183.30 € 270,60 ¥ 2,779.10 28.3 5.0 2.0 71.4
LA6005 25.4 89.3 99.4 100 102.8 $ 270.00 £ 170.10 € 251,10 ¥ 2,578.50 37.8 4.3 2.1 97.1
LA6006 25.4 133.7 148.7 150 153.7 $ 250.00 £ 157.50 € 232,50 ¥ 2,387.50 56.6 3.2 1.8 147.7 LMR1
LA6007 25.4 178.2 198.3 200 205.0 $ 239.00 £ 150.60 € 222,30 ¥ 2,282.50 75.4 3.2 2.1 197.7
LA6008 25.4 222.8 247.9 250 256.2 $ 229.00 £ 144.30 € 213,00 ¥ 2,187.00 94.3 2.8 1.9 248.0
LA6009 25.4 445.5 495.8 500 512.5 $ 218.00 £ 137.30 € 202,70 ¥ 2,081.90 188.5 2.6 2.2 498.1
LA6010 25.4 891.1 991.6 1000 1024.9 $ 213.00 £ 134.20 € 198,10 ¥ 2,034.20 377.0 2.4 2.2 998.3
1) Edge thickness given before 0.2mm @ 45° typical chamfer.
Optics
Optical Systems Zinc Selenide: Plano-Convex Lenses
With a transmission range from 600nm - 16µm, zinc selenide plano-
convex lenses are ideal for IR applications. Due to the low absorption
E-O Devices coefficient, these lenses are also particularly well suited for high-power
CO2 laser applications. In contrast to Ge and Si, which also transmit in
Spherical Singlets this spectral range, ZnSe transmits some visible light, thereby allowing for
visual alignment of the optic.
Multi-Element
Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
Specifications
Aspheric Lenses
■ Material: Laser Grade Zinc Selenide
■ Wavelength Range: 0.6 to 16µm
Mirrors
■ Diameter Tolerance: +0.00/-0.10mm
Diffusers
■ Thickness Tolerance: ±0.2mm
& Lens Arrays 1mm Thick Sample
■ Coating: AR 99% @ 10.6µm
Windows ■ Focal Length Tolerance: ±1%
Prisms
■ Centration: 3arcmin
■ Clear Aperture: 80% of Diameter
Gratings
■ Design Wavelength: 10.6µm
Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters
Filters Plano-Convex Lenses: Zinc Selenide

& Attenuators DIA f PRICE R tc te1 fb SUGGESTED
Gas Cells
LA7050 25.4 50 $ 450.00 £ 283.50 € 418,50 ¥ 4,297.50 70.19 4 2.84 47.92
LA7075 25.4 75 $ 450.00 £ 283.50 € 418,50 ¥ 4,297.50 105.19 4 3.22 72.88
LA7100 25.4 100 $ 450.00 £ 283.50 € 418,50 ¥ 4,297.50 140.47 4 3.42 98.24 LMR1
LA7150 25.4 150 $ 450.00 £ 283.50 € 418,50 ¥ 4,297.50 209.026 4 3.61 147.2
LA7200 25.4 200 $ 450.00 £ 283.50 € 418,50 ¥ 4,297.50 280.46 4 3.71 198.17
1) Edge thickness given before 0.2mm @ 45° typical chamfer.
Wire Grid Polarizers for the IR

■ Covering Wavelengths From 2000nm to 30µm
■ Calcium Fluoride (CaF2), Barium Fluoride (BaF2),
Zinc Selenide (ZnSe), and KRS-5
■ High Transmission, High Extinction Ratios
■ Mounted in a Double Protective Ring
See Page 818

Specifications
■ All Polarizers can be Mounted
in a Double Protective Ring
■ Wire Grid Spacing:
2400 Grooves/mm
■ Parallelism: 3arcmin
■ Substrate Thickness:
MATERIAL WAVELENGTH TYPICAL EXTINCTION 2mm Nominal
(µm) RATIO
■ Ring Diameter (Thickness):
3 100 Ø25mm (5.0 ± 0.1mm)
CaF2
8 250 Ø50mm (6.0 ± 0.1mm)
3 100
BaF2 ■ Damage Threshold:
10 300
3 100 CW Laser: 10W/cm2
ZnSe Pulsed Laser (100ns Pulse):
10 300
3 100 10kW/cm2
KRS-5
15 200
Optics
Silicon: Plano-Convex Lenses Optical Systems
Silicon has a transmission window from 1.2 to 8µm and Si plano-
convex lenses are a common choice for imaging light with
wavelengths between 3 and 5µm. The lenses are AR coated to achieve E-O Devices
optimal light transmission.
Spherical Singlets
Multi-Element
Lenses
Specifications: Cylindrical Lenses

■ Material: Silicon
Aspheric Lenses
■ Wavelength Range: 1.2 to 8.0µm
■ Diameter Tolerance: +0.00/-0.10mm Mirrors
■ Diffusers
1mm Thick Sample
Coating: BBAR 98% from 3-5µm & Lens Arrays
■ Focal Length Tolerance: ±1%
Windows
■ Centration: 3arcmin Prisms
■ Clear Aperture: 80% of Diameter
■ Design Wavelength: 4µm (3.0 to 5.0µm) Gratings
Polarization Optics
Plano-Convex Lenses: Silicon Beamsplitters

DIA f PRICE R tc te1 fb SUGGESTED Filters
ITEM # (mm) (mm) $ £ € RMB (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) MOUNT2 & Attenuators
LA8050 25.4 50 $ 340.00 £ 214.20 € 316,20 ¥ 3,247.00 121.28 4 3.33 48.38
LA8075 25.4 75 $ 340.00 £ 214.20 € 316,20 ¥ 3,247.00 181.9 4 3.56 73.52
Gas Cells
LA8100 25.4 100 $ 340.00 £ 214.20 € 316,20 ¥ 3,247.00 242.53 4 3.66 98.6 LMR1
LA8150 25.4 150 $ 340.00 £ 214.20 € 316,20 ¥ 3,247.00 363.8 4 3.78 148.68
LA8200 25.4 200 $ 340.00 £ 214.20 € 316,20 ¥ 3,247.00 485.06 4 3.83 198.72
1 Edge thickness given before 0.2mm at 45° typical chamfer. 2) See the Lens Mount Section, Starting on Page 153.
Germanium: Plano-Convex Lenses

The transmission window of germanium extends from 2-16µm, which makes it ideal
for long wave infrared imaging applications. The Ge plano-convex lenses are AR
coated for optimal transmission of infrared light.
Specifications ■ Coating: BBAR 97% With

■ Material: Germanium Moderate Abrasion From 8-12µm
■ Wavelength Range: 2.0 to 16µm
■ Diameter Tolerance:
+0.00/-0.10mm ■ Centration: 3arcmin
■ Thickness Tolerance: ■ Clear Aperture: 80% of Diameter
+0.00/-0.2mm ■ Design Wavelength: 10.0µm
■ Ideal for Infrared Applications in the 8-12µm Band

■ AR Coated
■ 50-200mm Focal Lengths
Plano-Convex Lenses: Germanium

LA9050 25.4 50 $ 450.00 £ 283.50 € 418,50 ¥ 4,297.50 150.34 4 3.46 48.53
LA9075 25.4 75 $ 450.00 £ 283.50 € 418,50 ¥ 4,297.50 225.51 4 3.64 73.68
LA9100 25.4 100 $ 450.00 £ 283.50 € 418,50 ¥ 4,297.50 300.67 4 3.73 98.76 LMR1
LA9150 25.4 150 $ 450.00 £ 283.50 € 418,50 ¥ 4,297.50 451.01 4 3.82 148.84
LA9200 25.4 200 $ 450.00 £ 283.50 € 418,50 ¥ 4,297.50 601.35 4 3.87 198.88
1 Edge thickness given before 0.2mm at 45° typical chamfer. 2) See the Lens Mount Section, Starting on Page 153.
Optics
Optical Systems Teflon Plano-Convex Lenses
- THz Transmission
Plastic lenses can be used for THz radiation. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE,
E-O Devices Teflon™) is a rather commonly used material for THz applications; it has a low
dielectric constant, about 1.96 @ 520GHz, which corresponds to an index of
Spherical Singlets refraction of 1.4. The low dielectric constant creates a reasonably low insertion loss.
Multi-Element PTFE is usable for frequencies up to 2THz (roughly). See page 578 for our THz
Lenses Transmitter and Receiver.
Cylindrical Lenses
Specifications
■ Material: Teflon, Dielectric Constant = 1.96 at 520GHz
Aspheric Lenses
■ Design Frequency: 500GHz (n = 1.4)
Mirrors ■ Surface Irregularity: 10µm, Corresponding to λ/20 at 1.5THz
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
■ Centration: 3arcmin
Windows ■ Clear Aperture: >85% of Diameter
Prisms
PLANO-CONVEX
Gratings
Polarization Optics
f
Beamsplitters Redrawn from C. Winnewisser, F. Lewen, H. Helm, “Transmission
characteristics of dichroic filters measured by THz time-domain spectroscopy,”
Filters Appl. Phys. A 66, 593-598 (1998).
& Attenuators
Gas Cells Plano-Convex Lenses: Teflon

f PRICE R tc te1 fb SUGGESTED
ITEM # DIA @500GHz $ £ € RMB (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) MOUNT2
LAT100 50mm 100mm $ 30.20 £ 19.00 € 28,10 ¥ 288.40 40 12.8 5.0 95
LAT300 50mm 300mm $ 30.20 £ 19.00 € 28,10 ¥ 288.40 120 7.6 5.0 295 LMR2
LAT500 50mm 500mm $ 30.20 £ 19.00 € 28,10 ¥ 288.40 200 6.6 5.0 495
1) Edge thickness given before 0.2mm at 45° typical chamfer. 2) See the Lens Mount Section, Starting on Page 153.
High-Resistivity Silicon Lenses

High-resitivity silicon lenses transmit more than 50% of terahertz radiation in the 50-
Specifications 1000µm spectral region when the lens thickness is less than 0.5mm. As can be seen from
■ Material: High Resistivity Float Zone the plot, HRFZ-Si has superior transmission properties due to its high resistance and lack
Silicon (HRFZ-Si) of absorption lines in this spectral region. Each Ø50.8mm lens offered here has a meniscus
■ Resitivity: >10kΩ/cm shape, which performs nearly as well as a best form lens.
■ Refractive Index:
Silicon Transmission (7.0mm)
λ→ ∞ : n=3.416
A 0.28"
16-1000µm, Thickness = 0.05mm

λ=9µm: n=3.4232 60
High Resistivity Si
■ Transmission (Thickness = 0.5mm):
>51% for 50µm ≤ λ ≤ 1000µm
50
R1
■ Diameter: 50.8 ± 0.1mm
Transmission, %
40 (50.8mm) R2
Ø2.00"
■ Center Thickness: 0.276 ± 0.1mm A SECTION A-A
30
■ Scratch-Dig: 80-50 ITEM # R1(mm) R2(mm)
■ Clear Aperture: >90% 20
LAHR2050 50.23 77.27
■ Design Wavelength: 10
Fused Si
n-type, 10 Ω-cm LAHR2075 73.45 115.08
300µm (n = 3.4180) LAHR2100 95.94 151.01
0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 LAHR2150 143.22 228.00
Wavelength (µm) LAHR2200 187.50 297.90

LAHR2050 $ 660.00 £ 415.80 € 613,80 ¥ 6,303.00 High-Resistivity Lens, 50mm EFL, Ø50.8mm
Optics
BK7: Best Form Optical Systems
Best Form optics are designed to minimize spherical aberration while still using Free Space Isolators
spherical surfaces to form the lens. Each side of the lens is polished so that it has a
different radius of curvature, which results in an increase in price over Plano-Convex E-O Devices
or Bi-Convex lenses. Ideally these are best used at infinite conjugates in high-power
Spherical Singlets
applications where doublets are not an option.
As the diameter of a beam shrinks, diffraction limited performance may be Multi-Element
Lenses
achieved. The chart below describes the maximum beam diameter where a focal
spot from a collimated beam would be diffraction limited. Cylindrical Lenses
All of these values are based on the theoretical performance of the lens and should Aspheric Lenses
te
be used only as a guide.
■ Best Possible Performance From a Spherical Singlet Mirrors
■ Ideal for High-Power Applications Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
ITEM# DIFFRACTION LIMITED DIFFRACTION LIMITED
DIAMETER @632.8nm DIAMETER @1064nm
Windows
LBF254-040 5.0mm 6.0mm
Best Form LBF254-050 6.0mm 7.0mm
LBF254-075 8.0mm 9.5mm Prisms
tc LBF254-100 10.0mm 11.5mm
LBF254-150 13.5mm 16.0mm Gratings
LBF254-200 17.0mm 20.0mm
Polarization Optics
Specifications
■ Material: BK7 Beamsplitters
■ Scratch-Dig: Standard Broadband AR Coatings
10-5 Uncoated To order the lens with a standard broadband AR Coating, add the coating Filters
20-10 Coated code to the Item#, and then add the coating cost to the lens price. & Attenuators
■ Diameter Tolerance: ±0.00/–0.02mm COATING WAVELENGTH $ £ € RMB Gas Cells
■ Design Wavelength: 587.6nm -A 350-650nm $ 9.20 £ 5.80 € 8,60 ¥ 87.90
■ Clear Aperture: 90% of Diameter -B 650-1050nm $ 9.20 £ 5.80 € 8,60 ¥ 87.90
■ Centration: <3arcmin -C 1050-1620nm $ 12.20 £ 7.70 € 11,30 ¥ 116.50
■ Focal Length: Example: LBF254-100 Coated with a 350-650nm Broadband AR Coating is LBF254-100-A and the cost is
±1% @ Design Wavelength $141.40 + $9.20 = $150.60.
The plot to the right shows coma and AR

spherical aberration plotted as a function of Coating
lens shape for a BK7 lens with a focal length
of 100mm, the stop set at the front surface of Plot on
the lens, and a ±20° field. This is plotted Laser Line
using the curvature (c) of the front face of
Page 699 Filters
the lens along the x-axis rather than the more
familiar radius of curvature (r). The two are
related by c=1/r. The minimum of spherical
aberration coincides very nearly with the zero
coma location. The shape of the lens where
this minimum occurs provides the basis for a
“best form” design.
See Page 842
Best Form Lenses: Material BK7

DIA f PRICE UNCOATED (For Coated Lens Add Suffix) R1 R2 tc te1 fb SUGGESTED
ITEM # (mm) (mm) $ £ € RMB (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) MOUNT2
LBF254-040 25.4 40.0 $ 153.50 £ 96.70 € 142,80 ¥ 1,465.90 24.02 -134.60 6.5 2.3 36.3
LBF254-050 25.4 50.0 $ 136.40 £ 85.90 € 126,90 ¥ 1,302.60 30.06 -172.00 6.5 3.2 46.4
LBF254-075 25.4 75.0 $ 141.40 £ 89.10 € 131,50 ¥ 1,350.40 44.50 -289.00 5.0 2.9 72.1 LMR1
LBF254-100 25.4 100.0 $ 141.40 £ 89.10 € 131,50 ¥ 1,350.40 60.02 -353.30 4.0 2.4 97.3
LBF254-150 25.4 150.0 $ 140.40 £ 88.50 € 130,60 ¥ 1,340.80 89.35 -570.49 4.0 3.0 147.5
LBF254-200 25.4 200.0 $ 138.40 £ 87.20 € 128,70 ¥ 1,321.70 121.50 -684.50 4.0 3.2 197.8
1) Edge thickness given before 0.2mm @ 45° typ. chamfer 2) See the Lens Mount Section, Starting on Page 153.
Optics
Optical Systems BK7: Bi-Convex Lenses
Specifications
■ Material: BK7
■ Wavelength Range: 350nm-2.0µm ■ Scratch-Dig: 40-20
Spherical Singlets
■ Design Wavelength: ■ Centration: 3arcmin
Multi-Element 633nm (n = 1.515) ■ Clear Aperture: >90% of Dia.
Lenses ■ Dia. Tolerance: +0.00/-0.10mm
Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses
Standard Broadband AR Coatings COATING WAVELENGTH $ £ € RMB Bi-Convex lenses perfrom best when the object
Mirrors To order the lens with a standard -A 350-650nm $ 9.20 £ 5.80 € 8,60 ¥ 87.90 and image are on opposite sides of the lens and
broadband AR Coating, add the -B 650-1050nm $ 9.20 £ 5.80 € 8,60 ¥ 87.90 the ratio of the object to image distance
Diffusers (conjugate ratio) is between 0.2 to 5 or when
coating code to the Item#, and add -C 1050-1620nm $12.20 £ 7.70 €11,30 ¥116.50
& Lens Arrays
the coating cost to the lens price. Example: LB1157 Coated with a 350-650nm Broadband AR Coating used to create a virtual image from a real object.
is LB1157-A and the cost is $20.10 + $9.20 = $29.30.
Windows
Bi-Convex Lenses: Material BK7
Prisms
Gratings ITEM # (mm) (mm) $ £ € RMB (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) MOUNT2
LB1157 6.0 10.0 $ 20.10 £ 12.70 € 18,70 ¥ 192.00 9.9 2.4 1.5 9.2
Polarization Optics LB1406 6.0 12.0 $ 18.80 £ 11.80 € 17,50 ¥ 179.50 12.0 2.3 1.5 11.2 LMRA6 &
LB1987 6.0 15.0 $ 18.80 £ 11.80 € 17,50 ¥ 179.50 15.1 2.1 1.5 14.3 LMR05
Beamsplitters LB1198 6.0 30.0 $ 18.50 £ 11.70 € 17,20 ¥ 176.70 30.6 1.8 1.5 29.4
LB1494 9.0 12.0 $ 20.80 £ 13.10 € 19,30 ¥ 198.60 11.7 3.6 1.8 10.7 LMRA9 &
Filters LB1212 9.0 20.0 $ 18.80 £ 11.80 € 17,50 ¥ 179.50 20.1 2.8 1.8 19.0 LMR05
& Attenuators LB1092 12.7 15.0 $ 20.80 £ 13.10 € 19,30 ¥ 198.60 14.6 4.7 1.8 13.4
Gas Cells LB1450 12.7 20.0 $ 20.50 £ 12.90 € 19,10 ¥ 195.80 19.9 3.9 1.8 18.7
LB1014 12.7 25.0 $ 19.10 £ 12.00 € 17,80 ¥ 182.40 25.2 3.4 1.8 23.8
LB1258 12.7 30.0 $ 18.80 £ 11.80 € 17,50 ¥ 179.50 30.4 3.1 1.8 28.9 LMR05
LB1378 12.7 40.0 $ 18.40 £ 11.60 € 17,10 ¥ 175.70 40.7 2.8 1.8 39.1
LB1844 12.7 50.0 $ 18.30 £ 11.50 € 17,00 ¥ 174.80 51.1 2.6 1.8 49.1
LB1187 12.7 100.0 $ 18.30 £ 11.50 € 17,00 ¥ 174.80 102.6 2.2 1.8 99.3
LB1761 25.4 25.4 $ 23.90 £ 15.10 € 22,20 ¥ 228.20 24.5 9.0 1.9 22.2
LB1757 25.4 30.0 $ 23.30 £ 14.70 € 21,70 ¥ 222.50 29.5 7.7 2.0 27.3
LB1811 25.4 35.0 $ 22.60 £ 14.20 € 21,00 ¥ 215.80 34.9 6.8 2.0 32.7
LB1027 25.4 40.0 $ 22.30 £ 14.00 € 20,70 ¥ 213.00 40.1 6.1 2.0 37.9
LB1471 25.4 50.0 $ 21.80 £ 13.70 € 20,30 ¥ 208.20 50.6 5.2 2.0 48.2
LB1596 25.4 60.0 $ 21.50 £ 13.50 € 20,00 ¥ 205.30 61.0 4.7 2.0 58.4
LB1901 25.4 75.0 $ 21.30 £ 13.40 € 19,80 ¥ 203.40 76.6 4.1 2.0 73.6
LB1676 25.4 100.0 $ 20.70 £ 13.00 € 19,30 ¥ 197.70 102.4 3.6 2.0 98.8
LB1904 25.4 125.0 $ 20.60 £ 13.00 € 19,20 ¥ 196.70 128.2 3.3 2.0 123.9 LMR1
LB1437 25.4 150.0 $ 20.10 £ 12.70 € 18,70 ¥ 192.00 154.0 3.1 2.0 149.0
LB1294 25.4 175.0 $ 20.00 £ 12.60 € 18,60 ¥ 191.00 179.8 2.9 2.0 174.0
LB1945 25.4 200.0 $ 19.90 £ 12.50 € 18,50 ¥ 190.00 205.6 2.8 2.0 199.1
LB1056 25.4 250.0 $ 19.70 £ 12.40 € 18,30 ¥ 188.10 257.1 2.6 2.0 249.1
LB1779 25.4 300.0 $ 19.60 £ 12.30 € 18,20 ¥ 187.20 308.6 2.5 2.0 299.2
LB1391 25.4 400.0 $ 19.60 £ 12.30 € 18,20 ¥ 187.20 411.7 2.4 2.0 399.2
LB1869 25.4 500.0 $ 19.60 £ 12.30 € 18,20 ¥ 187.20 514.7 2.3 2.0 499.2
LB1475 25.4 750.0 $ 19.60 £ 12.30 € 18,20 ¥ 187.20 772.2 2.2 2.0 749.3
LB1409 25.4 1000.0 $ 19.30 £ 12.20 € 17,90 ¥ 184.30 1029.8 2.2 2.0 999.3
LB1723 50.8 60.0 $ 30.00 £ 18.90 € 27,90 ¥ 286.50 59.3 14.4 3.0 55.0
LB1309 50.8 75.0 $ 29.90 £ 18.80 € 27,80 ¥ 285.50 75.2 11.8 3.0 71.0
LB1630 50.8 100.0 $ 29.50 £ 18.60 € 27,40 ¥ 281.70 101.4 9.5 3.0 96.8
LB1106 50.8 125.0 $ 29.40 £ 18.50 € 27,30 ¥ 280.80 127.4 8.1 3.0 122.3
LB1374 50.8 150.0 $ 29.00 £ 18.30 € 27,00 ¥ 277.00 153.3 7.2 3.0 147.6
LB1607 50.8 175.0 $ 29.00 £ 18.30 € 27,00 ¥ 277.00 179.1 6.6 3.0 172.8
AR LB1199 50.8 200.0 $ 29.00 £ 18.30 € 27,00 ¥ 277.00 205.0 6.2 3.0 198.0 LMR2
LB1889 50.8 250.0 $ 29.00 £ 18.30 € 27,00 ¥ 277.00 256.6 5.5 3.0 248.2
Coating LB1917 50.8 300.0 $ 29.00 £ 18.30 € 27,00 ¥ 277.00 308.2 5.1 3.0 298.3
Plot on LB1862 50.8 400.0 $ 29.00 £ 18.30 € 27,00 ¥ 277.00 411.3 4.6 3.0 398.5
LB1909 50.8 500.0 $ 29.00 £ 18.30 € 27,00 ¥ 277.00 514.4 4.3 3.0 498.6
Page 699 LB1247 50.8 750.0 $ 29.00 £ 18.30 € 27,00 ¥ 277.00 772.0 3.8 3.0 748.7
LB1859 50.8 1000.0 $ 29.00 £ 18.30 € 27,00 ¥ 277.00 1029.5 3.6 3.0 998.8
Optics
UV Fused Silica: Bi-Convex Lenses Optical Systems

Specifications
■ Material: UV Grade Fused Silica ■ Focal Length Tolerance: ±1% E-O Devices
185nm to 2.1µm, Uncoated ■ Centration: 3arcmin Spherical Singlets
■ Design Wavelength: ■ Clear Aperture: Multi-Element
588nm (n = 1.460) >90% of Diameter Lenses
■ Diameter Tolerance: ■ Transmission:
+0.00 /-0.10mm Tinternal ≥ 88%/cm @ 185nm Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses
Bi-Convex
Mirrors
UV Fused Silica Transmission
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Windows
Prisms
Gratings
Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters
Filters
Bi-Convex Lenses: UV Grade Fused Silica & Attenuators
Gas Cells
LB4743 5.0 10.0 $ 75.20 £ 47.40 € 69,90 ¥ 718.20 8.8 2.2 1.5 9.2 LMRA5 & LMR05
LB4280 6.0 10.0 $ 71.80 £ 45.20 € 66,80 ¥ 685.70 8.8 2.6 1.5 9.1
LB4537 6.0 15.0 $ 71.50 £ 45.00 € 66,50 ¥ 682.80 13.4 2.2 1.5 14.2 LMRA6 &
LB4738 6.0 20.0 $ 69.90 £ 44.00 € 65,00 ¥ 667.50 18.1 2.0 1.5 19.3 LMR05
LB4209 6.0 30.0 $ 69.90 £ 44.00 € 65,00 ¥ 667.50 27.3 1.8 1.5 29.4
LB4854 12.7 20.0 $ 73.80 £ 46.50 € 68,60 ¥ 704.80 17.7 4.2 1.8 18.5
LB4003 12.7 30.0 $ 68.90 £ 43.40 € 64,10 ¥ 658.00 27.1 3.3 1.8 28.8
LB4700 12.7 40.0 $ 61.80 £ 38.90 € 57,50 ¥ 590.20 36.3 2.9 1.8 39.0 LMR05
LB4915 12.7 50.0 $ 55.60 £ 35.00 € 51,70 ¥ 531.00 45.6 2.7 1.8 49.1
LB4436 12.7 75.0 $ 55.60 £ 35.00 € 51,70 ¥ 531.00 68.6 2.4 1.8 74.2
LB4627 12.7 100.0 $ 49.50 £ 31.20 € 46,00 ¥ 472.70 91.7 2.2 1.8 99.2
LB4879 25.4 35.0 $ 115.80 £ 73.00 € 107,70 ¥ 1,105.90 31.0 7.4 2.0 32.4
LB4030 25.4 40.0 $ 90.30 £ 56.90 € 84,00 ¥ 862.40 35.7 6.7 2.0 37.6
LB4096 25.4 50.0 $ 85.70 £ 54.00 € 79,70 ¥ 818.40 45.1 5.7 2.0 48.0
LB4330 25.4 75.0 $ 78.00 £ 49.10 € 72,50 ¥ 744.90 68.3 4.4 2.0 73.5
LB4941 25.4 100.0 $ 76.20 £ 48.00 € 70,90 ¥ 727.70 91.4 3.8 2.0 98.7
LB4913 25.4 125.0 $ 74.00 £ 46.60 € 68,80 ¥ 706.70 114.5 3.4 2.0 123.8
LB4265 25.4 150.0 $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60 137.5 3.2 2.0 148.9 LMR1
LB4530 25.4 175.0 $ 70.40 £ 44.40 € 65,50 ¥ 672.30 160.6 3.0 2.0 174.0
LB4282 25.4 200.0 $ 69.80 £ 44.00 € 64,90 ¥ 666.60 183.6 2.9 2.0 199.0
LB4837 25.4 250.0 $ 68.70 £ 43.30 € 63,90 ¥ 656.10 229.6 2.7 2.0 249.1
LB4545 25.4 300.0 $ 68.40 £ 43.10 € 63,60 ¥ 653.20 275.6 2.6 2.0 299.1
LB4453 25.4 500.0 $ 67.70 £ 42.70 € 63,00 ¥ 646.50 459.7 2.4 2.0 499.2
LB4223 25.4 750.0 $ 67.20 £ 42.30 € 62,50 ¥ 641.80 689.8 2.2 2.0 749.2
LB4374 25.4 1000.0 $ 66.90 £ 42.10 € 62,20 ¥ 638.90 919.8 2.2 2.0 999.3
LB4592 50.8 60.0 $ 284.10 £ 179.00 € 264,20 ¥ 2,713.20 52.6 15.6 2.5 54.4
LB4553 50.8 75.0 $ 259.60 £ 163.50 € 241,40 ¥ 2,479.20 67.0 12.5 2.5 70.6
LB4821 50.8 100.0 $ 239.20 £ 150.70 € 222,50 ¥ 2,284.40 90.4 10.3 3.0 96.4
LB4140 50.8 150.0 $ 235.20 £ 148.20 € 218,70 ¥ 2,246.20 136.8 7.8 3.0 147.3
LB4842 50.8 200.0 $ 222.90 £ 140.40 € 207,30 ¥ 2,128.70 183.0 6.5 3.0 197.7 LMR2
LB4972 50.8 250.0 $ 210.70 £ 132.70 € 196,00 ¥ 2,012.20 229.1 5.8 3.0 248.0
LB4710 50.8 300.0 $ 196.40 £ 123.70 € 182,70 ¥ 1,875.60 275.2 5.4 3.0 298.2
LB4910 50.8 500.0 $ 184.20 £ 116.00 € 171,30 ¥ 1,759.10 459.4 4.4 3.0 498.5
LB4865 50.8 750.0 $ 174.00 £ 109.60 € 161,80 ¥ 1,661.70 689.5 3.9 3.0 748.6
LB4293 50.8 1000.0 $ 174.00 £ 109.60 € 161,80 ¥ 1,661.70 919.6 3.7 3.0 998.7
Optics
Optical Systems SF11 or BK7: Plano-Concave & Bi-Concave Lenses
Free Space Isolators Plano-Concave lenses have a negative focal length and are typically used to diverge
collimated beams of light in instruments like Galilean type beam expanders or Plano-Concave
E-O Devices Telescopes. The spherical aberration introduced into the electromagnetic wavefront
by a plano-concave lens is negative and, as a result, it can be used to balance the
Spherical Singlets positive spherical aberration introduced by other lenses.
Multi-Element
Lenses
Specifications
Cylindrical Lenses ■ Material: BK7 or SF11
■ Wavelength Range:
Aspheric Lenses BK7: 350nm-2.0µm ■ Scratch/Dig: 40/20
SF11: 420nm-2.3µm ■ Centration: ≤3arcmin
Mirrors ■ Design Wavelength: 633nm ■ Clear Aperture: >90%
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Plano-Concave Lenses: BK7 or SF11 Material
Windows DIA f PRICE UNCOATED (For Coated Lens Add Suffix) R tc te1 fb MATERIAL SUGGESTED
ITEM # (mm) (mm) $ £ € RMB (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) MOUNT*
Prisms LC2969 6.0 -6.0 $ 19.90 £ 12.50 € 18,50 ¥ 190.00 -4.7 1.5 2.6 -6.8 SF11
LC2632 6.0 -12.0 $ 21.00 £ 13.20 € 19,50 ¥ 200.60 -9.3 2.0 2.5 -13.1 SF11 LMRA6 &
Gratings LC1035 6.0 -18.0 $ 13.60 £ 8.60 € 12,60 ¥ 129.90 -9.3 2.0 2.5 -19.3 BK7 LMR05
LC1975 6.0 -24.0 $ 13.60 £ 8.60 € 12,60 ¥ 129.90 -12.4 2.0 2.4 -25.3 BK7
Polarization Optics LC2067 9.0 -9.0 $ 24.80 £ 15.60 € 23,10 ¥ 236.80 -7.0 2.0 3.6 -10.1 SF11
LC2873 9.0 -18.0 $ 19.60 £ 12.30 € 18,20 ¥ 187.20 -14.0 2.5 3.2 -19.4 SF11 LMRA9 &
Beamsplitters LC1906 9.0 -27.0 $ 14.10 £ 8.90 € 13,10 ¥ 134.70 -13.9 2.0 2.7 -28.3 BK7 LMR05
LC2265 12.7 -15.0 $ 26.60 £ 16.80 € 24,70 ¥ 254.00 -11.7 3.0 4.9 -16.7 SF11
Filters
LC1054 12.7 -25.0 $ 15.00 £ 9.50 € 14,00 ¥ 143.30 -12.9 3.0 4.7 -27.0 BK7
& Attenuators LMR05
LC1060 12.7 -30.0 $ 14.90 £ 9.40 € 13,90 ¥ 142.30 -15.4 3.0 4.4 -32.0 BK7
Gas Cells LC1439 12.7 -50.0 $ 14.70 £ 9.30 € 13,70 ¥ 140.40 -25.7 3.5 4.3 -52.3 BK7
LC2679 25.4 -30.0 $ 27.20 £ 17.10 € 25,30 ¥ 259.80 -23.4 3.5 7.3 -32.0 SF11
LC1715 25.4 -50.0 $ 17.40 £ 11.00 € 16,20 ¥ 166.20 -25.7 3.5 6.9 -52.3 BK7
LMR1
LC1582 25.4 -75.0 $ 17.40 £ 11.00 € 16,20 ¥ 166.20 -38.6 3.5 5.6 -77.3 BK7
AR LC1120 25.4 -100.0 $ 17.20 £ 10.80 € 16,00 ¥ 164.30 -51.5 4.0 5.6 -102.6 BK7
LC1315 50.8 -75.0 $ 33.30 £ 21.00 € 31,00 ¥ 318.00 -38.6 3.5 13.0 -77.3 BK7
Coating LC1093 50.8 -100.0 $ 28.20 £ 17.80 € 26,20 ¥ 269.30 -51.5 4.0 10.7 -102.6 BK7
LH2
Plot on LC1611 50.8 -150.0 $ 27.00 £ 17.00 € 25,10 ¥ 257.90 -77.2 4.0 8.3 -152.6 BK7 LMR2
1 Edge Thickness given before 0.2mm @ 45° typ. Chamfer. 2) See the Lens Mount Section, Starting on Page 153.
Page 699
Bi-Concave lenses have a negative focal length and are commonly used to increase the
divergence of converging light.

To order a lens with a standard -A 350-650nm $ 9.20 £ 5.80 € 8,60 ¥ 87.90
broadband AR Coating, add the -B 650-1050nm $ 9.20 £ 5.80 € 8,60 ¥ 87.90
coating code to the Item#, and then -C 1050-1620nm $ 12.20 £ 7.70 € 11,30 ¥ 116.50
add the coating cost to the lens Example: LC2969 Coated with a 350-650nm Broadband AR Coating is LC2969-A, and the cost is $19.90 + $9.20
price. = $29.10
Bi-Concave Lenses: BK7 or SF11 Material

DIA f PRICE UNCOATED (For Coated Lens Add Suffix) R tc te1 fb MATERIAL SUGGESTED
LD2746 6.0 -6.0 $ 23.40 £ 14.70 € 21,80 ¥ 223.50 -9.7 1.5 2.5 -6.4 SF11 LMRA6 &
LD2799 6.0 -12.0 $ 22.90 £ 14.40 € 21,30 ¥ 218.70 -19.1 2.0 2.5 -12.5 SF11 LMR05
LD2568 9.0 -9.0 $ 20.80 £ 13.10 € 19,30 ¥ 198.60 -14.4 2.0 3.4 -9.5 SF11 LMRA9 &
LD2181 9.0 -18.0 $ 20.70 £ 13.00 € 19,30 ¥ 197.70 -28.6 2.5 3.2 -18.7 SF11 LMR05
LD2060 12.7 -15.0 $ 26.10 £ 16.40 € 24,30 ¥ 249.30 -24.0 3.0 4.7 -15.8 SF11
LD1569 12.7 -25.0 $ 14.40 £ 9.10 € 13,40 ¥ 137.50 -26.2 2.5 4.1 -25.8 BK7 LMR05
LD1903 12.7 -30.0 $ 14.30 £ 9.00 € 13,30 ¥ 136.60 -31.4 3.0 4.3 -31.0 BK7
LD1357 12.7 -50.0 $ 14.10 £ 8.90 € 13,10 ¥ 134.70 -52.1 3.5 4.3 -51.1 BK7
LD2297 25.4 -25.0 $ 31.20 £ 19.70 € 29,00 ¥ 298.00 -39.6 3.0 7.2 -25.8 SF11
LD1464 25.4 -50.0 $ 18.90 £ 11.90 € 17,60 ¥ 180.50 -52.0 3.0 6.1 -51.0 BK7 LMR1
LD1170 25.4 -75.0 $ 18.20 £ 11.50 € 16,90 ¥ 173.80 -77.9 3.5 5.6 -76.1 BK7
LD1613 25.4 -100.0 $ 16.70 £ 10.50 € 15,50 ¥ 159.50 -103.7 4.0 5.6 -101.3 BK7
1 Edge Thickness given before 0.20mm @ 45° typ. Chamfer.
Optics
UV Fused Silica: Plano-Concave & Bi-Concave Lenses Optical Systems
Plano-Concave
Plano-Concave lenses have a negative focal length and are typically used to diverge Free Space Isolators
collimated beams of light in instruments like Galilean type beam expanders or
Telescopes. The spherical aberration introduced into the electromagnetic wavefront by E-O Devices
a plano-concave lens is negative and, as a result, it can be used to balance the positive
spherical aberrations introduced by other lenses. Spherical Singlets
Multi-Element
Specifications ■ Focal Length Tolerance: ±1% Lenses
■ Material: UV Grade Fused Silica ■ Scratch-Dig: 40-20 Cylindrical Lenses
■ Wavelength Range: 185nm-2.1µm ■ Centration: ≤3arcmin
Uncoated ■ Clear Aperture: >90% of Dia. Aspheric Lenses
■ Design Wavelength: 588nm, ■ Transmission:
n = 1.460 Tinternal ≥ 88%/cm @ 185nm Mirrors
■ Diameter Tolerance: +0.00/-0.10mm
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Plano-Concave Lenses: UV Grade Fused Silica
Windows
ITEM # (mm) (mm) $ £ € RMB (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) MOUNT2 Prisms
LC4573 6.0 -10.0 $ 68.90 £ 43.40 € 64,10 ¥ 658.00 -4.6 2.0 3.1 -11.4
LC4291 8.0 -12.0 $ 70.30 £ 44.30 € 65,40 ¥ 671.40 -5.5 2.0 3.7 -13.4 LMRA8 & LMR05 Gratings
LC4924 12.7 -20.0 $ 72.40 £ 45.60 € 67,30 ¥ 691.40 -9.2 2.0 4.5 -21.4
LC4210 12.7 -25.0 $ 69.60 £ 43.80 € 64,70 ¥ 664.70 -11.5 3.0 4.9 -27.1 Polarization Optics
LC4796 12.7 -30.0 $ 69.50 £ 43.80 € 64,60 ¥ 663.70 -13.8 3.0 4.5 -32.1
LC4357 12.7 -50.0 $ 69.30 £ 43.70 € 64,40 ¥ 661.80 -23.0 3.5 4.4 -52.4 LMR05 Beamsplitters
LC4413 12.7 -75.0 $ 68.90 £ 43.40 € 64,10 ¥ 658.00 -34.5 3.5 4.1 -77.4
LC4232 12.7 -100.0 $ 68.90 £ 43.40 € 64,10 ¥ 658.00 -46.0 3.5 3.9 -102.4 Filters
LC4918 12.7 -200.0 $ 68.90 £ 43.40 € 64,10 ¥ 658.00 -92.0 4.0 4.2 -202.7
& Attenuators
LC4252 25.4 -30.0 $ 77.30 £ 48.70 € 71,90 ¥ 738.20 -13.8 3.0 11.4 -32.1 LH1 Gas Cells
LC4513 25.4 -75.0 $ 76.00 £ 47.90 € 70,70 ¥ 725.80 -34.5 3.5 5.9 -77.4 LMR1
LC4888 25.4 -100.0 $ 76.00 £ 47.90 € 70,70 ¥ 725.80 -46.0 3.5 5.3 -102.4
LC4425 50.8 -75.0 $ 259.10 £ 163.20 € 241,00 ¥ 2,474.40 -34.5 3.5 14.6 -77.4 LH1
LC4743 50.8 -100.0 $ 244.80 £ 154.20 € 227,70 ¥ 2,337.80 -46.0 4.0 11.6 -102.7
LC4869 50.8 -150.0 $ 234.60 £ 147.80 € 218,20 ¥ 2,240.40 -69.0 4.0 8.8 -152.7 LMR2
Bi-Concave Related Products

See page FCP
MC-5
882
Bi-Concave lenses have a negative
focal length and are commonly used
to increase the divergence of Lens Tissues/Forceps
converging light. ITEM# $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION
MC-5 $ 8.70 £ 5.50 € 8,10 ¥ 83.10 Lens Tissues, 5 Booklets
FCP $ 18.30 £ 11.50 €17,00 ¥ 174.80 Forceps, Solid Stainless Steel
Bi-Concave Lenses: UV Grade Fused Silica

LD4797 6.0 -6.0 $ 83.60 £ 52.70 € 77,70 ¥ 798.40 -5.9 2.5 4.1 -6.8 LMRA6 &
LD4148 6.0 -12.0 $ 68.10 £ 42.90 € 63,30 ¥ 650.40 -11.5 3.0 3.8 -13.0 LMR05
LD4271 9.0 -9.0 $ 85.70 £ 54.00 € 79,70 ¥ 818.40 -8.7 2.5 5.0 -9.8 LMRA9 &
LD4014 9.0 -18.0 $ 68.90 £ 43.40 € 64,10 ¥ 658.00 -17.0 3.0 4.2 -19.0 LMR05
LD4771 12.7 -15.0 $ 84.70 £ 53.40 € 78,80 ¥ 808.90 -14.3 3.0 6.0 -16.0
LD4650 12.7 -25.0 $ 81.10 £ 51.10 € 75,40 ¥ 774.50 -23.5 3.0 4.8 -26.0 LMR05
LD4269 12.7 -30.0 $ 80.60 £ 50.80 € 75,00 ¥ 769.70 -28.1 3.0 4.5 -31.0
LD4511 12.7 -50.0 $ 74.70 £ 47.10 € 69,50 ¥ 713.40 -46.5 3.0 3.9 -51.0
LD4931 25.4 -25.0 $104.00 £ 65.50 € 96,70 ¥ 993.20 -23.5 3.0 10.5 -26.0
LD4293 25.4 -50.0 $100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00 -46.6 3.5 7.0 -51.2 LMR1
LD4735 25.4 -75.0 $ 85.20 £ 53.70 € 79,20 ¥ 813.70 -69.6 3.5 5.8 -76.2
LD4103 25.4 -100.0 $ 84.60 £ 53.30 € 78,70 ¥ 807.90 -92.6 3.5 5.3 -101.2
Optics
Optical Systems CaF2 Vacuum UV: Plano-Concave & Bi-Concave Lenses
Plano-Concave lenses have a negative focal length and are typically used to diverge
collimated beams of light in instruments like Galilean type beam expanders or Plano-Concave
E-O Devices Telescopes. The spherical aberration introduced into the electromagnetic wavefront
by a plano-concave lens is negative and, as a result, it can be used to balance the
Spherical Singlets positive spherical aberrations introduced by other lenses.
Multi-Element
Lenses Specifications
■ Material: Vacuum Grade CaF2 ■ Scratch-Dig: 40-20
Cylindrical Lenses
■ Wavelength Range: ■ Centration: ≤3arcmin
Aspheric Lenses 180nm-8.0µm Uncoated ■ Clear Aperture: ≥90% of Dia.
■ Diameter Tolerance: ■ Design Wavelength:
Mirrors +0.00/-0.10mm 588nm, n = 1.433
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Windows Plano-Concave Lenses: Material CaF2

Prisms ITEM # (mm) (mm) $ £ € RMB (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) MOUNT*
LC5919 12.7 -18.0 $ 127.00 £ 80.00 € 118,10 ¥ 1,212.90 -7.8 2.0 5.3 -19.4 LMR05
Gratings LC5749 12.7 -25.0 $ 118.00 £ 74.30 € 109,70 ¥ 1,126.90 -10.8 2.5 4.6 -26.7
LC5269 25.4 -40.0 $ 175.00 £ 110.30 € 162,80 ¥ 1,671.30 -17.4 2.0 7.5 -41.4 SMR1 & SM1L05
Polarization Optics LC5401 25.4 -75.0 $ 165.00 £ 104.00 € 153,50 ¥ 1,575.80 -32.5 2.5 5.1 -76.7
LC5289 25.4 -100.0 $ 161.00 £ 101.40 € 149,70 ¥ 1,537.60 -43.4 3.0 4.9 -102.1 LMR1
Beamsplitters LC5952 25.4 -200.0 $ 154.00 £ 97.00 € 143,20 ¥ 1,470.70 -86.8 3.5 4.4 -202.4
LC5893 25.4 -500.0 $ 150.00 £ 94.50 € 139,50 ¥ 1,432.50 -216.9 4.0 4.4 -502.8
Filters 1 Edge Thickness given before 0.2mm @ 45° typ. Chamfer. *See below for details.
& Attenuators
Gas Cells
Bi-Concave lenses have a negative focal Bi-Concave
length and are commonly used to increase
the divergence of converging light. With
two concave surfaces, a bi-concave lens is
more divergent than a plano-concave lens if
the radius of curvature for all the curved
surfaces on both lenses is the same.
Bi-Concave Lenses: Material CaF2

ITEM # (mm) (mm) $ £ € RMB (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) MOUNT*
LD5451 12.7 -15.0 $ 128.00 £ 80.60 € 119,00 ¥ 1,222.40 -13.4 2.5 5.7 -15.8 LMR05
LD5788 12.7 -25.0 $ 119.00 £ 75.00 € 110,70 ¥ 1,136.50 -22.1 3.0 4.9 -26.0
LD5138 25.4 -30.0 $ 173.00 £ 109.00 € 160,90 ¥ 1,652.20 -26.4 2.5 9.0 -30.9 SMR1 & SM1L05
LD5313 25.4 -50.0 $ 164.00 £ 103.30 € 152,50 ¥ 1,566.20 -43.8 3.0 6.8 -51.0 LMR1
1 Edge Thickness given before 0.2mm @ 45° typ. Chamfer. *See below for details.
Related Products
LMR SERIES IR & UV Visible Viewing Cards
LENS MOUNTS See page 899
See page 154 for ITEM $ £ € RMB LENS DIAMETER
additional fixed mounts
and mounting options LMRA5 $ 13.80 £ 8.70 € 12,80 ¥ 131.80 5mm Adapter
LMRA6 $ 13.80 £ 8.70 € 12,80 ¥ 131.80 6mm Adapter
LMRA9 $ 13.80 £ 8.70 € 12,80 ¥ 131.80 9mm Adapter
LMR05 $ 14.25 £ 9.00 € 13,30 ¥ 136.10 1/2" (12.7mm)
LMR1 $ 15.68 £ 9.90 € 14,60 ¥ 149.70 1" (25.4mm)
LMR30 $ 26.50 £ 16.70 € 24,60 ¥ 253.10 30mm
LMR1.5 $ 22.40 £ 14.10 € 20,80 ¥ 213.90 1.5" (38.1mm)
LMR75 $ 49.00 £ 30.90 € 45,60 ¥ 468.00 75mm
* Required LMR05 sold separately. **Add /M to the part for the metric item
Optics
Lens Sets Optical Systems
These lens sets contain a selection of Ø1/2", Ø1", or Free Space Isolators
Ø2" optics, all with a 40/20 scratch/dig surface finish to
ensure minimal scattering when used in laser E-O Devices
applications. Each optic is mounted in a labeled and
Spherical Singlets
threaded ring, which is compatible with our SM05,
Each Lens and Location is SM1, or SM2 series mounting system. (See Page 208). Multi-Element
Clearly Marked Lenses
■ Laser Quality 40/20 Scratch/Dig Surface Finish
■ Uncoated or Broadband AR Coatings (See Page Cylindrical Lenses
699 for Coating Curves)
■ Each Kit is Shipped Completely Assembled Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
Lens Kit Descriptions (Focal Lengths Listed in mm)
Diffusers
■ LSA01 Ø1/2": BK7 Plano-Convex and Bi-Convex (22 Lenses) & Lens Arrays
f = 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, and 100
Plano-Concave Bi-Concave Windows
20% SAVINGS AND f = -15, -25, -30, and -50 f = -15, -25, -30, and -50
FREE ORGANIZER ■ LSB01 Ø1": BK7 Plano-Convex Only (14 Lenses) Prisms
f = 25.4, 35, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150 200, 250, 300, 400, 500, 750, and 1000
SM05
SM05 ■ LSB02 Ø1": BK7 Bi-Convex Only (14 Lenses) Gratings
Thread
Retaining Ring
SM2 Thread
SM2 f = 25.4, 35, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150 200, 250, 300, 400, 500, 750, and 1000
Retaining Ring
ø0.45" Polarization Optics
(11.43mm) ø0.52" (Ø13.2mm)
■ LSB03 Ø1": BK7 Plano-Convex and Bi-Convex (28 Lenses)
Clear
Aperture
f = 25.4, 35, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150 200, 250, 300, 400, 500, 750, and 1000
0.3" (7.52mm)
0.41" (10.4mm) ■ LSB04 Ø1": BK7 Plano-Convex and Bi-Convex (35 Lenses) Beamsplitters
f = 25.4, 35, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150 200, 250, 300, 400, 500, 750, and 1000
SM1 SM1
ø1.9" Filters
Thread Retaining Ring
(48.25mm) ø2.2" Plano-Concave Bi-Concave & Attenuators
Clear
Aperture
(55mm) f = -30, -50, -75, and -100 f = -25, -50, and -75
ø0.95 (24.13mm) ■ LSB05 Ø1": UV Fused Silica Plano-Convex Only (14 Lenses) Gas Cells
Clear ø1.2
Aperture (30.5mm) f = 35, 40, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200, 250, 300, 500, 750, and 1000
■ LSC01 Ø2": BK7 Plano-Convex Only (10 Lenses)
0.45"
0.3" (7.52mm)
0.5" (12.7mm)
f = 75, 100, 125, 150, 200, 300, 400, 500, 750, and 1000
(11.43mm) 0.65"
(16.5mm)
Uncoated BK7 Lens Sets AR Coated (350-650nm) BK7 Lens Sets

ITEM# $ £ € RMB ITEM# $ £ € RMB
LSA01 $ 481.00 £ 303.00 € 447,30 ¥ 4,593.60 LSA01-A $ 643.00 £ 405.10 € 598,00 ¥ 6,140.70
LSB02 $ 372.00 £ 234.40 € 346,00 ¥ 3,552.60 LSB02-A $ 475.00 £ 299.30 € 441,80 ¥ 4,536.30
LSB03 $ 687.00 £ 432.80 € 638,90 ¥ 6,560.90 LSB03-A $ 893.00 £ 562.60 € 830,50 ¥ 8,528.20
LSB04 $ 861.00 £ 542.40 € 800,70 ¥ 8,222.60 LSB04-A $ 1,119.00 £ 705.00 € 1.040,70 ¥ 10,686.50
LSC01 $ 355.00 £ 223.70 € 330,20 ¥ 3,390.30 LSC01-A $ 430.00 £ 270.90 € 399,90 ¥ 4,106.50
LSB01 $ 348.00 £ 219.20 € 323,60 ¥ 3,323.40 LSB01-A $ 451.00 £ 284.10 € 419,40 ¥ 4,307.10
AR Coated (650-1050nm) BK7 Lens Sets AR Coated (1050-1620nm) BK7 Lens Sets
ITEM# $ £ € RMB ITEM# $ £ € RMB
LSA01-B $ 643.00 £ 405.10 € 598,00 ¥ 6,140.70 LSA01-C $ 696.00 £ 438.50 € 647,30 ¥ 6,646.80
LSB02-B $ 475.00 £ 299.30 € 441,80 ¥ 4,536.30 LSB02-C $ 510.00 £ 321.30 € 474,30 ¥ 4,870.50
LSB03-B $ 893.00 £ 562.60 € 830,50 ¥ 8,528.20 LSB03-C $ 960.00 £ 604.80 € 892,80 ¥ 9,168.00
LSB04-B $ 1,119.00 £ 705.00 € 1.040,70 ¥ 10,686.50 LSB04-C $ 1,200.00 £ 756.00 € 1.116,00 ¥ 11,460.00
LSC01-B $ 430.00 £ 270.90 € 399,90 ¥ 4,106.50 LSC01-C $ 450.00 £ 283.50 € 418,50 ¥ 4,297.50
LSB01-B $ 451.00 £ 284.10 € 419,40 ¥ 4,307.10 LSB01-C $ 485.00 £ 305.60 € 451,10 ¥ 4,631.80
Lens Sets: UV Fused Silica

PRICE UNCOATED COATED ITEM # PRICE COATED
ITEM # $ £ € RMB 290-370nm $ £ € RMB
LSB05 $1,067.00 £ 672.20 € 992,30 ¥10,189.90 LSB05-UV $ 1,412.00 £ 889.60 € 1.313,20 ¥13,484.60
All New Line of Lens Essentials Lens Kits

and Filter Kits Contains all
commonly used
convex & concave
lenses
Aspheric Lens Kit Color Filter Kit See Pages

See Page 874 See Page 876 869-880
Optics
Optical Systems BK7: Meniscus Lenses
Free Space Isolators When used to form a positive lens assembly, the Positive Meniscus lens can increase
the NA of the system while decreasing the total spherical aberrations.
E-O Devices
The Negative Meniscus lens is used to increase the focal length of another lens while
Spherical Singlets maintaining the angular resolution of the optical assembly. This lens shape is best
used when one conjugate is relatively far from the lens.
Multi-Element
Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses Specifications ■ Dia. Tolerance: +0.00/-0.10mm

■ Material: BK7 ■ Focal Length Tolerance: ±1%
Aspheric Lenses ■ Wavelength Range: 350nm-2.0µm ■ Scratch/Dig: 40/20
■ Design Wavelength: 633nm, ■ Centration: ≤3arcmin
Mirrors n=1.515 ■ Clear Aperture: >90%
Diffusers Positive Meniscus Lenses: Material BK7
& Lens Arrays
Windows ITEM # (mm) (mm) $ £ € RMB (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) MOUNT2
LE1234 25.4 100.0 $ 18.00 £ 11.30 € 16,70 ¥ 171.90 32.1 82.2 3.6 2.0 96.2
Prisms
LE1156 25.4 125.0 $ 17.90 £ 11.30 € 16,60 ¥ 170.90 40.6 106.9 3.3 2.0 121.6
LE1104 25.4 150.0 $ 17.90 £ 11.30 € 16,60 ¥ 170.90 49.1 131.6 3.1 2.0 146.8
Gratings
LE1202 25.4 200.0 $ 17.70 £ 11.20 € 16,50 ¥ 169.00 66.2 182.2 2.8 2.0 197.1
LE1157 25.4 250.0 17.80 £ 11.20 € 16,60 ¥ 170.00 83.4 233.9 2.6 2.0 247.3 LMR1
Polarization Optics
LE1929 25.4 300.0 $ 21.00 £ 13.20 € 19,50 ¥ 200.60 100.9 288.2 2.5 2.0 297.5
LE1872 25.4 400.0 $ 18.70 £ 11.80 € 17,40 ¥ 178.60 136.5 402.4 2.4 2.0 397.6
Beamsplitters LE1261 25.4 500.0 $ 17.90 £ 11.30 € 16,60 ¥ 170.90 172.9 523.9 2.3 2.0 497.7
Filters LE1458 25.4 1000.0 $ 18.60 £ 11.70 € 17,30 ¥ 177.60 371.6 1330.7 2.2 2.0 998.0
& Attenuators LE1076 50.8 100.0 $ 34.30 £ 21.60 € 31,90 ¥ 327.60 30.3 65.8 9.7 1.1 89.1
LE1527 50.8 125.0 $ 34.40 £ 21.70 € 32,00 ¥ 328.50 39.2 92.9 8.2 2.4 116.1
Gas Cells LE1418 50.8 150.0 $ 35.20 £ 22.20 € 32,70 ¥ 336.20 47.9 119.3 7.3 2.7 142.2
LE1015 50.8 200.0 $ 40.00 £ 25.20 € 37,20 ¥ 382.00 65.2 171.6 6.2 2.9 193.6
LE1613 50.8 250.0 $ 37.40 £ 23.60 € 34,80 ¥ 357.20 82.5 224.7 5.5 3.0 244.3 LMR2
LE1985 50.8 300.0 $ 31.70 £ 20.00 € 29,50 ¥ 302.70 100.1 279.1 5.1 3.0 294.8
LE1359 50.0 400.0 $ 31.40 £ 19.80 € 29,20 ¥ 299.90 135.8 393.4 5.0 3.4 395.0
LE1153 50.8 500.0 $ 31.60 £ 19.90 € 29,40 ¥ 301.80 172.3 515.7 5.0 3.7 495.1
LE1834 50.8 1000.0 $ 33.00 £ 20.80 € 30,70 ¥ 315.20 371.6 1326.3 5.0 4.4 995.7
1 Edge thickness given before 0.2mm @ 45° typ. chamfer. 2) See the Lens Mount Section, Starting on Page 153.
Meniscus
Standard Broadband AR Coatings COATING WAVELENGTH $ £ € RMB Lenses
To order the lens with a standard -A 350-650nm $ 9.20 £ 5.80 € 8,60 ¥ 87.90
broadband AR Coating, add the coating -B 650-1050nm $ 9.20 £ 5.80 € 8,60 ¥ 87.90
code to the Item#, and then add the -C 1050-1620nm $12.20 £ 7.70 €11,30 ¥ 116.50
coating cost to the lens price. Example: LE1234 Coated with a 350-650nm Broadband AR Coating is LE1234-A,
and the cost $18.00 + $9.20 = $27.20.
Negative Meniscus Lenses: Material BK7

ITEM # (mm) (mm) $ £ € RMB (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) MOUNT2
LF1822 25.4 -100.0 $ 21.50 £ 13.50 € 20,00 ¥ 205.30 100.0 33.7 3.0 4.7 -99.0
LF1510 25.4 -125.0 $ 17.70 £ 11.20 € 16,50 ¥ 169.00 100.0 38.8 3.0 4.3 -123.7
LF1547 25.4 -150.0 $ 17.90 £ 11.30 € 16,60 ¥ 170.90 100.0 43.1 3.0 4.1 -148.5
AR LF1097 25.4 -200.0 $ 18.20 £ 11.50 € 16,90 ¥ 173.80 100.0 50.2 3.0 3.8 -198.0
Coating LF1774 25.4 -250.0 $ 18.70 £ 11.80 € 17,40 ¥ 178.60 100.0 55.7 3.0 3.7 -247.5 LMR1
LF1015 25.4 -300.0 $ 17.90 £ 11.30 € 16,60 ¥ 170.90 250.0 95.1 3.0 3.5 -298.8
Plot on LF1544 25.4 -400.0 $ 18.40 £ 11.60 € 17,10 ¥ 175.70 250.0 112.5 3.0 3.4 -398.4
LF1988 25.4 -500.0 $ 18.80 £ 11.80 € 17,50 ¥ 179.50 250.0 126.3 3.0 3.3 -498.0
Page 699 LF1141 25.4 -1000.0 $ 18.00 £ 11.30 € 16,70 ¥ 171.90 500.0 253.2 3.0 3.2 -998.0
LF1764 50.8 -100.0 $ 36.70 £ 23.10 € 34,10 ¥ 350.50 200.0 40.6 5.0 12.3 -99.2
LF1736 50.8 -125.0 $ 37.10 £ 23.40 € 34,50 ¥ 354.30 200.0 48.3 5.0 10.6 -123.9
LF1829 50.8 -150.0 $ 42.90 £ 27.00 € 39,90 ¥ 409.70 200.0 55.3 5.0 9.6 -148.7
LF1338 50.8 -200.0 $ 42.00 £ 26.50 € 39,10 ¥ 401.10 200.0 67.4 5.0 8.4 -198.3
LF1269 50.8 -250.0 $ 37.10 £ 23.40 € 34,50 ¥ 354.30 200.0 77.7 5.0 7.7 -247.9 LMR2
LF1129 50.8 -300.0 $ 37.10 £ 23.40 € 34,50 ¥ 354.30 300.0 101.4 5.0 7.2 -298.3
LF1115 50.8 -400.0 $ 35.80 £ 22.60 € 33,30 ¥ 341.90 300.0 121.5 5.0 6.6 -397.7
LF1089 50.8 -500.0 $ 35.80 £ 22.60 € 33,30 ¥ 341.90 300.0 137.8 5.0 6.3 -497.2
LF1591 50.8 -1000.0 $ 35.50 £ 22.40 € 33,00 ¥ 339.00 500.0 252.9 5.0 5.6 -996.7
1 Edge thickness given before 0.2mm @ 45° typ. chamfer. 2) See the Lens Mount Section, Starting on Page 153.
Optics
Application Note: Using Meniscus Lenses Optical Systems
Poor Performance 240µm Focus ■ Achieve Tighter Focusing by Combining a Meniscus Lens With E-O Devices
A Single f=50mm Plano-Convex Lenses
■ Build Multi-Element Lens Systems to Achieve Higher NA Without Spherical Singlets
Plano-Convex Lens
Significant Increases in Aberrations
Multi-Element
Lenses
These figures illustrate the performance gains that can be achieved by
Cylindrical Lenses
using multi-element imaging systems. The combination of a meniscus
lens and a plano-convex lens yields a 21µm focused spot versus a 240µm Aspheric Lenses
spot from the single plano-convex lens.
Fig. 1a Mirrors
Good Performance 81µm Focus Diffusers

POSITIVE MENISCUS LENSES & Lens Arrays
Two f=100mm Windows
Positive meniscus lenses are designed to minimize spherical aberration.
Plano-Convex Lens They have one surface convex and the other concave. When used in
Prisms
combination with another lens, a positive meniscus lens will shorten
the focal length and increase the NA of the system. Figure 1c shows a Gratings
meniscus lens being used to shorten the focal length of a 100mm focal
length plano-convex lens. In addition, the transverse and lateral Polarization Optics
aberrations are greatly reduced. The convex surface of both lenses
Fig. 1b should be facing the away from the image. Beamsplitters
Excellent Performance 21µm Focus Filters

& Attenuators
One f=100mm NEGATIVE MENISCUS LENSES
Gas Cells
Plano-Convex Lens & Negative meniscus lenses are commonly used in beam expanding
one f=100mm Meniscus Lens 21
applications since they increase the divergence of the beam without
introducing any significant spherical aberration. Combining a
negative meniscus lens with another lens will increase the focal length
and decrease the NA of the system.
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User software showing pseudo 3D beam profile
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Optics
Optical Systems UV Grade Fused Silica: Meniscus Lenses
When used to form a positive lens assembly, the Positive Meniscus lens can increase
E-O Devices the NA of the system while decreasing the total spherical aberration.
The Negative Meniscus lens is used to increase the focal length of another lens while
Spherical Singlets
maintaining the angular resolution of the optical assembly. This lens shape is best
Multi-Element used when one conjugate is relatively far from the lens.
Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses
Specifications
■ Material: UV Grade Fused Silica ■ Focal Length Tolerance: ±1%
■ Wavelength Range: ■ Scratch-Dig: 40-20 Meniscus
Mirrors
185nm-2.1µm Uncoated ■ Centration: ≤3arcmin Lenses
Diffusers ■ Design Wavelength: ■ Clear Aperture: >90%
& Lens Arrays 588nm, n = 1.460 ■ Transmission:
Windows ■ Dia. Tolerance: +0.00/-0.10mm Tinternal ≥ 88%/cm @ 185nm
Prisms
Gratings
Positive Meniscus Lenses: UV Grade Fused Silica
Polarization Optics
DIA f PRICE R1 R2 tc te1 fb SUGGESTED
Beamsplitters Item # (mm) (mm) $ £ € RMB (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) MOUNT2
LE4173 25.4 100.0 $ 83.40 £ 52.50 € 77,60 ¥ 796.50 31.0 91.2 4.0 2.2 95.9
Filters
LE4197 25.4 150.0 $ 82.50 £ 52.00 € 76,70 ¥ 787.90 47.6 149.8 3.2 2.0 146.8
& Attenuators
LE4467 25.4 200.0 $ 82.00 £ 51.70 € 76,30 ¥ 783.10 64.2 209.8 2.9 2.0 197.2 LMR1
Gas Cells LE4329 25.4 300.0 $ 82.00 £ 51.70 € 76,30 ¥ 783.10 97.6 330.6 2.6 2.0 297.5
LE4484 25.4 500.0 $ 80.00 £ 50.40 € 74,40 ¥ 764.00 166.8 603.4 2.4 2.0 497.8
LE4950 25.4 1000.0 $ 79.60 £ 50.10 € 74,00 ¥ 760.20 348.0 1425.7 2.2 2.0 998.0
LE4412 50.8 100.0 $ 324.50 £ 204.40 € 301,80 ¥ 3,099.00 30.6 80.9 10.7 1.2 89.0
LE4125 50.8 150.0 $ 291.50 £ 183.60 € 271,10 ¥ 2,783.80 46.5 135.3 7.8 2.7 142.0
LE4560 50.8 200.0 $ 280.50 £ 176.70 € 260,90 ¥ 2,678.80 63.0 193.4 6.6 2.9 193.4 LMR2
LE4984 50.8 300.0 $ 269.50 £ 169.80 € 250,60 ¥ 2,573.70 97.6 327.6 5.4 3.0 294.8
LE4150 50.8 500.0 $ 269.50 £ 169.80 € 250,60 ¥ 2,573.70 165.4 582.2 5.0 3.6 495.2
LE4822 50.8 1000.0 $ 262.90 £ 165.60 € 244,50 ¥ 2,510.70 356.7 1580.2 5.0 4.3 995.6
Negative Meniscus Lenses: UV Grade Fused Silica

DIA f PRICE R1 R2 tc te1 fb SUGGESTED
Item # (mm) (mm) $ £ € RMB (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) MOUNT2
LF4938 25.4 -100.0 $ 83.50 £ 52.60 € 77,70 ¥ 797.40 150.0 35.0 3.0 4.9 -99.4
LF4370 25.4 -150.0 $ 82.50 £ 52.00 € 76,70 ¥ 787.90 150.0 47.0 3.0 4.2 -149.1
LF4624 25.4 -200.0 $ 82.00 £ 51.70 € 76,30 ¥ 783.10 150.0 56.6 3.5 4.4 -198.5 LMR1
LF4348 25.4 -300.0 $ 82.00 £ 51.70 € 76,30 ¥ 783.10 150.0 71.4 3.5 4.1 -297.8
LF4706 25.4 -500.0 $ 80.00 £ 50.40 € 74,40 ¥ 764.00 200.0 106.4 3.5 3.9 -497.2
LF4986 25.4 -1000.0 $ 79.60 £ 50.10 € 74,00 ¥ 760.20 300.0 180.8 4.0 4.2 -995.8
LF4315 50.8 -100.0 $ 324.50 £ 204.40 € 301,80 ¥ 3,099.00 200.0 37.1 5.0 13.4 -99.3
LF4101 50.8 -150.0 $ 291.50 £ 183.60 € 271,10 ¥ 2,783.80 200.0 50.2 5.0 10.2 -148.8
LF4328 50.8 -200.0 $ 280.50 £ 176.70 € 260,90 ¥ 2,678.80 200.0 62.5 5.0 8.8 -198.4 LMR2
LF4929 50.8 -300.0 $ 269.50 £ 169.80 € 250,60 ¥ 2,573.70 250.0 88.4 5.0 7.4 -298.1
LF4329 50.8 -500.0 $ 269.50 £ 169.80 € 250,60 ¥ 2,573.70 300.0 129.5 5.0 6.0 -497.4
LF4246 50.8 -1000.0 $ 269.50 £ 169.80 € 250,60 ¥ 2,573.70 300.0 180.6 5.0 5.7 -994.7
Metallic ND Filter Kits THz Lenses - Teflon

Thorlabs now offers Teflon lenses made
ITEM # $ £ € RMB
for transmission in the THz region.
NDK01 $ 489.00 £ 308.10 € 454,80 ¥ 4,670.00
Complete Set of 10 ND Filters, Mounted, and Boxed
See Page 706
See Page 875
6 Multi-element 717-728.qxd.P 7/17/07 12:04 PM Page 717
Multi-Element Lenses Selection Guide

Pages 718-728
Matched Achromatic Pairs
■ Image Relay, NA Conversion, or Image Magnification
■ Lens Tube Compatible
■ Coated Lenses in Engraved Mounts
See Page 718
Fast Achromatic Pairs
■ Infinite Conjugate Ratio
■ High Numerical Aperture and Short Focal Length
■ Optimized for Achromatic Correction
■ Coated Lenses in Engraved Mounts
See Page 719
Visible Achromatic Doublets
■ Design Wavelengths: 486.1nm, 587.6nm, and 656.3nm
■ Available Mounted or Unmounted
■ Engraved Mounts Available With or Without Lenses
See Pages 720-722
Near IR Achromatic Doublets
■ Design Wavelengths: 706.5nm, 855.nm, and 1015nm
See Pages 724-725
Telecom Achromatic Doublets
■ Design Wavelengths: 1016nm, 1330nm, and 1550nm
See Pages 726-727
Optics
Optical Systems Matched Achromatic Pairs
Free Space Isolators ■ Ideal for Image Relay, NA Conversion, or Image Magnification
■ SM1 (1.035"-40) or SM05 (0.535"-40) Threaded
E-O Devices ■ Mounts Engraved With Focal Lengths
■ AR Coated: Ravg <0.5% From 400-700nm
Spherical Singlets
Multi-Element Our achromatic doublets are designed for applications requiring an infinite
Lenses
conjugate ratio (i.e. situations in which the object is at infinity and the image is
Cylindrical Lenses at the focal point). However, when used in pairs, these doublets are also ideal for
finite conjugate applications. The matched achromatic pairs combine two of our
Aspheric Lenses stock doublets and can be used as an image relay system for NA conversion or for image magnification. The spacing between elements is
optimized to give the best image quality and optimal numerical aperture conversion.
Mirrors These pairs are housed in SM1 (1.035"-40) or SM05 (0.535"-40) threaded housings with standard diameters of 0.7" or 1.2". Each
Diffusers housing is engraved with the part number, focal lengths, and magnification of the pair, allowing for easy identification. Since the lenses
& Lens Arrays are pre-mounted, the need to handle loose optics has been eliminated, making these achromats ideal for integration into a host of OEM
applications.
Windows
WD1 WD2
Prisms
CT
Gratings
Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters Internal
Thread
Filters
& Attenuators f1 f2
Gas Cells
ITEM# f1 f2 MAG CT D L WD1 WD2 $ £ € RMB

MAP105050-A1 50mm 50mm 1:1 8.1mm 1.20in 1.51in 38.92mm 39.23mm $ 180.00 £ 113.40 € 167,40 ¥ 1,719.00
MAP105075-A1 50mm 75mm 1:1.5 9.6mm 1.20in 1.49in 39.21mm 65.52mm $ 180.00 £ 113.40 € 167,40 ¥ 1,719.00
MAP051925-A1 19mm 25mm 1:1.3 26.4mm 0.70in 1.09in 11.73mm 16.92mm $ 104.00 £ 65.50 € 96,70 ¥ 993.20
MAP052525-A1 25mm 25mm 1:1 6.9mm 0.70in 1.17in 17.45mm 17.11mm $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
MAP052550-A1 25mm 50mm 1:2 5.6mm 0.70in 1.07in 17.55mm 41.98mm $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
Optics
Fast Achromatic Pairs Optical Systems
■ Infinite Conjugate Ratio Free Space Isolators

■ Higher NA Than Our Stock Doublets
■ Lenses Corrected for Minimum Spot Size Over E-O Devices
Wavelength Band
■ Ideal for Laser Focusing Spherical Singlets
■ High-Quality, Chrome-Plated Brass Housing Multi-Element
Lenses
These fast achromatic doublet pairs have a Cylindrical Lenses
broadband antireflection (BBAR) coating and are
designed to achieve a higher NA/shorter focal Aspheric Lenses
length than conventional doublets. The pair of
doublets used are chosen so that they provide Mirrors
achromatic correction and minimize spot size for
an infinite conjugate ration. Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Each of these doublet pairs is housed in a custom
chrome-plated brass mount with the effective focal Windows
length engraved on it for easy identification.
Since these pairs are pre-mounted, they can be Prisms
handled without transferring fingerprints or skin
oils to the optic. Gratings
0.47" Polarization Optics

(11.84mm)
Beamsplitters
Filters
& Attenuators
Gas Cells
Specifications
■ Design Wavelengths: 486.1, 587.6, and 656.3nm
■ AR Coated: BBAR Ravg < 0.5% From 400-700nm
ITEM# f NA CA1 DESCRIPTION $ £ € RMB

FAC0515-A1 15.0mm 0.35 11.0mm Fast Achromatic Doublet Pair $ 238.00 £ 149.90 € 221,30 ¥ 2,272.90
1) CA is the Clear Aperture
Innovative Cage Mounted

products that Beamsplitters,
help you get Pellicle Cubes,
and Mirrors
results.
See Pages 827-829
6 Multi-element 717-728.qxd.P 7/10/07 11:48 AM Page 720
Optics
Optical Systems Visible Achromatic Doublets – Page 1 of 2
Free Space Isolators Most visible achromatic doublets use the helium “D” line (587.6nm, yellow),
hydrogen “F” (486.1nm, blue/green), and “C” (656.3nm, red) lines to represent the
E-O Devices visible spectrum and define the Abbe V number of a material.
These cemented doublets are computer optimized to provide excellent performance in
Spherical Singlets
the visible region. When chromatic aberration must be controlled, a doublet is
Multi-Element typically employed. Frequently, a diffraction-limited spot may be achieved when using
Lenses a monochromatic source such as a laser.
Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses Specifications

■ Design Wavelengths ■ Centration: ≤3arcmin
Mirrors for A1 Coating: ■ Clear Aperture: >90% of Dia.
486.1, 587.6, and 656.3nm ■ Coating: Ravg < 0.5% From
Diffusers ■
& Lens Arrays Dia. Tolerance: +0.00/-0.10mm 400-700nm (A1 coating range)
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ITEM# (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) MATERIALS $ £ € RMB
AC050-008-A1 5.0 7.5 5.2 5.25 -3.90 -17.06 2.8 1.7 3.7 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 46.30 £ 29.15 € 43,10 ¥ 442.20
AC050-010-A1 5.0 10.0 7.9 6.55 -4.25 -15.42 2.5 1.9 3.7 BAK4-SF5 $ 34.90 £ 22.00 € 32,50 ¥ 333.30
AC050-015-A1 5.0 15.0 13.6 12.54 -5.25 -12.05 2.7 2.1 4.3 BK7-SF2 $ 34.90 £ 22.00 € 32,50 ¥ 333.30
AC060-010-A1 6.0 10.0 7.9 6.17 -4.61 -19.63 2.5 1.5 3.0 BAK4-SF5 $ 34.90 £ 22.00 € 32,50 ¥ 333.30
AC064-013-A1 6.35 12.7 10.3 7.08 -5.94 -40.36 2.5 1.5 3.1 BAK4-SF5 $ 34.90 £ 22.00 € 32,50 ¥ 333.30
AC064-015-A1 6.35 15.0 13.0 8.79 -6.55 -21.68 2.5 1.5 3.2 BK7-SF2 $ 34.90 £ 22.00 € 32,50 ¥ 333.30
AC080-010-A1 8.0 10.0 6.7 7.08 -5.25 -22.66 4.5 2.0 4.9 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 34.90 £ 22.00 € 32,50 ¥ 333.30
AC080-016-A1 8.0 16.0 13.9 11.02 -9.20 -46.77 2.5 1.5 3.1 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 34.90 £ 22.00 € 32,50 ¥ 333.30
AC080-020-A1 8.0 20.0 17.8 11.08 -9.20 -34.83 2.5 1.5 3.0 BK7-SF2 $ 34.90 £ 22.00 € 32,50 ¥ 333.30
AC127-019-A1 12.7 19.0 15.7 12.94 -11.04 -59.26 4.5 1.5 4.0 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 52.60 £ 33.15 € 48,90 ¥ 502.30
AC127-025-A1 12.7 25.0 21.5 18.79 -10.59 -68.08 5.0 2.0 5.6 BAF10-SF10 $ 48.40 £ 30.50 € 45,00 ¥ 462.20
AC127-030-A1 12.7 30.0 27.5 17.86 -13.53 -44.17 3.5 1.5 3.4 BK7-SF2 $ 48.40 £ 30.50 € 45,00 ¥ 462.20
AC127-050-A1 12.7 50.0 47.2 27.36 -22.54 -91.83 3.5 1.5 4.0 BK7-SF2 $ 48.40 £ 30.50 € 45,00 ¥ 462.20
AC127-075-A1 12.7 75.0 72.9 41.30 -33.96 -137.09 2.5 1.5 3.4 BK7-SF2 $ 48.40 £ 30.50 € 45,00 ¥ 462.20
AC254-030-A1 25.4 30.0 22.9 20.89 -16.73 -79.80 12.0 2.0 8.8 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 76.95 £ 48.50 € 71,60 ¥ 734.90
AC254-035-A1 25.4 35.0 27.3 23.99 -19.10 -102.09 12.0 2.0 9.6 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 76.95 £ 48.50 € 71,60 ¥ 734.90
AC254-040-A1 25.4 40.0 33.4 23.66 -20.09 -57.68 10.0 2.5 7.4 BK7-SF5 $ 71.25 £ 44.90 € 66,30 ¥ 680.40
AC254-045-A1 25.4 45.0 40.2 31.24 -25.94 -130.62 7.0 2.0 5.7 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 76.95 £ 48.50 € 71,60 ¥ 734.90
AC254-050-A1 25.4 50.0 43.4 33.34 -22.28 -291.07 9.0 2.5 8.7 BAF10-SF10 $ 71.25 £ 44.90 € 66,30 ¥ 680.40
AC254-060-A1 25.4 60.0 54.3 41.69 -25.88 -230.70 8.0 2.5 8.2 BAF11-FD10 $ 71.25 £ 44.90 € 66,30 ¥ 680.40
AC254-075-A1 25.4 75.0 70.3 46.54 -33.91 -95.54 7.0 2.5 6.9 BK7-SF5 $ 71.25 £ 44.90 € 66,30 ¥ 680.40
AC254-100-A1 25.4 100.0 97.1 62.75 -45.71 -128.23 4.0 2.5 4.7 BK7-SF5 $ 71.25 £ 44.90 € 66,30 ¥ 680.40
AC254-150-A1 25.4 150.0 146.1 91.62 -66.68 -197.70 5.7 2.2 6.6 BK7-SF5 $ 71.25 £ 44.90 € 66,30 ¥ 680.40
AC254-200-A1 25.4 200.0 194.0 77.40 -87.57 291.07 4.0 2.5 5.7 SSKN5-LAFN7 $ 71.25 £ 44.90 € 66,30 ¥ 680.40
AC254-250-A1 25.4 250.0 246.7 137.09 -111.51 -459.20 4.0 2.0 5.2 BK7-SF2 $ 71.25 £ 44.90 € 66,30 ¥ 680.40
AC254-300-A1 25.4 300.0 297.0 165.20 -137.09 -557.40 4.0 2.0 5.4 BK7-SF2 $ 71.25 £ 44.90 € 66,30 ¥ 680.40
AC254-400-A1 25.4 400.0 396.0 219.80 -181.55 -738.50 4.0 2.0 5.5 BK7-SF2 $ 71.25 £ 44.90 € 66,30 ¥ 680.40
AC254-500-A1 25.4 500.0 499.9 337.30 -186.75 -557.40 4.0 2.0 5.6 BK7-SF2 $ 71.25 £ 44.90 € 66,30 ¥ 680.40
AC300-050-A1 30.0 50.0 44.3 34.04 -29.38 -161.50 8.5 2.0 6.3 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 80.75 £ 50.85 € 75,10 ¥ 771.20
AC300-080-A1 30.0 80.0 74.3 55.98 -44.17 -219.80 8.5 2.0 7.9 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 80.75 £ 50.85 € 75,10 ¥ 771.20
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Visible Achromatic Doublets – Page 2 of 2 Optical Systems

Focal Shift Versus Wavelength
Aside from the specifications already listed in the E-O Devices
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For example, the graph to the right shows the Lenses
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Positive Visible Achromats: Infinite Conjugate Ratio (continued)

AC300-100-A1† 30.0 100.0 96.4 70.00 -57.02 -284.40 5.0 2.0 5.0 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 80.75 £ 50.85 € 75,10 ¥ 771.20
AC508-075-A1† 50.8 75.0 61.7 50.80 -41.69 -247.70 20.0 3.0 14.9 BAF11-SF11 $ 128.25 £ 80.80 € 119,30 ¥ 1,224.80
AC508-080-A1† 50.8 80.0 69.9 54.90 -46.40 -247.20 16.0 2.0 10.5 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 113.05 £ 71.20 € 105,10 ¥ 1,079.60
AC508-100-A1† 50.8 100.0 89.0 71.12 -44.17 -363.10 16.0 4.0 14.4 BAF10-SF10 $ 97.85 £ 61.65 € 91,00 ¥ 934.50
AC508-150-A1† 50.8 150.0 141.0 83.18 -71.12 -247.70 12.0 3.0 9.7 BK7-SF5 $ 97.85 £ 61.65 € 91,00 ¥ 934.50
AC508-200-A1† 50.8 200.0 193.7 109.86 -93.11 -376.25 8.5 2.0 6.7 BK7-SF2 $ 97.85 £ 61.65 € 91,00 ¥ 934.50
AC508-250-A1† 50.8 250.0 244.6 137.09 -111.69 -459.20 7.5 2.0 6.4 BK7-SF2 $ 97.85 £ 61.65 € 91,00 ¥ 934.50
AC508-300-A1† 50.8 300.0 295.4 161.50 -134.00 -580.80 6.0 2.0 5.4 BK7-SF2 $ 97.85 £ 61.65 € 91,00 ¥ 934.50
AC508-400-A1† 50.8 400.0 396.1 219.80 -186.75 -760.00 5.0 2.0 5.1 BK7-SF2 $ 97.85 £ 61.65 € 91,00 ¥ 934.50
AC508-500-A1† 50.8 500.0 495.8 272.90 -234.27 -970.00 5.0 2.0 5.5 BK7-SF2 $ 97.85 £ 61.65 € 91,00 ¥ 934.50
AC508-750-A1† 50.8 750.0 746.5 417.80 -336.00 -1330.50 4.5 2.0 5.5 BK7-SF2 $ 97.85 £ 61.65 € 91,00 ¥ 934.50
AC508-1000-A1† 50.8 1000.0 994.6 738.50 -398.10 -1023.30 4.0 2.0 5.2 BK7-SF2 $ 97.85 £ 61.65 € 91,00 ¥ 934.50
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Negative Visible Achromats: Infinite Conjugate Ratio

ACN127-020-A1 12.7 -20.0 -22.3 -13.53 14.25 87.90 1.5 3.0 6.3 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 57.00 £ 35.90 € 53,00 ¥ 544.40
ACN127-025-A1 12.7 -25.0 -27.0 -16.94 16.48 97.72 1.5 2.5 5.4 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 56.00 £ 35.30 € 52,10 ¥ 534.80
ACN127-030-A1 12.7 -30.0 -32.2 -16.18 16.48 154.20 1.5 2.3 5.7 BAK4-SF5 $ 56.00 £ 35.30 € 52,10 ¥ 534.80
ACN127-050-A1 12.7 -50.0 -52.3 -25.55 25.55 372.70 1.5 2.2 4.6 BAK4-SF5 $ 56.00 £ 35.30 € 52,10 ¥ 534.80
ACN254-040-A1 25.4 -40.0 -43.6 -27.05 27.05 189.23 2.0 5.0 10.6 BAFN10-SF11 $ 104.00 £ 65.50 € 96,70 ¥ 993.20
ACN254-050-A1 25.4 -50.0 -53.2 -33.96 32.51 189.23 2.0 4.5 9.4 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 81.00 £ 51.05 € 75,30 ¥ 773.60
ACN254-075-A1 25.4 -75.0 -78.8 -39.02 39.17 489.80 2.0 4.3 8.6 BAK4-SF5 $ 81.00 £ 51.05 € 75,30 ¥ 773.60
ACN254-100-A1 25.4 -100.0 -103.6 -52.00 49.89 600.00 2.0 4.0 7.7 BAK4-SF5 $ 81.00 £ 51.05 € 75,30 ¥ 773.60
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AC127-019-A1-ML 12.7 19 15.7 12.94 -11.04 -59.26 4.5 1.5 4 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 77.60 £ 48.90 € 72,20 ¥ 741.10
AC127-025-A1-ML 12.7 25 21.5 18.79 -10.59 -68.08 5 2 5.6 BAF10-SF10 $ 73.40 £ 46.25 € 68,30 ¥ 701.00
AC127-030-A1-ML 12.7 30 27.5 17.86 -13.53 -44.17 3.5 1.5 3.4 BK7-SF2 $ 73.40 £ 46.25 € 68,30 ¥ 701.00
AC127-050-A1-ML 12.7 50 47.2 27.36 -22.54 -91.83 3.5 1.5 4 BK7-SF2 $ 73.40 £ 46.25 € 68,30 ¥ 701.00
AC127-075-A1-ML 12.7 75 72.9 41.3 -33.96 -137.09 2.5 1.5 3.4 BK7-SF2 $ 73.40 £ 46.25 € 68,30 ¥ 701.00
AC254-030-A1-ML 25.4 30 22.9 20.89 -16.73 -79.8 12 2 8.8 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 96.95 £ 61.10 € 90,20 ¥ 925.90
AC254-035-A1-ML 25.4 35 27.3 23.99 -19.1 -102.09 12 2 9.6 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 96.95 £ 61.10 € 90,20 ¥ 925.90
AC254-040-A1-ML 25.4 40 33.4 23.66 -20.09 -57.68 10 2.5 7.4 BK7-SF5 $ 91.25 £ 57.50 € 84,90 ¥ 871.40
AC254-045-A1-ML 25.4 45 40.2 31.24 -25.94 -130.62 7 2 5.7 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 96.95 £ 61.10 € 90,20 ¥ 925.90
AC254-050-A1-ML 25.4 50 43.4 33.34 -22.28 -291.07 9 2.5 8.7 BAF10-SF10 $ 91.25 £ 57.50 € 84,90 ¥ 871.40
AC254-060-A1-ML 25.4 60 54.3 41.69 -25.88 -230.7 8 2.5 8.2 BAF11-FD10 $ 91.25 £ 57.50 € 84,90 ¥ 871.40
AC254-075-A1-ML 25.4 75 70.3 46.54 -33.91 -95.54 7 2.5 6.9 BK7-SF5 $ 91.25 £ 57.50 € 84,90 ¥ 871.40
AC254-100-A1-ML 25.4 100 97.1 62.75 -45.71 -128.23 4 2.5 4.7 BK7-SF5 $ 91.25 £ 57.50 € 84,90 ¥ 871.40
AC254-150-A1-ML 25.4 150 146.1 91.62 -66.68 -197.7 5.7 2.2 6.6 BK7-SF5 $ 91.25 £ 57.50 € 84,90 ¥ 871.40
AC254-200-A1-ML 25.4 200 194 77.4 -87.57 291.07 4 2.5 5.7 SSKN5-LAFN7 $ 91.25 £ 57.50 € 84,90 ¥ 871.40
AC254-250-A1-ML 25.4 250 246.7 137.09 -111.51 -459.2 4 2 5.2 BK7-SF2 $ 91.25 £ 57.50 € 84,90 ¥ 871.40
AC254-300-A1-ML 25.4 300 297 165.2 -137.09 -557.4 4 2 5.4 BK7-SF2 $ 91.25 £ 57.50 € 84,90 ¥ 871.40
AC254-400-A1-ML 25.4 400 396 219.8 -181.55 -738.5 4 2 5.5 BK7-SF2 $ 91.25 £ 57.50 € 84,90 ¥ 871.40
AC254-500-A1-ML 25.4 500 499.9 337.3 -186.75 -557.4 4 2 5.6 BK7-SF2 $ 91.25 £ 57.50 € 84,90 ¥ 871.40
AC508-075-A1-ML 50.8 75 61.7 50.8 -41.69 -247.7 20 3 14.9 BAF11-SF11 $ 158.25 £ 99.70 € 147,20 ¥ 1,511.30
AC508-080-A1-ML 50.8 80 69.9 54.9 -46.4 -247.2 16 2 10.5 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 143.05 £ 90.10 € 133,00 ¥ 1,366.10
AC508-100-A1-ML 50.8 100 89 71.12 -44.17 -363.1 16 4 14.4 BAF10-SF10 $ 127.85 £ 80.55 € 118,90 ¥ 1,221.00
AC508-150-A1-ML 50.8 150 141 83.18 -71.12 -247.7 12 3 9.7 BK7-SF5 $ 127.85 £ 80.55 € 118,90 ¥ 1,221.00
AC508-200-A1-ML 50.8 200 193.7 109.86 -93.11 -376.25 8.5 2 6.7 BK7-SF2 $ 127.85 £ 80.55 € 118,90 ¥ 1,221.00
AC508-250-A1-ML 50.8 250 244.6 137.09 -111.69 -459.2 7.5 2 6.4 BK7-SF2 $ 127.85 £ 80.55 € 118,90 ¥ 1,221.00
AC508-300-A1-ML 50.8 300 295.4 161.5 -134 -580.8 6 2 5.4 BK7-SF2 $ 127.85 £ 80.55 € 118,90 ¥ 1,221.00
AC508-400-A1-ML 50.8 400 396.1 219.8 -186.75 -760 5 2 5.1 BK7-SF2 $ 127.85 £ 80.55 € 118,90 ¥ 1,221.00
AC508-500-A1-ML 50.8 500 495.8 272.9 -234.27 -970 5 2 5.5 BK7-SF2 $ 127.85 £ 80.55 € 118,90 ¥ 1,221.00
AC508-750-A1-ML 50.8 750 746.5 417.8 -336 -1330.5 4.5 2 5.5 BK7-SF2 $ 127.85 £ 80.55 € 118,90 ¥ 1,221.00
AC508-1000-A1-ML 50.8 1000 994.6 738.5 -398.1 -1023.3 4 2 5.2 BK7-SF2 $ 127.85 £ 80.55 € 118,90 ¥ 1,221.00
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Free Space Isolators Using design wavelengths at 706.5, 855.0, and 1015nm, these achromatic doublets
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Near IR Achromats: Infinite Conjugate Ratio

AC050-008-B 5.0 7.5 4.8 4.61 -3.90 -35.95 2.8 1.8 3.8 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 41.00 £ 25.85 € 38,10 ¥ 391.60
AC050-010-B 5.0 10.0 8.0 6.55 -5.25 -24.89 2.2 1.6 3.2 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 41.00 £ 25.85 € 38,10 ¥ 391.60
AC050-015-B 5.0 15.0 13.0 10.28 -7.59 -32.14 2.3 1.7 3.6 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 41.00 £ 25.85 € 38,10 ¥ 391.60
AC060-010-B 6.0 10.0 8.1 7.08 -5.25 -19.54 2.5 1.5 2.3 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 41.00 £ 25.85 € 38,10 ¥ 391.60
AC064-013-B 6.35 12.7 10.7 8.60 -6.67 -28.97 2.5 1.4 3.1 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 41.00 £ 25.85 € 38,10 ¥ 391.60
AC064-015-B 6.35 15.0 13.1 10.28 -7.75 -32.89 2.4 1.5 3.2 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 41.00 £ 25.85 € 38,10 ¥ 391.60
AC080-010-B 8.0 10.0 7.0 7.55 -4.61 -30.62 4.5 1.3 4.4 LAK10-SFL6 $ 41.00 £ 25.85 € 38,10 ¥ 391.60
AC080-016-B 8.0 16.0 14.0 11.02 -8.60 -35.81 2.5 1.5 3.0 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 41.00 £ 25.85 € 38,10 ¥ 391.60
AC080-020-B 8.0 20.0 18.2 13.53 -10.59 -47.75 2.3 1.3 2.8 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 41.00 £ 25.85 € 38,10 ¥ 391.60
AC127-019-B 12.7 19.0 15.5 12.16 -10.59 -77.40 4.5 1.5 3.9 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 59.00 £ 37.15 € 54,90 ¥ 563.50
AC127-025-B 12.7 25.0 21.1 16.18 -13.31 -68.54 5.0 2.0 5.4 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 59.00 £ 37.15 € 54,90 ¥ 563.50
AC127-030-B 12.7 30.0 27.3 19.82 -16.18 -79.08 3.5 1.5 3.7 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 59.00 £ 37.15 € 54,90 ¥ 563.50
AC127-050-B 12.7 50.0 46.2 24.20 -26.79 250.00 3.5 1.5 4.2 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 59.00 £ 37.15 € 54,90 ¥ 563.50
AC127-075-B 12.7 75.0 72.0 36.22 -40.36 398.10 2.5 1.5 3.5 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 59.00 £ 37.15 € 54,90 ¥ 563.50
AC254-030-B 25.4 30.0 23.0 21.09 -16.18 -79.08 12.0 1.5 8.2 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 94.00 £ 59.20 € 87,40 ¥ 897.70
AC254-035-B 25.4 35.0 28.4 23.99 -18.62 -97.27 10.5 1.5 7.5 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 94.00 £ 59.20 € 87,40 ¥ 897.70
AC254-040-B 25.4 40.0 32.8 26.12 -21.28 -137.09 10.0 2.5 8.6 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 94.00 £ 59.20 € 87,40 ¥ 897.70
AC254-045-B 25.4 45.0 39.6 29.38 -25.05 -127.06 7.8 1.6 5.9 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 94.00 £ 59.20 € 87,40 ¥ 897.70
AC254-050-B 25.4 50.0 45.0 33.55 -27.05 -125.60 7.5 1.8 6.2 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 94.00 £ 59.20 € 87,40 ¥ 897.70
AC254-060-B 25.4 60.0 55.8 39.48 -33.00 -165.20 6.0 1.7 5.1 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 94.00 £ 59.20 € 87,40 ¥ 897.70
AC254-075-B 25.4 75.0 69.9 36.90 -42.17 417.80 5.0 1.6 4.5 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 94.00 £ 59.20 € 87,40 ¥ 897.70
AC254-100-B 25.4 100.0 97.1 66.68 -53.70 -259.41 4.0 1.5 4.0 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 94.00 £ 59.20 € 87,40 ¥ 897.70
AC254-150-B 25.4 150.0 144.6 83.60 -89.33 -1330.50 4.0 3.5 6.5 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 94.00 £ 59.20 € 87,40 ¥ 897.70
AC254-200-B 25.4 200.0 194.8 106.41 -96.61 2000.00 4.0 4.0 7.3 LAKN22-SF10 $ 94.00 £ 59.20 € 87,40 ¥ 897.70
AC254-250-B 25.4 250.0 237.5 52.00 -65.31 111.51 4.0 1.5 4.7 SF5-SFL6 $ 94.00 £ 59.20 € 87,40 ¥ 897.70
AC254-300-B 25.4 300.0 290.0 62.40 -77.40 134.00 4.0 2.0 5.3 SF5-SFL6 $ 94.00 £ 59.20 € 87,40 ¥ 897.70
AC254-400-B 25.4 400.0 391.1 83.60 -106.41 181.55 3.5 1.8 4.8 SF5-SFL6 $ 94.00 £ 59.20 € 87,40 ¥ 897.70
AC254-500-B 25.4 500.0 480.8 60.60 -62.75 87.57 4.0 2.0 5.6 SF10-SFL6 $ 94.00 £ 59.20 € 87,40 ¥ 897.70
AC300-050-B 30.0 50.0 42.9 30.76 -27.86 -272.90 9.5 2.0 7.2 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 104.00 £ 65.50 € 96,70 ¥ 993.20
AC300-080-B 30.0 80.0 75.3 52.48 -42.69 -216.30 6.5 2.0 5.8 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 104.00 £ 65.50 € 96,70 ¥ 993.20
AC300-100-B 30.0 100.0 94.0 49.09 -55.34 557.40 6.0 2.0 5.9 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 104.00 £ 65.50 € 96,70 ¥ 993.20
Optics
Near IR Achromatic Doublets Optical Systems

Wavefront Error and Spot Size
Thorlabs’ spherical doublet lenses have been corrected for various aberrations. One way of displaying the theoretical level of E-O Devices
correction is to plot the wavefront error and create ray traces, which are used to determine the spot size. In the example chart
shown below and on the previous page, a plot of wavefront at the image plane reveals information regarding aberration correction. Spherical Singlets
For the example lens, the wavefront error is theoretically on the order of 3/100 of a wave, and thus, the optical path length Multi-Element
difference (OPD) is extremely small when comparing a light ray that goes through the center of the lens to one that enters the lens Lenses
near the full aperture location.
Cylindrical Lenses
In the example chart shown below, a ray trace for spot size at the image plane is shown. For the near IR achromat used in the
example, the design wavelengths of 706.5nm, 855nm, and 1015nm have each been traced through the lens and are represented by Aspheric Lenses
different colors. The solid circle surrounding the distribution of ray intercepts represents the diameter of the Airy disk. If the spot is
within the Airy disk, the performance of the lens is typically considered to be diffraction limited. Since the spot size is drawn using Mirrors
geometric ray tracing, diffraction prevents the attainment of spot sizes much smaller than the Airy disk. Similar information is Diffusers
available for all of our achromatic doublets on our website, www.thorlabs.com. & Lens Arrays
Windows
Prisms
Gratings
Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters
Filters
& Attenuators
Gas Cells
Near IR Achromats: Infinite Conjugate Ratio (continued)

AC508-075-B 50.8 75.0 65.7 51.80 -93.11 -291.07 12.0 5.0 9.2 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 152.00 £ 95.75 € 141,40 ¥ 1,451.60
AC508-080-B 50.8 80.0 69.5 51.80 -44.60 -312.60 16.0 2.0 10.3 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 152.00 £ 95.75 € 141,40 ¥ 1,451.60
AC508-100-B 50.8 100.0 91.5 65.77 -55.98 -280.55 13.0 2.0 8.7 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 152.00 £ 95.75 € 141,40 ¥ 1,451.60
AC508-150-B 50.8 150.0 145.3 112.21 -95.94 -325.10 8.2 5.0 9.3 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 152.00 £ 95.75 € 141,40 ¥ 1,451.60
AC508-200-B 50.8 200.0 193.2 134.00 -109.20 -515.20 8.2 5.0 10.1 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 152.00 £ 95.75 € 141,40 ¥ 1,451.60
AC508-250-B 50.8 250.0 252.3 121.22 -146.14 1235.90 6.6 2.6 6.8 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 152.00 £ 95.75 € 141,40 ¥ 1,451.60
AC508-300-B 50.8 300.0 295.1 201.80 -161.50 -760.00 6.6 2.6 7.2 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 152.00 £ 95.75 € 141,40 ¥ 1,451.60
AC508-400-B 50.8 400.0 393.6 280.55 -208.00 -859.00 4.5 2.6 5.6 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 152.00 £ 95.75 € 141,40 ¥ 1,451.60
AC508-500-B 50.8 500.0 497.0 346.70 -259.41 -1132.40 4.5 2.6 5.9 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 152.00 £ 95.75 € 141,40 ¥ 1,451.60
AC508-750-B 50.8 750.0 744.8 376.80 -291.07 2910.00 4.2 2.5 6.0 BAFN10-SF10 $ 152.00 £ 95.75 € 141,40 ¥ 1,451.60
AC508-1000-B 50.8 1000.0 993.4 494.30 -398.10 3440.00 4.2 2.8 6.4 BAFN10-SF10 $ 152.00 £ 95.75 € 141,40 ¥ 1,451.60
Near IR Negative Achromats: Infinite Conjugate Ratio

ACN127-020-B 12.7 -20.0 -22.5 -12.34 14.03 152.76 1.5 3.0 6.4 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 61.00 £ 38.45 € 56,70 ¥ 582.60
ACN127-025-B 12.7 -25.0 -27.7 -13.58 17.13 -859.00 1.5 2.8 5.9 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 61.00 £ 38.45 € 56,70 ¥ 582.60
ACN127-030-B 12.7 -30.0 -32.0 -19.25 18.41 106.41 1.5 2.5 5.3 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 61.00 £ 38.45 € 56,70 ¥ 582.60
ACN127-050-B 12.7 -50.0 -52.5 -24.43 30.41 -291.07 1.5 2.0 4.3 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 61.00 £ 38.45 € 56,70 ¥ 582.60
ACN254-040-B 25.4 -40.0 -43.4 -24.43 27.86 332.30 2.0 4.0 9.8 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 96.00 £ 60.50 € 89,30 ¥ 916.80
ACN254-050-B 25.4 -50.0 -53.8 -27.05 33.91 -1330.50 2.0 4.0 9.1 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 96.00 £ 60.50 € 89,30 ¥ 916.80
ACN254-075-B 25.4 -75.0 -78.9 -37.15 46.40 -494.30 2.0 3.8 7.9 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 96.00 £ 60.50 € 89,30 ¥ 916.80
ACN254-100-B 25.4 -100.0 -103.9 -48.75 59.02 -580.80 2.0 3.4 6.9 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 96.00 £ 60.50 € 89,30 ¥ 916.80
Optics
Optical Systems Telecom Achromatic Doublets
Free Space Isolators These achromatic doublets, like our near IR achromats on the preceding pages, are
designed to work outside of the traditional visible range in the telecommunications
E-O Devices wavelengths. The design wavelengths are 1016, 1330, and 1550nm. All of these are
computer optimized at infinite conjugate ratios.
Spherical Singlets
In many of the designs, diffraction limited spots may be achieved when
Multi-Element using a monochromatic source. For further details, please visit our website,
Lenses
www.thorlabs.com, to see individual specification sheets and Zemax® files.
Cylindrical Lenses Zemax® is the registered trademark of Zemax Development Corporation.
Aspheric Lenses
Specifications
Mirrors ■ Design Wavelength: ■ Centration: ≤3arcmin
1016, 1330, and 1550nm ■ Clear Aperture: >90% of Dia.
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays ■ Diameter Tolerance: ■ Coating: Ravg <0.5% From
+0.00/-0.10mm 1050-1620nm (C Coating Range) Achromatic
Windows ■ Focal Length Tolerance: ±1% ■ Operating Temperature: Doublet
Lenses
■ Scratch-Dig: 40-20 -40°C to +85°C
Prisms
Gratings
Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters
Filters
& Attenuators
Gas Cells
See Page 758 for the LMRA Series of Small Optics Adapters
Telecom Achromatic Doublets: Infinite Conjugate Ratio

Item# (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) MATERIALS $ £ € RMB
AC050-008-C 5.0 7.5 5.2 4.61 -3.90 -23.88 2.5 1.5 3.1 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 45.00 £ 28.35 € 41,90 ¥ 429.80
AC050-010-C 5.0 10.0 6.9 4.61 -4.61 35.95 2.5 1.5 3.3 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 45.00 £ 28.35 € 41,90 ¥ 429.80
AC050-015-C 5.0 15.0 11.6 5.25 -5.45 15.24 2.0 1.3 2.9 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 45.00 £ 28.35 € 41,90 ¥ 429.80
AC060-010-C 6.0 10.0 8.5 10.35 -3.64 -9.20 3.5 1.3 3.9 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 45.00 £ 28.35 € 41,90 ¥ 429.80
AC064-013-C 6.35 12.7 11.4 13.15 -4.89 -12.42 2.8 1.3 3.3 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 45.00 £ 28.35 € 41,90 ¥ 429.80
AC064-015-C 6.35 15.0 14.4 22.70 -4.89 -11.32 2.3 1.3 2.9 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 45.00 £ 28.35 € 41,90 ¥ 429.80
AC080-010-C 8.0 10.0 7.1 7.08 -4.89 -20.89 4.2 1.3 3.9 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 45.00 £ 28.35 € 41,90 ¥ 429.80
AC080-016-C 8.0 16.0 12.3 7.45 -7.75 68.54 3.5 1.3 3.8 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 45.00 £ 28.35 € 41,90 ¥ 429.80
AC080-020-C 8.0 20.0 15.7 7.75 -8.60 31.92 3.3 1.3 3.7 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 45.00 £ 28.35 € 41,90 ¥ 429.80
AC127-019-C 12.7 19.0 15.4 12.42 -10.01 -48.75 5.0 1.5 4.3 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 67.00 £ 42.20 € 62,30 ¥ 639.90
AC127-025-C 12.7 25.0 20.3 12.00 -12.94 151.71 4.7 1.5 4.5 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 67.00 £ 42.20 € 62,30 ¥ 639.90
AC127-030-C 12.7 30.0 24.5 12.42 -14.03 65.31 4.7 1.5 4.8 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 67.00 £ 42.20 € 62,30 ¥ 639.90
AC127-050-C 12.7 50.0 43.5 15.95 -18.41 44.60 4.0 1.5 4.6 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 67.00 £ 42.20 € 62,30 ¥ 639.90
AC127-075-C 12.7 75.0 69.7 23.23 -27.86 66.68 3.0 1.5 3.9 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 67.00 £ 42.20 € 62,30 ¥ 639.90
AC254-030-C 25.4 30.0 22.2 21.09 -15.24 -71.12 13.0 1.8 9.4 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
AC254-035-C 25.4 35.0 27.4 23.15 -17.87 -105.20 11.5 1.8 8.7 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
AC254-040-C 25.4 40.0 32.8 24.43 -21.09 -143.92 10.0 1.8 7.7 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
AC254-045-C 25.4 45.0 36.7 22.94 -23.66 900.00 9.6 1.8 7.7 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
AC254-050-C 25.4 50.0 41.2 22.94 -25.88 194.54 9.0 1.8 7.4 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
AC254-060-C 25.4 60.0 50.5 23.88 -28.12 112.08 8.3 1.8 7.2 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
AC254-075-C 25.4 75.0 64.9 26.36 -29.38 84.92 7.6 1.8 7.1 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
AC254-100-C 25.4 100.0 90.3 32.14 -38.02 93.54 6.5 1.8 6.6 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
AC254-150-C 25.4 150.0 140.6 42.69 -52.00 111.51 5.0 2.5 6.3 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
AC254-200-C 25.4 200.0 193.1 70.00 -95.94 274.31 4.0 3.0 6.1 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
AC254-250-C 25.4 250.0 235.3 43.95 -57.68 93.11 4.5 2.5 6.0 SF2-SFL6 $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
AC254-300-C 25.4 300.0 285.9 52.48 -68.54 112.21 4.5 2.5 6.2 SF2-SFL6 $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
AC254-400-C 25.4 400.0 386.8 70.00 -93.11 151.36 4.2 2.5 6.1 SF2-SFL6 $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
AC254-500-C 25.4 500.0 486.9 87.90 -115.45 194.54 3.5 2.0 5.0 SF2-SFL6 $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
AC300-050-C 30.0 50.0 44.7 41.69 -22.70 -75.68 10.0 2.0 7.7 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 108.00 £ 68.05 € 100,40 ¥ 1,031.40
Optics
Telecom Achromatic Doublets Optical Systems

Understanding MTF
Image quality is an important characteristic of lenses and is commonly measured by looking at contrast. Frequently, a plot of the E-O Devices
modulation transfer function (MTF) is used as both a theoretical and experimental description of image quality. The MTF of a
lens describes its ability to transfer contrast from an object to an image at various resolution levels. Spherical Singlets
Typically, a resolution target is comprised of black and white lines at various spacings that are imaged and contrast measured. Multi-Element
A 100% contrast indicates that the black and white lines are perfectly distinct, whereas smaller contrast percentages indicate that the Lenses
lines begin to blur. A plot of the MTF shows the percentage of contrast as a function of the line spacing. Typically, the spacing Cylindrical Lenses
between the lines at the object is reported in spatial frequency units of cycles/mm.
Aspheric Lenses
The chart at the right shows the theoretical
MTF for our Ø25.4mm, f = 200mm, near Mirrors
IR achromatic doublet. For a spatial frequency
of approximately 20 cycles/mm (i.e. 0.05mm Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
spacing between the lines), the contrast is
about 80%. Windows
The theoretical MTF shows an idealization
Prisms
for the maximum performance of the optic if
it is built exactly to the design dimensions. Gratings
However, most optics fall short of
the theoretical value due to manufacturing Polarization Optics
tolerances.
Theoretical MTF plots for all of Thorlabs’ Beamsplitters
achromatic doublets can be found on our Filters
website, www.thorlabs.com. & Attenuators
Gas Cells
The screens to the left

and right show actual
measurements obtained
with a USAF 1951
resolution chart as
the object. For the
target selected, the
contrast to be
measured was 82.3%.
Telecom Achromatic Doublets: Infinite Conjugate Ratio (continued)

AC300-080-C 30.0 80.0 68.4 29.38 -33.91 97.72 9.5 2.0 8.5 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 108.00 £ 68.05 € 100,40 ¥ 1,031.40
AC300-100-C 30.0 100.0 88.0 33.55 -39.17 100.69 8.5 2.2 8.3 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 108.00 £ 68.05 € 100,40 ¥ 1,031.40
AC508-075-C 50.8 75.0 63.0 49.89 -39.09 -230.70 19.0 2.5 13.1 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 156.00 £ 98.30 € 145,10 ¥ 1,489.80
AC508-080-C 50.8 80.0 66.9 47.21 -43.15 -640.70 18.0 2.5 12.6 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 156.00 £ 98.30 € 145,10 ¥ 1,489.80
AC508-100-C 50.8 100.0 83.0 44.67 -48.31 259.40 17.0 2.5 12.8 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 156.00 £ 98.30 € 145,10 ¥ 1,489.80
AC508-150-C 50.8 150.0 117.7 39.48 -49.89 83.60 18.0 5.0 17.7 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 156.00 £ 98.30 € 145,10 ¥ 1,489.80
AC508-200-C 50.8 200.0 182.7 67.14 -87.57 234.27 12.0 3.0 11.4 LAKN22-SFL6 $ 156.00 £ 98.30 € 145,10 ¥ 1,489.80
AC508-250-C 50.8 250.0 234.4 78.56 -95.94 230.70 10.0 3.0 10.2 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 156.00 £ 98.30 € 145,10 ¥ 1,489.80
AC508-300-C 50.8 300.0 287.4 93.76 -112.21 280.55 8.5 3.0 9.1 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 156.00 £ 98.30 € 145,10 ¥ 1,489.80
AC508-400-C 50.8 400.0 391.1 125.60 -161.50 376.25 6.5 3.0 7.8 BAFN10-SFL6 $ 156.00 £ 98.30 € 145,10 ¥ 1,489.80
AC508-500-C 50.8 500.0 474.4 86.10 -103.20 165.96 8.8 3.0 9.9 SF5-SFL6 $ 156.00 £ 98.30 € 145,10 ¥ 1,489.80
AC508-750-C 50.8 750.0 711.0 91.62 -95.94 130.62 8.8 3.0 10.7 SF10-SFL6 $ 156.00 £ 98.30 € 145,10 ¥ 1,489.80
AC508-1000-C 50.8 1000.0 990.5 172.98 -234.27 336.00 6.0 3.0 8.1 SF5-SFL6 $ 156.00 £ 98.30 € 145,10 ¥ 1,489.80
Optics
Optical Systems Achromatic Doublet Lenses
Free Space Isolators Achieve a Tighter Focus 633nm Monochromatic Light
In comparison to singlet lenses, achromatic Ø10mm Input Beam
E-O Devices doublet lenses have far superior optical
performance. For any application with demanding
Spherical Singlets
imaging requirements or laser
Multi-Element beam manipulation needs, these doublets should 3.6µm Spot
Lenses be considered. f = 50.0mm
Achromatic Doublet
Cylindrical Lenses The figures to the right compare the focusing of Spot
a 633nm laser beam by a plano-convex singlet Diagrams
Aspheric Lenses and an achromatic doublet. The figure shows that
the spot size (circle of least confusion) from the
Mirrors
doublet is 4.2 times smaller than that from the
Diffusers singlet. 15µm Spot
& Lens Arrays
Windows f = 50.0mm
Plano-Convex
Prisms
Gratings
Polarization Optics 633nm Monochromatic Light Superior Off-Axis Performance

Ø3mm Input Beams 700µm Achromatic Doublets have a much-reduced sensitivity
Beamsplitters 8mm Separation to centration of the lenses on the beam axis. The figure
Filters to the left shows two 50.0mm focal length lenses, one
& Attenuators f = 50.0mm of which is plano-convex and the other is an
Achromatic Doublet achromatic doublet. Both lenses are 25.4mm in
Gas Cells 700µm
diameter with one laser beam propagating along the
optical axis and a second beam propagating parallel to
4.3mm the first but offset by 8.0mm. It can be seen that both
lateral and transverse aberrations are greatly reduced by
using an achromatic doublet.
4.3mm
8.0mm
f = 50.0mm
Plano-Convex
Nearly Constant Focal Length Across 400-800nm White Light

a Wide Range of Wavelengths Ø10mm Input Beam 300µm screen
When using a white light source with a singlet
lens, the focal point and circle of least confusion
are blurred by chromatic aberration. Chromatic
aberration results from the variation of a material’s
refractive index with incident wavelength. In f = 50.0mm
contrast, an achromatic doublet can partially Achromatic Doublet
compensate for chromatic aberration because it is Enlarged 5X
comprised from two lenses, each of which has a 17.0µm Spot
different refractive index, thus leading to partial
cancellation of this unwanted effect. The figure
shows the effect on focal length for a number of
300µm screen
different wavelengths of light, which are incident
on an achromatic doublet and a plano-convex
singlet. The figure also shows how the circle of
least confusion for white light is reduced by using
an achromatic doublet.
f = 50.0mm
Plano-Convex
147µm Spot
7 CylindricalLenses 729-736.qxd.P 7/10/07 11:51 AM Page 729
Cylindrical Lenses Selection Guide

Pages 729-736
BK7: Plano-Convex Cylindrical Lenses
■ Made From BK7
■ AR Coatings Available
■ Magnification in One Dimension
■ Cylindrical Lens Pairs Anamorphically Shape Beams
■ 3.9 – 1000mm Focal Length
See Pages 730-733
*Plot includes surface reflections

BK7: Plano-Concave Cylindrical Lenses
■ Made From BK7
■ AR Coatings Available
■ Divergence in one Dimension
■ -3.9 to -1000mm Focal Length
See Pages 734-735
Wavelength (nm)
UV Fused Silica: Cylindrical Lenses
■ Made From UV Fused Silica
■ Plano-Convex and Plano-Concave Lenses
■ ±8 to ±500mm Focal Length

See Page 736
*Plot includes surface reflections.
Optics
Optical Systems BK7: Plano-Convex Cylindrical Lenses Page 1 of 4
Free Space Isolators Positive cylindrical lenses are ideal for applications requiring magnification in one
dimension. While spherical lenses act symmetrically in two dimensions on an
E-O Devices incident ray, cylindrical lenses act in the same manner but only in one dimension.
A typical application is to use a pair of cylindrical lenses to provide anamorphic
Spherical Singlets
shaping of a beam. A pair of positive cylindrical lenses can be used to collimate and
Multi-Element circularize the output of a laser diode. Another application possibility would be to
Lenses use a single lens to focus a diverging beam onto a linear detector array.
Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Windows
Prisms
Specifications
Gratings ■ Material: BK7
■ Wavelength Range: 350nm-2.0µm
Polarization Optics ■ Design Wavelength: 587.6nm
COATING WAVELENGTH $ £ € RMB
■ Length Tolerance: +0.00/-0.10mm
-A 350-650nm $ 9.20 £ 5.80 € 8,60 ¥ 87.90
Beamsplitters ■ Height Tolerance: +0.00/-0.10mm
-B 650-1050nm $ 9.20 £ 5.80 € 8,60 ¥ 87.90
Filters -C 1050-1620nm $ 12.20 £ 7.70 € 11,30 ¥ 116.50 ■ Focal Length Tolerance: ±1%
& Attenuators ■ Scratch/Dig: 60/40
Standard Broadband AR Coatings ■ Centration:
Gas Cells
To order the lens with a standard broadband AR Coating, add For f ≤50mm: ≤5arcmin
the coating code to the Item#, and then add the coating cost to For f >50mm: ≤3arcmin
the lens price. ■ Clear Aperture: >90%
Plano-Convex Cylindrical Lenses: Material BK7, f = 3.9-19.7mm

f H L PRICE UNCOATED (for Coated Lens Add Suffix) R tc te
ITEM# (mm) (mm) (mm) $ £ € RMB (mm) (mm) (mm)
LJ1598L1 3.9 4.0 6.0 $ 41.90 £ 26.40 € 39,00 ¥ 400.10 2.0 3.8 2.0
LJ1598L2 3.9 4.0 8.0 $ 47.90 £ 30.20 € 44,50 ¥ 457.40 2.0 3.8 2.0
LJ1310L1 4.0 4.0 6.0 $ 41.90 £ 26.40 € 39,00 ¥ 400.10 2.1 3.6 2.0
LJ1310L2 4.0 4.0 8.0 $ 47.90 £ 30.20 € 44,50 ¥ 457.40 2.1 3.6 2.0
LJ1918L1 5.8 4.0 6.0 $ 41.90 £ 26.40 € 39,00 ¥ 400.10 3.0 2.8 2.0
LJ1918L2 5.8 4.0 8.0 $ 47.90 £ 30.20 € 44,50 ¥ 457.40 3.0 2.8 2.0
LJ1227L1 6.4 6.0 8.0 $ 71.80 £ 45.20 € 66,80 ¥ 685.70 3.3 4.0 2.0
LJ1227L2 6.4 6.0 12.0 $ 82.80 £ 52.20 € 77,00 ¥ 790.70 3.3 4.0 2.0
LJ1874L1 7.7 7.0 9.0 $ 48.90 £ 30.80 € 45,50 ¥ 467.00 4.0 4.1 2.0
LJ1874L2 7.7 7.0 14.0 $ 56.90 £ 35.80 € 52,90 ¥ 543.40 4.0 4.1 2.0
LJ1822L1 9.7 10.0 12.0 $ 56.90 £ 35.80 € 52,90 ¥ 543.40 5.0 6.7 2.0
LJ1822L2 9.7 10.0 20.0 $ 65.80 £ 41.50 € 61,20 ¥ 628.40 5.0 6.7 2.0
LJ1878L1 10.0 10.0 12.0 $ 56.90 £ 35.80 € 52,90 ¥ 543.40 5.2 5.9 2.0
LJ1878L2 10.0 10.0 20.0 $ 65.80 £ 41.50 € 61,20 ¥ 628.40 5.2 5.9 2.0
LJ1942L1 12.7 10.0 12.0 $ 47.90 £ 30.20 € 44,50 ¥ 457.40 6.6 4.3 2.0
LJ1942L2 12.7 10.0 20.0 $ 54.90 £ 34.60 € 51,10 ¥ 524.30 6.6 4.3 2.0
LJ1805L1 12.7 13.0 15.0 $ 54.90 £ 34.60 € 51,10 ¥ 524.30 6.6 7.7 2.0
LJ1805L2 12.7 13.0 26.0 $ 62.90 £ 39.60 € 58,50 ¥ 600.70 6.6 7.7 2.0
LJ1909L1 13.7 13.0 15.0 $ 54.90 £ 34.60 € 51,10 ¥ 524.30 7.1 6.3 2.0
LJ1909L2 13.7 13.0 26.0 $ 62.90 £ 39.60 € 58,50 ¥ 600.70 7.1 6.3 2.0
LJ1636L1 15.0 10.0 12.0 $ 47.90 £ 30.20 € 44,50 ¥ 457.40 7.8 3.8 2.0
LJ1636L2 15.0 10.0 20.0 $ 54.90 £ 34.60 € 51,10 ¥ 524.30 7.8 3.8 2.0
LJ1095L1 19.0 16.0 18.0 $ 62.60 £ 39.40 € 58,20 ¥ 597.80 9.8 6.1 2.0
LJ1095L2 19.0 16.0 32.0 $ 71.50 £ 45.00 € 66,50 ¥ 682.80 9.8 6.1 2.0
LJ1155L1 19.7 16.0 18.0 $ 62.90 £ 39.60 € 58,50 ¥ 600.70 10.2 5.9 2.0
LJ1155L2 19.7 16.0 32.0 $ 71.80 £ 45.20 € 66,80 ¥ 685.70 10.2 5.9 2.0
AR Coating Plot on Next Page

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Standard Broadband AR Coatings
To order the lens with a standard broadband AR Coating, E-O Devices
then add the coating code to the Item#, and then add the
coating cost to the lens price. Spherical Singlets
Multi-Element
Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
-A 350-650nm $ 9.20 £ 5.80 € 8,60 ¥ 87.90
-B 650-1050nm $ 9.20 £ 5.80 € 8,60 ¥ 87.90
Aspheric Lenses
-C 1050-1620nm $ 12.20 £ 7.70 € 11,30 ¥ 116.50
Example: LJ1960L1 Coated with 350-650nm Broadband AR Coating is LJ1960L1-A
and the cost is $47.90 + $9.20 = $57.10.
Mirrors
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Windows
Prisms
Gratings
Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters
Filters
Wavelength (nm) & Attenuators
Gas Cells
Plano-Convex Cylindrical Lenses: Material BK7, f = 20-50mm

LJ1960L1 20.0 10.0 12.0 $ 47.90 £ 30.20 € 44,50 ¥ 457.40 10.3 3.3 2.0
LJ1960L2 20.0 10.0 20.0 $ 54.90 £ 34.60 € 51,10 ¥ 524.30 10.3 3.3 2.0
LJ1328L1 20.0 15.0 17.0 $ 59.90 £ 37.70 € 55,70 ¥ 572.00 10.3 5.2 2.0
LJ1328L2 20.0 15.0 30.0 $ 68.90 £ 43.40 € 64,10 ¥ 658.00 10.3 5.2 2.0
LJ1638L1 22.2 12.5 15.0 $ 54.90 £ 34.60 € 51,10 ¥ 524.30 11.5 3.9 2.0
LJ1638L2 22.2 12.5 25.0 $ 62.90 £ 39.60 € 58,50 ¥ 600.70 11.5 3.9 2.0
LJ1810L1 25.0 10.0 12.0 $ 47.90 £ 30.20 € 44,50 ¥ 457.40 12.9 3.0 2.0
LJ1810L2 25.0 10.0 20.0 $ 54.90 £ 34.60 € 51,10 ¥ 524.30 12.9 3.0 2.0
LJ1075L1 25.0 20.0 22.0 $ 71.80 £ 45.20 € 66,80 ¥ 685.70 12.9 6.7 2.0
LJ1075L2 25.0 20.0 40.0 $ 82.80 £ 52.20 € 77,00 ¥ 790.70 12.9 6.7 2.0
LJ1014L1 25.4 16.0 18.0 $ 62.90 £ 39.60 € 58,50 ¥ 600.70 13.1 4.7 2.0
LJ1014L2 25.4 16.0 32.0 $ 71.80 £ 45.20 € 66,80 ¥ 685.70 13.1 4.7 2.0
LJ1622L1 25.4 25.4 28.0 $ 86.80 £ 54.70 € 80,70 ¥ 828.90 13.1 11.8 2.0
LJ1622L2 25.4 25.4 51.0 $ 97.80 £ 61.60 € 91,00 ¥ 934.00 13.1 11.8 2.0
LJ1212L1 30.0 20.0 22.0 $ 71.80 £ 45.20 € 66,80 ¥ 685.70 15.5 5.7 2.0
LJ1212L2 30.0 20.0 40.0 $ 82.80 £ 52.20 € 77,00 ¥ 790.70 15.5 5.7 2.0
LJ1765L1 38.1 25.4 28.0 $ 86.80 £ 54.70 € 80,70 ¥ 828.90 19.7 6.6 2.0
LJ1765L2 38.1 25.4 51.0 $ 97.80 £ 61.60 € 91,00 ¥ 934.00 19.7 6.6 2.0
LJ1402L1 40.0 10.0 12.0 $ 47.90 £ 30.20 € 44,50 ¥ 457.40 20.7 2.6 2.0
LJ1402L2 40.0 10.0 20.0 $ 54.90 £ 34.60 € 51,10 ¥ 524.30 20.7 2.6 2.0
LJ1125L1 40.0 20.0 22.0 $ 71.80 £ 45.20 € 66,80 ¥ 685.70 20.7 4.6 2.0
LJ1125L2 40.0 20.0 40.0 $ 82.80 £ 52.20 € 77,00 ¥ 790.70 20.7 4.6 2.0
LJ1821L1 50.0 20.0 22.0 $ 71.80 £ 45.20 € 66,80 ¥ 685.70 25.8 4.0 2.0
LJ1821L2 50.0 20.0 40.0 $ 82.80 £ 52.20 € 77,00 ¥ 790.70 25.8 4.0 2.0
LJ1695L1 50.0 30.0 32.0 $ 97.80 £ 61.60 € 91,00 ¥ 934.00 25.8 6.8 2.0
LJ1695L2 50.0 30.0 60.0 $ 111.30 £ 70.10 € 103,50 ¥ 1,062.90 25.8 6.8 2.0
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PRODUCT Details.
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E-O Devices
To order the lens with a standard broadband AR Coating, add the
coating code to the Item#, and then add the coating cost to the lens
Spherical Singlets
price.
Multi-Element
Lenses COATING WAVELENGTH $ £ € RMB
-A 350-650nm $ 9.20 £ 5.80 € 8,60 ¥ 87.90
Cylindrical Lenses -B 650-1050nm $ 9.20 £ 5.80 € 8,60 ¥ 87.90
-C 1050-1620nm $ 12.20 £ 7.70 € 11,30 ¥ 116.50
Aspheric Lenses
Example: LJ1728L1 Coated with 350-650nm Broadband AR Coating is LJ1728L1-
A and the cost is $149.60 + $9.20 = $158.80.
Mirrors
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Windows
Prisms
Gratings
Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters
Filters
& Attenuators
Wavelength (nm)
Gas Cells
Plano-Convex Cylindrical Lenses: Material BK7, f = 50.8 - 130mm (continued)

LJ1728L1 50.8 50.8 53.0 $ 149.60 £ 94.20 € 139,10 ¥ 1,428.70 26.4 21.6 2.0
LJ1728L2 50.8 50.8 90.0 $ 169.60 £ 106.80 € 157,70 ¥ 1,619.70 26.4 21.6 2.0
LJ1430L1 60.0 30.0 32.0 $ 97.80 £ 61.60 € 91,00 ¥ 934.00 31.0 5.9 2.0
LJ1430L2 60.0 30.0 60.0 $ 111.70 £ 70.40 € 103,90 ¥ 1,066.70 31.0 5.9 2.0
LJ1036L1 60.0 60.0 62.0 $ 169.10 £ 106.50 € 157,30 ¥ 1,614.90 31.0 25.2 2.0
LJ1036L2 60.0 60.0 95.0 $ 197.40 £ 124.40 € 183,60 ¥ 1,885.20 31.0 25.2 2.0
LJ1993L1 62.9 50.8 53.0 $ 149.10 £ 93.90 € 138,70 ¥ 1,423.90 32.5 14.2 2.0
LJ1993L2 62.9 50.8 95.0 $ 169.10 £ 106.50 € 157,30 ¥ 1,614.90 32.5 14.2 2.0
LJ1477L1 70.0 30.0 32.0 $ 97.80 £ 61.60 € 91,00 ¥ 934.00 36.2 5.3 2.0
LJ1477L2 70.0 30.0 60.0 $ 111.70 £ 70.40 € 103,90 ¥ 1,066.70 36.2 5.3 2.0
LJ1703L1 75.0 50.8 53.0 $ 149.10 £ 93.90 € 138,70 ¥ 1,423.90 38.8 11.5 2.0
LJ1703L2 75.0 50.8 95.0 $ 169.10 £ 106.50 € 157,30 ¥ 1,614.90 38.8 11.5 2.0
LJ1054L1 75.6 25.4 28.0 $ 86.80 £ 54.70 € 80,70 ¥ 828.90 39.1 5.1 3.0
LJ1054L2 75.6 25.4 51.0 $ 97.80 £ 61.60 € 91,00 ¥ 934.00 39.1 5.1 3.0
LJ1258L1 75.6 50.8 53.0 $ 149.10 £ 93.90 € 138,70 ¥ 1,423.90 39.1 12.4 3.0
LJ1258L2 75.6 50.8 95.0 $ 169.10 £ 106.50 € 157,30 ¥ 1,614.90 39.1 12.4 3.0
LJ1105L1 80.0 20.0 22.0 $ 71.80 £ 45.20 € 66,80 ¥ 685.70 41.3 4.2 3.0
LJ1105L2 80.0 20.0 40.0 $ 82.80 £ 52.20 € 77,00 ¥ 790.70 41.3 4.2 3.0
LJ1567L1 100.0 30.0 32.0 $ 97.80 £ 61.60 € 91,00 ¥ 934.00 51.7 5.2 3.0
LJ1567L2 100.0 30.0 60.0 $ 111.30 £ 70.10 € 103,50 ¥ 1,062.90 51.7 5.2 3.0
LJ1640L1 130.0 30.0 32.0 $ 97.70 £ 61.60 € 90,90 ¥ 933.00 67.2 4.7 3.0
LJ1640L2 130.0 30.0 60.0 $ 111.30 £ 70.10 € 103,50 ¥ 1,062.90 67.2 4.7 3.0
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Specifications
■ Scratch/Dig: 60/40 E-O Devices
■ Material: BK7
■ Wavelength Range: 350nm-2.0µm ■ Centration: Spherical Singlets
■ Design Wavelength: 587.6nm For f ≤50mm: ≤5arcmin
For f >50mm: ≤3arcmin Multi-Element
■ Length Tolerance: +0.00/-0.10mm Lenses
■ Clear Aperture: >90%
■ Height Tolerance: +0.00/-0.10mm Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
COATING WAVELENGTH $ £ € RMB Standard Broadband AR Coatings
-A 350-650nm $ 9.20 £ 5.80 € 8,60 ¥ 87.90 To order the lens with a standard broadband AR Coating, add Windows
-B 650-1050nm $ 9.20 £ 5.80 € 8,60 ¥ 87.90 the coating code to the Item#, and then add the coating cost
-C 1050-1620nm $ 12.20 £ 7.70 € 11,30 ¥ 116.50 to the lens price. Prisms
Example: LJ1934L1 Coated with 350-650nm Broadband AR Coating is LJ1934L1-A
and the cost would be $71.80 + $9.20 = $81.00.
Gratings
Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters
Filters
& Attenuators
Gas Cells
Wavelength (nm)
Plano-Convex Cylindrical Lenses: Material BK7, f = 150 - 1000mm (continued)

f H L PRICE UNCOATED (For Coated Lens Add Suffix) R tc te
LJ1934L1 150.0 20.0 22.0 $ 71.80 £ 45.20 € 66,80 ¥ 685.70 77.5 3.6 3.0
LJ1934L2 150.0 20.0 40.0 $ 82.80 £ 52.20 € 77,00 ¥ 790.70 77.5 3.6 3.0
LJ1629L1 150.0 30.0 32.0 $ 97.80 £ 61.60 € 91,00 ¥ 934.00 77.5 4.5 3.0
LJ1629L2 150.0 30.0 60.0 $ 111.30 £ 70.10 € 103,50 ¥ 1,062.90 77.5 4.5 3.0
LJ1895L1 150.0 100.0 90.0 $ 268.80 £ 169.30 € 250,00 ¥ 2,567.00 77.5 21.3 3.0
LJ1895L2 150.0 100.0 145.0 $ 339.20 £ 213.70 € 315,50 ¥ 3,239.40 77.5 21.3 3.0
LJ1653L1 200.0 30.0 32.0 $ 97.80 £ 61.60 € 91,00 ¥ 934.00 103.4 4.1 3.0
LJ1653L2 200.0 30.0 60.0 $ 111.30 £ 70.10 € 103,50 ¥ 1,062.90 103.4 4.1 3.0
LJ1309L1 200.0 100.0 90.0 $ 268.80 £ 169.30 € 250,00 ¥ 2,567.00 103.4 15.9 3.0
LJ1309L2 200.0 100.0 145.0 $ 359.10 £ 226.20 € 334,00 ¥ 3,429.40 103.4 15.9 3.0
LJ1277L1 250.0 20.0 22.0 $ 72.70 £ 45.80 € 67,60 ¥ 694.30 129.2 3.4 3.0
LJ1277L2 250.0 20.0 40.0 $ 83.00 £ 52.30 € 77,20 ¥ 792.70 129.2 3.4 3.0
LJ1267L1 250.0 60.0 62.0 $ 169.10 £ 106.50 € 157,30 ¥ 1,614.90 129.2 6.5 3.0
LJ1267L2 250.0 60.0 95.0 $ 197.40 £ 124.40 € 183,60 ¥ 1,885.20 129.2 6.5 3.0
LJ1558L1 300.0 30.0 32.0 $ 97.80 £ 61.60 € 91,00 ¥ 934.00 155.1 3.7 3.0
LJ1558L2 300.0 30.0 60.0 $ 111.30 £ 70.10 € 103,50 ¥ 1,062.90 155.1 3.7 3.0
LJ1996L1 300.0 60.0 62.0 $ 169.10 £ 106.50 € 157,30 ¥ 1,614.90 155.1 5.9 3.0
LJ1996L2 300.0 60.0 95.0 $ 197.40 £ 124.40 € 183,60 ¥ 1,885.20 155.1 5.9 3.0
LJ1363L1 400.0 30.0 32.0 $ 97.80 £ 61.60 € 91,00 ¥ 934.00 206.7 3.5 3.0
LJ1363L2 400.0 30.0 60.0 $ 111.70 £ 70.40 € 103,90 ¥ 1,066.70 206.7 3.5 3.0
LJ1144L1 500.0 30.0 32.0 $ 97.80 £ 61.60 € 91,00 ¥ 934.00 258.4 3.4 3.0
LJ1144L2 500.0 30.0 60.0 $ 111.70 £ 70.40 € 103,90 ¥ 1,066.70 258.4 3.4 3.0
LJ1836L1 700.0 30.0 32.0 $ 97.80 £ 61.60 € 91,00 ¥ 934.00 361.8 3.3 3.0
LJ1836L2 700.0 30.0 60.0 $ 111.30 £ 70.10 € 103,50 ¥ 1,062.90 361.8 3.3 3.0
LJ1516L1 1000.0 30.0 32.0 $ 97.80 £ 61.60 € 91,00 ¥ 934.00 516.8 3.2 3.0
LJ1516L2 1000.0 30.0 60.0 $ 111.70 £ 70.40 € 103,90 ¥ 1,066.70 516.8 3.2 3.0
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Negative cylindrical lenses act just as plano-concave spherical lenses, except on only
one axis. These lenses are used in applications that require one dimensional shaping
E-O Devices of a light source. A typical application is to use a single cylindrical lens to turn a
collimated laser beam into a line generator. Pairs of cylindrical lenses may be used to
Spherical Singlets anamorphically shape images.
Multi-Element
■ Material: BK7 ■ Focal Length Tolerance: ±1%
Cylindrical Lenses
■ Wavelength Range: 350nm-2.0µm ■ Scratch/Dig: 60/40
Aspheric Lenses ■ Design Wavelength: 587.6nm ■ Centration:
■ Length Tolerance: +0.00/-0.10mm For f ≤50mm: ≤5arcmin
Mirrors For f >50mm: ≤3arcmin
■ Height Tolerance: +0.00/-0.10mm ■ Clear Aperture: >90%
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Windows
Prisms
Gratings
Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters
Filters Wavelength (nm)

& Attenuators
Gas Cells
Plano-Convex Cylindrical Lenses: Material BK7, f = -3.9 to -30mm

f H L PRICE UNCOATED (For Coated Lens Add Suffix) R tc te
LK1395L1 -3.9 4.0 6.0 $ 41.90 £ 26.40 € 39,00 ¥ 400.10 -2.0 2.0 2.7
LK1395L2 -3.9 4.0 8.0 $ 47.90 £ 30.20 € 44,50 ¥ 457.40 -2.0 2.0 2.7
LK1597L1 -4.0 4.0 6.0 $ 41.90 £ 26.40 € 39,00 ¥ 400.10 -2.1 2.0 2.6
LK1597L2 -4.0 4.0 8.0 $ 47.90 £ 30.20 € 44,50 ¥ 457.40 -2.1 2.0 2.6
LK1523L1 -5.8 4.0 6.0 $ 41.90 £ 26.40 € 39,00 ¥ 400.10 -3.0 2.0 2.4
LK1523L2 -5.8 4.0 8.0 $ 47.90 £ 30.20 € 44,50 ¥ 457.40 -3.0 2.0 2.4
LK1087L1 -6.4 6.0 8.0 $ 47.20 £ 29.70 € 43,90 ¥ 450.80 -3.3 2.0 3.2
LK1087L2 -6.4 6.0 12.0 $ 53.90 £ 34.00 € 50,10 ¥ 514.70 -3.3 2.0 3.2
LK1363L1 -7.7 7.0 9.0 $ 49.90 £ 31.40 € 46,40 ¥ 476.50 -4.0 2.0 3.4
LK1363L2 -7.7 7.0 14.0 $ 55.90 £ 35.20 € 52,00 ¥ 533.80 -4.0 2.0 3.4
LK1836L1 -9.7 10.0 12.0 $ 57.90 £ 36.50 € 53,80 ¥ 552.90 -5.0 2.0 4.8
LK1836L2 -9.7 10.0 20.0 $ 64.80 £ 40.80 € 60,30 ¥ 618.80 -5.0 2.0 4.8
LK1684L1 -12.7 10.0 12.0 $ 46.90 £ 29.50 € 43,60 ¥ 447.90 -6.6 2.0 3.8
LK1684L2 -12.7 10.0 20.0 $ 53.90 £ 34.00 € 50,10 ¥ 514.70 -6.6 2.0 3.8
LK1816L1 -13.7 13.0 15.0 $ 54.90 £ 34.60 € 51,10 ¥ 524.30 -7.1 2.0 5.3
LK1816L2 -13.7 13.0 26.0 $ 62.80 £ 39.60 € 58,40 ¥ 599.70 -7.1 2.0 5.3
LK1753L1 -15.0 10.0 12.0 $ 47.90 £ 30.20 € 44,50 ¥ 457.40 -7.8 2.0 3.4
LK1753L2 -15.0 10.0 20.0 $ 53.90 £ 34.00 € 50,10 ¥ 514.70 -7.8 2.0 3.4
LK1037L1 -19.0 19.0 21.0 $ 69.80 £ 44.00 € 64,90 ¥ 666.60 -9.8 2.0 7.9
LK1037L2 -19.0 19.0 38.0 $ 79.80 £ 50.30 € 74,20 ¥ 762.10 -9.8 2.0 7.9
LK1085L1 -20.0 15.0 17.0 $ 59.90 £ 37.70 € 55,70 ¥ 572.00 -10.3 2.0 4.7
LK1085L2 -20.0 15.0 30.0 $ 67.80 £ 42.70 € 63,10 ¥ 647.50 -10.3 2.0 4.7
LK1006L1 -22.2 12.5 15.0 $ 53.90 £ 34.00 € 50,10 ¥ 514.70 -11.5 2.0 3.5
LK1006L2 -22.2 12.5 25.0 $ 61.80 £ 38.90 € 57,50 ¥ 590.20 -11.5 2.0 3.5
LK1426L1 -25.0 10.0 12.0 $ 47.90 £ 30.20 € 44,50 ¥ 457.40 -12.9 2.0 2.8
LK1426L2 -25.0 10.0 20.0 $ 53.90 £ 34.00 € 50,10 ¥ 514.70 -12.9 2.0 2.8
LK1900L1 -25.4 16.0 18.0 $ 61.80 £ 38.90 € 57,50 ¥ 590.20 -13.1 2.0 4.4
LK1900L2 -25.4 16.0 32.0 $ 71.80 £ 45.20 € 66,80 ¥ 685.70 -13.1 2.0 4.4
LK1787L1 -25.4 25.4 28.0 $ 86.80 £ 54.70 € 80,70 ¥ 828.90 -13.1 2.0 10.3
LK1787L2 -25.4 25.4 51.0 $ 97.80 £ 61.60 € 91,00 ¥ 934.00 -13.1 2.0 10.3
LK1982L1 -30.0 20.0 22.0 $ 71.80 £ 45.20 € 66,80 ¥ 685.70 -15.5 2.0 5.3
LK1982L2 -30.0 20.0 40.0 $ 83.80 £ 52.80 € 77,90 ¥ 800.30 -15.5 2.0 5.3
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E-O Devices
Spherical Singlets
Multi-Element
Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
Plano-Concave Aspheric Lenses

Cylindrical Lenses
Mirrors
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
-A 350-650nm $ 9.20 £ 5.80 € 8,60 ¥ 87.90 Windows
To order the lens with a standard broadband AR Coating, add the coating
-B 650-1050nm $ 9.20 £ 5.80 € 8,60 ¥ 87.90
code to the Item#, and then add the coating cost to the lens price.
-C 1050-1620nm $ 12.20 £ 7.70 € 11,30 ¥ 116.50 Prisms
Gratings
PLANO-CONCAVE CYLINDRICAL LENSES: Material BK7, f = 38.1 to -1000mm
tc te Polarization Optics
f H L PRICE UNCOATED (For Coated Lens Add Suffix) R
Beamsplitters
LK1325L1 -38.1 26.0 28.0 $ 87.80 £ 55.30 € 81,70 ¥ 838.50 -19.7 2.0 6.5
LK1325L2 -38.1 26.0 52.0 $ 97.80 £ 61.60 € 91,00 ¥ 934.00 -19.7 2.0 6.5 Filters
LK1283L1 -40.0 10.0 12.0 $ 47.90 £ 30.20 € 44,50 ¥ 457.40 -20.7 2.0 2.5 & Attenuators
LK1283L2 -40.0 10.0 20.0 $ 53.90 £ 34.00 € 50,10 ¥ 514.70 -20.7 2.0 2.5
LK1662L1 -50.0 20.0 22.0 $ 71.80 £ 45.20 € 66,80 ¥ 685.70 -25.8 2.0 3.8
Gas Cells
LK1662L2 -50.0 20.0 40.0 $ 82.80 £ 52.20 € 77,00 ¥ 790.70 -25.8 2.0 3.8
LK1336L1 -50.0 30.0 32.0 $ 97.80 £ 61.60 € 91,00 ¥ 934.00 -25.8 2.0 6.5
LK1336L2 -50.0 30.0 60.0 $ 111.70 £ 70.40 € 103,90 ¥ 1,066.70 -25.8 2.0 6.5
LK1792L1 -50.8 50.8 53.0 $ 149.60 £ 94.20 € 139,10 ¥ 1,428.70 -26.4 2.0 19.9
LK1792L2 -50.8 50.8 90.0 $ 169.60 £ 106.80 € 157,70 ¥ 1,619.70 -26.4 2.0 19.9
LK1995L1 -60.0 30.0 32.0 $ 97.80 £ 61.60 € 91,00 ¥ 934.00 -31.0 2.0 5.6
LK1995L2 -60.0 30.0 60.0 $ 111.70 £ 70.40 € 103,90 ¥ 1,066.70 -31.0 2.0 5.6
LK1015L1 -60.0 60.0 62.0 $ 169.60 £ 106.80 € 157,70 ¥ 1,619.70 -31.0 2.0 23.5
LK1015L2 -60.0 60.0 95.0 $ 197.50 £ 124.40 € 183,70 ¥ 1,886.10 -31.0 2.0 23.5
LK1216L1 -62.9 50.8 53.0 $ 149.60 £ 94.20 € 139,10 ¥ 1,428.70 -32.5 2.0 13.6
LK1216L2 -62.9 50.8 95.0 $ 169.60 £ 106.80 € 157,70 ¥ 1,619.70 -32.5 2.0 13.6
LK1913L1 -70.0 30.0 32.0 $ 97.80 £ 61.60 € 91,00 ¥ 934.00 -36.2 2.0 5.0
LK1913L2 -70.0 30.0 60.0 $ 111.70 £ 70.40 € 103,90 ¥ 1,066.70 -36.2 2.0 5.0
LK1431L1 -75.0 50.8 53.0 $ 149.60 £ 94.20 € 139,10 ¥ 1,428.70 -38.8 2.0 11.1
LK1431L2 -75.0 50.8 90.0 $ 169.60 £ 106.80 € 157,70 ¥ 1,619.70 -38.8 2.0 11.1
LK1689L1 -75.6 50.8 53.0 $ 149.60 £ 94.20 € 139,10 ¥ 1,428.70 -39.1 3.0 12.0
LK1689L2 -75.6 50.8 90.0 $ 169.60 £ 106.80 € 157,70 ¥ 1,619.70 -39.1 3.0 12.0
LK1526L1 -80.0 20.0 22.0 $ 71.80 £ 45.20 € 66,80 ¥ 685.70 -41.3 3.0 4.1
LK1526L2 -80.0 20.0 40.0 $ 82.80 £ 52.20 € 77,00 ¥ 790.70 -41.3 3.0 4.1
LK1743L1 -100.0 30.0 32.0 $ 97.80 £ 61.60 € 91,00 ¥ 934.00 -51.7 3.0 5.1
LK1743L2 -100.0 30.0 60.0 $ 111.70 £ 70.40 € 103,90 ¥ 1,066.70 -51.7 3.0 5.1
LK1936L1 -100.0 100.0 90.0 $ 269.30 £ 169.70 € 250,40 ¥ 2,571.80 -51.7 3.0 39.9
LK1936L2 -100.0 100.0 145.0 $ 309.20 £ 194.80 € 287,60 ¥ 2,952.90 -51.7 3.0 39.9
LK1819L1 -130.0 30.0 32.0 $ 97.80 £ 61.60 € 91,00 ¥ 934.00 -67.2 3.0 4.6
LK1819L2 -130.0 30.0 60.0 $ 111.70 £ 70.40 € 103,90 ¥ 1,066.70 -67.2 3.0 4.6
LK1419L1 -150.0 30.0 32.0 $ 97.80 £ 61.60 € 91,00 ¥ 934.00 -77.5 3.0 4.4
LK1419L2 -150.0 30.0 60.0 $ 111.70 £ 70.40 € 103,90 ¥ 1,066.70 -77.5 3.0 4.4
LK1069L1 -200.0 30.0 32.0 $ 97.80 £ 61.60 € 91,00 ¥ 934.00 -103.4 3.0 4.0
LK1069L2 -200.0 30.0 60.0 $ 111.70 £ 70.40 € 103,90 ¥ 1,066.70 -103.4 3.0 4.0
LK1115L1 -200.0 100.0 90.0 $ 269.30 £ 169.70 € 250,40 ¥ 2,571.80 -103.4 3.0 15.6
LK1115L2 -200.0 100.0 145.0 $ 359.10 £ 226.20 € 334,00 ¥ 3,429.40 -103.4 3.0 15.6
LK1030L1 -250.0 30.0 32.0 $ 97.80 £ 61.60 € 91,00 ¥ 934.00 -129.2 3.0 3.8
LK1030L2 -250.0 30.0 60.0 $ 111.70 £ 70.40 € 103,90 ¥ 1,066.70 -129.2 3.0 3.8
LK1487L1 -400.0 30.0 32.0 $ 97.80 £ 61.60 € 91,00 ¥ 934.00 -206.7 3.0 3.5
LK1487L2 -400.0 30.0 60.0 $ 111.70 £ 70.40 € 103,90 ¥ 1,066.70 -206.7 3.0 3.5
LK1002L1 -1000.0 30.0 32.0 $ 97.80 £ 61.60 € 91,00 ¥ 934.00 -516.8 3.0 3.2
LK1002L2 -1000.0 30.0 60.0 $ 111.70 £ 70.40 € 103,90 ¥ 1,066.70 -516.8 3.0 3.2
Optics
Optical Systems UV Fused Silica: Cylindrical Lenses
Specifications
E-O Devices ■ Height Tolerance:
■ Material: UV Grade Fused Silica
■ Wavelength Range: +0.00/-0.10mm
Spherical Singlets ■ Focal Length Tolerance: ±1%
185nm-2.1µm, Uncoated
Multi-Element ■ Design Wavelength: ■ Scratch/Dig: 60/40
Lenses 588nm, n=1.460 ■ Centration: ≤ 3arcmin
■ Length/Tolerance: ■ Clear Aperture: >90% of Dia.
Cylindrical Lenses
+0.00/-0.10mm
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
PLANO-
Diffusers CONVEX UV Fused Silica
& Lens Arrays LENS UV Fused Silica is a durable material
Windows with excellent transmission properties
from the UV to IR part of the
Prisms spectrum. In addition, it has a low
coefficient of thermal expansion.
Gratings
Polarization Optics
PLANO-
CONCAVE
Beamsplitters LENS
Filters
& Attenuators
Gas Cells
*Plot includes surface reflections.
Plano-Convex Cylindrical Lenses: Material UV Grade Fused Silica

f H L PRICE UNCOATED R tc te
LJ4359 8.0 7.2 11.0 $ 115.50 £ 72.80 € 107,40 ¥ 1,103.00 3.7 4.9 2.0
LJ4918 10.0 9.0 14.0 $ 123.20 £ 77.60 € 114,60 ¥ 1,176.60 4.6 5.6 2.0
LJ4748 12.7 10.0 15.0 $ 125.40 £ 79.00 € 116,60 ¥ 1,197.60 5.8 4.8 2.0
LJ4794 25.0 10.0 15.0 $ 125.40 £ 79.00 € 116,60 ¥ 1,197.60 11.5 3.1 2.0
LJ4862 25.0 15.0 23.0 $ 143.00 £ 90.10 € 133,00 ¥ 1,365.70 11.5 4.8 2.0
LJ4426 25.0 20.0 30.0 $ 165.00 £ 104.00 € 153,50 ¥ 1,575.80 11.5 7.8 2.0
LJ4107 25.4 23.0 35.0 $ 176.00 £ 110.90 € 163,70 ¥ 1,680.80 11.7 11.6 2.0
LJ4305 30.0 20.0 30.0 $ 165.00 £ 104.00 € 153,50 ¥ 1,575.80 13.8 6.3 2.0
LJ4878 75.0 20.0 30.0 $ 165.00 £ 104.00 € 153,50 ¥ 1,575.80 34.5 3.5 2.0
LJ4395 100.0 30.0 45.0 $ 231.00 £ 145.50 € 214,80 ¥ 2,206.10 46.0 5.5 3.0
LJ4147 500.0 30.0 45.0 $ 209.00 £ 131.70 € 194,40 ¥ 1,996.00 230.0 3.5 3.0
Plano-Convex Cylindrical Lenses: Material UV Grade Fused Silica

f H L PRICE UNCOATED R tc te
LK4351 -8.0 7.2 11.0 $ 106.70 £ 67.20 € 99,20 ¥ 1,019.00 -3.7 2.0 4.9
LK4372 -10.0 9.0 14.0 $ 114.40 £ 72.10 € 106,40 ¥ 1,092.50 -4.6 2.0 5.6
LK4155 -12.7 10.0 15.0 $ 116.60 £ 73.50 € 108,40 ¥ 1,113.50 -5.8 2.0 4.8
LK4836 -25.0 10.0 15.0 $ 116.60 £ 73.50 € 108,40 ¥ 1,113.50 -11.5 2.0 3.1
LK4326 -25.0 15.0 23.0 $ 132.00 £ 83.20 € 122,80 ¥ 1,260.60 -11.5 2.0 4.8
LK4767 -25.0 20.0 30.0 $ 154.00 £ 97.00 € 143,20 ¥ 1,470.70 -11.5 2.0 7.8
LK4498 -25.4 22.0 33.0 $ 198.00 £ 124.70 € 184,10 ¥ 1,890.90 -11.7 2.0 9.7
LK4166 -30.0 20.0 30.0 $ 154.00 £ 97.00 € 143,20 ¥ 1,470.70 -13.8 2.0 6.3
LK4385 -75.0 20.0 30.0 $ 154.00 £ 97.00 € 143,20 ¥ 1,470.70 -34.5 2.0 3.5
LK4245 -100.0 30.0 45.0 $ 264.00 £ 166.30 € 245,50 ¥ 2,521.20 -46.0 3.0 5.5
LK4989 -500.0 30.0 45.0 $ 242.00 £ 152.50 € 225,10 ¥ 2,311.10 -230.0 3.0 3.5
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Aspheric Lenses Selection Guide

Single Element Aspheric Lens Index Tables
■ Individual Tables for Each Manufacturer
■ Tables Sorted by Effective Focal Length
■ Table Information Includes Useful Specs, Part Number, and Complete
Entry Page Number
■ Broadband AR Coating Plots and Ranges
See Pages 738-739
Molded Glass Aspheric Lenses

■ Rochester Precision Lenses
L-Band
C-Band
■ Geltech™ Lenses from Lightpath® Technologies
■ Mounted and Unmounted
-10 Focal Shift (nm) 10
■ AR Coated
Page 749
See Pages 740-757
Aspheric and Lens Mounting Adapters

■ Integrate Mounted Aspheric Lenses into Optical Systems
■ Unmounted Aspheric Lens Solutions ORGANIZED BY
EFFECTIVE
■ Spanner Wrenches
FOCAL LENGTH
See Pages 757-758
Aspheric Lens Kit

■ Mounted Aspheric Lenses
■ RMS and SM1 Adapters
See Page 759
Precision Polished Large Diameter Aspheric Lenses

■ Asphericon Standard Precision Aspheres (SPA)
■ Precision Polished (60/40 Scratch/Dig)
■ Unmounted
■ AR Coated
■ Mounted Aspheric Lens Pairs
See Pages 760-765
Molded Plastic Aspheric Lenses

■ Low Cost
■ 635nm-820nm Operating Range
■ Near Diffraction Limited Performance
See Pages 766-767
GRIN Lenses
■ Graded Index Lenses
■ AR Coated
■ Efficient and Compact for Coupling and Collimation
See Page 768
Complete Mechanical Drawings are Available for Aspheric Lenses on our Website:
www.thorlabs.com
8 AsphericLenses 737-750.qxd.P 8/29/07 4:40 PM Page 738
Optics
Optical Systems Molded Aspheric Lenses by Rochester Precision
EFFECTIVE OUTER WORKING CLEAR
MOUNTED UNMOUNTED FOCAL LENGTH DIAMETER DISTANCE APERTURE
Free Space Isolators ITEM# ITEM# PAGE (mm) (mm) NA (mm) (mm)
A414TM A414 745 3.30 4.5 0.47 1.94 3.52
E-O Devices A230TM A230 749 4.51 6.33 0.54 2.91 4.95
A390TM A390 750 4.60 6.0 0.53 2.89 4.89
Spherical Singlets A110TM A110 752 6.24 7.2 0.42 3.39 5.0
A375TM A375 753 7.50 6.5 0.30 5.90 4.50
Multi-Element A240TM A240 754 8.00 9.94 0.50 5.92 8.00
Lenses
A220TM A220 754 11.00 7.2 0.26 7.97 5.50
Cylindrical Lenses A397TM A397 755 11.00 7.2 0.30 9.64 6.59
Aspheric Lenses
Rochester Precision AR Coatings
Mirrors
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays Designation Coating Range
A 350-600nm
Windows
B 600-1050nm
C 1050-1550nm
Prisms
Gratings
Polarization Optics
High-Quality Lenses
Beamsplitters With 40-20 Scratch-Dig
Filters Geltech™ Molded Aspheric Lenses, Manufactured by LightPath® Technologies
& Attenuators EFFECTIVE OUTER WORKING CLEAR
MOUNTED UNMOUNTED FOCAL LENGTH DIAMETER DISTANCE APERTURE
Gas Cells ITEM# ITEM# PAGE (mm) (mm) NA (mm) (mm)
C200TM 350200 740 1.14 2.4 0.43 1.16/4.93 1.13
C140TM 350140 740 1.45 2.4 0.55 0.88 1.6
C710TM 350710 741 1.49 2.65 0.50 1.1 1.5
C890TM 370890-Q 741 1.8 1.85 0.30 1.1 1.08
C150TM 350150 742 2.0 3.0 0.50 1.09 2.0
C390TM 350390 742 2.75 4.0 0.68 1.56 3.6
C570TM 350570 743 2.84 5.4 0.67 1.56 4
C440TM 350440 743 2.95 4.7 0.53 2.66/6.91 4.2
C660TM 350660 744 2.97 4.0 0.60 1.56 3.6
C330TM 350330 744 3.1 6.33 0.68 1.76 5.0
C610TM 350610 745 4.0 6.33 0.60 1.73 4.8
C940TM 370940-Q 746 4.0 1.825 0.17 3.36 1.37
C671TME 352671 747 4.02 6.325 0.60 2.39 4.8
C340TM 350340 747 4.03 6.33 0.62 1.76 5.0
C350TM 350350 748 4.5 4.7 0.42 2.38 3.7
C230TM 350230 748 4.51 6.33 0.55 2.91 4.95
C430TM 350430 750 5.0 2.0 0.15 4.36 1.5
C170TM 350170 751 6.16 4.7 0.30 4.37 3.7
C110TME 352110 752 6.24 7.2 0.40 3.39 5.0
C240TM 350240 753 8.0 9.94 0.50 5.92 8.0
C220TME 352220 755 11.0 7.2 0.25 7.96 5.5
C560TM 350560 756 13.86 6.33 0.18 11.99 5.10
C260TM 350260 756 15.29 6.5 0.16 14.00 5.0
C280TM 350280 757 18.4 6.5 0.15 17.10 5.5
LightPath® AR Coatings
Designation Coating Range

A 400-600nm
B 600-1050nm
C 1050-1600nm
Q* 1300-1700nm
*Not Shown on Plot
Optics
Optical Systems
Large Diameter Precision Ground Aspheric Lenses by Asphericon
EFFECTIVE OUTER WORKING CLEAR Free Space Isolators
UNMOUNTED FOCAL LENGTH DIAMETER DISTANCE APERTURE
ITEM# PAGE (mm) (mm) NA (mm) (mm) E-O Devices
AL108 760 8.0 10 0.547 6.00 9.00
AL1210 760 10.0 12 0.545 7.61 11.25 Spherical Singlets
AL1512 761 12.0 15 0.546 8.96 13.50
AL1815 761 15.0 18 0.534 11.41 16.50 Multi-Element
AL2018 762 18 20 0.488 13.84 18.0 Lenses
AL2520 762 20 25 0.543 15.70 22.5 Cylindrical Lenses
AL3026 762 26 30 0.522 20.54 28.0
AL4532 763 32 45 0.612 24.12 41.0 Aspheric Lenses
AL5040 763 40 50 0.554 31.42 46.0
AL7560 764 60 75 0.619 36.60 69.0 Mirrors
AL100100 764 100 100 0.478 76.27 92.0
Diffusers
Asphericon AR Coatings & Lens Arrays
Windows
Prisms
Designation Coating Range
A 400-600nm
Gratings
B 600-1050nm
C 1050-1600nm
Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters
Filters
Plastic Aspheric Lenses by Philips & Attenuators
EFFECTIVE OUTER WORKING CLEAR Gas Cells
UNMOUNTED FOCAL LENGTH DIAMETER DISTANCE APERTURE
ITEM# PAGE (mm) (mm) NA (mm) (mm)
CAY033 766 3.30 7.4 0.40 1.98 2.7
CAY046 766 4.60 7.4 0.40 2.28 3.7
CAX100 767 10.0 6.3 0.20 8.33 4.1
CSX122 767 12.1 6.3 0.12 10.35 3.8
CAX183 767 18.33 6.3 0.12 16.48 4.3
GRIN Lenses
EFFECTIVE WORKING
UNMOUNTED FOCAL LENGTH DISTANCE
ITEM# PAGE (mm) NA PITCH (mm)
GRIN2313A 768 1.94 0.46 0.23 0.24
GRIN2315A 768 1.94 0.46 0.23 0.24
GRIN2913 768 1.98 0.46 0.29 0.49
GRIN2915 768 1.99 0.46 0.29 0.50
Aspheric Lens Equation Variable Definitions

z SAG as a Function of Y
R Radius of Curvature
k Conic Constant
Lens Design Formula A4 4th Order Aspheric Coefficient
■ Positive Radius Indicates That the Vertex is Located to the Left of A6 6th Order Aspheric Coefficient
the Center of Curvature A8 8th Order Aspheric Coefficient
■ Negative Radius Indicates That the Vertex is Located to the Right A10 10th Order Aspheric Coefficient
of the Center of the Curvature
A12 12th Order Aspheric Coefficient
2
Y
4 6 8 10 12
z= + A4 Y + A6 Y + A8 Y + A 10 Y + A12 Y
(
R 1+ 1 - (1 + k ) Y
2
/ R
2
)
Optics
Optical Systems 350200 f = 1.14mm and 0.43 NA
Thread
E-O Devices
Spherical Singlets
Multi-Element
Lenses Laser
Window
Cylindrical Lenses
Geltech™ Molded Glass
Aspheric Lenses Aspheric Fiber Coupling Lens
Unmounted Lens
Optical Design Specifications
Mirrors ■ Design Wavelength: 1300nm
All Dimensions Are in Millimeters
Diffusers ■ Numerical Aperture:
Image Side: 0.12 Mounted Lens
& Lens Arrays
Object Side: 0.43
Windows ■ Clear Aperture: Aspheric Coefficients
Image Side: 1.30mm R k A4 A6 A8 A10
Prisms Object Side: 1.13mm ASP (1) 1.11 -6.9952950 – 1.7189300E-01 4.0900800E-02 -8.8543500E-02
■ Magnification: 3.64 ASP (2) -1.11 -0.696917 – 8.6962800E-02 1.3330400E-02 1.5335200E-01
Gratings ■ Laser Window Thickness: 0.300mm
■ Laser Window Material/Index: Unmounted AR Coated Aspheric Lenses
Polarization Optics BK7/1.51 ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION
■ RMS WFE (axial @ 632.8nm)1: 350200-B $ 69.00 £ 43.50 € 64,20 ¥ 659.00 Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm
Beamsplitters <Diffraction Limit 350200-C $ 69.00 £ 43.50 € 64,20 ¥ 659.00 Lens, AR Coated 1050 -1600nm
Filters ■ Scratch-Dig: 40-20
& Attenuators ■ Glass (Corning): C0550 Mounted AR Coated Aspheric Lenses
1) Averaged over full aperture ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION
Gas Cells Geltech™ lenses are manufactured by LightPath® Technologies C200TM-B $ 73.00 £ 46.00 € 67,90 ¥ 697.20 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm
C200TM-C $ 73.00 £ 46.00 € 67,90 ¥ 697.20 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 1050-1600nm
350140 f = 1.45mm and 0.55 NA

Thread
Unmounted Lens
Mounted Lens
Aspheric Collimator Lens
Aspheric Coefficients Optical Design Specifications
R k A4 A6 A8 A10 ■ Design Wavelength: 780nm
ASP (2) 0.95 -0.5225460 – 1.2528000E-02 -3.9718800E-02 – ■ Numerical Aperture: 0.55
ASP (1) -5.96 – 1.4610600E-01 -2.7935000E-01 1.9918100E-01 – ■ Clear Aperture: 1.60mm
■ Effective Focal Length: 1.45mm
Unmounted AR Coated Aspheric Lenses ■ Working Distance: 0.88mm
ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION ■ Magnification: Infinite
350140-B $ 69.00 £ 43.50 € 64,20 ¥ 659.00 Lens, AR Coated 600 - 1050nm ■ RMS WFE (Axial @ 632.8nm)1:
350140-C $ 69.00 £ 43.50 € 64,20 ¥ 659.00 Lens, AR Coated 1050 - 1600nm <Diffraction Limit
Mounted AR Coated Aspheric Lenses ■ Glass (Corning): C0550
ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION 1) Averaged over full aperture
Geltech™ lenses are manufactured by LightPath® Technologies
C140TM-B $ 73.00 £ 46.00 € 67,90 ¥ 697.20 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm
Optics
350710 f = 1.49mm and 0.50 NA Optical Systems
Thread
E-O Devices
Spherical Singlets
Multi-Element
BK7 Lenses
Laser ASP (2)
Window
Cylindrical Lenses
ASP (1)
Aspheric Lenses
Mounted Lens Unmounted Lens
All Dimensions Are in Millimeters Mirrors
Diffusers
Aspheric Collimator Lens & Lens Arrays
Optical Design Specifications Aspheric Coefficients
■ Design Wavelength: 1550nm R k A4 A6 A8 A10 Windows
■ Numerical Aperture: 0.50 ASP (2) 1.02 -0.6950540 -4.0880000E-03 -2.1192000E-02 -7.5060000E-03 -5.6230000E-03
ASP (1) -4.25 – – – – – Prisms
■ Clear Aperture: 1.50mm
■ Effective Focal Length: 1.49mm Unmounted AR Coated Aspheric Lenses Gratings
■ Working Distance: 1.10mm ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION
■ Magnification: Infinite 350710-A $ 84.00 £ 52.90 € 78,10 ¥ 802.20 Lens, AR Coated 400-600nm Polarization Optics
■ RMS WFE (Axial @ 632.8nm):1 350710-B $ 84.00 £ 52.90 € 78,10 ¥ 802.20 Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm
<Diffraction Limit 350710-C $ 84.00 £ 52.90 € 78,10 ¥ 802.20 Lens, AR Coated 1050-1600nm Beamsplitters
Mounted AR Coated Aspheric Lenses Filters
■ Glass (Corning): C0550 & Attenuators
1
Averaged over full aperture ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION
Geltech™ lenses are manufactured by LightPath® Technologies C710TM-A $ 89.00 £ 56.10 € 82,80 ¥ 850.00 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 400-600nm Gas Cells
370890 f = 1.8mm and 0.30 NA

All dimensions
Thread are in millimeters
ASP (2)
ASP (1)
(Plano)
Geltech™ Molded Glass 370890-Q

Unthreaded Mounted Lens
Optical Design Specifications C890TM-Q
■ Design Wavelength: 1550/1480nm Threaded Mounted Lens
■ Numerical Aperture: 0.30
■ Working Distance: 1.10mm Aspheric Coefficients
■ Magnification: Infinite R k A4 A6 A8 A10
■ RMS WFE (Axial @ 632.8nm):1 ASP (2) 1.57 -0.9087280 2.3989000E-02 -7.6865000E-02 1.3042300E-01 –
<Diffraction Limit
Unthreaded Mounted AR Coated Aspheric Lens
■ Glass (OHara): PBH71
1
Geltech™ lenses are manufactured by LightPath® Technologies 370890-Q $ 149.00 £ 93.90 €138,60 ¥ 1,423.00 Lens, AR Coated 1300-1700nm
Threaded Mounted AR Coated Aspheric Lens

C890TM-Q $ 155.00 £ 97.70 € 144,20 ¥ 1,480.30 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 1300-1700nm
Optics
Optical Systems 350150 f = 2mm and 0.50 NA
E-O Devices
Thread
Spherical Singlets
Multi-Element
Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
Laser
Aspheric Lenses Window
Unmounted Lens
Mirrors
Diffusers Geltech™ Molded Glass

& Lens Arrays Mounted Lens
Aspheric Lens
Windows Optical Design Specifications
Aspheric Coefficients ■ Design Wavelength: 780nm
Prisms
R k A4 A6 A8 A10 ■ Numerical Aperture: 0.50
ASP (2) 1.50 -0.6457860 – -1.2717700E-03 -2.6757300E-03 – ■ Clear Aperture: 2.0mm
Gratings
ASP (1) -2.91 – 9.4410200E-02 -1.2764200E-01 8.1643700E-02 – ■ Effective Focal Length: 2.0mm
Polarization Optics Unmounted AR Coated Aspheric Lenses ■ Magnification: Infinite
ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION ■ Laser Window Thickness: 0.25mm
Beamsplitters 350150-A $ 69.00 £ 43.50 € 64,20 ¥ 659.00 Lens, AR Coated 400-600nm ■ Laser Window Material/Index:
350150-B $ 69.00 £ 43.50 € 64,20 ¥ 659.00 Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm BK7/1.51
Filters
& Attenuators 350150-C $ 69.00 £ 43.50 € 64,20 ¥ 659.00 Lens, AR Coated 1050-1600nm ■ RMS WFE (Axial @ 632.8nm):1
<Diffraction Limit
Gas Cells Mounted AR Coated Aspheric Lenses ■ Scratch-Dig: 40-20
ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION ■ Glass (Corning): C0550
C150TM-A $ 73.00 £ 46.00 € 67,90 ¥ 697.20 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 400-600nm 1
Averaged over full aperture
C150TM-B $ 73.00 £ 46.00 € 67,90 ¥ 697.20 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm Geltech™ lenses are manufactured by LightPath® Technologies
350390 f = 2.75mm and 0.68 NA

Thread
Unmounted Lens
Geltech™ Molded Glass Mounted Lens All Dimensions Are in Millimeters

Aspheric Coefficients
■ Design Wavelength: 830nm
R k A4 A6 A8 A10
ASP (2) 1.64 -0.9158034 1.0758341E-02 1.2986310E-03 -3.7978360E-05 –
Unmounted AR Coated Aspheric Lenses
■ Magnification: Infinite 350390-A $ 69.00 £ 43.50 € 64,20 ¥ 659.00 Lens, AR Coated 400-600nm
350390-B $ 69.00 £ 43.50 € 64,20 ¥ 659.00 Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm
■ RMS WFE (Axial @ 632.8nm):1
350390-C $ 69.00 £ 43.50 € 64,20 ¥ 659.00 Lens, AR Coated 1050-1600nm
<Diffraction Limit
■ Scratch-Dig: 40-20 Mounted AR Coated Aspheric Lenses
■ Glass (Corning): C0550 ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION
1
C390TM-A $ 73.00 £ 46.00 € 67,90 ¥ 697.20 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 400-600nm
Optics
Thread
E-O Devices
Spherical Singlets
Multi-Element
Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
Unmounted Lens Aspheric Lenses

Geltech™ Molded Glass Mounted Lens
Aspheric Collimator Lens Mirrors

Optical Design Specifications R k A4 A6 A8 A10 Diffusers
■ Design Wavelength: 1550nm ASP (2) 2.08 -0.9596772 5.7946280E-03 2.9179480E-05 -2.3504260E-05 -2.0969370E-06 & Lens Arrays
■ Numerical Aperture: 0.67 ASP (1) -4.32 -32.4304100 – – – –
Windows
■ Effective Focal Length: 2.84mm Prisms
■ Working Distance: 1.56mm
350570-A $ 84.00 £ 52.90 € 78,10 ¥ 802.20 Lens, AR Coated 400-600nm
■ Magnification: Infinite Gratings
■ RMS WFE (axial @ 632.8nm):1 350570-C $ 84.00 £ 52.90 € 78,10 ¥ 802.20 Lens, AR Coated 1050-1600nm
<Diffraction Limit Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters
1
Averaged over full aperture. C570TM-A $ 89.00 £ 56.10 € 82,80 ¥ 850.00 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 400-600nm Filters
Geltech™ lenses are manufactured by LightPath® Technologies C570TM-B $ 89.00 £ 56.10 € 82,80 ¥ 850.00 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm & Attenuators
Gas Cells
350440 f = 2.95mm, 0.53 NA Object, and 0.27 NA Image

Thread

350440
Aspheric Collimator Lens C440TM Unmounted Lens
Optical Design Specifications Mounted Lens
■ Design Wavelength: 980nm All Dimensions Are in Millimeters
■ Numerical Aperture:
Image Side: 0.27
Object Side: 0.53 Aspheric Coefficients
■ Clear Aperture: R k A4 A6 A8 A10
Image Side: 4.2mm ASP (1) 2.39 -4.5111250 4.7983190E-03 -1.1408380E-03 3.1601190E-04 -2.2575310E-05
Object Side: 4.0mm ASP (2) -2.39 -0.8190024 6.9973860E-03 4.9259410E-04 -1.6459470E-04 2.7456578E-05
■ Magnification: 2.00mm Unmounted AR Coated Aspheric Lenses
■ Laser Window Thickness: 0.250mm ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION
■ Laser Window Material/Index: 350440-A $ 69.00 £ 43.50 € 64,20 ¥ 659.00 Lens, AR Coated 400-600nm
BK7/1.51 350440-B $ 69.00 £ 43.50 € 64,20 ¥ 659.00 Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm
■ RMS WFE (Axial @ 632.8nm):1 350440-C $ 69.00 £ 43.50 € 64,20 ¥ 659.00 Lens, AR Coated 1050-1600nm
<Diffraction Limit
Averaged over full aperture. £ 46.00 € 67,90 ¥
1
C440TM-A $ 73.00 697.20 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 400 - 600nm
Geltech™ lenses are manufactured by LightPath® Technologies C440TM-B $ 73.00 £ 46.00 € 67,90 ¥ 697.20 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 600 - 1050nm
C440TM-C $ 73.00 £ 46.00 € 67,90 ¥ 697.20 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 1050 - 1600nm
Optics
Free Space Isolators All Dimensions Are in Millimeters
Thread
E-O Devices
Spherical Singlets
Multi-Element
Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses
Mounted Lens Unmounted Lens
Mirrors
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays Geltech™ Molded Glass
Aspheric Collimator Lens Aspheric Coefficients
Windows R k A4 A6 A8 A10
■ Design Wavelength: 1550nm ASP (2) 1.95 -0.8616171 6.3289079E-03 2.2708950E-04 -1.2684027E-05 –
Prisms ASP (1) -8.38 -158.3124 – – – –
Gratings ■ Clear Aperture: 3.60mm Unmounted AR Coated Aspheric Lenses
Polarization Optics ■ Working Distance: 1.56mm
■ Magnification: Infinite 350660-B $ 84.00 £ 52.90 € 78,10 ¥ 802.20 Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm
Beamsplitters ■ RMS WFE (Axial @ 632.8nm):1 350660-C $ 84.00 £ 52.90 € 78,10 ¥ 802.20 Lens, AR Coated 1050-1600nm
Filters <Diffraction Limit
& Attenuators ■ Scratch-Dig: 40-20 Mounted AR Coated Aspheric Lenses
Gas Cells 1
Averaged over full aperture C660TM-A $ 89.00 £ 56.10 € 82,80 ¥ 850.00 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 400- 600nm
Geltech™ lenses are manufactured by LightPath® Technologies C660TM-B $ 89.00 £ 56.10 € 82,80 ¥ 850.00 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm
350330 f = 3.1mm and 0.68 NA

Thread Geltech™ Molded Glass
Aspheric Lens ■ Magnification: Infinite
Optical Design Specifications ■ RMS WFE (Axial @ 632.8nm):1
■ Design Wavelength: 830nm <Diffraction Limit
■ Numerical Aperture: 0.68 ■ Scratch-Dig: 40-20
■ Clear Aperture: 5.0mm ■ Glass (Corning): C0550
■ Effective Focal Length: 3.1mm 1
Geltech™ lenses are manufactured by LightPath®
Technologies
Mounted Lens Aspheric Coefficients

R k A4 A6 A8 A10
ASP (2) 2.7500000 -0.6139160 5.8891900E-04 -1.7660200E-05 1.0102500E-05 -3.9148700E-06
ASP (1) -3.1885400 -12.6638600 1.2458340E-02 -3.7119450E-03 5.1223910E-04 -3.1085780E-05

Mounted AR Coated Aspheric Lenses

C330TM-A $ 89.00 £ 56.10 € 82,80 ¥ 850.00 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 400- 600nm
Unmounted Lens
All Dimensions Are C330TM-B $ 89.00 £ 56.10 € 82,80 ¥ 850.00 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm
in Millimeters C330TM-C $ 89.00 £ 56.10 € 82,80 ¥ 850.00 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 1050-1600nm
Optics
A414 f = 3.3mm and 0.47 NA Optical Systems

Rochester Precision Molded
■ Laser Window Thickness: E-O Devices
Glass Aspheric Lens
0.25mm
Optical Design Specifications Spherical Singlets
■ Laser Window Material/Index:
BK7/1.51 Multi-Element
■ Numerical Aperture: 0.47 ■ RMS WFE (axial @ 632.8nm):1 Lenses
■ Clear Aperture: 3.52mm ≤0.20
■ Effective Focal Length: 3.3mm ■ Scratch-Dig: 40-20 Cylindrical Lenses
■ Magnification: Infinite ■ Glass (Hoya): SF57
1
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
Aspheric Coefficients Diffusers
R k A4 A6 A8 A10 & Lens Arrays
ASP (2) 4.37 -0.7375985 -2.9258960E-03 -2.7938690E-04 -2.4618570E-05 8.2589960E-06
A414TM Windows
ASP (1) -4.37 -0.7375985 2.9258960E-03 2.7938690E-04 2.4618570E-05 -8.2589900E-06 Thread
Mounted Lens
Unmounted AR Coated Aspheric Lenses Prisms
Laser Gratings
A414-A $ 81.55 £ 51.40 € 75,80 ¥ 778.80 Lens, AR Coated 350-600nm Window
A414-B $ 81.55 £ 51.40 € 75,80 ¥ 778.80 Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm (BK7)
Polarization Optics
A414-C $ 81.55 £ 51.40 € 75,80 ¥ 778.80 Lens, AR Coated 1050-1550nm
Mounted AR Coated Aspheric Lenses Beamsplitters

ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION Filters
£ 55.20 € 81,50 ¥ A414
A414TM-A $ 87.60 836.60 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 350-600nm & Attenuators
A414TM-B $ 87.60 £ 55.20 € 81,50 ¥ 836.60 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm Unmounted Lens
A414TM-C $ 87.60 £ 55.20 € 81,50 ¥ 836.60 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 1050-1550nm Gas Cells
350610 f = 4.0mm and 0.60 NA

K3/1.518
<Diffraction Limit
Thread ■ Magnification: Infinite Geltech™ lenses are manufactured by LightPath®
M9-0.5
Technologies
■ Laser Window Thickness:
1.20mm
Application Note:
The 350610 lens and the 352671 lens have been designed to work as a pair. The
350610 lens is for collimating, and the 352671 lens is for focusing.
R k A4 A6 A8 A10
C610TM
ASP (2) 2.77 -0.5333481 4.0202960E-04 -7.4938670E-05 2.4030490E-05 -3.1803610E-06
Mounted Lens ASP (1) -14..58 -191.5207000 -1.4433630E-03 1.4648185E-03 -4.7042041E-04 4.8133394E-05

350610 ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION
C610TM-A $89.00 £ 56.10 € 82,80 ¥ 850.00 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 400- 600nm
Unmounted Lens
C610TM-B $89.00 £ 56.10 € 82,80 ¥ 850.00 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm
All Dimensions Are in Millimeters C610TM-C $89.00 £ 56.10 € 82,80 ¥ 850.00 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 1050-1600nm
Optics
All Dimensions
Thread are in millimeters
E-O Devices
Spherical Singlets
Multi-Element
Lenses
(Plano)
Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses 370940-Q

Unthreaded Mounted Lens
Mirrors C940TM-Q
Diffusers Threaded Mounted Lens
& Lens Arrays
Windows
Prisms Aspheric Collimator Lens
R k A4 A6 A8 A10
ASP(2) 3.48 – -7.2611370E-03 1.3255000E-02 -1.0977000E-02 –
Gratings ■ Design Wavelength: 1550/1480nm
Polarization Optics ■ Clear Aperture: 1.37mm
■ Effective Focal Length: 4.00mm Unthreaded Mounted AR Coated Aspheric Lens
Beamsplitters
Filters ■ Magnification: Infinite 370940-Q $ 149.00 £ 93.90 € 138,60 ¥ 1,423.00 Lens, AR Coated 1300-1700nm
& Attenuators
■ RMS WFE (Axial @ 632.8nm)1:
Gas Cells <Diffraction Limit
Threaded Mounted AR Coated Aspheric Lens
■ Glass (Ohara): PBH71
1
Geltech™ lenses are manufactured by LightPath® Technologies C940TM-Q $155.00 £ 97.70 €144,20 ¥1,480.30 Mounted Lens,
AR Coated 1300-1700nm
Bio-Photonics
Rapid 3D Optical Coherence
Microscope Based on Swept Source
Optical Coherence Tomography
OCM1300SS Microscope System: Capable of simultaneous cross-sectional
OCT imaging and conventional en-face microscope imaging, as well as
three dimensional imaging of the sample.
See Pages 596-601 for Details
Optics
Thread
Laser Window
(Borosilicate)
E-O Devices
Spherical Singlets
Multi-Element
Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses
Geltech™ Molded Glass Unmounted Lens Mirrors
Aspheric Collimator Lens Diffusers

All Dimensions Are in Millimeters & Lens Arrays
Mounted Lens
■ Design Wavelength: 408nm Windows
■ Numerical Aperture: 0.60 Aspheric Coefficients
■ Clear Aperture: 4.80mm R k A4 A6 A8 A10 Prisms
■ Effective Focal Length: 4.02mm ASP (2) 2.71 -0.9975580 2.5986960E-03 2.3695380E-05 -3.6503380E-06 –
■ Working Distance: 2.39mm ASP (1) -19.51 – 7.7298730E-04 – – –
Gratings
■ Magnification: Infinite
Unmounted AR Coated Aspheric Lens Polarization Optics
<Diffraction Limit ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION
Beamsplitters
■ Scratch-Dig: 40-20 352671-A $ 115.00 £ 72.50 € 107,00 ¥ 1,098.30 Lens, AR Coated 400-600nm
■ Glass (Corning): ECO550 Filters
1
Averaged over full aperture Mounted AR Coated Aspheric Lens & Attenuators
Geltech™ lenses are manufactured by LightPath® Technologies ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION Gas Cells
C671TME-A $136.00 £ 85.70 €126,50 ¥ 1,298.80 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 400-600nm
350340 f = 4.03mm and 0.62 NA

Aspheric Lens
K3/1.518
<Diffraction Limit
■ Clear Aperture: 5.00mm ■
Thread Glass (Corning): C0550
M9-0.5 ■ Effective Focal Length: 4.03mm 1
■ Magnification: Infinite Geltech™ lenses are manufactured by LightPath®
Technologies
1.20mm
R k A4 A6 A8 A10
ASP (2) 2.77 -0.5333481 4.2020960E-04 -7.4938670E-05 2.4030490E-05 -3.1803610E-06
C340TM
ASP (1) -10.99 16.0276600 9.2024790E-03 -9.1626290E-04 2.8005320E-05 6.7433645E-06
Mounted Lens
All Dimensions Are in
Millimeters
350340
Unmounted Lens C340TM-A $ 89.00 £ 56.10 € 82,80 ¥ 850.00 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 400-600nm
Optics
E-O Devices
Spherical Singlets Aspheric Lens Thread
■ RMS WFE (Axial @ 632.8nm)1: M8-0.5
Multi-Element <Diffraction Limit
Lenses ■ Scratch-Dig: 40-20
■ Glass (Corning): C0550
Cylindrical Lenses ■ Clear Aperture: 3.7mm 1
■ Effective Focal Length: 4.5mm Geltech™ lenses are manufactured LightPath®
Aspheric Lenses Technologies
Mirrors
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays Aspheric Coefficients
R k A4 A6 A8 A10
Windows
ASP (2) 2.88 -0.6415948 3.1482762E-04 -2.5464705E-05 -2.8143576E-06 -3.3073358E-07
ASP (1) -19.14 – – – – –
Prisms
Mounted Lens
Gratings Unmounted AR Coated Aspheric Lenses All Dimensions Are
ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION in Millimeters
Polarization Optics
350350-A $ 75.00 £ 47.30 € 69,80 ¥ 716.30 Lens, AR Coated 400- 600nm
Beamsplitters
Filters
& Attenuators Mounted AR Coated Aspheric Lenses
Gas Cells ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION
C350TM-A $ 79.00 £49.80 € 73,50 ¥ 754.50 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 400 - 600nm
C350TM-B $ 79.00 £49.80 € 73,50 ¥ 754.50 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm Unmounted Lens
C350TM-C $ 79.00 £49.80 € 73,50 ¥ 754.50 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 1050-1600nm
350230 f = 4.51mm and 0.55 NA All Dimensions Are in

Millimeters
Laser
Geltech™ Molded Glass Thread
Window
Aspheric Lens Mounted Lens Unmounted Lens

■ Numerical Aperture: 0.55 R k A4 A6 A8 A10
■ Clear Aperture: 4.95mm ASP (2) 2.94 -0.4811040 -2.8909400E-05 -3.7628200E-05 3.2644200E-06 -1.1757200E-06
■ Effective Focal Length: 4.51mm ASP (1) -19.92 – 4.2371000E-03 -6.3484000E-04 3.4652600E-05 –
■ Magnification: infinite
■ Laser Window Thickness: 0.25mm
BK7/1.51 350230-A $ 84.00 £ 52.90 € 78,10 ¥ 802.20 Lens, AR Coated 400-600nm
■ RMS WFE (axial @ 632.8nm)1:
<Diffraction Limit
1
Averaged over full aperture C230TM-A $ 89.00 £ 56.10 € 82,80 ¥ 850.00 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 400-600nm
Optics
A230 f= 4.51mm and 0.54 NA Optical Systems

Glass Aspheric Lens E-O Devices
Optical Design Specifications ■ Laser Window Thickness: 0.250mm 5.33
■ Laser Window Material/Index: Spherical Singlets
■ Design Wavelength: 780nm Thread 0.89
BK7/1.51 M9-0.5
■ Numerical Aperture: 0.54 Multi-Element
■ RMS WFE (axial @ 632.8nm):1
■ Clear Aperture: 4.95mm Lenses
<Diffraction Limit
■ Effective Focal Length: 4.51mm ■ Scratch-Dig: 60-40 Cylindrical Lenses
■ Magnification: Infinite ■ Glass (Ohara): S-NPH1 Ø6.35
Ø7.24
Ø7.87
Ø5.51
■ Averaged: Over Full Aperture Ø9.24
Aspheric Lenses
Laser
Window
Mirrors
Aspheric Coefficients 2.16 A230TM
R k A4 A6 A8 A10 Diffusers
Mounted Lens & Lens Arrays
ASP (2) 3.50 0.390203 -1.4534147E-03 -8.6522294E-04 1.2701235E-04 -1.4090390E-05
Unmounted AR Coated Aspheric Lenses 2.94 Windows

Plano Prisms
A230 $ 77.00 £ 48.50 € 71,60 ¥ 735.40 Lens, Uncoated
A230-A $ 82.00 £ 51.65 € 76,30 ¥ 783.10 Lens, AR Coated 350-600nm Laser Gratings
A230-B $ 82.00 £ 51.65 € 76,30 ¥ 783.10 Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm Ø6.33
Window
Ø4.95
Polarization Optics
ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION Beamsplitters
A230TM $ 80.00 £ 50.40 € 74,40 ¥ 764.00 Mounted Lens, Uncoated Filters
A230TM-A $ 86.00 £ 54.20 € 80,00 ¥ 821.30 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 350-600nm 2.91 & Attenuators
A230TM-B $ 86.00 £ 54.20 € 80,00 ¥ 821.30 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm All Dimensions Are in Millimeters A230
Unmounted Lens
Diffractive-Aspheric Hybrid Lens, 350781C-C f = 4.55mm 0.55 NA

In many DWDM applications and systems, chromatic aberrations in lenses can
adversely affect system performance over the wide operating wavelength range. The
C- and L-bands combined have a bandwidth of approximately 85nm. This achromatic
lens has been designed by Thorlabs for infinite conjugate applications (focusing
collimated beams or collimating single mode fibers) over the full S-, C-, and L-bands
(1400 to 1650nm). The design adds a diffractive structure to the surface of an aspheric
lens to yield a focal shift of only 10nm over a 150nm wide wavelength range, anywhere
within the 1400 to 1650nm range.
■ Diffraction-Limited Achromatic Collimating Lens 1500–1650nm
■ Wide Wavelength Band 1500–1650nm With Extremely Low Focal Shift 10nm
■ One Single-Element Design
Specifications
■ Effective Local Length: 4.55mm
Diffractive
Element ■ Magnification: Infinity
All Dimensions Are in ■ Laser Window Thickness: None
Millimeters ■ RMS WFE (Axial 1500 to
1650nm): < Diffraction Limited
■ Glass: Corning C0550
■ Chromatic Focal Shift:
The graph shows the wavelength as a function of (1500 to 1650 nm) < 0.010 µm
Metal facal shift, which encompasses the entire C- and L- ■ AR-Coating:
Mounting Bands; the Maximum Focal Shift Range is 10nm. <0.5% Reflection 1400 to 1650nm
Ring

350781C-C $ 195.00 £ 122.90 € 181,40 ¥ 1,862.30 Hybrid Diffractive/Aspheric Collimating/Coupling Lens for the C- and L-Bands
Optics
Optical Systems A390 f = 4.6mm and 0.53 NA All Dimensions Are in Millimeters
Free Space Isolators Thread

M9-0.5
E-O Devices
Spherical Singlets
Multi-Element
Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses
A390
Mirrors Rochester Precision Molded
Glass Aspheric Lens Unmounted Lens A390TM
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays Optical Design Specifications Mounted Lens
■ Design Wavelength: 655nm Aspheric Coefficients
Windows
■ Numerical Aperture: 0.53 R k A4 A6 A8 A10
Prisms ■ Clear Aperture: 4.89mm ASP (2) 3.50 -0.3366 -8.4900000E-04 -4.7770000E-05 -4.9590000E-06 3.3740000E-09
■ Effective Focal Length: 4.6mm ASP (1) -42.19 – – – – –
Gratings ■ Magnification: Infinite
■ Laser Window Thickness: 0.275mm
Polarization Optics ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION
A390-A $ 81.55 £ 51.40 € 75,80 ¥ 778.80 Lens, AR Coated 350-600nm
BK7/1.51
Beamsplitters A390-B $ 81.55 £ 51.40 € 75,80 ¥ 778.80 Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm
Filters <Diffraction Limit
& Attenuators ■ Scratch-Dig: 60-40 Mounted AR Coated Aspheric Lenses
■ Glass (CDGM): H-LAK54 ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION
Gas Cells 1
Averaged over full aperture A390TM-A $ 87.60 £ 55.20 € 81,50 ¥ 836.60 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 350-600nm
A390TM-B $ 87.60 £ 55.20 € 81,50 ¥ 836.60 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm
A390TM-C $ 87.60 £ 55.20 € 81,50 ¥ 836.60 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 1050-1550nm
350430 f = 5mm and 0.15 NA

Aspheric Lens
Optical Design Specifications Thread
≤<Diffraction Limit
■ Diffraction Limited Range:
350-1550nm 1
Geltech™ lenses are manufactured by LightPath®
Technologies
R k A4 A6 A8 A10 C430TM
ASP (2) 2.93 -0.5812332 – – – – Mounted Lens

ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION 350430
350430-A $ 69.00 £ 43.50 € 64,20 ¥ 659.00 Lens, AR Coated 400-600nm Unmounted Lens

C430TM-A $ 73.00 £ 46.00 € 67,90 ¥ 697.20 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 400-600nm All Dimensions Are in
C430TM-B $ 73.00 £ 46.00 € 67,90 ¥ 697.20 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm Millimeters
Optics

E-O Devices
■ Laser Window Material/Index: Thread
BK7/1.51
■ RMS WFE (Axial @ 632.8nm)1: Multi-Element
<Diffraction Limit Lenses
■ Clear Aperture: 3.7mm ■ Scratch-Dig: 60-40
■ Effective Focal Length: 6.16mm Cylindrical Lenses
■ Magnification: Infinite 1
Aspheric Lenses
■ Laser Window Thickness: Geltech™ lenses are manufactured by LightPath®
0.275mm Technologies All Dimensions
C170TM Mirrors
Are in Millimeters
Mounted Lens
Diffusers
Aspheric Coefficients & Lens Arrays
R k A4 A6 A8 A10
Windows
ASP (2) 4.25 -0.8636010 1.7761300E-04 -1.5539500E-05 – –
ASP (1) -19.14 – – – – –
Prisms
Gratings
Polarization Optics
350170-B $ 75.00 £ 47.30 € 69,80 ¥ 716.30 Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm Laser
Window
350170-C $ 75.00 £ 47.30 € 69,80 ¥ 716.30 Lens, AR Coated 1050-1600nm Beamsplitters
& Attenuators
C170TM-A $ 79.00 £ 49.80 € 73,50 ¥ 754.50 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 400-600nm All Dimensions Gas Cells
C170TM-B $ 79.00 £ 49.80 € 73,50 ¥ 754.50 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm Unmounted Lens
Are in Millimeters
Aspheric & GRIN Fiber Collimation

See Collimation Packages Located in our Fiber Optics Section on pages 1010-1019 Low Divergence, Large Beam
Fiber Collimation and Coupling Packages for Collimators for FC & SMA
FC and SMA Terminated Fiber Patch Cables Terminated Fiber Patch Cables
Aspheric Collimator Aspheric Collimator

4.5mm EFL 8mm EFL
FC Connector
FC Connector 0.306 0.500
D F810FC-635
(7.77mm) D Fiber Optic (12.7mm)
Fiber Optic Cable
Cable
12mm-0.5 1.62"
F230FC Assembly 11mm-0.5 Ø12mm Compatible With Thread FC Connector (41.2mm)
Thread AD12F Mounting Adapter
Ø11.0mm Diameter
F240FC Assembly Fiber Optic
F230FC Assembly Cable
F240FC Assembly
0.94"
(23.9mm)
Ø15mm Compatible With

AD15F Mounting Adapter
Aspheric Collimator Aspheric Collimator Pigtailed GRIN Fiber Collimators

11mm EFL 15.3mm EFL
FC Connector FC Connector
0.615 0.753
Fiber Optic (15.6mm) D
Fiber Optic (19.1mm) D
Cable Cable
F220FC Assembly 11mm-0.5 F260FC Assembly 11mm-0.5

Ø11.0mm Diameter Thread Ø11.0mm Diameter Thread
F220FC Assembly F260FC Assembly
Optics
NEW
E-O Devices ■ Laser Window Material/Index:
BK7/1.51
Spherical Singlets Optical Design Specifications
Multi-Element <Diffraction Limit
■ Numerical Aperture: 0.40 ■
Lenses Scratch-Dig: 60-40 Thread
■ Clear Aperture: 5.0mm ■ Glass (Corning): ECO550
Cylindrical Lenses ■ Effective Focal Length: 6.24mm 1
Aspheric Lenses Technologies
0.275mm
Mirrors
Diffusers Aspheric Coefficients

& Lens Arrays
R k A4 A6 A8 A10
C110TME
Windows ASP (2) 4.3283822 -0.8468796 5.2151203E-04 -6.8766229E-06 – –
Mounted Lens
ASP (1) -14.4515771 -105.2321169 -1.0593674E-03 7.6925867E-05 – –
Prisms
All Dimensions
Gratings ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION 3.39 Are in Millimeters
Polarization Optics 352110-B $ 84.00 £ 52.90 € 78,10 ¥ 802.20 Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm
Beamsplitters
Filters
& Attenuators
C110TME-A $ 89.00 £ 56.10 € 82,80 ¥ 850.00 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 400-600nm Laser Window
Gas Cells C110TME-B $ 89.00 £ 56.10 € 82,80 ¥ 850.00 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm
C110TME-C $ 89.00 £ 56.10 € 82,80 ¥ 850.00 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 1050-1600nm Unmounted Lens
A110 f = 6.24mm and 0.42 NA

Glass Aspheric Lens
0.275mm
BK7/1.51
■ Numerical Aperture: 0.42 ■ RMS WFE (Axial @ 632.8nm)1: 1.14
■ Clear Aperture: 5.00mm <Diffraction Limit
■ Effective Focal Length: 6.24mm ■ Scratch-Dig: 40-20
■ Magnification: Infinite ■ Glass (CDGM): H-LAK54
1
Ø6.48
Ø8.38 Ø7.23
Ø9.24
Laser
Aspheric Coefficients Window
R k A4 A6 A8 A10
ASP (2) 4.76 -1.256813 7.7454040E-04 -1.9209200E-06 -1.7823120E-07 –
Thread
ASP (1) -41.07 – – – – – 6.81
Unmounted AR Coated Aspheric Lenses A110TM

Mounted Lens
A110 $ 77.00 £ 48.50 € 71,60 ¥ 735.40 Lens, Uncoated 5.36

A110-B $ 82.00 £ 51.65 € 76,30 ¥ 783.10 Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm
Laser
Mounted AR Coated Aspheric Lenses Ø7.20 Window

A110TM $ 80.00 £ 50.40 € 74,40 ¥ 764.00 Mounted Lens, Uncoated A110
A110TM-A $ 86.00 £ 54.20 € 80,00 ¥ 821.30 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 350-600nm Unmounted Lens
Optics
A375 f = 7.5mm and 0.30 NA Optical Systems

■ Working Distance: 5.9mm E-O Devices
All Dimensions
Glass Aspheric Lens
Are in Millimeters Optical Design Specifications
■ RMS WFE (Axial @ 632.8nm)1: Spherical Singlets
≤0.10
■ Scratch-Dig: 40-20 Lenses
A375 ■ Clear Aperture: 4.5mm
■ Glass (CDGM): H-LAK54
Unmounted Lens ■ Effective Focal Length: 7.5mm Cylindrical Lenses
1
Thread
Aspheric Lenses
R k A4 A6 A8 A10
Mirrors
ASP (2) 5.15 – -5.0699570E-04 -1.0136510E-05 -8.5232730E-07 – Diffusers
ASP (1) 95.7 – – – – – & Lens Arrays
Unmounted AR Coated Aspheric Lenses Windows
ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION Prisms

A375-B $ 81.55 £ 51.40 € 75,80 ¥ 778.80 Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm Gratings
A375TM
Mounted Lens Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters
A375TM-A $ 87.60 £ 55.20 € 81,50 ¥ 836.60 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 350- 600nm Filters
& Attenuators
350240 f = 8mm and 0.50 NA

Aspheric Lens
BK7/1.51
■ RMS WFE (Axial @
632.8nm)1: <Diffraction Limit
■ Clear Aperture: 8.0mm ■ Glass (Corning): CO550
Averaged over full aperture.
Technologies
0.25mm
R k A4 A6 A8 A10
ASP (2) 5.09 -0.4731720 – -2.2572600E-06 2.4116400E-09 -8.2628000E-09
Thread ASP (1) -56.20 – 5.1240000E-04 -2.2661100E-05 3.3311500E-07 –

Mounted Lens
350240-A $ 115.00 £ 72.50 € 107,00 ¥ 1,098.30 Lens, AR Coated 400-600nm
350240-B $ 115.00 £ 72.50 € 107,00 ¥ 1,098.30 Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm
350240-C $ 115.00 £ 72.50 € 107,00 ¥ 1,098.30 Lens, AR Coated 1050-1600nm

Laser
Window ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION
C240TM-A $ 119.00 £ 75.00 € 110,70 ¥ 1,136.50 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 400-600nm
All Dimensions
C240TM-B $ 119.00 £ 75.00 € 110,70 ¥ 1,136.50 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm
Unmounted Lens Are in Millimeters C240TM-C $ 119.00 £ 75.00 € 110,70 ¥ 1,136.50 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 1050-1600nm
Optics
Optical Systems A240 f = 8.00mm and 0.50 NA
Rochester Precision Molded ■ Laser Window Thickness:
E-O Devices 0.275mm
Glass Aspheric Lens ■ Laser Window Material/Index: 1.14
BK7/1.51
Multi-Element ■ RMS WFE (Axial @ 632.8nm)1:
Lenses <Diffraction Limit
Cylindrical Lenses ■ Effective Focal Length: 8.00mm Ø11.43 Ø9.96
■ Glass (Ohara): S-LAL13 Ø9.14
■ Magnification: Infinite 1
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
Aspheric Coefficients Thread
Diffusers R k A4 A6 A8 A10
3.68 M12-0.5
& Lens Arrays
ASP (2) 5.48 – -5.0928987E-04 -1.2863102E-06 8.7003479E-07 –
Windows ASP (1) -565.28 – – – – – 6.86
All Dimensions Are A240TM

Prisms Unmounted AR Coated Aspheric Lenses
in Millimeters Mounted Lens
Gratings A240 $ 105.00 £ 66.15 € 97,70 ¥ 1,002.80 Lens, Uncoated 3.69
A240-A $ 112.00 £ 70.55 € 104,20 ¥ 1,069.60 Lens, AR Coated 350-600nm

Polarization Optics A240-B $ 112.00 £ 70.55 € 104,20 ¥ 1,069.60 Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm
A240-C $ 112.00 £ 70.55 € 104,20 ¥ 1,069.60 Lens, AR Coated 1050-1600nm Ø8.00 Laser
Window
Beamsplitters Ø9.94
Filters ASP (1)
& Attenuators ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION
A240TM $109.00 £ 68.65 €101,40 ¥ 1,041.00 Mounted Lens, Uncoated ASP (2) 5.92
Gas Cells A240TM-A $116.00 £ 73.10 €107,90 ¥ 1,107.80 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 350-600nm
A240
A240TM-B $116.00 £ 73.10 €107,90 ¥ 1,107.80 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm
A240TM-C $116.00 £ 73.10 €107,90 ¥ 1,107.80 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 1050-1600nm Unmounted Lens
A220 f = 11.00mm and 0.25 NA
Rochester Precision Molded ■ Laser Window Thickness:

0.275mm
Glass Aspheric Lens ■ Laser Window Material/Index:
BK7/1.51 1.14
<Diffraction Limit
■ Glass (CDGM): D-K59
■ Magnification: Infinite Ø8.38 Ø7.23
1
Ø9.24 Ø6.48
Thread
R k A4 A6 A8 A10 Ø3.63 M9-0.5
ASP (2) 5.97 – -3.3835580E-04 -1.3053900E-05 1.0982500E-06 1.3742680E-07 Ø6.81
ASP (1) -72.47 – – – – –
Unmounted AR Coated Aspheric Lenses A220TM
ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION Mounted Lens

A220 $ 77.00 £ 48.50 € 71,60 ¥ 735.40 Lens, Uncoated
5.00
A220-A $ 82.00 £ 51.65 € 76,30 ¥ 783.10 Lens, AR Coated 350 - 600nm
A220-B $ 82.00 £ 51.65 € 76,30 ¥ 783.10 Lens, AR Coated 600 - 1050nm
A220-C $ 82.00 £ 51.65 € 76,30 ¥ 783.10 Lens, AR Coated 1050 - 1600nm
Ø0.28 Las
Ø7.20 Windo
ASP (1)
A220TM $ 80.00 £ 50.40 € 74,40 ¥ 764.00 Mounted Lens, Uncoated ASP (2) 0.29
A220TM-A $ 86.00 £ 54.20 € 80,00 ¥ 821.30 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 350 - 600nm
All Dimensions A220
A220TM-B $ 86.00 £ 54.20 € 80,00 ¥ 821.30 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 600 - 1050nm
Are in Millimeters
A220TM-C $ 86.00 £ 54.20 € 80,00 ¥ 821.30 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 1050 - 1600nm Unmounted Lens
Optics
A397 f = 11mm and 0.30 NA Optical Systems

■ Laser Window Thickness: E-O Devices
Glass Aspheric Lens
0.275mm
BK7/1.51 Multi-Element
■ Numerical Aperture: 0.30 ■ RMS WFE (Axial @ 632.8nm):1 Lenses
■ Clear Aperture: 6.59mm ≤0.10
■ Effective Focal Length: 11.0mm ■
Cylindrical Lenses
Scratch-Dig: 60-40
■ Magnification: Infinite ■ Glass (Hoya): TAC4 Aspheric Lenses
1
All Dimensions Are A397

Mirrors
in Millimeters
Mounted Lens Diffusers
R k A4 A6 A8 A10
ASP (2) 7.47 – -1.5941000E-04 -2.4510000E-06 -2.4570000E-08 – Windows
ASP (1) 107.51 – – – – –
All Dimensions Are Prisms
in Millimeters
Gratings
ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION Thread
A397-A $ 81.55 £ 51.40 € 75,80 ¥ 778.80 Lens, AR Coated 350-600nm Polarization Optics
A397-B $ 81.55 £ 51.40 € 75,80 ¥ 778.80 Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm
A397-C $ 81.55 £ 51.40 € 75,80 ¥ 778.80 Lens, AR Coated 1050-1550nm Beamsplitters

& Attenuators
A397TM-A $ 87.60 £ 55.20 € 81,50 ¥ 836.60 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 350-600nm Gas Cells
A397TM
Unmounted Lens
Related Product
352220 f = 11mm and 0.25 NA
NEW
Aspheric Lens
BK7/1.51
■ RMS WFE (Axial @ 632.8nm):1 Thread
<Diffraction Limit
■ Clear Aperture: 5.5mm ■ Glass (Corning): ECO550
High-Sensitivity Optical
Technologies Power Meter
See Our Power Meter Section
0.25mm C220TME on Pages 946-961
Mounted Lens
R k A4 A6 A8 A10
ASP (2) 6.6364900 -0.5500112 2.6715670E-06 -4.1960626E-07 – –

352220-B $ 84.00 £ 52.90 € 78,10 ¥ 802.20 Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm Laser
Window
Mounted AR Coated Aspheric Lenses All Dimensions

Are in Millimeters
C220TME-A $ 89.00 £ 56.10 € 82,80 ¥ 850.00 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 400-600nm 352220
C220TME-B $ 89.00 £ 56.10 € 82,80 ¥ 850.00 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm Unmounted Lens
C220TME-C $ 89.00 £ 56.10 € 82,80 ¥ 850.00 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 1050-1600nm
Optics
(Plano) Geltech™ Molded Glass
E-O Devices ■ Magnification: Infinite
Aspheric Lens
<Diffraction Limit
Multi-Element ■ Scratch-Dig: 40-20
Lenses 350560 ■ Glass (Corning): C0550
1 Averaged over full aperture
Cylindrical Lenses Unmounted Lens ■ Effective Focal Length: 13.86mm Geltech™ lenses are manufactured by LightPath®
Technologies
Aspheric Lenses
Thread
Mirrors M9-0.5
& Lens Arrays ASP (2) 8.34 -0.5864473 – – – –
Windows
C560TM
Prisms ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION
Mounted Lens All Dimensions Are
in Millimeters 350560-A $ 84.00 £ 52.90 € 78,10 ¥ 802.20 Lens, AR Coated 400-600nm
Gratings
Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters
Filters
& Attenuators C560TM-A $ 89.00 £ 56.10 € 82,80 ¥ 850.00 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 400-600nm
Gas Cells C560TM-C $ 89.00 £ 56.10 € 82,80 ¥ 850.00 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 1050-1600nm
350260 f = 15.29mm and 0.16 NA

Aspheric Lens
BK7/1.51
<Diffraction Limit
Technologies
0.25mm
Laser
Window
Unmounted Lens R k A4 A6 A8 A10
ASP (2) 9.13 -0.5385400 -7.9241000E-06 -1.2721000E-07 – –

All Dimensions Are
in Millimeters

Thread
C260TM-A $ 79.00 £ 49.80 € 73,50 ¥ 754.50 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 400-600nm
Mounted Lens
Optics

■ Laser Window Material/Index: E-O Devices
Aspheric Lens
BK7/1.51
<Diffraction Limit Multi-Element
■ Numerical Aperture: 0.15 ■ Scratch-Dig: 40-20 Lenses
■ Effective Focal Length: 18.40mm Cylindrical Lenses
1
Technologies Aspheric Lenses
Laser
0.25mm Window
Mirrors
Diffusers
Aspheric Coefficients Unmounted Lens & Lens Arrays
R k A4 A6 A8 A10
ASP (2) 10.9838000 -0.5429290 -4.4947000E-06 -4.9161000E-08 – –
Windows
Unmounted AR Coated Aspheric Lenses Prisms

Gratings
Polarization Optics
Mounted AR Coated Aspheric Lenses Beamsplitters

ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION Filters
C280TM-A $ 79.00 £ 49.80 € 73,50 ¥ 754.50 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 400-600nm Thread & Attenuators
C280TM-B $ 79.00 £ 49.80 € 73,50 ¥ 754.50 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 600-1050nm All Dimensions
Mounted Lens
Gas Cells
C280TM-C $ 79.00 £ 49.80 € 73,50 ¥ 754.50 Mounted Lens, AR Coated 1050-1600nm Are in Millimeters
RMS Aspheric Lens Adapters

SM1A3
Internal Bore
Mounted Aspheric lenses
RMS Thread
RMS
Accepts Internal
Mounted Thread
Optics
(see table) SM1
External
Thread
Knurled (1.035-40)
0.800"-36
This internally and
RMS Threads
externally threaded ring
E12RMS
is used to adapt external
This adapter is used to convert the threading on the Compatible with:
A240TM RMS
RMS threading to
mounted aspheric lens to RMS Microscope external SM1 threading.
External
threading while also providing an extension tube. Thread
This allows the aspheric len to be used as a
replacement for a microscope objective in some
applications.
ITEM # $ £ € RMB MOUNTS

RMS12 $ 19.40 £ 12.20 € 18,00 ¥ 185.30 Microscope Threads on OD and M12-0.5 Threaded ID
RMS11P $ 19.40 £ 12.20 € 18,00 ¥ 185.30 Microscope Threads on OD and M11-0.5 Threaded ID
E09RMS $ 31.00 £ 19.50 € 28,80 ¥ 296.10 Extended Adapter, RMS Threads on OD and M9-0.5 Threaded
E12RMS $ 31.20 £ 19.70 € 29,00 ¥ 298.00 Extended Adapter, RMS Threads on OD and M12-0.5 Threaded
SM1A3 $ 18.40 £ 11.60 € 17,10 ¥ 175.70 External RMS to External SM1 Thread Adapter
Optics
Optical Systems LMR Series Adapters
for Small Optics LMRA5 is
These stainless steel adapter rings are designed to allow small shown
optics to be mounted into our standard Ø1/2" lens mount mounted
E-O Devices LMRA6
in our LMR05
(LMR05) or lens tube (SM05L03). The optic adapter is Lens Holder.
Spherical Singlets designed to allow the lens to be epoxied into place; two
epoxy reservoirs are provided to facilitate mounting.
Multi-Element LMR05
Lenses Sold Separately
Drawing of LMRA5
Cylindrical Lenses
Other Drawings Available
LMRA9 See Page 154
on Our Website
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors LMR05 $ 14.25 £ 9.00 € 13,30 ¥ 136.10 Lens Mount for Ø0.5" Optics, #8-32
LMR05/M $ 14.25 £ 9.00 € 13,30 ¥ 136.10 Lens Mount for Ø0.5" Optics, M4
Diffusers SM05L03 $ 13.30 £ 8.40 € 12,40 ¥ 127.00 Ø1/2" Lens Tube 0.3" Deep
& Lens Arrays LMRA5 $ 13.80 £ 8.70 € 12,80 ¥ 131.80 Ø5mm Lens Adapter for LMR05
Windows LMRA6 $ 13.80 £ 8.70 € 12,80 ¥ 131.80 Ø6mm Lens Adapter for LMR05
LMRA6.35 $ 13.80 £ 8.70 € 12,80 ¥ 131.80 Ø6.35mm Lens Adapter for LMR05
Prisms LMRA8 $ 13.80 £ 8.70 € 12,80 ¥ 131.80 Ø8mm Lens Adapter for LMR05
LMRA9 $ 13.80 £ 8.70 € 12,80 ¥ 131.80 Ø9mm Lens Adapter for LMR05
Gratings
Polarization Optics
SM1 and SM05 Aspheric Lens Adapters
These adapters allow the mounted aspheric lenses to be easily integrated into optical systems using lens tubes. Each adapter has a friction
Beamsplitters ring that prevents the adapter position from drifting once set in the lens tube. The SPW909 spanner wrench is designed for use with the
Filters
S1 series, while the SPW801 is an adjustable spanner wrench that can be used with the S1 and the S05 series of adapters.
& Attenuators
Gas Cells S05TM08

S1TM09
S1TM06 $ 18.00 £ 11.30 € 16,70 ¥ 171.90 SM1 to 6mm Lens Housing Adapter
Spanner Wrenches
SPW301
SPW308
SPW302 SPW306 SPW909
These spanner wrenches are designed for installation and

Features
adjustment of mounted aspheric lenses and retaining rings for
■ Hollow Tube Allows Beam to Pass Through
diode lasers. Guide flanges help center the tool onto the lens cell
■ Guide Flanges Prevent the Scratching of Optical Elements
or retaining ring without damaging the optical elements.
■ Knurled Handle for Better Grip

SPW306 $ 14.70 £ 9.30 € 13,70 ¥ 140.40 Spanner Wrench, Use on 6mm Aspheric Lens Optic Housing
SPW909 $ 27.80 £ 17.50 € 25,90 ¥ 265.50 Spanner Wrench, Use on SM1 Adapter for Aspheric Lenses
Optics
Glass Aspheric Lens Kit Optical Systems
■ Ideal for Fiber Coupling PROTECTIVE STORAGE Free Space Isolators

■ High NA (0.16 to 0.68)
■
ORGANIZER INCLUDED E-O Devices
Powerful Single Lens Replacement
for Multi-Element Microscope
Objectives Spherical Singlets
■ Diffraction Limited Performance
Multi-Element
■ Each Lens Laser Engraved for Easy Identification Lenses
Each lens is an AR coated molded glass aspheric lens in a stainless steal Cylindrical Lenses
threaded mount.
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Windows
C110TME C220TME C230TM C240TM C260TM C330TM
Prisms
Gratings
Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters
RMS09 RMS12 Filters
& Attenuators
Gas Cells
E12RMS S1TM09 S1TM12 SM1A3
E09RMS SPW301 SPW302
ITEM # C330TM C230TM C110TME C240TM C220TME C260TM

E.F.L.1 (mm) 3.1 4.5 6.24 8.0 11.0 15.29
E.M.O.M2 52x 35x 26x 20x 15x 10x
External Thread M9-0.5 M9-0.5 M9-0.5 M12-0.5 M9-0.5 M9-0.5
PAGE #3 744 748 752 753 755 756
1) E.F.L. stands for Effective Focal Length.
2) E.M.O.M. stands for Effective Microscope Objective Magnification.
3) Page # refers to the page where all the lens specifications are listed.
ITEM # S1TM09 S1TM12 SM1A3 RMS09 RMS12 E09RMS E12RMS

Internal Threading M9-0.5 M12-0.5 RMS M9-0.5 M12-0.5 M9-0.5 M12-0.5
External Threading SM1 SM1 SM1 RMS RMS RMS RMS
Page # 217 217 189 189 189 189 189

K4901-A $ 640.00 £ 403.20 € 595,20 ¥ 6,112.00 Kit Containing 6 Aspheric Lenses and Accessories, AR Coated 400-600nm
K4901-B $ 640.00 £ 403.20 € 595,20 ¥ 6,112.00 6 Piece Aspheric Lens Kit, AR Coated 600-1050nm
K4901-C $ 640.00 £ 403.20 € 595,20 ¥ 6,112.00 6 Piece Aspheric Lens Kit, AR Coated 1050-1600nm
Optics
Optical Systems Large-Diameter Aspheric Lenses – Page 1 of 5
Free Space Isolators Thorlabs now stocks precision-ground, large-diameter aspheric lenses from
Asphericon. With diameters ranging from 10mm (efl = 8mm) to 100mm Features
E-O Devices (efl = 100mm) these lenses have high numerical apertures. For aspheric lenses ■ Precision Ground and Polished
with diameters in excess of 15mm, the CNC grinding and polishing machines ■ Large Diameter: 10-100mm
Spherical Singlets
used to produce Asphericon’s aspheric lenses create lenses with RMS ■ High NA: 0.478-0.619
Multi-Element wavefront errors that are typically 20 to 50 times less than a similarly sized ■ Scratch-Dig: 60-40
Lenses molded aspheric lens. With the exception of AL7560 and AL100100, these
Cylindrical Lenses lenses are made with Ohara’s S-LAH64 optical glass, a low dispersion glass
with high index of refraction that minimizes the chromatic aberration.
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors AL108 f = 8.0mm and 0.547 NA 0.146"

(3.7mm)
0.236"
(6.0mm)
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays Specifications
Windows
NEW
0.394" 0.354"
Prisms ■ Diameter: 10.0mm (10.0mm)
(9.0mm)
Gratings ■ Design Wavelength: 780nm
■ Clear Aperture (Collimation): 9.00mm
Polarization Optics ■ AL108
Clear Aperture (Focusing): 7.71mm
■ Aspheric Lens Material: S-LAH64 Edge Thickness: 1.57mm
Beamsplitters
■ Refractive Index (@ Design λ): 1.788 Window Thickness (BK7): 0.25mm
Filters ■ Abbe #: Vd=47.3
& Attenuators Working Distance: 6.00mm
Gas Cells R k A4 A6 A8 A10
AL108 6.22 -0.614715 -9.160411E-12 -1.094509E-06 -1.851633E-08 -1.034365E-10
ITEM # $ £ € RMB AR COATING DESCRIPTION

AL108-A $ 142.00 £ 89.50 € 132,10 ¥ 1,356.10 400-600nm 8.0mm Focal Length, Large-Diameter Aspheric Lens
AL108-B $ 142.00 £ 89.50 € 132,10 ¥ 1,356.10 600-1050nm 8.0mm Focal Length, Large-Diameter Aspheric Lens
AL108-C $ 142.00 £ 89.50 € 132,10 ¥ 1,356.10 1050-1600nm 8.0mm Focal Length, Large-Diameter Aspheric Lens
AL1210 f = 10.0mm and 0.545 NA Specifications

0.167" 0.300"
(4.3mm) (7.6mm)
■ Diameter: 12.5mm
■ Clear Aperture (Focusing): 9.88mm
■ Aspheric Lens Material: S-LAH64
0.492" 0.443"
■ Refractive Index (@ Design λ): 1.788
■
(11.3mm)
(12.5mm) Abbe #: Vd=47.3
NEW
AL1210
Edge Thickness: 1.60mm R k A4 A6 A8 A10
Working Distance: 7.61mm AL1210 120 -131.077894 1.078014E-04 -1.002200E-07 -2.731291E-09 7.954828E-14

Optics
Large Diameter Aspheric Lenses – Page 2 of 5 Optical Systems
E-O Devices
Spherical Singlets
Multi-Element
Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
0.213" 0.353" Diffusers
AL1512 f = 12.0mm and 0.546 NA (5.4mm) (9.0mm)
& Lens Arrays
Windows
Specifications
■ Effective Focal Length: 12.0mm Prisms
■ Numerical Aperture: 0.546 NEW 0.591"
0.531"
(15.0mm)
(13.5mm)
Gratings
■ Scratch-Dig: 60-40 Polarization Optics
■ Clear Aperture (Collimation): 13.50mm Beamsplitters
■ Aspheric Lens Material: S-LAH64 AL1512
Filters
■ Refractive Index (@ Design λ): 1.788 & Attenuators
■ Abbe #: Vd=47.3
Gas Cells
Working Distance: 7.61mm AL1512 200 -230.046762 6.140129E-05 -2.784236E-08 -8.030656E-10 –

AL1815 f = 15.0mm and 0.534 NA

0.251" 0.449"
(6.4mm) (11.4mm)
Specifications
■ Effective Focal Length: 15.0mm AR Coated

■ Diameter: 18.0mm NEW 0.709" 0.650"
■ Scratch-Dig: 60-40 (18.0mm)
(16.5mm)

■ Refractive Index (@ Design λ): 1.788 AL1815
■ Abbe #: Vd=47.3
Working Distance: 11.41mm AL1815 230 -217.59947 3.111545E-05 -1.141412E-08 -1.630836E-10 2.355089E-15

Optics
Free Space Isolators 0.291" 0.545"
AL2018 f = 18.0mm and 0.488 NA (7.4mm) (13.8mm)
E-O Devices
Specifications
Spherical Singlets ■ Clear Aperture (Focusing):
15.49mm
Multi-Element ■ Numerical Aperture: 0.488 ■ Aspheric Lens Material: S-LAH64 0.787"
0.709"
Lenses ■ Diameter: 20.0mm (18.0mm)
Refractive Index (@ Design λ):
(20.0mm)
■
Cylindrical Lenses 1.788
■ Design Wavelength: 780nm ■ Abbe #: Vd=47.3
Aspheric Lenses ■ Clear Aperture (Collimation):
18.00mm NEW
Mirrors Aspheric Coefficients AL2018
Edge Thickness: 3.67mm
& Lens Arrays AL2018 280 -206.26158 1.789904E-05 -5.087015E-09 -4.462155E-11 7.793051E-16
Working Distance: 13.84mm
Windows
AL2018-A $ 201.00 £ 126.60 € 186,90 ¥ 1,919.60 400-600nm 18mm Focal Length, Large-Diameter Aspheric Lens
Prisms
AL2018-B $ 201.00 £ 126.60 € 186,90 ¥ 1,919.60 600-1050nm 18mm Focal Length, Large-Diameter Aspheric Lens
AL2018-C $ 201.00 £ 126.60 € 186,90 ¥ 1,919.60 1050-1600nm 18mm Focal Length, Large-Diameter Aspheric Lens
Gratings
Polarization Optics AL2520 f = 20.0mm and 0.543 NA

0.301" 0.618"
(7.7mm) (15.7mm)
Beamsplitters Specifications
■ Clear Aperture (Focusing):
Filters 20.32mm
& Attenuators ■ Aspheric Lens Material: S-LAH64
Gas Cells ■ Refractive Index (@ Design λ):
■ Scratch-Dig: 60-40 1.788
■
0.984"
(25.0mm)
0.886
(22.5mm) Design Wavelength: 780nm ■ Abbe #: Vd=47.3
■ Clear Aperture (Collimation):
22.50mm

Working Distance: 15.70mm Aspheric Coefficients
R k A4 A6 A8 A10
AL2520 NEW AL2520 16.5 -1.598168 2.858247E-05 -2.008572E-08 -4.116682E-12 -4.948270E-15

0.382" 0.809"
AL3026 f = 26.0mm and 0.522 NA
(9.7mm) (20.5mm)
Specifications
■ Clear Aperture (Focusing):
25.14mm
■ Numerical Aperture: 0.522 ■ Aspheric Lens Material: S-
■ Diameter: 30.0mm LAH64
1.181" 1.102"
(28.0mm)
■ Refractive Index (@ Design λ):
(30.0mm)
■ Design Wavelength: 780nm 1.788
■ Clear Aperture (Collimation): ■ Abbe #: Vd=47.3
28.00mm
Working Distance: 20.54mm Aspheric Coefficients
R k A4 A6 A8 A10
AL3026
NEW AL3026 330 -78.534176 5.685242E-06 -7.934383E-10 -3.635248E-12 5.883743E-16

Optics
Large-Diameter Aspheric Lenses – Page 4 of 5 Optical Systems

AL4532 f = 32.0mm and 0.612 NA
0.551" 0.950"
(14.0mm) (24.1mm) E-O Devices
Specifications
■ Clear Aperture (Focusing): Spherical Singlets
37.30mm
■ Aspheric Lens Material:
■ Diameter: 45.0mm Lenses
S-LAH64 1.772" 1.614"
■ Scratch-Dig: 60-40 ■ Refractive Index (@ Design λ): (45.0mm) (41.0mm)
Cylindrical Lenses
■ Design Wavelength: 780nm 1.788
■ Clear Aperture (Collimation): ■ Abbe #: Vd=47.3 Aspheric Lenses
41.00mm
NEW Mirrors
AL4532
Diffusers
Working Distance: 24.12mm Windows
AL4532 23.88 -1.678413 9.229323E-06 -3.656184E-09 1.102823E-12 -6.146323E-16
Prisms
AL4532-A $ 378.00 £ 238.10 € 351,50 ¥ 3,609.90 400-600nm 32mm Focal Length, Large-Diameter Aspheric Lens Gratings
AL4532-C $ 378.00 £ 238.10 € 351,50 ¥ 3,609.90 1050-1600nm 32mm Focal Length, Large-Diameter Aspheric Lens Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters
Filters
& Attenuators
Gas Cells
AL5040 f = 40.0mm and 0.554 NA

0.600" 1.237"
Specifications (15.3mm) (31.4mm)

■ Diameter: 50.0mm NEW
■ Design Wavelength: 780nm 1.969" 1.811"
50.0mm) (46.0mm)
■ Refractive Index (@ Design λ): 1.788
■ Abbe #: Vd=47.3
AL5040
R k A4 A6 A8 A10
AL4532 23.88 -1.678413 9.229323E-06 -3.656184E-09 1.102823E-12 -6.146323E-16
Optics
AL7560 f = 60.0mm and 0.619 NA 1.398"
(35.5mm)
1.441"
(36.6mm)
E-O Devices
Specifications NEW
Spherical Singlets
Multi-Element ■ Numerical Aperture: 0.619 2.953" 2.717"
Lenses ■ Diameter: 75.0mm (75.0mm) (69.0mm)
Cylindrical Lenses ■ Scratch-Dig: 60-40

Aspheric Lenses ■
Clear Aperture (Collimation): 69.00mm
■
Working Distance: 36.60mm AL7560
Mirrors ■ Aspheric Lens Material: B270
Diffusers ■ Refractive Index (@ Design λ): 1.523
& Lens Arrays ■ Abbe #: Vd=58.6 R k A4 A6 A8 A10
AL7560 43.84 -0.750486 1.615609E-06 3.725877E-10 9.893012E-14 1.099179E-17
Windows

Prisms
Gratings AL7560-B $ 715.00 £ 450.50 € 665,00 ¥ 6,828.30 600-1050nm 60mm Focal Length, Large-Diameter Aspheric Lens
Polarization Optics
AL100100 f = 100.0mm and 0.478 NA

1.417" 3.003"
36.0(mm) 76.3(mm)
Beamsplitters
Filters
& Attenuators Specifications NEW
Gas Cells Ø3.622"
Ø92.0(mm)
■ Numerical Aperture: 0.478 Ø3.937"
Ø100.00(mm)
Ø100.00(mm)
■
Clear Aperture (Collimation): 92.00mm AL100100
■
■ Aspheric Lens Material: B270
■ Refractive Index (@ Design λ): 1.523 Aspheric Coefficients
■ R k A4 A6 A8 A10
Abbe #: Vd=58.6
AL100100 59.64 -1.035958 4.285329E-07 2.660598E-11 1.889503E-15 9.063011E-21

AL100100-A $1,089.00 £ 686.10 € 1.012,80 ¥ 10,400.00 400-600nm 100mm Focal Length, Large-Diameter Aspheric Lens
AL100100-B $1,089.00 £ 686.10 € 1.012,80 ¥ 10,400.00 600-1050nm 100mm Focal Length, Large-Diameter Aspheric Lens
AL100100-C $1,089.00 £ 686.10 € 1.012,80 ¥ 10,400.00 1050-1600nm 100mm Focal Length, Large-Diameter Aspheric Lens
Aspheric Lens Equation Variable Definitions

z SAG as a Function of Y
R Radius of Curvature
k Conic Constant
Lens Design Formula A4 4th Order Aspheric Coefficient
■ Positive Radius Indicates That the Vertex is Located Left of the A6 6th Order Aspheric Coefficient
Center A8 8th Order Aspheric Coefficient
■ Negative Radius Indicates That the Vertex is Located Right of the A10 10th Order Aspheric Coefficient
Center
A12 12th Order aspheric Coefficient
2
Y
4 6 8 10 12
z= + A4 Y + A6 Y + A8 Y + A 10 Y + A12 Y
(
R 1+ 1 - (1 + k ) Y
2
/ R
2
)
Optics
Fiber Coupling Lens Pair Optical Systems
This mounted lens pair consists of two aspheric lenses that provide an
easy and effective solution for the routine task of coupling a laser Free Space Isolators
diode to a multimode fiber. The laser side aspheric lens has numerical
aperture of 0.55 to collimate the highly divergent beam emitted from E-O Devices
Thread
M9-0.5 Asphere the laser diode. The multimode fiber side has a numerical aperture of
Spherical Singlets
Asphere
0.25. The lens pair is available with anti-reflection coating for 600 to
1050nm or for 1050 to 1600nm. Multi-Element
Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
■ High NA Fiber to Moderate NA Fiber Coupling
■ Laser Diode to Moderate NA Fiber Coupling Aspheric Lenses
■ Made With Geltech™ Lenses (350230 and 352220)
Mirrors
Fiber Coupling Lens Pair Diffusers
Laser Side: Fiber Side: ITEM # $ £ € RMB AR COATING & Lens Arrays
0.55NA 0.25NA C230220P-B $ 181.00 £ 114.00 € 168,30 ¥ 1,728.60 600-1050nm Windows
f = 4.5mm f = 11.0mm C230220P-C $ 181.00 £ 114.00 € 168,30 ¥ 1,728.60 1050-1600nm
Prices include Optics, Housing and AR Coating Prisms
Fiber Coupling Lens Pair Gratings
This lens pair is ideal for coupling the output of most large diodes into Polarization Optics
Laser Side: Fiber Side: multimode fibers that have numerical apertures above 0.16. The combination
0.55NA 0.16NA of the short focal length lens with a high NA and the longer focal length lens Beamsplitters
f = 4.5mm f = 15.36mm with a lower NA reduces the NA of the emitter by the ratio of the focal Filters
lengths. & Attenuators
Gas Cells
Asphere ■
Thread Laser Diode to Fiber Coupling
M9-0.5
■ Made With Geltech™ Lenses (350230 and 350260)
Asphere
Fiber Coupling Lens Pair

ITEM # $ £ € RMB AR COATING
C230260P-B $ 172.00 £ 108.40 € 160,00 ¥ 1,642.60 600-1050nm
C230260P-C $ 172.00 £ 108.40 € 160,00 ¥ 1,642.60 1050-1600nm
Prices include Optic, Housing and AR Coating
Matched Pairs The matched pair packages contain two identical aspheric lenses mounted so
that they produce near spherical aberration free one-to-one imaging of the
object. The lenses can be removed to aid in the alignment of the lens
package. The C110MP-B matched pair contains two C110TME-B lenses
while the C220MP-B and C220MP-C matched pairs contain two
C220TME-B and C220TME-C lenses, respectively.
■ Removable Lenses
■ Made With Geltech™ Lenses
Precision Thread
Mounting M9-0.5
Surface Matched Pair (f = 6.24mm and 0.40 NA)
ITEM # $ £ € RMB L AR COATING
C110MP-B $ 181.00 £ 114.00 € 168,30 ¥ 1,728.60 1.8mm 600-1050nm
Matched Pair (f = 11.0mm and 0.25 NA)

ITEM # $ £ € RMB L AR COATING
C220MP-B $ 181.00 £ 114.00 € 168,30 ¥ 1,728.60 6.12mm 600-1050nm
C220MP-C $ 181.00 £ 114.00 € 168,30 ¥ 1,728.60 6.12mm 1050-1600nm
Prices include Optics, Housing and AR Coating
Optics
Optical Systems Plastic Aspheric Selections
Free Space Isolators CAY033 (f = 3.3mm and 0.40 NA)
E-O Devices
Spherical Singlets This bi-aspheric lens utilizes the latest molding

Multi-Element technology to produce an all plastic, near
Lenses diffraction limited optic. Manufactured by Off-Axis Performance
Cylindrical Lenses Philips for high-volume applications, these

optics have the same performance of an aspheric
RMS 10-3 ␭
Aspheric Lenses lens.
Mirrors
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Philips Molded Plastic Field Radius (mm)
Windows Aspheric Lens Specifications
■ Focal Length: 3.30mm
Prisms
Lens Tilt Sensitivity
Gratings
■ Clear Aperature: Ø2.7mm
Polarization Optics ■ Free Working Distance:* 1.98mm Working Distance
RMS 10-3 ␭
Measured From
■ Laser Window Correction: This Surface
Beamsplitters 0.25mm (BK7)
■ RMS WFE: All Dimensions Are in Millimeters
Filters 0.040 λ on Axis
& Attenuators
0.065 λ Total
Gas Cells ■ Operating Temperature: 5 to 65°C Tilt Angle (Degrees)
■ Storage Temperature: -25 to 70°C

*Measured from the outside of the lens package
(see mechanical drawing) ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION
CAY033 $ 4.20 £ 2.60 € 3,90 ¥ 40.10 Plastic Asphere f = 3.30mm 0.40 NA
CAY046 (f = 4.6mm and 0.40 NA) This is our most popular bi-aspheric plastic lens.
Philips manufactures these optics using the latest
molding technology, which results in near
Philips Molded Plastic Aspheric diffraction-limited lenses at affordable prices.
Lens Specifications
■ Numerical Aperture: 0.40 Off-Axis Performance

■ Clear Aperature: Ø3.7mm
■
RMS 10-3 ␭
Free Working Distance:* 2.28mm

■ Laser Window Correction:
0.25mm (BK7)
■ RMS WFE:
0.040 λ on Axis
0.070 λ Total
■ Operating Temperature: 5 to 65°C Field Radius (mm)
■ Storage Temperature: -25 to +70°C

*Measured from the outside of the lens package
(see mechanical drawing). Lens Tilt Sensitivity
Working Distance
RMS 10-3 ␭
Measured From
This Surface

CAY046 $ 4.20 £ 2.60 € 3,90 ¥ 40.10 Plastic Asphere f = 4.60mm 0.40 NA Tilt Angle (Degrees)
Optics
CAX100 (f = 10.0mm and 0.20 NA) Optical Systems
Off-Axis Performance
Philips Molded Plastic Aspheric
Lens Specifications E-O Devices
RMS 10-3 ␭
■ Spherical Singlets
Numerical Aperture: 0.20 Working
Distance
■ Free Working Distance:* 8.33mm Measured Multi-Element
From This Lenses
■ Design Wavelength: 670nm Surface
Field Radius (mm)
■ Clear Aperture: Ø4.1mm Cylindrical Lenses
■ Laser Window Correction: 0.25mm
■ RMS WFE: Aspheric Lenses
0.080 λ on Axis Lens Tilt Sensitivity
0.090 λ Total Mirrors

■ Operating Temperature: -10 to +75°C
Diffusers
RMS 10-3 ␭
■ Storage Temperature: -25 to +100°C & Lens Arrays
*Measured from the outside of the Lens Package
(see mechanical drawing) Windows
Tilt Angle (Degrees) Prisms

CAX100 $ 4.20 £ 2.60 € 3,90 ¥ 40.10 Plastic Asphere f = 10.00mm 0.20 NA
Gratings
CSX122 (f = 12.1mm and 0.12 NA) Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters
Philips Molded Plastic Aspheric Working
Distance
Lenses Specifications Measured Filters
From This
Surface & Attenuators
RMS 10-3 ␭
■ Numerical Aperture: 0.12 Gas Cells

■ Free Working Distance:* 10.35mm
■
Field Radius (mm)
Clear Aperture: Ø2.9mm
■ Laser Window Correction: none
■ RMS WFE:
0.095 λ on Axis
0.095 λ Total
RMS 10-3 ␭
*Measured from the outside of the Lens Package All Dimensions Are
(see mechanical drawing) in Millimeters
Tilt Angle (Degrees)

CSX122 $ 4.10 £ 2.60 € 3,80 ¥ 39.20 Plastic Asphere f = 12.10mm 0.12 NA
CAX183 (f = 18.33mm and 0.12 NA) Off-Axis Performance
Philips Molded Plastic Aspheric

RMS 10-3 ␭
Working Distance
Lens Specifications Measured From
This Surface
■ Free Working Distance:* 16.48mm Lens Tilt Sensitivity
■ Design Wavelength: 785nm Field Radius (Degrees)
■ RMS Wavefront Error:

0.030 λ on Axis
RMS 10-3 ␭
0.035 λ Total
All Dimensions Are
■ Clear Aperture (mm): Ø4.3mm in Millimeters
■ Laser Window Correction: None
Tilt Angle (Dergees)
*Measured from the outside of the Lens Package
(see mechanical drawing) ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION
CAX183 $ 4.20 £ 2.60 € 3,90 ¥ 40.10 Plastic Asphere f = 18.3mm 0.12NA
Optics
Optical Systems GRIN Lenses
Free Space Isolators Thorlabs offers a selection of graded
index (GRIN) lenses for applications at
E-O Devices 1300nm and 1560nm. GRIN lenses are
typically used in fiber-based, passive and
Spherical Singlets Pigtailed Ferrule
active components to couple laser light
Multi-Element from one fiber through a free-space optical system (such as an
Lenses optical isolator) and back into another fiber to propagate GRIN Sleeve
Cylindrical Lenses through the rest of the system. GRIN lenses can also be used
GRIN Lens
for coupling the output of laser diodes into fibers, coupling
Aspheric Lenses laser light onto a detector, and collimating laser light.
Mirrors ■
Specifications Transmittance:
Diffusers ■ Pitch: 0.23 and 0.29 >89%, 380-2000nm
& Lens Arrays ■ Polarization Preservation: The 0.29 pitch lenses
■ Lens Diameter: 1.8mm The 0.23 pitch lenses
99%
Windows ■ Operating Wavelength include an 8° angled facet include 0° end faces with
■ Material: Oxide Glass
Windows: to minimize back reflection AR coatings to minimize
1.30µm and 1.56µm ■ Operating Temperature:
Prisms and compensate for the back reflection.
■ On-Axis NA: 0.46 <350°C
angular beam deviation
Gratings from angled fiber ferrules.
Polarization Optics DESIGN INDEX LENGTH EFFECTIVE GLASS

ITEM# PITCH NA DIAMETER WAVELENGTH (no) (Z) FOCAL LENGTH MATERIAL
GRIN2313A 0.23 0.46 Ø1.8mm 1300nm 1.5916 4.42mm 1.94mm Oxide Glass
Beamsplitters
GRIN2315A 0.23 0.46 Ø1.8mm 1560nm 1.5901 4.43mm 1.94mm Oxide Glass
Filters GRIN2913 0.29 0.46 Ø1.8mm 1300nm 1.5916 5.57mm 1.98mm Oxide Glass
& Attenuators GRIN2915 0.29 0.46 Ø1.8mm 1560nm 1.5906 5.59mm 1.99mm Oxide Glass
Gas Cells
GRIN Lenses
GRIN2313A $ 28.00 £ 17.60 € 26,00 ¥ 267.40 GRIN Lens, Ø1.8mm, 0.23 Pitch, 1300nm, AR Coated
GRIN2315A $ 28.00 £ 17.60 € 26,00 ¥ 267.40 GRIN Lens, Ø1.8mm, 0.23 Pitch, 1560nm, AR Coated
GRIN2913 $ 26.00 £ 16.40 € 24,20 ¥ 248.30 GRIN Lens, Ø1.8mm, 0.29 Pitch, 1300nm, AR Coated
GRIN2915 $ 26.00 £ 16.40 € 24,20 ¥ 248.30 GRIN Lens, Ø1.8mm, 0.29 Pitch, 1560nm, AR Coated
Pigtailed Ferrules
These pigtailed glass ferrules include 1.5 meters of SMF-28e fiber Pigtail Specifications
and a 0° or 8° angled face, which is AR coated to minimize back- ■ Ferrule Diameter:
reflection (return-loss). These features make them ideal for numerous 1.800mm ± 5µm
■ Ferrule Length:
applications.
5.5mm
+0.5
-0.0
5.5mm +0.5/-0.0mm
Glue l ■ Wedge Angles: 0.0°, 8.0°
orma
ce N
Surfa 8° ■ Wedge Tolerance: ±0.2°
Mechanical Axis
■ Fiber Type: SMF-28e
Output Be ~4°
Fiber am
■ AR Coating: R<0.25%, 1310nm ± 40nm or 1550nm ± 40nm
φ1.8mm +/- 0.005mm
■ Fiber Length: 1.5m
Glass Ferrule
Pigtailed Ferrules
SMPF0213 $ 14.80 £ 9.30 € 13,80 ¥ 141.30 Pigtailed Ferrule, Ø1.8mm, 0°, 1310nm, AR Coated
GRIN to Ferrule Sleeves Ø2.80 ±0.01mm

10.00 ±0.13mm
The 51-2800-1800 sleeve allows a GRIN lens to be integrated Ø1.808 ±0.010mm
easily with one of the pigtailed ferrules above. The glass material
is transparent in the UV region for curing UV adhesives.
GRIN to Ferrule Sleeve
51-2800-1800 $ 4.75 £ 2.99 € 4,40 ¥ 45.40 Sleeve for GRIN Lens & Ferrules, 1.8mm I.D., 10mm Long, Borosilicate Glass
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Mirrors Selection Guide

Pages 770-780
Broadband Mirrors R>99%
■ Broadband Mirrors Designed for General Use
■ Standard Wavelength Ranges: 325-400nm, 400-900nm, 700-1150nm,
and 1280-1620nm
■ High Reflectivity
■ Multipurpose Mirrors
See Page 770
Flat and Concave Metal Coated Mirrors

■ Metal Mirrors: Aluminum, Silver, and Gold Coatings
■ First Surface Mirrors
■ Protective Coatings: SiO and UV Enhanced MgF2 NEW
D-SHAPED
■ Custom Coatings Available
MIRRORS
■ Uncoated Mirrors by Request
■ Mirror Blanks Available and Precision Optical Flats
See Pages 771-778
Protected Gold (M01) Protected Silver (P01) Protected Aluminum (G01)
Laser Line Mirrors R>99%

■ Nd:YAG, Kr-Ion, Ar-Ion, and Excimer Mirrors
■ High Damage Threshold
■ High Reflectivity
■ Specialized Mirrors for Demanding Applications
■ Custom Coatings
See Pages 779-780
Wavelength (nm)
Optics
Optical Systems Broadband Dielectric Mirrors
Specifications
E-O Devices ■ Substrate Material: Fused Silica ■ Diameter Tolerance:
■ Front Surface Flatness: λ/10 +0/-0.1mm
Spherical Singlets ■ Laser Damage Threshold:
■ Font Surface Quality: 10-5
Scratch-Dig 2kW/cm2 CW, 100mJ/cm2
Multi-Element 10ns Pulse
Lenses ■ Back Surface: Fine Ground ■ Ravg > 99% for S and P Polarization
■ Clear Aperture: for Angles of Incidence from
Cylindrical Lenses > 90% of Diameter 0° to 45°
Aspheric Lenses
These Broadband dielectric mirrors are highly
Mirrors reflective over the stated wavelength ranges.
These mirrors consist of multiple layers of dielectric films
Diffusers deposited on a fused silica substrate, which provides excellent
& Lens Arrays thermal stability. The thickness of the film is controlled so that
Windows the reflections from each surface constructively interfere over a
certain wavelength range. Due to the structure of the multilayer
Prisms dielectric coating, the spectral range over which the mirror is
highly reflective shifts toward longer wavelengths as the angle of
Gratings incidence decreases toward zero
Polarization Optics New 10-Piece Bulk Pack,

Beamsplitters SAVE 10%
Filters
& Attenuators
Gas Cells OUR MOST POPULAR MIRRORS
325–400nm Typical
350-400nm Minimum Range
ITEM # DIA QTY $ £ € RMB THICKNESS
BB05-E01 1/2" (12.7mm) 1 $ 145.00 £ 91.40 € 134,90 ¥ 1,384.80 6mm
BB05-E01-10 1/2" (12.7mm) 10 $1,305.00 £ 822.20 €1.213,70 ¥ 12,462.80 6mm
BB1-E01 1" (25.4mm) 1 $ 200.00 £ 126.00 € 186,00 ¥ 1,910.00 6mm
BB1-E01-10 1" (25.4mm) 10 $1,800.00 £1,134.00 €1.674,00 ¥ 17,190.00 6mm
400–900nm Typical
BB05-E02† 1/2" (12.7mm) 1 $ 49.40 £ 31.10 € 45,90 ¥ 471.80 6mm
BB05-E02-10† 1/2" (12.7mm) 10 $ 444.60 £ 280.10 € 413,50 ¥ 4,245.90 6mm
BB1-E02† 1" (25.4mm) 1 $ 75.05 £ 47.30 € 69,80 ¥ 716.70 6mm
BB1-E02-10† 1" (25.4mm) 10 $ 675.45 £ 425.50 € 628,20 ¥ 6,450.50 6mm
BB2-E02 2" (50.8mm) 1 $ 146.00 £ 92.00 € 135,80 ¥ 1,394.30 12mm
BB2-E02-10 2" (50.8mm) 10 $1,314.00 £ 827.80 €1.222,00 ¥ 12,548.70 12mm
700–1150nm Typical
BB05-E03† 1/2" (12.7mm) 1 $ 49.40 £ 31.10 € 45,90 ¥ 471.80 6mm
BB05-E03-10† 1/2" (12.7mm) 10 $ 444.60 £ 280.10 € 413,50 ¥ 4,245.90 6mm
BB1-E03† 1" (25.4mm) 1 $ 75.05 £ 47.30 € 69,80 ¥ 716.70 6mm
BB1-E03-10 1" (25.4mm) 10 $ 675.45 £ 425.50 € 628,20 ¥ 6,450.50 6mm
BB2-E03 2" (50.8mm) 1 $ 146.00 £ 92.00 € 135,80 ¥ 1,394.30 12mm
BB2-E03-10 2" (50.8mm) 10 $1,314.00 £ 827.80 €1.222,00 ¥ 12,548.70 12mm
1280-1620nm Typical Range
BB05-E04 1/2" (12.7mm) 1 $ 78.00 £ 49.10 € 72,50 ¥ 744.90 6mm
BB05-E04-10 1/2" (12.7mm) 10 $ 702.00 £ 442.30 € 652,90 ¥ 6,704.10 6mm
BB1-E04 1" (25.4mm) 1 $ 120.00 £ 75.60 € 111,60 ¥ 1,146.00 6mm
BB1-E04-10 1" (25.4mm) 10 $1,080.00 £ 680.40 €1.004,40 ¥ 10,314.00 6mm
Optics
Optical Systems
Precision Optical Flats/Mirror Blanks
Specifications RELATED PRODUCT E-O Devices

■ Substrate Material: See Table Below
■ Front Surface Flatness: λ/10 PERISCOPE ASSEMBLY Spherical Singlets
■ See Page 151
Front Surface Quality: Multi-Element
10-5 Scratch Dig Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Front surface has a λ/10 polish while the back CALL FOR A QUOTE
Windows
surface is frosted. ON λ/20 OPTICAL FLATS
AND MIRRORS Prisms
VOLUME DISCOUNTS APPLY
CALL FOR DETAILS Gratings
Polarization Optics
Fused Silica/Pyrex Beamsplitters

ITEM # $ £ € RMB DIAMETER THICKNESS MATERIALS
Filters
PF05-03 $ 25.50 £ 16.10 € 23,70 ¥ 243.50 12.7mm (1/2") 6mm ± 0.2mm Fused Silica & Attenuators
PF10-03 $ 45.90 £ 28.90 € 42,70 ¥ 438.30 25.4mm (1") 6mm ± 0.2mm Fused Silica
PF20-03 $ 76.50 £ 48.20 € 71,10 ¥ 730.60 50.8mm (2") 12.7mm ± 0.2mm Fused Silica Gas Cells
PF25-17 $ 152.00 £ 95.80 € 141,40 ¥ 1,451.60 76.2mm (3") 19mm ± 0.2mm Pyrex
* Diameter Tolorence: +0.00/-0.10mm
λ/10 Protected Silver Mirrors

Specifications
■ Substrate Material: Fused Silica ■ Damage Threshold:
■ Scratch/Dig: 10/5 0.5J/cm2 @ 10ns Pulse
■ Clear Aperture: >90%
of Diameter Protected Silver (P01)
■ Front Surface Flatness:
λ/10 @ 633nm
■ Coating:
Protected Silver
RAVE >96% 400-700nm
RAVE >97.5% 700nm-2µm
Protective Silver
Silver coated mirrors are an ideal choice for
reflecting light with a wavelength between
500nm and 2µm and of all the metal coated
mirrors they have the highest reflectance in the
Protected Silver Mirrors visible spectrum. Since silver is susceptible to
ITEM # $ £ € RMB DIAMETER THICKNESS oxidation, the silvered surface is protected with
PF03-03-P01 $ 85.70 £ 54.00 € 79,70 ¥ 818.40 Ø0.28" (Ø7mm) 2mm an overcoat of SiO.
PF05-03-P01 $ 29.60 £ 18.60 € 27,50 ¥ 282.70 Ø1/2" (12.7mm) 6mm
PF10-03-P01 $ 50.00 £ 31.50 € 46,50 ¥ 477.50 Ø1" (25.4mm) 6mm
PF20-03-P01 $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00 Ø2" (50.8mm) 12.7mm
NEW – Packs of 10 Protected Silver Mirrors

New 10-Piece
Bulk Pack
PF05-03-P01-10 $ 266.40 £ 167.40 € 247,50 ¥2,544.30 Ø1/2" Protected Silver Mirror, Pack of 10
PF10-03-P01-10 $ 450.00 £ 283.50 € 418,50 ¥4,297.50 Ø1" Protected Silver Mirror, Pack of 10
SAVE 10%
PF20-03-P01-10 $ 900.00 £ 567.00 € 837,00 ¥8,595.00 Ø2" Protected Silver Mirror, Pack of 10
10 Mirrors 769-780.qxd.P 7/16/07 12:59 PM Page 772
Optics
Optical Systems
λ/10 Protected Gold Mirrors
E-O Devices Specifications

■ Substrate Material: Fused Silica ■ Reflectivity:
Spherical Singlets RAVG >95% from 800nm-10µm
■ Surface Flatness: λ/10
■ Clear Aperture:
Multi-Element ■ Surface Quality:
Lenses 10-5 Scratch Dig >90% of Diameter
Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses
New 10-Piece Bulk Pack SAVE 10%
Mirrors
Diffusers Protected Gold Coating

& Lens Arrays Gold is the most efficient metalic reflective
coating over the entire IR range. Thorlabs uses a Protected Gold (M01)
Windows
layer of SiO to protect the gold coatings and to
Prisms make the mirror easy to clean.
Gratings
Polarization Optics RAVG >98% From

1µm – 5µm
Beamsplitters
Filters
& Attenuators
Gas Cells PROTECTED GOLD MIRROR

PF05-03-M01 $ 29.60 £ 18.60 € 27,50 ¥ 282.70 Ø1/2" (12.7mm) Protected Gold Mirror
PF10-03-M01 $ 54.10 £ 34.10 € 50,30 ¥ 516.70 Ø1" (25.4mm) Protected Gold Mirror
PF20-03-M01 $ 101.00 £ 63.60 € 93,90 ¥ 964.60 Ø2" (50.8mm) Protected Gold Mirror
PROTECTED GOLD MIRROR (PACKS OF 10)

PF05-03-M01-10 $ 266.40 £ 167.40 € 247,50 ¥ 2,544.30 Ø1/2" (12.7mm) Protected Gold Mirror, Pack of 10
PF10-03-M01-10 $ 486.90 £ 306.90 € 452,70 ¥ 4,650.30 Ø1" (25.4mm) Protected Gold Mirror, Pack of 10
PF20-03-M01-10 $ 909.00 £ 572.40 € 845,10 ¥ 8,681.40 Ø2" (50.8mm) Protected Gold Mirror, Pack of 10
Rectangular Protected Gold Mirrors
Features:
■ Rectangular Shape
■ Thick Substrate
■ Protected Gold Coating
■ Substrate Material: N-BK7
Protected Gold Coating
The small size and rectangular shape of
these gold-coated mirrors with a SiO Specifications
protective overcoat are an ideal choice for ■ Clear Aperture: >90%
tight spaces. The mirrors have the same ■ Reflectivity: >95% From
■ Surface Quality: 10-5 Scratch Dig
reflective properties as the round 800nm to 10µm
protected gold-coated mirrors.

MR01-M01 $ 37.10 £ 23.40 € 34,50 ¥ 354.30 Protected Gold Mirror, 10 x 6 x 4mm
MR02-M01 $ 80.30 £ 50.60 € 74,70 ¥ 766.90 Protected Gold Mirror, 25 x 15 x 4mm
MR03-M01 $ 37.10 £ 23.40 € 34,50 ¥ 354.30 Protected Gold Mirror, 14.5 x 7 x 5mm
MR04-M01 $ 37.10 £ 23.40 € 34,50 ¥ 354.30 Protected Gold Mirror, 14.5 x 3.5 x 2mm
Optics
λ/10 Aluminum Mirrors Optical Systems

Specifications
E-O Devices
■ Substrate Material: Fused Silica UV Enhanced Aluminum
■ Front Surface Scratch-Dig: Mirrors Spherical Singlets
10-5
■ Reflectivity: RAVG >85% From
■ Front Surface Flatness: Multi-Element
250 to 600nm
λ/10 @ 633nm Lenses
■ Diameter Tolerance: Protected Aluminum
Cylindrical Lenses
+0.0/–0.1mm Mirrors UV Enhanced Aluminum
■ Wedge: <5arcmin ■ Reflectivity: RAVG >90% From Aspheric Lenses
Aluminum coated mirrors are cost-effective and
■ Chamfer: 0.25mm @ 45° Typ. 400nm to 10.0µm
offered in a variety of sizes. Bare aluminum is
■ Clear Aperture: Mirrors
extremely delicate and susceptible to damage.
>90% of Diameter
A protective overcoat is layered over the aluminum Diffusers
to make it damage resistant. Our UV Enhanced & Lens Arrays
coating is made by using an overcoat of MgF2 that Windows
UV ENHANCED ALUMINUM (FO1)
increases the average reflectance to over >90% from
300 to 600nm. Prisms
Protected Aluminum
Gratings
For an inexpensive solution and general broadband
use, a protected aluminum coated mirror is the best Polarization Optics
option. A protective layer of SiO coating is applied
to the delicate aluminum coating to make it suitable Beamsplitters
for laboratory and industrial use. The protective layer
of SiO has a minimal effect on the reflectivity of the Filters
& Attenuators
mirror.
Gas Cells
UV Enhanced Aluminum Mirrors
ITEM # DIA $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION
Protected Aluminum (G01)
PF05-03-F01 1/2" $ 29.60 £ 18.60 € 27,50 ¥ 282.70 Ø1/2" (12.7mm) Enhanced Aluminum Mirror
PF10-03-F01 1" $ 47.90 £ 30.20 € 44,50 ¥ 457.40 Ø1" (25.4mm) Enhanced Aluminum Mirror
PF20-03-F01 2" $ 93.80 £ 59.10 € 87,20 ¥ 895.80 Ø2" (50.8mm) Enhanced Aluminum Mirror
UV Enhanced Aluminum Mirrors (Packs of 10)

PF05-03-F01-10 1/2" $ 266.40 £167.40 € 247,50 ¥ 2,544.30 Ø1/2" Enhanced Aluminum Mirror, Pack of 10
PF10-03-F01-10 1" $ 431.10 £271.80 € 400,50 ¥ 4,116.60 Ø1" Enhanced Aluminum Mirror, Pack of 10
PF20-03-F01-10 2" $ 844.20 £531.90 € 784,80 ¥ 8,062.20 Ø2" Enhanced Aluminum Mirror, Pack of 10
Protected Aluminum Mirrors

PF05-03-G01 1/2" $ 31.60 £ 19.90 € 29,40 ¥ 301.80 Ø1/2" (12.7mm) Protected Aluminum Mirror
PF10-03-G01 1" $ 47.90 £ 30.20 € 44,50 ¥ 457.40 Ø1" (25.4mm) Protected Aluminum Mirror
PF20-03-G01 2" $ 94.90 £ 59.80 € 88,30 ¥ 906.30 Ø2" (50.8mm) Protected Aluminum Mirror
New 10-Piece Bulk Pack
Protected Aluminum Mirrors (Packs of 10)
SAVE 10%
PF05-03-G01-10 1/2" $ 284.40 £179.10 € 264,60 ¥ 2,716.20 Ø1/2" Protected Aluminum Mirror, Pack of 10
PF10-03-G01-10 1" $ 431.10 £271.80 € 400,50 ¥ 4,116.60 Ø1" Protected Aluminum Mirror, Pack of 10
PF20-03-G01-10 2" $ 854.10 £538.20 € 794,70 ¥ 8,156.70 Ø2" Protected Aluminum Mirror, Pack of 10
E x p an d i n g The Line
■ Imaging Lenses Matched to Our CCD Cameras
■ Manual Iris & Focus 24-BIT FIREWIRE™
■ Compact to Take Up the Minimum Amount of Room CAMERA
on Your Optical Table
See Page 656 See Page 962
Optics
Optical Systems Economy Front Surface Mirrors
E-O Devices Specifications

■ Material Substrate:
Spherical Singlets
Float Glass, 3.2mm thick
Multi-Element ■ Diameter Tolerance: +0.00/-0.25mm
Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses ■ Scratch-Dig: 60/40
■ Surface Accuracy: <5 Wave/in2 @ 633nm
Aspheric Lenses
■ Back Surface:
Mirrors Commercial Polished or Fine Ground
Diffusers ■ Edges: Ground <0.5mm Bevel at 45°
& Lens Arrays ■ Clear Aperture: >90% of Diameter
Windows ■ Coating: See Below
Prisms These front surface mirrors provide an economical solution for less
demanding applications. Our protected aluminum, gold and silver coatings
Gratings exhibit exceptional reflectivity and are practical for many applications,
including A variety of diameters and square sizes are offered, including an 8"
Polarization Optics
x 8" version, which allows a standard glass scribe to be used to cut shapes
Beamsplitters tailored to the application.
Filters
& Attenuators
Protected Aluminum (G01) Protected Gold (M01) Protected Silver (P01)
Gas Cells
Round Front Surface Mirrors

ITEM # $ £ € RMB SIZE COATING THICKNESS
ME05-G01 $ 8.00 £ 5.00 € 7,40 ¥ 76.40 Ø12.7mm Protected Aluminum 3.2mm
ME05-M01 $ 16.40 £ 10.30 € 15,30 ¥ 156.60 Ø12.7mm Protected Gold 3.2mm
ME05-P01 $ 15.20 £ 9.60 € 14,10 ¥ 145.20 Ø12.7mm Protected Silver 3.2mm
Square Front Surface Mirrors

ITEM # $ £ € RMB SIZE COATING THICKNESS
ME05S-G01 $ 9.50 £ 6.00 € 8,80 ¥ 90.70 12.7mm x 12.7mm Protected Aluminum 3.2mm
ME05S-M01 $ 19.60 £ 12.30 € 18,20 ¥ 187.20 12.7mm x 12.7mm Protected Gold 3.2mm
ME05S-P01 $ 15.50 £ 9.80 € 14,40 ¥ 148.00 12.7mm x 12.7mm Protected Silver 3.2mm
Optics
D-Shaped Mirrors Optical Systems
■ Ability to Separate Closely Spaced Beams Thorlabs now offers D-shaped mirrors with a protected metallic coating that facilitate the Free Space Isolators
■ 1/2" and 1" separation of closely spaced beams. D-shaped mirrors offer an advantage over traditional
■ Protected Silver mirrors when separating beams because the reflective coating extends to within 0.05mm E-O Devices
■ Protected Gold of the straight edge of the mirror. In addition, a wedge of the substrate is removed from
behind the straight edge of the mirror in order to prevent clipping. The D-shaped mirrors Spherical Singlets
■ Protected Aluminum
■ UV Enhanced Aluminum are available with protected gold, silver, and aluminum metallic coatings. Multi-Element
Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
Metal Coatings
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
Diffusers
PFD05-03-P01
& Lens Arrays
Windows
Prisms
PFD10-03-G01
PFD10-03-M01 Gratings
Polarization Optics
PFD10-03-P01
ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION Beamsplitters

PFD05-03-M01 $ 40.00 £ 25.20 € 37,20 ¥ 382.00 1/2" Protected Gold D-Shaped Mirror Filters
PFD05-03-F01 $ 34.00 £ 21.40 € 31,60 ¥ 324.70 1/2" UV Enhanced Aluminum D-Shaped Mirror & Attenuators
PFD05-03-G01 $ 36.00 £ 22.70 € 33,50 ¥ 343.80 1/2" Protected Aluminum D-Shaped Mirror Gas Cells
PFD05-03-P01 $ 36.00 £ 22.70 € 33,50 ¥ 343.80 1/2" Protected Silver D-Shaped Mirror
PFD10-03-M01 $ 62.00 £ 39.10 € 57,70 ¥ 592.10 1" Protected Gold D-Shaped Mirror
PFD10-03-F01 $ 56.00 £ 35.30 € 52,10 ¥ 534.80 1" UV Enhanced Aluminum D-Shaped Mirror
PFD10-03-G01 $ 56.00 £ 35.30 € 52,10 ¥ 534.80 1" Protected Aluminum D-Shaped Mirror
PFD10-03-P01 $ 60.00 £ 37.80 € 55,80 ¥ 573.00 1" Protected Silver D-Shaped Mirror
D-Mirror Mount
The D-Mirror mount is specifically designed to hold our new D-
Shaped mirrors while still accommodating our standard Ø1" and
Ø1/2" round mirrors with the DMM1 and DMM05 mounts
respectively. These mounts have a narrow profile that allows them to
DMM05
be placed in tight spaces.
Features:
Mirror and Post ■ Easily Mount Our Exclusive D-Shaped Mirrors
Assembly Not ■ Mount Horizontally or Vertically
Included ■ Compatible with Round BB1 and BB05 Mirrors
■ #8-32 (M4) Tapped Hole
DMM1

DMM05 $ 53.00 £ 33.40 € 49,30 ¥ 506.20 1/2" D-Mirror Mount
DMM1 $ 55.00 £ 34.70 € 51,20 ¥ 525.30 1" D-Mirror Mount
DMM05/M $ 53.00 £ 33.40 € 49,30 ¥ 506.20 1/2" Metric D-Mirror Mount
DMM1/M $ 55.00 £ 34.70 € 51,20 ¥ 525.30 1" Metric D-Mirror Mount
High-Sensitivity Power Meters

SEE OUR LINE OF
OPTICAL
POWER
METERS S120B S122B S210A S212A S213A
PAGE 946 400-1100nm 700-1800nm 3W 10W 30W
Optics
Optical Systems Right Angle Prism Mirrors
Specifications
E-O Devices ■ Substrate Material: BK7
Spherical Singlets ■ Dimensional Tolerances: ±0.1mm

■ Surface Quality: 40-20 Scratch-Dig
Multi-Element
Lenses ■ Front Surface Flatness: λ/10 (70% of Clear Aperture)
Cylindrical Lenses ■ 45°-45°-90° Prism Angular Tolerances: ±3arcmin
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Windows The right angle prism mirrors are available with protected
aluminum, protected gold, protected silver, or broadband
Prisms
dielectric coatings deposited on the hypotenuse of the
Gratings
prism. The design of these mirrors is ideal for setups based
on right angle changes in the beam path and when mirrors
Polarization Optics with increased rigidity are required.
Beamsplitters
Filters
& Attenuators
Gas Cells
Mounted Versions
Available on Next
Page
Protected Aluminum (G01) Protected Gold (M01) Protected Silver (P01)
Metal Coated Right Angle Prism Mirrors

ITEM # (ALUMINUM) ITEM # (SILVER) ITEM # (GOLD) L (mm) X (mm) $ £ € RMB
MRA05-G01 MRA05-P01 MRA05-M01 5.00 7.1 $ 50.50 £ 31.80 € 47,00 ¥ 482.30
MRA10-G01 MRA10-P01 MRA10-M01 10.00 14.1 $ 60.80 £ 38.30 € 56,50 ¥ 580.60
MRA25-G01 MRA25-P01 MRA25-M01 25.00 35.4 $ 81.40 £ 51.30 € 75,70 ¥ 777.40
Broadband Dielectric Right Angle Prism Mirrors

ITEM # L (mm) X (mm) $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION
MRA05-E02 5 7.1 $ 77.30 £ 48.70 € 71,90 ¥ 738.20 Right Angle Prism Broadband Dielectric Mirror, 400-750nm
MRA25-E02 25 35.4 $ 144.20 £ 90.80 €134,10 ¥ 1,377.10 Right Angle Prism Broadband Dielectric Mirror, 400-750nm
MRA25-E03 25 35.4 $ 149.40 £ 94.10 €138,90 ¥ 1,426.80 Right Angle Prism Broadband Dielectric Mirror, 750-1100nm
10 Mirrors 769-780.qxd.P 7/16/07 1:02 PM Page 777
Optics
Turning Mirror Cubes Optical Systems

Features
■ Ideally Suited for Quick Prototyping E-O Devices
■ Pre-Mounted Right Angle Prism From Facing Page
■ Part Number and Coating Are Engraved on Cube Spherical Singlets
■ Compatible With SM1 Series Lens Tubes and 1" Cage Multi-Element
System Lenses
■ Available Coatings: Al, Ag, Au, E02, and E03
Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses
CM1-G01 CM1-M01
Mirrors
Diffusers
Light-Tight Application With & Lens Arrays
Cage System Application
SM1 Series Lens Tubes Windows
Prisms
Gratings
Polarization Optics
MOUNTING FEATURE
#8-32 (M4) Beamsplitters
ITEM # $ £ € ¥ DESCRIPTION Filters
CM1-G01 $ 146.00 £ 92.00 € 135,80 ¥ 1,394.30 Protected Aluminum Mirror Mounting Cube & Attenuators
CM1-P01 $ 144.00 £ 90.70 € 133,90 ¥ 1,375.20 Protected Silver Mirror Mounting Cube Gas Cells
CM1-M01 $ 146.00 £ 92.00 € 135,80 ¥ 1,394.30 Protected Gold Mirror Mounting Cube
CM1-E02 $ 165.00 £ 104.00 € 153,50 ¥ 1,575.80 Broadband Dielectric Mirror 400-750nm Mounting Cube
CM1-E03 $ 165.00 £ 104.00 € 153,50 ¥ 1,575.80 Broadband Dielectric Mirror 750-1100nm Mounting Cube
UltraFast Mirror With Low GVD

Our UltraFast Mirror with low Group Velocity Dispersion (GVD) was designed
and manufactured for an OEM customer that required a mirror with high
reflectivity at 400nm and 800nm simultaneously. The mirror was used in a
meteorologic device that measures the thickness of an opaque film. The light
source used in the device was a femtosecond pulsed laser.
Specifications
■ Reflectance: 400nm ± 5nm, with 45° Angle of Incidence
• S Polarization Reflectivity > 99%
• P Polarization Reflectivity > 98%
■ Reflectance: 800nm ± 5nm, with 45° Angle of Incidence
• S Polarization Reflectivity > 99%
• P Polarization Reflectivity > 98%
CUSTOM
COATINGS
AVAILABLE
■ Ø1" Round ■ Low Group Velocity Dispersion

■ Dual Band Coating for 400nm ■ 400nm Stack on Top
and 800nm Maximizes 400nm Reflectance

UFM10R $ 135.00 £ 85.10 € 125,60 ¥ 1,289.30 Dual Band 400 and 800nm High Reflecting Mirror
Optics
Optical Systems
Concave Spherical Mirrors
■ Eliminates Chromatic Aberrations
■ Ideal for Broadband Applications
E-O Devices
Concave mirrors are used to collect and focus light without the introduction of
Spherical Singlets chromatic aberration. They are often used in broadband applications where the
Multi-Element chromatic aberration introduced by a lens is not acceptable. The concave mirrors
Lenses have a protective aluminum reflective coating that on a BK7 substrate, and the
Cylindrical Lenses focal length of the mirrors vary from 12-500mm.
Aspheric Lenses
DIAMETER (D)
Mirrors Tc
Specifications
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays ■ Substrate Material: BK7 ■ Diameter Tolerance: RADIUS (R)
■ Front Surface Scratch-Dig: 40/20 +0.0/–0.2mm

Windows
■ Front Surface Irregularity: ■ Thickness Tolerance: ±0.2mm
Prisms <λ/4 @ 633nm ■ Chamfer: 0.25mm @ 45° Typical Te
■ RAVG >90% From 400nm to ■ Clear Aperture: Protected Aluminum (G01)

Gratings 10.0µm >90% of Diameter
Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters
Thorlabs is pleased to provide customer quotes for custom or OEM
Filters versions of our standard optics. Please email: optics@thorlabs.com
& Attenuators
for large volume and OEM versions of these optics and assemblies
Gas Cells with your requests.
ITEM# $ £ € RMB D (mm) f (mm) R (mm) Tc (mm) Te (mm) COATING

CM127-012-G01 $ 32.20 £ 20.30 € 29,90 ¥ 307.50 12.7 12 24 3.0 3.8 Protected Aluminum
Our ScienceDesk™ frames

are designed to accept select ScienceDesk™
breadboards from three of
our breadboard lines - the
and Accessories
Ultralight™, See Page 2
Performance™, and
PerformancePlus™. This
allows the flexibility to create
a workstation with the array
of vibration isolation
characteristics required by
the application. PC Moveable Shelf Adjustable Wrist Rest Keyboard Holder Shelf
There are an array of accessories for the ScienceDesk™ work stations. We have an extensive line of shelving
options, including under the table equipment and PC shelves, as well as ergonomic accessories like wrist-
rests and keyboard holders. See page 11 for more information.
Optics
Optical Systems
Nd:YAG Mirrors
Specifications
■ Diameter Tolerance: E-O Devices
■ Substrate Material: Fused Silica
■ Front Surface Flatness: λ/10 +0.0/-0.2mm
Spherical Singlets
■ Back Surface: Fine Ground ■ Thickness: 6.0 ± 0.3mm
■ Surface Quality: ■ Wedge: ≤3arcmin Multi-Element
■
Lenses
10-5 Scratch-Dig Damage Threshold: See Table
■ Clear Aperture: >80% ■ Chamfers: 0.50 x 45° Both sides Cylindrical Lenses
of Diameter
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
External cavity high energy Nd:YAG laser mirrors are designed to withstand damage
from high-power CW laser beams and high-peak-power laser pulses (see the price Diffusers
box below). Each optic is individually tested to ensure better than λ/10 flatness and & Lens Arrays
surface finishes of 10-5 scratch-dig. Windows
Prisms
λ = 262–266nm 4th Harmonic
λ ANGLE OF Gratings
ITEM # $ £ € RMB RANGE DIAMETER INCIDENCE REFLECTIVITY DAMAGE THRESHOLD
NB05-H04 $ 110.00 £ 69.30 € 102,30 ¥ 1,050.50 262-266nm 12.7mm 0° Ravg>99.5% 1 MW/cm2 CW, 5J/cm2 (10ns Pulse) Polarization Optics
NB1-H04 $ 170.00 £ 107.10 € 158,10 ¥ 1,623.50 262-266nm 25.4mm 0° Ravg>99.5% 1 MW/cm2 CW, 5J/cm2 (10ns Pulse)
NB1-J04 $ 180.00 £ 113.40 € 167,40 ¥ 1,719.00 262-266nm 25.4mm 45° Ravg>99.5% 1 MW/cm2 CW, 5J/cm2 (10ns Pulse) Beamsplitters
Filters
λ= 349–355nm 3rd Harmonic & Attenuators
λ ANGLE OF Gas Cells
NB1-J08 $ 180.00 £ 113.40 € 167,40 ¥ 1,719.00 349-355nm 25.4mm 45° Ravg>99.5% 1 MW/cm2 CW, 5J/cm2 (10ns Pulse)
λ = 524–532nm 2nd Harmonic

λ ANGLE OF
NB05-H12 $ 90.00 £ 56.70 € 83,70 ¥ 859.50 524-532nm 12.7mm 0° Ravg>99.7% 1 MW/cm2 CW, 5J/cm2 (10ns Pulse)
λ = 1047–1064nm Fundamental
λ ANGLE OF
λ = 532 & 1064nm Dual Wavelength, Fundamental & 2nd Harmonic

λ ANGLE OF
NB05-H13 $ 140.00 £ 88.20 € 130,20 ¥ 1,337.00 532 & 1064nm 12.7mm 0° Ravg>99.5% 1 MW/cm2 CW, 5J/cm2 (10ns Pulse)
NB1-H13 $ 200.00 £ 126.00 € 186,00 ¥ 1,910.00 532 & 1064nm 25.4mm 0° Ravg>99.5% 1 MW/cm2 CW, 5J/cm2 (10ns Pulse)
NB1-J13 $ 180.00 £ 113.40 € 167,40 ¥ 1,719.00 532 & 1064nm 25.4mm 45° Ravg>99.5% 1 MW/cm2 CW, 5J/cm2 (10ns Pulse)
Kr-Ion Mirrors
The specifications for the Kr-Ion Mirrors are the same as those found above in the specifications box of the Nd:YAG mirrors.
Kr-Ion λ = 520–647nm
λ ANGLE OF
NB05-H11 $ 120.00 £ 75.60 € 111,60 ¥ 1,146.00 520-647nm 12.7mm 0° Ravg>99.7% 1 kW/cm2 CW
NB1-J11 $ 180.00 £ 113.40 € 167,40 ¥ 1,719.00 520-647nm 25.4mm 45° Ravg>99.7% 1 kW/cm2 CW
Optics
Optical Systems Ar-Ion Mirrors
Specifications
E-O Devices ■ Substrate Material: Fused Silica ■ Diameter Tolerance:
■ Front Surface Flatness: λ/10 +0.0/-0.2mm
Spherical Singlets ■ Back Surface: Fine Ground ■ Thickness: 6.0 ± 0.3mm
■ Surface Quality: ■ Wedge: ≤3arcmin
Multi-Element
Lenses 10-5 Scratch-Dig ■ Damage Threshold: See Table
■ Clear Aperture: >80% ■ Chamfers: 0.50mm x 45°
Cylindrical Lenses Both Sides
of Diameter
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors External cavity high energy Ar-Ion laser mirrors are designed to withstand damage from high-power CW argon laser beams (see the price
box below). Each optic is individually tested to ensure better than λ/10 flatness and surface finishes of 10-5 scratch-dig.
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays Ar-Ion λ = 244–257nm
λ ANGLE OF
Windows
Prisms NB05-H02 $ 120.00 £ 75.60 € 111,60 ¥ 1,146.00 244-257nm 12.7mm 0° Ravg>99.5% 1 kW/cm2 CW
Gratings
Ar-Ion λ = 300–308nm
Polarization Optics λ ANGLE OF
Beamsplitters NB05-H05 $ 120.00 £ 75.60 € 111,60 ¥ 1,146.00 300-308nm 12.7mm 0° Ravg>99.5% 1 kW/cm2 CW
Filters
& Attenuators NB1-J05 $ 180.00 £ 113.40 € 167,40 ¥ 1,719.00 300-308nm 25.4mm 45° Ravg>99.5% 1 kW/cm2 CW
Ar-Ion λ = 333–364nm
Gas Cells
λ ANGLE OF
Ar-Ion λ = 458-528nm
λ ANGLE OF
Excimer Laser Mirrors The specifications for the Excimer laser mirrors are the same as those found above in the
ArF λ = 193nm specifications box of the Ar-Ion mirrors
λ ANGLE OF
NB05-H01 $ 220.00 £ 138.60 € 204,60 ¥ 2,101.00 193nm 12.7mm 0° Ravg>98.0% 3 J/cm2 (10ns Pulse)
KrF λ = 248nm
λ ANGLE OF
XeCl λ = 308nm
λ ANGLE OF
XeF λ = 352nm
λ ANGLE OF
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Diffusers & Lens Arrays Selection Guide

Pages 781-786
Engineered Diffusers
■ Introduction to Microlens Array Diffusers
■ Square, Round, and Line Illumination Shapes
Engineered diffusers are pseudo random ■ Top-Hat and Lambertian Intensity Distributions
microlens arrays that can create uniform
illumination patterns with unparalleled
efficiency and quality from light sources such ■ Made From ZEONOR
as lasers or LEDs.
■ Efficient Transmission of Light
See Page 782
Ground Glass Diffusers
■ Offered in Four Different Grit Polishes
■ A Wide Variety of Sizes
These traditional ground glass diffusers are ■ Made From Optical Grade BK7
polished, using one of four grades of
grit/grind, leading to superior surface quality
and performance when compared to sand See Page 785
blasted diffusers.
Microlens Arrays
■ Ideal for Shack-Hartmann Wavefront Sensors

Microlen s Array
■ Plano-Convex Aspherical Lens Shape
CCD S
■ Fused Silica
The microlenses in these microlens arrays are
organized in a square pattern. An AR coated
■ 10mm x 10mm Array
array, which limits back reflections, and a
chrome mask array, which limits the
transmission of unrefracted light, are ■ Refraction Limited Spot Size
available.
■ AR Coated or Chrome Mask
See Page 786
Optics
Optical Systems Engineered Diffusers™
Engineered Microlens Arrays Used to Diffuse and Shape Light
Diffusers are found in diffraction artifacts and zero-order bright In a particularly challenging application of
E-O Devices
many applications where spots while also making the diffuser this technology, an ideal projection screen
Spherical Singlets a bright light source is relatively insensitive to variations in the was designed. For this application, the
used to create uniform input beam intensity profile or the divergence angle in one direction was large
Multi-Element illumination over a broad frequency of the light, which results in a (120° FWHM), while in the other it was
Lenses
area. Applications include diffuser that works equally well with narrow (40° FWHM). In addition, the
Cylindrical Lenses outdoor lighting, rear monochromatic or broadband light. Due to near-field distribution of focal spots was
projection televisions, and consumer the highly controlled nature of Engineered controlled and the speckle pattern
Aspheric Lenses electronic displays. Traditional ground or Diffusers, the specifications are listed for the commonly associated with coherent light
opal glass diffusers are inefficient and have design wavelength; however, deviating from sources was avoided, all while maintaining
Mirrors
limited capabilities when it comes to that wavelength will only result in a slight the resolution of the projection. Figure 3
Diffusers controlling the shape of the illuminated variation of the divergence angle of the shows plots of the intensity distribution of
& Lens Arrays area. More modern holographic diffusers transmitted light. two relatively simple Engineered Diffusers.
Windows can typically be made so that round or Figure 2: SEM pictures The flexibility of the engineered surface
elliptical areas are illuminated but the of surface topography of makes it possible to create complex diffuse
Prisms intensity of the illumination is usually only Engineered Diffusers™
for projection screen
illumination patterns (see Fig. 4). As a
Gaussian within a small angular width. In result, this technology should play an
applications (top) and
Gratings addition, holographic diffusers are often for display brightness important role in devices that utilize solid-
limited to monochromatic applications enhancement (bottom). state lighting.
Polarization Optics using coherent light.
Beamsplitters Thorlabs stocks Engineered Diffusers from
RPC Photonics that have unique beam Properties of the
Filters shaping characteristics and intensity
& Attenuators transmitted light
distributions. Engineered Diffusers are that can be
Gas Cells arrays of microlenses where each microlens controlled
is independently produced. The master include the
microlens array is produced by a laserwriting shape of the
system developed by RPC Photonics. This illuminated area, divergence of the light, and
system exposes a thick layer of photoresist the intensity distribution of the light in the
point-by-point in a raster scan mode with a illuminated area.
small focused laser beam as diagrammed in Figure 4: Beam shaping and homogenization of LED
light sources with Engineered Diffusers™. For
Figure 1. 1
-80 comparison, a raw illumination beam is also shown.
Modulated Laser
Exposure
0.8 In addition, the achromatic properties of
-40
Engineered Diffusers allow them to be used
Angle (deg)
Beam Scan
0.6
Photoresist, ~50-160µm Thick 0 to mix light from RGB LED arrays into a
Substrate 0.4 transmitted light distribution as seen in
40 Figure 5, with a controlled color
0.2 temperature, divergence, intensity
80
Figure 1: distribution, and shape.
0
Diagram of the mastering process based on laserwriting. -80 -40 0 40 80 Figure 5:
By modulating the intensity of the laser Angle (deg) Achromatic performance allows for mixing of multiple
beam as is it is scanned, the degree to which wavelengths.
the photoresist is exposed can be varied. The Figure 3:
Measured top-hat intensity profiles for diffusers
result of developing the photoresist is a that produce a round (above) and square (below)
deeply textured engineered surface, as shown illumination area.
in Figure 2.
Unlike uniform lens arrays, Engineered 1
Diffusers are composed of microlenses with -80
a variety of different sag profiles that are 0.8 References

-40 1
D. H. Raguin, G. Michael Morris, and P. M. Emmel, Method for
Angle (deg)
individually written at precise positions on 0.6 making optical microstructures having profile heights exceeding
the lens array. The location of each lens is 0 fifteen microns, US Patent #6,410,213 B1.
randomized according to a probability 0.4 2
Tasso R. M. Sales, High-contrast screen with random microlens
distribution function that is chosen to 40
array, US Patent # 6,700,702.
implement the desired beam shaping 0.2
80 Engineered Difussers™ is the trademark of RPC Photonics.
properties. The randomized location of the 0
mircrolenses prevents the formation of -80 -40 0 40 80
Angle (deg)
Optics
Square Pattern Engineered Diffuser™ Optical Systems
E-O Devices
Spherical Singlets
Multi-Element
Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
Scattered Properties Physical Properties Aspheric Lenses
■ Scatter Shape: Square ■ Material: Injection Molded ZEONOR
■ Divergence:1 ■ Index of Refraction: 1.53 Mirrors
Output Profile for a Gaussian Input
ED1-S20 ED1-S50 ■ Size: Ø1" (Ø25.4mm)
Diffusers
20º (Flat Region) 50º (Flat Region) ■ Thickness: 1.5mm & Lens Arrays
Intensity (a.u.)
27º (50%-Max) 60º (50%-Max) ■ Clear Aperture: 95% of Diameter
Windows
36º (10%-Max) 70º (10%-Max) ■ Transmission Spectrum: 380-1100nm
■ Incident Beam Size: 0.5mm or Greater ■ Maximum Temperature: 120°C Prisms
■ Transmission Efficiency: 90%
■
Gratings
Design Wavelength:
Achromatic (400-700nm)
Polarization Optics
1) Angles defined for 633nm and collimated illumination. Actual angles may differ from nominal values for other wavelengths or Angle (deg)
degree of collimation.
Beamsplitters
Manufactured by for Thorlabs Filters
& Attenuators
Gas Cells
ED1-S20 $ 114.00 £ 71.80 € 106,00 ¥ 1,088.70 Ø1" Round 20º Square Top-Hat Diffuser
ED1-S50 $ 114.00 £ 71.80 € 106,00 ¥ 1,088.70 Ø1" Round 50º Square Top-Hat Diffuser
Circle Pattern Engineered Diffuser™
Scattered Properties Physical Properties Output Profile for a Gaussian Input

■ Scatter Shape: Circular ■ Material: Injection Molded ZEONOR
■ Divergence:1 ■ Index of Refraction: 1.53
ED1-C20 ED1-C50 ■ Size: Ø1" (Ø25.4mm)
Intensity (a.u.)
20º (Flat Region) 50º (Flat Region) ■ Thickness: 1.5mm

27º (50%-Max) 54º (50%-Max) ■ Clear Aperture: 95% of Diameter
36º (10%-Max) 60º (10%-Max) ■ Transmission Spectrum: 380-1100nm
■ Incident Beam Size: 0.5mm or Greater ■ Maximum Temperature: 120°C
■ Transmission Efficiency: 90%
■ Design Wavelength:
Achromatic (400-700nm) Angle (deg)
1) Angles defined for 633nm and collimated illumination. Actual angles may differ from nominal values for other wavelengths or
degree of collimation.

ED1-C20 $ 114.00 £ 71.80 € 106,00 ¥ 1,088.70 Ø1" Round 20º Circle Top-Hat Diffuser
ED1-C50 $ 114.00 £ 71.80 € 106,00 ¥ 1,088.70 Ø1" Round 50º Circle Top-Hat Diffuser
Optics
0.353"
Optical Systems Lambertian Pattern Engineered Diffuser™ (9.00mm)

Lambertian Distribution
E-O Devices
Without the Losses Typically 1.200" 0.9"
(30.48mm) (23mm)
1.010"
(25.65mm)
Spherical Singlets Associated With Opal Glass

Multi-Element
Lenses To function as intended, the collimated beam must be 0.04"
(1.0mm)
Cylindrical Lenses incident on the engineered surface of the diffuser.
Aspheric Lenses
Scattered Properties Physical Properties
Mirrors ■ ■ Material: Injection Molded ZEONOR
Scatter Shape: Lambertian (Cosine)
Output Profile for a Gaussian Input
Diffusers ■ Divergence:1 120º (50%-Max) ■ Index of Refraction: 1.53
& Lens Arrays ■
168º (10%-Max) Size: Ø1" (Ø25.4mm)
Normalized Intensity
Windows ■ Incident Beam Size: 0.5mm or Greater ■ Thickness: 0.353" (9.0mm)

■ Transmission Efficiency: >70% ■ Clear Aperture: 95% of Diameter
Prisms ■
■ Design Wavelength: Transmission Spectrum: 380-1100nm
Achromatic (400-700nm) ■ Maximum Temperature: 120°C
Gratings
1) Angles defined for 633nm and collimated illumination. Actual angles may differ from nominal values for other wavelengths or
Polarization Optics degree of collimation.
Beamsplitters Angle (deg)
Filters Manufactured by for Thorlabs

& Attenuators
Gas Cells ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION

ED1-LB $ 225.00 £ 141.80 € 209,30 ¥ 2,148.80 Ø1" Round Lambertian Diffuser
Line Pattern Engineered Diffuser™
Scattered Properties Physical Properties

■ Scatter Shape: Line ■ Material: Injection Molded ZEONOR
Output Profile for a Gaussian Input ■ Divergence:1 100º (Flat Region) ■ Index of Refraction: 1.53
105º (50%-Max) ■ Size: Ø1" (Ø25.4mm)
115º (10%-Max) ■ Thickness: 1.5mm
Intensity (a.u.)
■ Incident Beam Size: 0.5mm or Greater ■ Clear Aperture: 95% of Diameter

■ Transmission Efficiency: 90% ■ Transmission Spectrum: 380-1100nm
■ Design Wavelength: ■ Maximum Temperature: 120°C
Achromatic (400-700nm)
1) Angles defined for 633nm and collimated illumination. Actual angles may differ from nominal values for other wavelengths
or degree of collimation.
Angle (deg)

ED1-L4100 $ 114.00 £ 71.80 € 106,00 ¥ 1,088.70 Ø1" Round 0.4º x100º Line Generator
Optics
Ground Glass Diffusers Optical Systems
E-O Devices
Spherical Singlets
Multi-Element
Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Windows
Ground glass diffusers are the most economical diffusers and
are useful for a variety of applications. Four grades of Prisms
grit/grind are offered providing fine, medium, and coarse
Specifications Gratings
scattering. A finer grind provides a higher transmittance, ■ Material: Uncoated BK7
while a more coarse grind creates a greater amount of Polarization Optics
diffusion at the expense of transmission.
■ Thickness: 2.0 ± 0.2mm
■ Offered in 120, 220, 600, and 1500 Grit Polishes ■
Beamsplitters
Polished Side Surface Irregularity: <4λ
■ Polished for Greater Uniformity Than Sand Blasting ■ Diameter Tolerance: +0.00/-0.25mm Filters
& Attenuators
Ground Glass Diffusers – Round Gas Cells

DG10-120 $ 12.60 £ 7.90 € 11,70 ¥ 120.30 Ground Glass Diffuser, Ø1.0", 120 GRIT
Ground Glass Diffusers – Square

DG2X2-120 $ 17.90 £ 11.30 € 16,60 ¥ 170.90 Ground Glass Diffuser, 2" x 2", 120 GRIT
DG100X100-120 $ 42.00 £ 26.50 € 39,10 ¥ 401.10 Ground Glass Diffuser, 100mm x 100mm, 120 GRIT
Lockable, Quick-Release, Square Filter Holder

and Cylindrical Lens Mounts
These filter and lens holders are also ideal
for holding diffusers.
Innovative products that help

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Optics
Optical Systems Microlens Array
E-O Devices Features

■ High-Quality Microlens Array
Spherical Singlets ■ Ideal for Shack-Hartmann Wavefront Sensors
■ Square Grid Arrangement of Microlenses
Multi-Element
Lenses ■ Plano-Convex Aspherical Lens Shape
■ Nearly Refraction Limited Spot Size
Cylindrical Lenses ■ High Spot to Background Contrast
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
Diffusers
Specifications ■ MLA150-5C
& Lens Arrays
■ Lens Pitch: 150µm • Chrome Apertures to
Windows Improve Spot Contrast
■ Lens Diameter: 146µm
■ Size: 10 x 10mm, • 5.2mm EFL
Prisms
1.2mm thick ■ MLA150-7AR
■ Material: Fused Silica • Broadband AR Coating
Gratings
From 400-900nm
Polarization Optics • 6.7mm EFL
Beamsplitters
New to Thorlabs’ product line are two 10x10mm microlens arrays made from fused
Filters
silica for excellent transmission characteristics from the UV to IR. The microlenses Shack-Hartmann Wavefront Sensor
& Attenuators
have a plano-convex aspherical shape, a lens pitch of 150µm, and are arranged in a This small, stand-
Gas Cells square grid. In addition, the lenses are formed using photolithographic techniques alone wavefront
based on semiconductor processing technology, which allows for excellent measurement head
uniformity in the shape and position of each microlens. This method produces can be connected
microlens arrays where the spot size of each microlens is nearly refraction limited, to a PC via USB
unlike some microlens arrays produced from molded epoxy. The MLA150-5C has a 2.0 and comes with
chrome mask that blocks light from being transmitted unless it goes through a analysis software. WFS150C
microlens. The MLA150-7AR has a broadband AR coating to reduce surface
See Page 657
reflections in the 400-900nm spectral region.
Planar Wavefront Distorted Wavefront

Displaced
Dot
Microlen s Array
Microlen s Array
Missing
CCD Sensor CCD Sensor Dot
A microlens array used in conjunction with a CCD array can Hartmann type wavefront sensors can be used to characterize the
constitute the core of a Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensor. As seen performance of optical systems. In addition, they are increasingly
from the figure above, a planar wavefront that is transmitted used in applications where real-time monitoring of the wavefront is
through a microlens array and imaged on a CCD sensor will form used to control an adaptive optic with the intent of removing the
a regular pattern of bright spots. If, however, the wavefront is wavefront distortion before creating an image. Thorlabs’ new
distorted, the light imaged on the CCD sensor will consist of some ASOM (Adaptive Scanning Optical Microscope) uses a deformable
regularly spaced spots mixed with displaced spots and missing mirror to remove aberrations introduced into the wavefront of the
spots. This information can be used to calculate the shape of the scanning laser beam used to create high resolution images with a
wavefront that was incident on the microlens array. Shack- wide FOV.

MLA150-5C $ 370.00 £ 233.10 € 344,10 ¥ 3,533.50 10x10mm Microlens Array With Chrome Aperture, f = 5.2mm
MLA150-7AR $ 370.00 £ 233.10 € 344,10 ¥ 3,533.50 10x10mm Microlens Array, AR Coated 400-900nm, f = 6.7mm
12 Windows 787-789.qxd.P 7/11/07 8:22 AM Page 787
Windows Selection Guide

Pages 787-789
Precision & Laser Windows
■ Parallel Flats
■ UV Grade Fused Silica or BK7
■ Broadband and Laser Line AR Coatings
■ 90% Diameter Clear Aperture

Wavelength (nm)
See Page 788
Brewster Windows
■ Transmitted Wavefront: λ/20
■ Parallelism: ≤ 5arcseconds
■ Zero Reflection Loss for P-Polarized Light
See Page 789
Round Wedge Prisms
■ Made of Optical Grade BK7 Glass
■ Wedged from 2° to 10°
■ Uncoated or AR Coated
Wavelength (nm)
See Page 789
Optics
Optical Systems Precision & Laser Windows
Free Space Isolators Precision windows are made from BK7 or UV fused silica and can be purchased
with or without a broadband AR coating. Both sides of the window are polished
E-O Devices and have a scratch-dig of 20-10.
Spherical Singlets Laser windows are made from BK7 or UV fused silica and are coated with a wave-
length specific AR coating. To minimize scattering of light, the surfaces have a
Multi-Element scratch-dig of 10-5.
Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
Specifications Precision Windows:
Aspheric Lenses ■ Parallelism: 5arcsec ■ Scratch-Dig: 20-10
■ Thickness Tolerance: ±0.3mm ■ Broadband AR Coating:
Mirrors ■ Diameter Tolerance: +0.0/- Rave<0.5% at 0°±5°
Diffusers 0.2mm (See Page 699) Diameter
& Lens Arrays ■ Materials: (See Table)
BK7 or Fused Silica Laser Windows:
Windows ■ Scratch-Dig: 10-5
λ/10 at 633nm ■ Narrowband AR Coating:
Prisms Rave<0.5% at 0°±5°
Gratings Thickness
(See Table)
Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters
Filters
& Attenuators
Gas Cells
Precision Windows
DIAMETER THICKNESS MATERIAL COATING DAMAGE
ITEM# $ £ € RMB (mm) (mm) (nm) THRESHOLD
WG10530 $ 49.40 £ 31.10 € 45,90 ¥ 471.80 12.7 3.0 BK7 – 32.0J/cm2 @ 10ns
WG10530-A $ 78.30 £ 49.30 € 72,80 ¥ 747.80 12.7 3.0 BK7 350-650 1.0J/cm2 @ 10ns
WG10530-B $ 78.30 £ 49.30 € 72,80 ¥ 747.80 12.7 3.0 BK7 650-1050 1.0J/cm2 @ 10ns
WG10530-C $ 78.30 £ 49.30 € 72,80 ¥ 747.80 12.7 3.0 BK7 1050-1620 0.9J/cm2 @ 10ns
WG11050 $ 72.10 £ 45.40 € 67,10 ¥ 688.60 25.4 5.0 BK7 – 32.0J/cm2 @ 10ns
WG11050-A $ 101.00 £ 63.60 € 93,90 ¥ 964.60 25.4 5.0 BK7 350-650 1.0J/cm2 @ 10ns
WG11050-B $ 101.00 £ 63.60 € 93,90 ¥ 964.60 25.4 5.0 BK7 650-1050 1.0J/cm2 @ 10ns
WG11050-C $ 101.00 £ 63.60 € 93,90 ¥ 964.60 25.4 5.0 BK7 1050-1620 0.9J/cm2 @ 10ns
WG40530 $ 61.80 £ 38.90 € 57,50 ¥ 590.20 12.7 3.0 Fused Silica – 32.0J/cm2 @ 10ns
WG40530-A $ 90.60 £ 57.10 € 84,30 ¥ 865.20 12.7 3.0 Fused Silica 350-650 1.0J/cm2 @ 10ns
WG40530-B $ 90.60 £ 57.10 € 84,30 ¥ 865.20 12.7 3.0 Fused Silica 650-1050 1.0J/cm2 @ 10ns
WG40530-C $ 90.60 £ 57.10 € 84,30 ¥ 865.20 12.7 3.0 Fused Silica 1050-1620 0.9J/cm2 @ 10ns
WG41050 $ 82.40 £ 51.90 € 76,60 ¥ 786.90 25.4 5.0 Fused Silica – 32.0J/cm2 @ 10ns
WG41050-A $ 111.00 £ 69.90 € 103,20 ¥ 1,060.10 25.4 5.0 Fused Silica 350-650 1.0J/cm2 @ 10ns
WG41050-B $ 111.00 £ 69.90 € 103,20 ¥ 1,060.10 25.4 5.0 Fused Silica 650-1050 1.0J/cm2 @ 10ns
WG41050-C $ 111.00 £ 69.90 € 103,20 ¥ 1,060.10 25.4 5.0 Fused Silica 1050-1620 0.9J/cm2 @ 10ns
Laser Windows
DIAMETER THICKNESS MATERIAL COATING DAMAGE
ITEM# $ £ € RMB (mm) (mm) (nm) THRESHOLD
WL41050-C3 $ 173.00 £ 109.00 € 160,90 ¥ 1,652.20 25.4 5.0 Fused Silica 261-266 5.0J/cm2 @ 10ns
WL41050-C5 $ 103.00 £ 64.90 € 95,80 ¥ 983.70 25.4 5.0 Fused Silica 351-355 5.0J/cm2 @ 10ns
WL41050-C6 $ 173.00 £ 109.00 € 160,90 ¥ 1,652.20 25.4 5.0 Fused Silica 350-450 5.0J/cm2 @ 10ns
WL11050-C7 $ 169.00 £ 106.50 € 157,20 ¥ 1,614.00 25.4 5.0 BK7 400-700 2.5J/cm2 @ 10ns
WL11050-C8 $ 169.00 £ 106.50 € 157,20 ¥ 1,614.00 25.4 5.0 BK7 454-529 50MW/cm2 CW
WL11050-C10 $ 169.00 £ 106.50 € 157,20 ¥ 1,614.00 25.4 5.0 BK7 523-532 5.0J/cm2 @ 10ns
WL11050-C11 $ 169.00 £ 106.50 € 157,20 ¥ 1,614.00 25.4 5.0 BK7 610-860 5.0J/cm2 @ 10ns
WL11050-C13 $ 169.00 £ 106.50 € 157,20 ¥ 1,614.00 25.4 5.0 BK7 700-1100 50MW/cm2 CW
WL11050-C14 $ 169.00 £ 106.50 € 157,20 ¥ 1,614.00 25.4 5.0 BK7 1047-1064 20.0J/cm2 @ 10ns
WL11050-C15 $ 169.00 £ 106.50 € 157,20 ¥ 1,614.00 25.4 5.0 BK7 523-532 & 5.0J/cm2 @ 10ns
1047-1064
Optics
Brewster Windows Optical Systems
Brewster Windows are uncoated substrates that are designed to be used at Brewster's Free Space Isolators
Angle (the angle at which p-polarized light incident on the surface is not reflected).
Brewster's Angle is calculated from: E-O Devices
B = tan-1(n) Spherical Singlets

where B is Brewster's Angle and n is the index of refraction of the material. At this
Multi-Element
angle, p-polarization reflectance drops to zero. When used in a laser cavity, a Brewster Lenses
Window reduces the cavity loss for p-polarized light over s-polarized light. The result
of preferentially reducing the loss along one polarization axis is that the laser will emit Cylindrical Lenses
linearly polarized light.
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Specifications Windows
■ Material: UV Fused Silica
■ Parallelism: ≤5arcsec Prisms
■ Surface Quality: 10-5 Scratch Dig Gratings
■ Transmitted Wavefront: λ/20
Polarization Optics
Thickness ■ Brewster Angle: 55° 32’
■ Minor Axis Tolerance: +0.00/–0.13mm
Zero Reflection Loss for P-Polarized Light Beamsplitters
Filters
& Attenuators
ITEM# DIAMETER THICKNESS $ £ € RMB
BW0601 6.0mm 1.0mm $ 73.00 £ 46.00 € 67,90 ¥ 697.20 Gas Cells
BW0801 8.0mm 1.0mm $ 94.00 £ 59.20 € 87,40 ¥ 897.70
BW0802 8.0mm 2.0mm $ 115.00 £ 72.50 € 107,00 ¥ 1,098.30
BW0902 9.0mm 2.0mm $ 117.00 £ 73.70 € 108,80 ¥ 1,117.40
BW1302 13.0mm 2.0mm $ 156.00 £ 98.30 € 145,10 ¥ 1,489.80
BW1602 16.0mm 2.0mm $ 156.00 £ 98.30 € 145,10 ¥ 1,489.80
Round Wedged Flats

Wedge
Angle
Specifications
Angular ■ Material: BK7, Grade A ■ Surface Quality:
Deviation
■ Dimensional Tolerance: 40-20 Scratch-Dig
±0.15mm ■ Surface Flatness: λ/10
■ Diameter: 25.4mm +0.0/–0.3 ■ Design Wavelength: 633nm
■ Angular Tolerance: ±30arcsec ■ Thin Edge of Wedge: 3.00mm

Wedge Flats are used primarily in laser beam To order the wedged flat with a standard -A 350-650nm $ 9.20 £ 5.80 € 8,60 ¥ 87.90
steering applications. A beam normal to the broadband AR Coating, add the coating -B 650-1050nm $ 9.20 £ 5.80 € 8,60 ¥ 87.90
perpendicular surface of the prism is deflected code to the Item#, and add the coating -C 1050-1620nm $ 12.20 £ 7.70 € 11,30 ¥ 116.50
through the “Angular Deviation” shown in the cost to the flat’s price. Example: PS810 Coated with 350-650nm Broadband AR Coating is PS810-A and
the cost would be $29.90 + $9.20 = $39.10.
price box. By combining two prisms that can
be rotated independently, it is possible to direct
the beam anywhere within the cone angle PRICE UNCOATED (Add suffix for coated lens) ANG. T WEDGE POWER
ITEM # $ £ € RMB DEV.* (mm) ANGLE DIOPTERS
defined by 4 times the “Angular Deviation”
PS810 $ 29.90 £ 18.80 € 27,80 ¥ 285.50 2° 4.72 3° 53’ 3.5
of a single wedge.
PS811 $ 29.90 £ 18.80 € 27,80 ¥ 285.50 4° 6.43 7° 41’ 7.0
PS812 $ 29.90 £ 18.80 € 27,80 ¥ 285.50 6° 8.11 11° 22’ 10.5
Volume Discounts & PS813 $ 29.90 £ 18.80 € 27,80 ¥ 285.50 8° 9.74 14° 52’ 14.1
Guaranteed Inventory for OEMs PS814 $ 29.90 £ 18.80 € 27,80 ¥ 285.50 10° 11.33 18° 9’ 17.6
*Angular Deviation
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Prisms Selection Guide

Pages 790-796
Right Angle Prism
■ These prisms can be used to bend light at either 90° or 180°.
Applications include retro-reflectors, telescopes, and mirror substitutes.
See Page 792
180° Deviation 90° Deviation
Penta Prism
■ This five-sided prism utilizes two reflections to bend light through 90°
without inverting or reversing the image. This design requires both
90° Deviation surfaces to be coated with a reflective coating.
Non-Inverting See Page 792
Roof Prism
■ This right-angle roof prism both inverts the image and bends the light
90°. Typically roof prisms utilize TIR (Total internal reflection) on the
roof of the prism. If required, we can supply all of our prisms with a
90° Deviation
reflective coating.
Inverting
See Page 793
Solid Glass Retro-Reflector
■ This retro-reflecting prism directs light that enters the prism back in
NOW
the same direction. The reflection is relatively insensitive to the
AVAILABLE
orientation of the prism-making this the optic of choice when the
PRE-MOUNTED
180° angle of incidence of a light ray cannot be precisely controlled.
Deviation See Page 793
Dove Prism Image Rotator
■ The dove prism is designed as an image rotator. If you rotate the dove
prism along its longitudinal axis, the image transmitted through the
prism will rotate though an angle twice that of the rotation of the prism.
See Page 794
Round Wedge Prisms
■ Wedge prisms are mainly used for beam steering in laser applications.
By using a pair of prisms, the beam may be directed anywhere within a
cone angle defined by four times the angular deviation of a single prism.
See Page 794
Equilateral Dispersing Prism
■ Dispersive prisms create less stray light and eliminate the higher order
problems associated with diffraction gratings. Dispersive prisms are often
used as an initial dispersing element in an optical system.
See Page 795
Anamorphic Prism Pair
■ These prism pairs are offered in both mounted and unmounted versions
and are designed to transform the elliptical output of a diode laser into a
circular beam.
See Page 796
Optics
Ultrafast Laser Dispersing Prism Pairs Optical Systems
Dispersing prism pairs are used to compensate for spectral dispersion that occurs in ultrafast laser systems. This dispersion increases inversely Free Space Isolators
with the pulse width and, therefore, can become significant in ultrafast lasers. OFR, a division of Thorlabs, will manufacture ULD prism pairs
with six different materials for compensation of various amounts of dispersion. The surface flatness of the polished prism faces is 1/8 wave or E-O Devices
better, the angle of tolerance is ±15 minutes or better, and each ULD prism pair is matched to within one arcsec. The apex angle (α) in OFR
Spherical Singlets
ULD prisms is chosen such that the input and output angles are both at Brewster's Angle (θB).
Multi-Element
The accumulated phase φ(ω) in a prism pair is equal to Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
2ωd
φ(ω) = cos (θ short
f − θf)
c Aspheric Lenses
where the variables ω, d, θf, and θfshort correspond to frequency,
prism separation, exit angle (frequency dependent), and exit angle Mirrors
of the shortest transmitted wavelength, respectively. Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
[
θf (ω) = arcsin n sin (α − arcsin (n −1 sin θB )) ] Windows
The variables n, θB, and α correspond to the frequency dependent refractive index of the prism material, angle of incidence with the surface Prisms
of the first prism, and apex angle of the prism, respectively. The second and third derivatives of the accumulated phase with respect to
frequency are defined to be the Group Velocity Dispersion (GVD) and the Third-Order Dispersion (TOD), respectively. Gratings
Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters
15mm
Specifications Filters
H α
■ Spectral Range: 700-900nm & Attenuators
■ Apex Angles Identical to Within 1arcsec Gas Cells
■ Unpolished Sides: Flat and Ground
B 10mm
GVD TOD H B REFRACTIVE SCRATCH-

ITEM # MATERIAL $ £ € RMB @800nm @800nm α (mm) (mm) θB INDEX @800nm DIG
AFS-CAF CaF2 $ 650.00 £ 409.50 €604,50 ¥6,207.50 -5fs2/cm -12fs3/cm 69.9° 12.3 17.2 ~55.0° 1.430 40-20
AFS-FS Fused Silica $ 575.00 £ 362.30 €534,80 ¥5,491.30 -165fs /cm2
-20fs3/cm 69.1° 12.4 17.0 ~55.6° 1.453 20-10
AFS-BK7 BK7 $ 485.00 £ 305.60 €451,10 ¥4,631.80 -205fs2/cm -31fs3/cm 67.0° 12.5 16.6 ~56.5° 1.511 20-10
AFS-F2 F2 $495.00 £ 311.90 €460,40 ¥4,727.30 -515fs2/cm -169fs3/cm 63.7° 12.7 15.8 ~58.2° 1.610 20-10
AFS-SF10 SF10 $495.00 £ 311.90 €460,40 ¥4,727.30 -975fs2/cm -388fs3/cm 60.6° 13.0 15.1 ~59.7° 1.711 20-10
AFS-SF14 SF14 $495.00 £ 311.90 €460,40 ¥4,727.30 -1135fs2/cm -473fs3/cm 59.6° 13.0 14.9 ~60.2° 1.745 20-10
Coupling Prisms Laser

High index of refraction prisms are used for the coupling
of light into films. A rutile (TiO2) crystal prism is used for
n greater than 1.8 and a gadolinium gallium garnet (GGG)
prism is used for n less than 1.8. Film
Substrate
Specifications
■ Surface Flatness: λ/4 GGG RUTILE
λ no ne no ne
488nm 1.988 2.732 3.042
633nm 1.965 2.584 2.865
ANGLES BASE
830nm 1.951 2.513 2.779
ITEM # MATERIAL $ £ € RMB (DEGREE) (mm)
1064nm 1.944 2.479 2.733
ADT-6 Rutile $ 585.00 £ 368.60 €544,10 ¥5,586.80 45-45-90 6x6
1550nm 1.936 2.453 2.694
AT-6 Rutile $ 615.00 £ 387.50 €572,00 ¥5,873.30 30-60-90 6x6
Ordianry Refractive index (no)
ADG-6 GGG $ 535.00 £ 337.10 €497,60 ¥5,109.30 45-45-90 6x6
Extrodinary Refractive Index (ne)
Optics
Optical Systems BK7 & UV Fused Silica Right Angle Prisms
These high precision Right Angle Prisms
E-O Devices feature a surface flatness of λ/10 and 40-20
scratch-dig surface finish, making them ideal
Spherical Singlets for laser applications.
Multi-Element
Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses Specifications

■ Material: BK7 or UV Grade Fused
Mirrors Silica
■ Dimensional Tolerances: ±0.1mm New Fused Silica Prisms
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays ■ Surface Flatness: λ/10
(70% of Clear Aperture) Tint > 88%/cm @ 185nm
Windows ■ Scratch-Dig: 40-20
Prisms
Gratings For Optional Coatings Please Email: optics@thorlabs.com

ITEM# $ £ € RMB A=B C H ANG. TOL.* MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
Polarization Optics PS905 $ 33.00 £ 20.80 € 30,70 ¥ 315.20 3mm 4.2mm 3mm ±10arcmin BK7 3mm Right Angle Prism
PS605 $ 53.10 £ 33.50 € 49,40 ¥ 507.10 3mm 4.2mm 3mm ±10arcmin UV Fused Silica* 3mm UV Right Angle Prism
Beamsplitters PS909 $ 34.00 £ 21.40 € 31,60 ¥ 324.70 5mm 7.1mm 5mm ±3arcmin BK7 5mm Right Angle Prism
Filters
& Attenuators PS910 $ 38.10 £ 24.00 € 35,40 ¥ 363.90 10mm 14.1mm 10mm ±3arcmin BK7 10mm Right Angle Prism
Gas Cells PS908 $ 43.30 £ 27.30 € 40,30 ¥ 413.50 20mm 28.3mm 20mm ±3arcmin BK7 20mm Right Angle Prism
PS911 $ 49.40 £ 31.10 € 45,90 ¥ 471.80 25mm 35.4mm 25mm ±3arcmin BK7 25mm Right Angle Prism
PS912 $ 84.50 £ 53.20 € 78,60 ¥ 807.00 40mm 56.6mm 40mm ±3arcmin BK7 40mm Right Angle Prism
PS612 $ 184.40 £ 116.20 € 171,50 ¥ 1,761.00 40mm 56.6mm 40mm ±3arcmin UV Fused Silica* 40mm UV Right Angle Prism
PS913 $ 127.70 £ 80.50 € 118,80 ¥ 1,219.50 60mm 84.9mm 60mm ±3arcmin BK7 60mm Right Angle Prism
PS613 $ 355.40 £ 223.90 € 330,50 ¥ 3,394.10 60mm 84.9mm 60mm ±3arcmin UV Fused Silica* 60mm UV Right Angle Prism
* Corning Code 7980 Standard Grade Fused Silica
Penta Prism The Penta Prism deviates an input beam or image through 90°. The chief attribute of the Penta
Prism is that it does not invert or reverse the image. The design of this prism is such that a 90°
beam deviation will result without precise alignment of the prism with respect to the incoming
beam or image.
90° Deviation
Non-Inverting
Specifications
■ Material: BK7, Grade A Fine Anneal
■ Dimensional Tolerances: ±0.1mm
■ Angular Tolerances: ±3arcmin
(70% of Clear Aperture)
■ Reflective Coating: Aluminum With
Inconel and Black Paint Overcoats
ITEM# $ £ € RMB A=B=C L 1 = L2 DESCRIPTION

PS930 $ 28.80 £ 18.10 € 26,80 ¥ 275.00 5mm 7.07mm 4mm Clear Aperture Penta Prism
PS934 $ 122.50 £ 77.20 € 113,90 ¥ 1,169.90 60mm 84.85mm 58mm Clear Aperture Penta Prism
Optics
Roof Prism Optical Systems
Specifications E-O Devices

■ Material: BK7, Grade A Fine Anneal
■ Angular Tolerances: ±3arcmin Spherical Singlets
■ Surface Quality: 40-20 Scratch-Dig Multi-Element
■ Surface Flatness: λ/10 Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
This Roof Prism is used when a right angle deflection of an image or laser beam is required. Aspheric Lenses
In passing through the prism, the image is both deflected right-to-left and top-to-bottom. The
hypotenuse of the prism utilizes TIR (total internal reflection) to reflect the image through the prism. Mirrors
Custom Sizes & Coating Available, Please Call Diffusers

& Lens Arrays
ITEM# $ £ € RMB A B DESCRIPTION
PS950 $ 43.80 £ 27.60 € 40,70 ¥ 418.30 12mm 15mm 10mm Clear Aperture Roof Prism
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PS951 $ 52.50 £ 33.10 € 48,80 ¥ 501.40 18mm 23mm 15mm Clear Aperture Roof Prism
Prisms
Retro-Reflector Gratings
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Specifications
■ Material: BK7, Grade A Fine Anneal Beamsplitters
■ Surface Flatness: λ/10 Filters
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■ Beam Deviation: 1arcmin Gas Cells
This trihedral prism is manufactured from a solid piece of glass; via three total internal
reflections (TIR), an image or beam is reflected back toward its original direction. The
beam or image will be reflected through 180° even if the angle of incidence is not zero.
The insensitivity of the alignment of the prism makes it an ideal retro-reflecting optic.
ITEM# $ £ € RMB DIAMETER L DESCRIPTION

PS970 $ 81.30 £ 51.20 € 75,60 ¥ 776.40 10mm 9mm Ø10mm Retro-Reflector Prism
PS971 $ 93.80 £ 59.10 € 87,20 ¥ 895.80 25.4mm 22mm Ø25.4mm Retro-Reflector Prism
PS972 $ 105.00 £ 66.20 € 97,70 ¥ 1,002.80 30mm 25mm Ø30mm Retro-Reflector Prism
PS973 $ 111.30 £ 70.10 € 103,50 ¥ 1,062.90 50mm 42mm Ø50mm Retro-Reflector Prism
Mounted Retro-Reflector
Our standard retro-reflecting prisms are
now available in mounted versions. The
multipurpose mount allows for the prism
to be integrated easily into an optical setup
while eliminating the need to handle the
prism. The mount is compatible with the
30mm cage system and the C4W and
C6W cage cubes. In addition, the mount PM1-RR10 PM1-RR254 PM1-RR300
can be used with our Ø1" lens tubes due #8-32 Tap .150 (3.81mm) SM1 Thread 0.98"
(24.90mm)
to the SM1 threading on the front of the Mounting Hole
mount, and can be secured to a post using 0.24"

4X (6.00mm)
the #8-32 threaded hole.
1.60"
(40.64mm)
ITEM # L DISCRIPTION $ £ € RMB
PM1-RR10 17.83mm Mounted PS970 (Ø10mm Retro-Reflector Prism) $ 103.00 £ 64.90 € 95,80 ¥ 983.70
1.34"
PM1-RR254 31.73mm Mounted PS971 (Ø25.4mm Retro-Reflector Prism) $ 125.00 £ 78.80 € 116,30 ¥1,193.80 (34.00mm)
0.35"
PM1-RR300 36.28mm Mounted PS972 (Ø30mm Retro-Reflector Prism) $ 135.00 £ 85.10 € 125,60 ¥1,289.30 (8.89mm)
1.60"
L (40.64mm)
Optics
Optical Systems Dove Prisms
Free Space Isolators The dove prism is used as an
image rotator. The output image Specifications
E-O Devices created by the dove prism rotates ■ Material: BK7, Grade A
at twice the angular rate of the ■ Dimensional Tolerance: ±0.15mm
Spherical Singlets
prism rotation. ■ Angular Tolerance: ±3arcmin
Multi-Element ■ Surface Quality: 40-20 Scratch-Dig
Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses (70% of Clear Aperture)
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
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ITEM# $ £ € RMB A B L* DESCRIPTION
Prisms PS990 $ 118.80 £ 74.80 € 110,50 ¥ 1,134.50 5mm 7.1mm 21.2mm 5mm Dove Prism
PS991 $ 111.30 £ 70.10 € 103,50 ¥ 1,062.90 10mm 14.1mm 42.4mm 10mm Dove Prism
Gratings PS992 $ 115.00 £ 72.50 € 107,00 ¥ 1,098.30 15mm 21.2mm 63.6mm 15mm Dove Prism
PS993 $ 218.80 £ 137.80 € 203,50 ¥ 2,089.50 30mm 42.4mm 127.1mm 30mm Dove Prism
*Unbeveled Length
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Beamsplitters Round Wedge Prisms

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Specifications
Gas Cells ■ Material: BK7, Grade A ■ Surface Quality: 40-20 Scratch-
■ Dimensional Tolerance: Dig
±0.15mm ■ Surface Flatness: λ/10
■ Diameter: 25.4mm +0.0/–0.3 ■ Design Wavelength: 633nm
■ Angular Tolerance: ±30arcsec ■ Thin Edge of Wedge: 3.00mm

-A 350-650nm $ 9.20 £ 5.80 € 8,60 ¥ 87.90
To order the prisms with a standard Wedge Prisms are used primarily in laser beam
-B 650-1050nm $ 9.20 £ 5.80 € 8,60 ¥ 87.90
broadband AR Coating, add the coating steering applications. A beam normal to the
code to the Item# and the coating cost -C 1050-1620nm $ 12.20 £ 7.70 € 11,30 ¥ 116.50 perpendicular surface of the prism is deflected
to the prism price. Example: PS810 Coated with 350-650nm Broadband AR Coating is PS810-A and through the angular deviation listed below in
the is $29.90 + $9.20 = $39.10.
the price box. By combining two prisms that
can be rotated independently, it is possible to
direct the beam anywhere within the cone angle,
Wedge defined as 4 times the angular deviation of a
Angle single wedge.
Angular
Deviation
Cone Angle
(4x Angular Deviation)
PRICE UNCOATED (For Coated Lens Add Suffix) ANG. T WEDGE POWER
ITEM # $ £ € RMB DEV.* (mm) ANGLE DIOPTERS
PS810 $ 29.90 £ 18.80 € 27,80 ¥ 285.50 2° 4.72 3° 53' 3.5
PS811 $ 29.90 £ 18.80 € 27,80 ¥ 285.50 4° 6.43 7° 41' 7.0
PS812 $ 29.90 £ 18.80 € 27,80 ¥ 285.50 6° 8.11 11° 22' 10.5
Volume Discounts & PS813 $ 29.90 £ 18.80 € 27,80 ¥ 285.50 8° 9.74 14° 52' 14.1
Guaranteed Inventory for OEMs PS814 $ 29.90 £ 18.80 € 27,80 ¥ 285.50 10° 11.33 18° 9' 17.6
*Angular Deviation
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Equilateral Dispersive Prism Optical Systems
Dispersive Equilateral Prisms create less stray light, thus eliminating the Free Space Isolators
higher order problems associated with diffraction gratings. Two high
refractive index, low Abbe Vd number glasses have been chosen to provide E-O Devices
the maximum dispersive power.
Spherical Singlets
The Abbe Vd number is given by
Vd = (nd - 1) / (nF - nC ) Multi-Element
Lenses
where nd, nF, and nC are the indices of refraction for the helium d-line Cylindrical Lenses
(587.6nm), the hydrogen F-line (486.1nm) and the hydrogen C-line
Specifications (656.3nm), respectively. From the formula, ∆n = nF - nC is a measure of Aspheric Lenses
■ Materials: F2 or SF11 (See Price Table) dispersion. A higher value of ∆n yields a lower Vd and thus a greater
■ Dimensional Tolerances: ±0.15mm dispersion. Such prisms are typically used at the minimum angle of Mirrors
■ Angular Tolerances: ±5arcmin deviation. This is the angle where the wavelength of interest travels parallel Diffusers
■ Surface Quality: 40-20 Scratch-Dig to the base of the prism, and the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of & Lens Arrays
■ Surface Flatness: λ/10 (70% of Clear Aperture) refraction when measured with recpect to the normal of the prism face at
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the respective interface. At the minimum angle of deviation, a maximum
clear aperture is achieved and reflective loss of P-polarized light is reduced Prisms
SF11 stains easily. To maintain the since the angle of incidence is nearly Brewster's angle. For S-polarization, a
optical quality of of SF11 optics, clean custom anti-reflective coating can be used to minimize surface reflections. Gratings
off fingerprints quickly.
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∆λ
∆θ Vd INDEX
Beamsplitters
ITEM# $ £ € RMB A=B=C=H GLASS (See Note 1) (See Text) n @ 633nm
PS850 $ 78.30 £ 49.30 € 72,80 ¥ 747.80 10mm F2 150nm/degree 36.37 1.617 Filters
PS851 $ 88.60 £ 55.80 € 82,40 ¥ 846.10 10mm SF11 67nm/degree 25.76 1.779 & Attenuators
PS856 $ 84.50 £ 53.20 € 78,60 ¥ 807.00 15mm F2 150nm/degree 36.37 1.617 Gas Cells
PS857 $ 92.70 £ 58.40 € 86,20 ¥ 885.30 15mm SF11 67nm/degree 25.76 1.779
PS858 $ 90.60 £ 57.10 € 84,30 ¥ 865.20 20mm F2 150nm/degree 36.37 1.617
PS859 $ 92.70 £ 58.40 € 86,20 ¥ 885.30 20mm SF11 67nm/degree 25.76 1.779
PS852 $ 100.90 £ 63.60 € 93,80 ¥ 963.60 25mm F2 150nm/degree 36.37 1.617
PS853 $ 100.90 £ 63.60 € 93,80 ¥ 963.60 25mm SF11 67nm/degree 25.76 1.779
PS855 $ 222.50 £ 140.20 € 206,90 ¥ 2,124.90 40mm SF11 67nm/degree 25.76 1.779
PS854 $ 203.90 £ 128.50 € 189,60 ¥ 1,947.20 50mm F2 150nm/degree 36.37 1.617
1) ∆λ/∆θ is calculated for a 633nm HeNe Laser with the prism angle set such that the light rays pass through the prism parallel to its base (i.e. minimum deviation angle).
Pellin Broca Prism H
φ
Specifications
■ Dimensional Tolerances: A
+0 and -0.1mm
■ Angle Tolerances: ±3 Minutes
■ Surface Flatness: λ/10 B
■ Surface Quality: 10-5 Scratch Dig DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
Pellin Broca Prisms can be used to separate the harmonics of a laser beam or ITEM# A B H φ
compensate for group velocity dispersion. The light enters and exits the crystal ADB-10 19.0mm 33.0mm 11.0mm 78°26'
near Brewster's angle, which minimizes reflection losses in P-polarized light. ADB-20 38.0mm 66.0mm 22.0mm 78°26'
Since the beam undergoes one total internal reflection before exiting the crystal, ADBU-10 19.0mm 33.0mm 11.0mm 78°26'
the angle between the input and exit beams is 90° plus a small angle due to ADBU-20 38.0mm 66.0mm 22.0mm 78°26'
dispersion. The dispersion is less for longer wavelengths. ADBV-10 19.0mm 33.0mm 11.0mm 78°26'
DESIGN ANGULAR BREWSTERS

SPECTRUM SEPARATION APERTURE ANGLE
ITEM# $ £ € RMB MATERIAL λ1-λ2 BETWEEN λ1 & λ2 (SQUARE) λ1-λ2
ADB-10 $ 420.00 £ 264.60 € 390,60 ¥ 4,011.00 BK7 380nm - 2.5µm 2° 10mm 56° - 57°
ADB-20 $ 420.00 £ 264.60 € 390,60 ¥ 4,011.00 BK7 380nm - 2.5µm 2° 20mm 56° - 57°
ADBU-10 $ 420.00 £ 264.60 € 390,60 ¥ 4,011.00 UV Fused Silica 190 - 425nm 7° 10mm 56° - 57°
ADBU-20 $ 420.00 £ 264.60 € 390,60 ¥ 4,011.00 UV Fused Silica 190 - 425nm 7° 20mm 56° - 57°
ADBV-10 $ 420.00 £ 264.60 € 390,60 ¥ 4,011.00 Calcium Floride 130 - 250nm 3° 10mm 56° - 59°
Optics
Optical Systems Anamorphic Prism Pairs Pre-Aligned and Mounted
Free Space Isolators Anamorphic Prism Pairs are used to transform elliptical laser diode beams into
nearly circular beams. An average throughput of 95% can be achieved by carefully
E-O Devices designing the prism pair optical system. The prisms must be oriented so that the
light is incident at Brewster's angle and each surface must be coated with an AR
Spherical Singlets coating specifically designed for the wavelength, angle, and high index SF11 glass.
Multi-Element
Cylindrical Lenses ■ Material: SF11 ■ Surface Flatness: λ/10
■ Dimensional Tolerances: ■ AR Coatings:
Aspheric Lenses ±0.15mm High-Performance MultiLayer
■ Angular Tolerances: ±10arcmin Antireflective Coatings Output
Mirrors 650-1050nm and 1050-1620nm
■ Surface Quality: 40-20
Scratch-Dig
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Photograph of an actual 635nm beam from a
Windows Hitachi laser diode beam before and after an
(31.1mm) anamorphic prism pair.
Prisms In
Out
Gratings
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Beamsplitters
Housing Size Threads
Filters (SM05 Compatible) (25.4mm)
& Attenuators 40.00mm Long x Ø25.40mm
Gas Cells Visible to Near IR Mounted Anamorphic Prism Pairs – AR Coated 650-1050nm
ANAMORPHIC INPUT
MAGNIFICATION OFFSET
ITEM # $ £ € RMB @ 670nm L (mm)
PS875-B $ 319.30 £ 201.20 € 296,90 ¥ 3,049.30 2.0 3.9
PS876-B $ 319.30 £ 201.20 € 296,90 ¥ 3,049.30 2.2 4.2
PS877-B $ 319.30 £ 201.20 € 296,90 ¥ 3,049.30 2.5 4.6
PS878-B $ 319.30 £ 201.20 € 296,90 ¥ 3,049.30 2.8 4.7
PS879-B $ 319.30 £ 201.20 € 296,90 ¥ 3,049.30 3.0 4.8
PS880-B $ 319.30 £ 201.20 € 296,90 ¥ 3,049.30 3.2 5.0
PS881-B $ 319.30 £ 201.20 € 296,90 ¥ 3,049.30 3.5 5.1
PS882-B $ 319.30 £ 201.20 € 296,90 ¥ 3,049.30 3.8 5.2
PS883-B $ 319.30 £ 201.20 € 296,90 ¥ 3,049.30 4.0 5.3
*Price includes AR coating
IR Mounted Anamorphic Prism Pairs – AR Coated 1050-1620nm
See Our Selection
ANAMORPHIC INPUT of Cylindrical
ITEM # $ £ €
MAGNIFICATION
at 670nm
OFFSET
L (mm)
Lenses on
RMB
PS875-C $ 319.30 £ 201.20 € 296,90 ¥ 3,049.30 2.0 3.9
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PS879-C $ 319.30 £ 201.20 € 296,90 ¥ 3,049.30 3.0 4.8
PS883-C $ 319.30 £ 201.20 € 296,90 ¥ 3,049.30 4.0 5.3
*Price includes AR coating
Unmounted Anamorphic Prism Pairs

PS871-B Prism Pair SPECIAL NOTE ON UNMOUNTED PAIRS
The anamorphic expansion (one-dimensional expansion) of our prism
pairs can be adjusted by changing the angles α1 and α2 and the offset
between the prisms. Visit www.thorlabs.com for details on angular
dependence of expansion.
Prism Pair Only (Unmounted Prisms)
ITEM # $* £* €* RMB* AR COATING RANGE
PS870 $ 113.30 £ 71.40 € 105,40 ¥ 1,082.00 Uncoated
PS871-B $ 143.20 £ 90.20 € 133,20 ¥ 1,367.60 650-1050nm
PS872-C $ 143.20 £ 90.20 € 133,20 ¥ 1,367.60 1050-1620nm
* Price is per pair
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Gratings Selection Guide

Pages 797-808
Introduction to Diffraction Gratings
■ Grating Tutorial
■ Grating Comparison Guide
See Pages 798-799
Ruled Diffraction Gratings
■ Higher Efficiencies Than Holographic Gratings
■ Blazed to Concentrate Energy in the Order of Interest
■ 300 - 1800 lines/mm
■ 12.7, 25, and 50mm Square Sizes Available
See Pages 800-801
Holographic Diffraction Gratings
■ Free From Random Groove Spacing Errors (Virtually Eliminates Ghosting)
■ Efficiency Optimized for the UV or Visible Spectrum
■ 600 - 3600 lines/mm
■ 12.7, 25, and 50mm Square Sizes Available
See Pages 802-803
Echelle Diffraction Gratings
■ Low Period Gratings for Use in Higher Orders
■ Ideal for High Resolution Measurements
■ Typical Resolutions are 80 - 90% of the Theoretical Value
See Page 804
Transmission Diffraction Gratings
■ Simplify Many Optical Designs
■
n=1
θ
Low Alignment Sensitivity
n=1 ■ Useful for Fixed Applications Like Spectrographs
■ 300 - 1200 lines/mm
See Pages 805-807
Optics
Optical Systems Introduction to Diffraction Grating
Free Space Isolators Diffraction Gratings (Ruled and Holographic) immersed in solvent. The substrate surface is
Diffraction gratings can be divided into two basic categories: holographic and ruled. then coated with a reflective material and can be
E-O Devices A ruled grating is produced by physically forming grooves on a reflective surface by replicated by the same process used for ruled
using a diamond tool mounted on a ruling engine. The distance between adjacent originals. Since holographic gratings are produced
Spherical Singlets
grooves and the angle they form with the substrate affect both the dispersion and optically, groove form and spacing are extremely
Multi-Element efficiency of the grating. uniform, which is why holographic gratings do
Lenses not exhibit the ghosting effects seen in ruled
Cylindrical Lenses gratings. The result is that holographic gratings
generate significantly less stray light than ruled
Aspheric Lenses gratings.
The Replication Process
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In the late 1940’s, White and Frazer developed
Diffusers the process for precision replication, allowing a
& Lens Arrays large number of gratings to be produced from a
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This procedure results in the transfer of the
Prisms three dimensional topography of a master
grating onto another substrate. Hence, the
Gratings master grating is reproduced in full relief to
extremely close tolerances. This process led to
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the commercialization of gratings and has resulted
in the current widespread use of gratings in
Beamsplitters
A holographic grating, by contrast, is produced using a photolithographic process spectrometers.
Filters where an interference pattern is generated to expose preferentially portions of a
& Attenuators Transmission Grating
photoresist coating. Transmission gratings simplify optical designs and
Gas Cells The general grating equation may be written as can be beneficial in fixed grating applications such
nλ = d(sin θ + sin θ’) as spectrographs.
where n is the order of diffraction, λ is the diffracted wavelength, d is the grating Thorlabs’ offering of blazed transmission
constant (the distance between grooves), θ is the angle of incidence measured from gratings is designed for optimum performance
the grating normal, and θ’ is the angle of diffraction measured from the grating in the visible, UV, or near IR spectrum, with
normal. varying dispersiveness. In most cases, the
efficiency is comparable to that of reflection
The overall efficiency of the gratings depends on several application-specific
gratings typically used in the same region of the
parameters such as wavelength, polarization, and angle of incidence of the incoming
spectrum. By necessity, transmission gratings
light. The efficiency is also affected by the grating design parameters such as blaze
require relatively coarse groove spacings to
angle for the ruled gratings and profile depth for the holographic gratings.
maintain high efficiency. As the diffraction
The Ruling Process angles increase with the finer spacings, the
Ruling an original or master grating requires an appropriate substrate (usually glass refractive properties of the materials used limit
or copper), polishing the substrate to a tenth wave (λ/10), and coating it with a thin the transmission at the higher wavelengths and
layer of aluminum by vacuum deposition. Parallel, equally spaced grooves are ruled performance drops off. The grating dispersion
in a groove profile. The ruling engine must be able to retrace the exact path of the characteristics, however, lend themselves to
diamond forming tool on each stroke and to index (advance) the substrate a compact systems utilizing small detector arrays.
predetermined amount after each cut. Numerous test gratings are created and In addition, the transmission gratings are
measured. After testing, a new original grating is ruled on a large substrate. The relatively insensitive to the polarization of the
original grating is very expensive, and as a result, ruled gratings were raerly used incident light and are very forgiving of some
until after the development of the replication process. types of grating alignment errors.
The Holographic Process
The substrate for a holographic grating is coated with a photosensitive (photoresist)
material rather than the reflective coating used in
ruled gratings. The photoresist is exposed by
positioning the coated blank between the intersecting,
monochromatic, coherent beams of light from a laser
(e.g. an argon laser at 488nm). The intersecting laser
beams generate a sinusoidal intensity pattern of
parallel, equally spaced interference fringes in the
photoresist material. Since the solubility of the resist
is dependent on its exposure to light, the intensity
pattern becomes a surface pattern after being
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Choosing a Diffraction Grating Optical Systems

Factors in Selecting a Thorlabs Grating of thumb, the first order efficiency of a grating decreases by 50%
Selection of a grating requires consideration of a number of at 0.66λB and 1.5λB, where λB is the blaze wavelength. Note: No E-O Devices
factors, some of which are listed below. grating can diffract a wavelength that is greater than 2 times the
groove period. Spherical Singlets
Efficiency: In general, ruled gratings have a higher efficiency
than holographic gratings. Applications such as fluorescence Stray Light: For applications such as Raman spectroscopy, where Multi-Element
excitation and other radiation-induced reactions may require a signal-to-noise is critical, the inherent low stray light of a Lenses
ruled grating. holographic grating is an advantage. Cylindrical Lenses
Blaze Wavelength: Ruled gratings with a “sawtooth” groove Resolving Power: The resolving power of a grating is a measure
Aspheric Lenses
profile have a relatively sharp efficiency peak around their blaze of its ability to spatially separate two wavelengths. It is determined
wavelength, while some holographic gratings have a flatter spectral by applying the Rayleigh criteria to the diffraction maxima; two Mirrors
response. Applications centered around a narrow wavelength range wavelengths are resolvable when the maxima of one wavelength
could benefit from a ruled grating blazed at that wavelength. coincides with the minima of the second wavelength. The Diffusers
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Wavelength Range: The spectral range covered by a grating is chromatic resolving power (R) is defined by R = λ/∆λ = nN,
dependent on groove spacing and is the same for ruled and where ∆λ is the resolvable wavelength difference, n is the Windows
holographic gratings having the same grating constant. As a rule diffraction order, and N is the number of grooves illuminated.
Prisms
Gratings
Diffraction Grating Quick Reference Custom Grating Sizes Available
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Beamsplitters
Ruled These replicated, ruled diffraction gratings are offered in a variety of sizes and blaze angles. Ruled gratings
typically can achieve higher efficiencies than holographic gratings due to their blaze angles. Efficiency curves Filters
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for all of these gratings are shown on the following pages to aid in selection of the appropriate grating.
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See Page 800
Holographic These gratings do not suffer from the periodic errors that can occur in ruled gratings, and hence, ghosted
images are nonexistent. Particularly in applications like Raman spectroscopy, where signal to noise is critical,
the inherent low stray light of holographic gratings is an advantage. Thorlabs offers these gratings with
spacings up to 3600 lines/mm.
See Page 802
Echelle These gratings are special low period gratings designed for use in the high orders. They are generally used
with a second grating or prism to separate overlapping diffracted orders. The resolution of an Echelle grating
built on a precision glass substrate is typically 80-90% of the maximum theoretical resolution, which makes
them ideal for high resolution spectroscopy.
See Page 804
Transmission Transmission gratings allow for simple linear (source -> grating -> detector) optical designs that can
bebeneficial in making compact fixed grating applications such as spectrographs. In addition, the performance
of transmission gratings is insensitive to some types of grating alignment errors. Transmission and reflection
gratings have comparable efficiencies, which can be optimized for a specific spectral region by selecting the
appropriate groove spacing and blaze angle. Transmission gratings are relatively insensitive to the polarization
of the incident light. Thorlabs offers gratings optimized for UV, near IR, and visible applications.
See Page 805
HANDLING OF GRATINGS
The surface of a diffraction grating can be easily damaged by fingerprints, aerosols, moisture, or the slightest contact with any abrasive material. Gratings
should only be handled when necessary and always held by the sides. Latex gloves or a similar protective covering should be worn to prevent transfer of oil
from fingers to the grating surface.
Any attempt to clean a grating with a solvent voids the warranty. No attempt should be made to clean a grating other than blowing off dust with clean, dry air
or nitrogen. Scratches or other minor cosmetic imperfections on the surface of a grating do not usually affect performance and are not considered defects.
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Optical Systems Ruled Diffraction Gratings
Highlights Specifications
E-O Devices ■ Higher Efficiencies Than Holographic ■ Efficiencies: 60-80% at Blaze λ
Gratings (in Littrow)
Spherical Singlets ■ Offered in 3 Sizes: ■ Dimensional Tolerances: ±0.5mm
12.7 x 12.7 x 6mm ■ Ghost Intensities: <0.5% of Parent Line
Multi-Element 25 x 25 x 6mm
Lenses ■ Damage Threshold: 350mJ/cm2 at
50 x 50 x 9.5mm 200ns (Pulsed); 40W/cm2 (CW)
Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses These replicated, ruled diffraction gratings are offered in a variety of sizes and blaze angles. Ruled gratings typically can achieve higher
efficiencies than holographic gratings due to their blaze angles. Efficiency curves for all of these gratings are shown on the following pages
Mirrors to aid in selection of the appropriate grating.
Diffusers GROOVES BLAZE λ BLAZE DISPERSION
& Lens Arrays ITEM# (lines/mm) (nm) ANGLE (nm/mrad) SIZE $ £ € RMB
Windows GR13-0303 300 300 2° 34' 3.33 12.7 x 12.7 x 6mm $ 60.00 £ 37.80 € 55,80 ¥ 573.00
GR13-0305 300 500 4° 18' 3.32 12.7 x 12.7 x 6mm $ 60.00 £ 37.80 € 55,80 ¥ 573.00
GR13-0310 300 1000 8° 36' 3.30 12.7 x 12.7 x 6mm $ 60.00 £ 37.80 € 55,80 ¥ 573.00
Prisms
GR13-0603 600 300 5° 9' 1.66 12.7 x 12.7 x 6mm $ 60.00 £ 37.80 € 55,80 ¥ 573.00
GR13-0605 600 500 8° 37' 1.65 12.7 x 12.7 x 6mm $ 60.00 £ 37.80 € 55,80 ¥ 573.00
Gratings GR13-0608 600 750 13° 0' 1.62 12.7 x 12.7 x 6mm $ 60.00 £ 37.80 € 55,80 ¥ 573.00
GR13-0610 600 1000 17° 27' 1.59 12.7 x 12.7 x 6mm $ 60.00 £ 37.80 € 55,80 ¥ 573.00
Polarization Optics GR13-0613 600 1250 22° 1' 1.55 12.7 x 12.7 x 6mm $ 60.00 £ 37.80 € 55,80 ¥ 573.00
GR13-0616 600 1600 28° 41' 1.46 12.7 x 12.7 x 6mm $ 60.00 £ 37.80 € 55,80 ¥ 573.00
Beamsplitters GR13-1203 1200 300 10° 22' 0.82 12.7 x 12.7 x 6mm $ 60.00 £ 37.80 € 55,80 ¥ 573.00
GR13-1204 1200 400 13° 53' 0.81 12.7 x 12.7 x 6mm $ 60.00 £ 37.80 € 55,80 ¥ 573.00
Filters GR13-1205 1200 500 17° 27' 0.80 12.7 x 12.7 x 6mm $ 60.00 £ 37.80 € 55,80 ¥ 573.00
& Attenuators GR13-1208 1200 750 26° 44' 0.74 12.7 x 12.7 x 6mm $ 60.00 £ 37.80 € 55,80 ¥ 573.00
GR13-1210 1200 1000 36° 52' 0.67 12.7 x 12.7 x 6mm $ 60.00 £ 37.80 € 55,80 ¥ 573.00
Gas Cells GR13-1850 1800 500 26° 44' 0.50 12.7 x 12.7 x 6mm $ 60.00 £ 37.80 € 55,80 ¥ 573.00
GR25-0303 300 300 2° 34' 3.33 25 x 25 x 6mm $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
GR25-0305 300 500 4° 18' 3.32 25 x 25 x 6mm $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
GR25-0310 300 1000 8° 36' 3.30 25 x 25 x 6mm $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
GR25-0603 600 300 5° 9' 1.66 25 x 25 x 6mm $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
GR25-0605 600 500 8° 37' 1.65 25 x 25 x 6mm $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
GR25-0608 600 750 13° 0' 1.62 25 x 25 x 6mm $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
GR25-0610 600 1000 17° 27' 1.59 25 x 25 x 6mm $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
GR25-0613 600 1250 22° 1' 1.55 25 x 25 x 6mm $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
GR25-0616 600 1600 28° 41' 1.46 25 x 25 x 6mm $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
GR25-1203 1200 300 10° 22' 0.82 25 x 25 x 6mm $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
GR25-1204 1200 400 13° 53' 0.81 25 x 25 x 6mm $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
GR25-1205 1200 500 17° 27' 0.80 25 x 25 x 6mm $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
GR25-1208 1200 750 26° 44' 0.74 25 x 25 x 6mm $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
GR25-1210 1200 1000 36° 52' 0.67 25 x 25 x 6mm $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
GR25-1850 1800 500 26° 44' 0.50 25 x 25 x 6mm $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00
GR50-0303 300 300 2° 34' 3.33 50 x 50 x 9.5mm $ 176.00 £ 110.90 € 163,70 ¥ 1,680.80
GR50-0305 300 500 4° 18' 3.32 50 x 50 x 9.5mm $ 176.00 £ 110.90 € 163,70 ¥ 1,680.80
GR50-0310 300 1000 8° 36' 3.30 50 x 50 x 9.5mm $ 176.00 £ 110.90 € 163,70 ¥ 1,680.80
GR50-0603 600 300 5° 9' 1.66 50 x 50 x 9.5mm $ 176.00 £ 110.90 € 163,70 ¥ 1,680.80
GR50-0605 600 500 8° 37' 1.65 50 x 50 x 9.5mm $ 176.00 £ 110.90 € 163,70 ¥ 1,680.80
GR50-0608 600 750 13° 0' 1.62 50 x 50 x 9.5mm $ 176.00 £ 110.90 € 163,70 ¥ 1,680.80
GR50-0610 600 1000 17° 27' 1.59 50 x 50 x 9.5mm $ 176.00 £ 110.90 € 163,70 ¥ 1,680.80
GR50-0613 600 1250 22° 1' 1.55 50 x 50 x 9.5mm $ 176.00 £ 110.90 € 163,70 ¥ 1,680.80
GR50-0616 600 1600 28° 41' 1.46 50 x 50 x 9.5mm $ 176.00 £ 110.90 € 163,70 ¥ 1,680.80
GR50-1203 1200 300 10° 22' 0.82 50 x 50 x 9.5mm $ 176.00 £ 110.90 € 163,70 ¥ 1,680.80
GR50-1204 1200 400 13° 53' 0.81 50 x 50 x 9.5mm $ 176.00 £ 110.90 € 163,70 ¥ 1,680.80
GR50-1205 1200 500 17° 27' 0.80 50 x 50 x 9.5mm $ 176.00 £ 110.90 € 163,70 ¥ 1,680.80
GR50-1208 1200 750 26° 44' 0.74 50 x 50 x 9.5mm $ 176.00 £ 110.90 € 163,70 ¥ 1,680.80
GR50-1210 1200 1000 36° 52' 0.67 50 x 50 x 9.5mm $ 176.00 £ 110.90 € 163,70 ¥ 1,680.80
GR50-1850 1800 500 26° 44' 0.50 50 x 50 x 9.5mm $ 176.00 £ 110.90 € 163,70 ¥ 1,680.80
Handling of Gratings
The surface of a diffraction grating can be easily damaged by fingerprints, aerosols, moisture, or the slightest contact with any abrasive material. Gratings
Optics
Ruled Diffraction Gratings Optical Systems
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100 100 100
90 90 90 E-O Devices
80 80 80
Absolute Efficiency (%)

70 70 70
60 60 60
Spherical Singlets
50 50 50
40 40 40 Multi-Element
30 30 30 Lenses
20 20 20
10 10 10
Cylindrical Lenses
0 0 0
200 400 600 800 1000 1200 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000
Wavelength (nm) Wavelength (nm) Wavelength (nm) Aspheric Lenses

300 grooves/mm Blazed at 300 nm 300 grooves/mm Blazed at 500 nm 300 grooves/mm Blazed at1.0 µm
Mirrors
100 100 100
90 90 90
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays

80 80 80
70 70 70
60 60 60 Windows
50 50 50
40 40 40
30 30 30 Prisms
20 20 20
10 10 10
0 0 0 Gratings
200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 0.4 0.8 1.2 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.2
Wavelength (nm) Wavelength (nm) Wavelength (µm)

Polarization Optics
600 grooves/mm Blazed at 300 nm 600 grooves/mm Blazed at 500 nm 600 grooves/mm Blazed at 750 nm
Beamsplitters
100 100 100
90 90 90 Filters
80 80 80 & Attenuators

70 70 70
60 60 60
Gas Cells
50 50 50
40 40 40
30 30 30
20 20 20
10 10 10
0 0 0
0.5 0.9 1.3 1.7 2.1 2.5 2.9 3.3 500 900 1300 1700 2100 2500 2900 3300 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200
Wavelength (µm) Wavelength (nm) Wavelength (nm)
600 grooves/mm Blazed at 1.0µm 600 grooves/mm Blazed at 1.25 µm 600 grooves/mm Blazed at 1.6 µm
100 100 100

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10 10 10
0 0 0
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Wavelength (nm) Wavelength (nm) Wavelength (nm)
1200 grooves/mm Blazed at 300 nm 1200 grooves/mm Blazed at 400 nm 1200 grooves/mm Blazed at 500 nm
100 100 100

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400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 500 700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200
1200 grooves/mm Blazed at 750 nm 1200 grooves/mm Blazed at 1.0 µm 1800 grooves/mm Blazed at 500 nm
Efficiency Curve Key

Perpendicular Polarization
* All gratings are measured in the Littrow
.................... Parallel Polarization mounting configuration
Average * All gratings utilize an aluminum (Al)
reflective coat
Optics
Optical Systems Holographic Diffraction Gratings
E-O Devices Holographic gratings do not suffer from the periodic errors that can occur
in ruled gratings, and thus, ghosted images are nonexistent. Particularly in
Spherical Singlets applications like Raman spectroscopy, where signal to noise is critical, the
Multi-Element inherent low stray light of holographic gratings is an advantage. Thorlabs
Lenses offers these gratings with spacings from 600-3600 lines/mm.
Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Windows
Highlights Specifications
■ Free From Random Spacing Errors (Virtually Eliminates ■ Efficiencies: 45-65% at peak λ (in Littrow)
Prisms
Ghosting) ■ Dimensional Tolerances: ±0.5mm
■ Versions Optimized for the UV or Visible Spectrum ■ Damage Threshold: 350mJ/cm2 at 200ns (Pulsed);
Gratings ■ Reflection Efficiency is Relatively Independent of Angle of 40W/cm2 (CW)
Incidence Compared to Ruled Gratings.
Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters
GROOVES DISPERSION OPTIMUM
Filters ITEM# (lines/mm) (nm/mrad) EFFICIENCY SIZE $ £ € RMB
& Attenuators
GH13-06U 600 1.67@250nm UV Optimized 12.7 x 12.7 x 6mm $ 78.00 £ 49.10 € 72,50 ¥ 744.90
Gas Cells GH13-10U 1000 0.99@250nm UV Optimized 12.7 x 12.7 x 6mm $ 78.00 £ 49.10 € 72,50 ¥ 744.90
GH13-12V 1200 0.79@500nm VIS Optimized 12.7 x 12.7 x 6mm $ 78.00 £ 49.10 € 72,50 ¥ 744.90
GH25-06U 600 1.67@250nm UV Optimized 25 x 25 x 6mm $ 124.80 £ 78.60 € 116,10 ¥ 1,191.80
GH25-12V 1200 0.79@500nm VIS Optimized 25 x 25 x 6mm $ 124.80 £ 78.60 € 116,10 ¥ 1,191.80
GH50-06U 600 1.67@250nm UV Optimized 50 x 50 x 9.5mm $ 286.00 £ 180.20 € 266,00 ¥ 2,731.30
GH50-12V 1200 0.79@500nm VIS Optimized 50 x 50 x 9.5mm $ 286.00 £ 180.20 € 266,00 ¥ 2,731.30
HANDLING OF GRATINGS
The surface of a diffraction grating can be easily damaged by fingerprints, aerosols, moisture or the slightest contact with any abrasive material. Gratings
Optics
Holographic Diffraction Gratings Optical Systems

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100 100 100 E-O Devices
90 90 90
80 80 80
Spherical Singlets

70 70 70
60 60 60 Multi-Element
50 50 50 Lenses
40 40 40
30 30 30
Cylindrical Lenses
20 20 20
10 10 10 Aspheric Lenses
0 0 0
200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Mirrors
Diffusers
600 grooves/mm Optimized for the UV 1000 grooves/mm Optimized for the UV 1200 grooves/mm Optimized for the UV & Lens Arrays
Windows
100 100 100
90 90 90
80 80 80
Prisms

70 70 70
60 60 60 Gratings
50 50 50
40 40
40 Polarization Optics
30
30 30
20 20
20
Beamsplitters
10
10 10
0 0
0 Filters
200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 & Attenuators
Gas Cells
1200 grooves/mm Optimized for the Visible 1800 grooves/mm Optimized for the UV 1800 grooves/mm Optimized for the Visible
100 100 100
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0 0
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2400 grooves/mm Optimized for the UV 2400 grooves/mm Optimized for the Visible 3600 grooves/mm Optimized for the UV
Efficiency Curve Key

Perpendicular Polarization * All gratings are measured in the Littrow
......................Parallel Polarization mounting configuration
Average * All gratings utilize an aluminum (Al)
reflective coat
USB 2.0 CCD Line Camera with External Trigger & 12-Bit Resolution
3000 Pixel Linear CCD Array

Capable of 190 scans/second
LC1-USB
See Page 963
Optics
Optical Systems Echelle Gratings
Free Space Isolators High Resolution Echelle Gratings, which have increased groove spacings, are
designed for use in the high orders. They are generally used with a second grating
E-O Devices or prism to separate overlapping diffracted orders. Supplied on precision glass
substrates, Echelles have a resolution of 80-90% of the theoretical value.
Spherical Singlets
■ Ideal for High Resolution Spectroscopy
Multi-Element ■ Used in Higher Orders
Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
Specifications
Aspheric Lenses ■ Dimensional Tolerances: ±0.5mm
■ Thickness Tolerances: ±0.5mm
Mirrors ■ Damage Threshold:
Diffusers 350mJ/cm2 @ 200ns (Pulsed); 40W/cm2 (CW)
& Lens Arrays
Windows
Prisms
Special Considerations with Echelle Gratings Free Spectral Range:
Gratings Free spectral range is the maximum spectral bandwidth that can
The Grating Equation:
The general grating equation may be written as be obtained in a specified order without spectral interference
Polarization Optics
(overlap) from adjacent orders. As the grating spacing decreases,
nλ = d(sin θ + sin θ’)
the free spectral range increases. However, the free spectral
Beamsplitters
where n is the order of diffraction, λ is the diffracted range decreases as the order increases. If λ1 and λ2 are the lower
Filters wavelength, d is the grating constant (the distance between and upper limits, respectively, of the band of interest, then
& Attenuators grooves), θ is the angle of incidence measured from the grating
Free Spectral Range = λ2 - λ1 = λ1/n.
Gas Cells normal, and θ’ is the angle of diffraction measured from the
grating normal. Using an Echelle Grating:
The extremely high blaze angle of the Echelle grating
Grating Normal concentrates the energy in the higher orders. In the simplest
case where light is incident on the grating at an angle of 0°, the
grating equation simplifies to nλ = d sin θ’. If solved for
sin θ’, it becomes
sin θ’ = nλ / d,
Incident which shows that for higher orders, the angular separation
Radiation between two wavelengths becomes greater. Imagine two lines,
one at 600nm and the other at 605nm, which are incident on a
grating with 31.6 lines/mm. From the equation above, at n=1
the angular separation is 0.009°, but at n=40 the angular
separation 0.6°. The disadvantage is the reduced free spectral
range, which decreases from 630nm (630nm/1) to 15.8nm
(630nm/40). Often a dispersing prism is used in combination
Higher Orders and Free Spectral Range
with an Echelle grating for order sorting.
GROOVES BLAZE DISPERSION

ITEM# (lines/mm) ANGLE BLAZE λ (nm/mrad) SIZE $ £ € RMB
GE1325-0363 31.6 63° UV - 57µm 14.37 12.5 x 25 x 9.5mm $ 112.30 £ 70.70 € 104,40 ¥ 1,072.50
GE1350-0363 31.6 63° UV - 57µm 14.37 12.5 x 50 x 9.5mm $ 135.00 £ 85.10 € 125,60 ¥ 1,289.30
GE2550-0363 31.6 63° UV - 57µm 14.37 25 x 50 x 9.5mm $ 199.70 £ 125.80 € 185,70 ¥ 1,907.10
GE1325-0863 79 63° UV - 23µm 5.75 12.5 x 25 x 9.5mm $ 112.30 £ 70.70 € 104,40 ¥ 1,072.50
GE1350-0863 79 63° UV - 23µm 5.75 12.5 x 50 x 9.5mm $ 135.00 £ 85.10 € 125,60 ¥ 1,289.30
GE2550-0863 79 63° UV - 23µm 5.75 25 x 50 x 9.5mm $ 199.70 £ 125.80 € 185,70 ¥ 1,907.10
GE1325-0875 79 75° UV - 25µm 3.28 12.5 x 25 x 9.5mm $ 112.30 £ 70.70 € 104,40 ¥ 1,072.50
GE1350-0875 79 75° UV - 25µm 3.28 12.5 x 50 x 9.5mm $ 135.00 £ 85.10 € 125,60 ¥ 1,289.30
GE2550-0875 79 75° UV - 25µm 3.28 25 x 50 x 9.5mm $ 199.70 £ 125.80 € 185,70 ¥ 1,907.10
GE1325-3263 316 63° UV - 57µm 1.44 12.5 x 25 x 9.5mm $ 112.30 £ 70.70 € 104,40 ¥ 1,072.50
GE1350-3263 316 63° UV - 57µm 1.44 12.5 x 50 x 9.5mm $ 135.00 £ 85.10 € 125,60 ¥ 1,289.30
GE2550-3263 316 63° UV - 57µm 1.44 25 x 50 x 9.5mm $ 199.70 £ 125.80 € 185,70 ¥ 1,907.10
Optics
Visible Transmission Gratings Optical Systems
This line of replicated gratings is specifically designed for transmission use. Free Space Isolators
Transmission gratings allow for linear optical designs that can be beneficial in fixed
grating applications such as spectrographs. The incident light is dispersed on the E-O Devices
opposite side of the grating at a fixed angle. Transmission gratings provide low
Spherical Singlets
alignment sensitivity, which minimizes errors.
These blazed transmission gratings were designed for optimum performance in the Multi-Element
Lenses
visible spectrum, and in most cases, the efficiency is comparable to that of reflection
gratings typically used in the same region of the spectrum. Cylindrical Lenses
By necessity, transmission gratings require relatively coarse groove spacings to Aspheric Lenses
maintain high efficiency. As the diffraction angles increase with the finer groove
spacings, the refractive properties of the substrate materials used limit the Mirrors
transmission at the higher wavelengths and performance drops off. The grating
dispersion characteristics, however, lend themselves to compact systems utilizing Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
small detector arrays. The gratings are also relatively polarization insensitive.
Specifications Windows
■ Substrate Material: Schott B270 Handle gratings with care. Gratings can only be cleaned by blowing them off with
■ Thickness: 3mm Nominal clean, dry air or nitrogen. Prisms
■ Dimensional Tolerances: ±0.5mm
■ Thickness Tolerances: ±0.5mm Gratings
■ Gratings Available:
• 300 grooves/mm, 17.5° blaze angle Performance Comparison for Various Transmission Gratings Polarization Optics
• 600 grooves/mm, 28.7° blaze angle
• 830 grooves/mm, 29.87° blaze angle Beamsplitters
• 1200 grooves/mm, 36.9° blaze angle
Filters
& Attenuators
Gas Cells
KM100C CH2B
CYLINDRICAL LENS MOUNTS ARE

ALSO IDEAL FOR MOUNTING GRATINGS
SEE PAGE 158
GROOVES GROOVE SIZE

ITEM# (lines/mm) ANGLE (mm) $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION
GT13-03 300 17.5° 12.7x12.7 $ 70.00 £ 44.10 € 65,10 ¥ 668.50 Visible Transmission Grating
GT25-03 300 17.5° 25x25 $ 98.00 £ 61.70 € 91,10 ¥ 935.90 Visible Transmission Grating
GT50-03 300 17.5° 50x50 $ 182.00 £ 114.70 € 169,30 ¥ 1,738.10 Visible Transmission Grating
GT1325-03 300 17.5° 12.5x25 $ 77.00 £ 48.50 € 71,60 ¥ 735.40 Visible Transmission Grating
GT13-06V 600 28.7° 12.7x12.7 $ 70.00 £ 44.10 € 65,10 ¥ 668.50 Visible Transmission Grating
GT25-06V 600 28.7° 25x25 $ 98.00 £ 61.70 € 91,10 ¥ 935.90 Visible Transmission Grating
GT50-06V 600 28.7° 50x50 $ 182.00 £ 114.70 € 169,30 ¥ 1,738.10 Visible Transmission Grating
GT1325-06V 600 28.7° 12.5x25 $ 77.00 £ 48.50 € 71,60 ¥ 735.40 Visible Transmission Grating
GT2550-06V 600 28.7° 25x50 $ 145.00 £ 91.40 € 134,90 ¥ 1,384.80 Visible Transmission Grating
Optics
Optical Systems UV Transmission Gratings
Free Space Isolators These UV Transmission Gratings are
manufactured from carefully selected UV Specifications
E-O Devices materials, thus providing optimal ■ Substrate Material: UV Grade
performance down to 235nm. Zero-order Fused Silica
Spherical Singlets
data is included in all performance curves ■ Thickness: 2mm Nominal
Multi-Element for those interested in beamsplitting ■ Dimensional Tolerances: ±0.5mm
Lenses applications. ■ Thickness Tolerances: ±0.5mm
Cylindrical Lenses By necessity, transmission gratings require
relatively coarse groove spacings to maintain
Aspheric Lenses high efficiency.
Mirrors As the diffraction angles increase with the finer groove spacings, the refractive properties of the
materials used limit the transmission at the higher wavelengths, which leads to a degradation in
Diffusers performance. The grating dispersion characteristics, however, lend themselves to compact
& Lens Arrays
systems utilizing small detector arrays. The gratings are also relatively polarization insensitive.
Windows
GROOVES GROOVE SIZE
Prisms ITEM# (lines/mm) ANGLE (mm) $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION
GTU13-03 300 8.6° 12.7x12.7 $ 78.00 £ 49.10 € 72,50 ¥ 744.90 UV Transmission Grating
Gratings GTU25-03 300 8.6° 25x25 $ 112.00 £ 70.60 € 104,20 ¥ 1,069.60 UV Transmission Grating
GTU50-03 300 8.6° 50x50 $ 223.00 £ 140.50 € 207,40 ¥ 2,129.70 UV Transmission Grating
Polarization Optics GTU1325-03 300 8.6° 12.5x25 $ 88.00 £ 55.40 € 81,80 ¥ 840.40 UV Transmission Grating
Beamsplitters GTU13-06 600 22° 12.7x12.7 $ 78.00 £ 49.10 € 72,50 ¥ 744.90 UV Transmission Grating
GTU25-06 600 22° 25x25 $ 112.00 £ 70.60 € 104,20 ¥ 1,069.60 UV Transmission Grating
Filters GTU50-06 600 22° 50x50 $ 223.00 £ 140.50 € 207,40 ¥ 2,129.70 UV Transmission Grating
& Attenuators GTU1325-06 600 22° 12.5x25 $ 88.00 £ 55.40 € 81,80 ¥ 840.40 UV Transmission Grating
GTU2550-06 600 22° 25x50 $ 165.00 £ 104.00 € 153,50 ¥ 1,575.80 UV Transmission Grating
Gas Cells
GTU13-06A 600 17.5° 12.7x12.7 $ 78.00 £ 49.10 € 72,50 ¥ 744.90 UV Transmission Grating
GTU25-06A 600 17.5° 25x25 $ 112.00 £ 70.60 € 104,20 ¥ 1,069.60 UV Transmission Grating
GTU1325-06A 600 17.5° 12.5x25 $ 88.00 £ 55.40 € 81,80 ¥ 840.40 UV Transmission Grating
GTU1325-08 830 19.4° 12.5x25 $ 88.00 £ 55.40 € 81,80 ¥ 840.40 UV Transmission Grating
GTU1325-12 1200 36.9° 12.5x25 $ 88.00 £ 55.40 € 81,80 ¥ 840.40 UV Transmission Grating
GTU13-12A 1200 26.7° 12.7x12.7 $ 78.00 £ 49.10 € 72,50 ¥ 744.90 UV Transmission Grating
GTU1325-12A 1200 26.7° 12.5x25 $ 88.00 £ 55.40 € 81,80 ¥ 840.40 UV Transmission Grating
USB 2.0 Fiber Optic Spectrometer

SP1-USB & SP2-USB
Specifications
■ Spectral Range:
400nm-800nm (SP1-USB)
500nm-1000nm (SP2-USB)
■ Spectral Resolution:
<1nm FWHM @ 633nm
■ Integration Time:
1µs-200ms
■ Scan Rate:
190 Scans Per Second (Max)
■ Dynamic Range: 2000:1
SP1-USB
See Page 968
Optics
UV Transmission Gratings Performance Curves Optical Systems
E-O Devices
1200 lines/mm (26.7°)
0th order
1200 lines/mm (36.9°) Spherical Singlets
0th order
Multi-Element
Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
1200 lines/mm (36.9°)
1st order
1200 lines/mm (26.7°)
1st order Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Windows
600 lines/mm (17.5°)
0th order
Prisms
600 lines/mm (22°)
0th order
Gratings
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600 lines/mm (22°)
1st order
600 lines/mm (17.5°) Beamsplitters
1st order
Filters
& Attenuators
Gas Cells
NIR Transmission Gratings
Specifications
■ Substrate Material: Schott B270
■ Thickness: 3mm Nominal
■ Dimensional Tolerances: ±0.5mm 300 lines/mm (24.8°)
1st order 300 lines/mm (31.7°)
1st order
The NIR transmission gratings are designed to be used in the 0.5-1.8µm 300 lines/mm (24.8°)
0th order
spectral region. They operate with efficiencies similar to reflection 300 lines/mm (31.7°)
gratings but allow for linear optical designs because the dispersed light is 0th order
transmitted through the grating. Transmission grating are also relatively

insensitive to the polarization of the light.
GROOVES BLAZE SIZE

ITEM# (lines/mm) ANGLE (mm) $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION
GTI13-03A 300 31.7 12.7x12.7 $ 68.00 £ 42.80 € 63,20 ¥ 649.40 Near IR Transmission Grating
GTI25-03A 300 31.7 25x25 $ 94.00 £ 59.20 € 87,40 ¥ 897.70 Near IR Transmission Grating
GTI50-03A 300 31.7 50x50 $ 182.00 £ 114.70 € 169,30 ¥ 1,738.10 Near IR Transmission Grating
GTI1325-03A 300 31.7 12.7x25 $ 77.00 £ 48.50 € 71,60 ¥ 735.40 Near IR Transmission Grating
GTI2550-03A 300 31.7 25x50 $ 140.00 £ 88.20 € 130,20 ¥ 1,337.00 Near IR Transmission Grating
GTI13-03 300 24.8 12.7x12.7 $ 68.00 £ 42.80 € 63,20 ¥ 649.40 Near IR Transmission Grating
GTI25-03 300 24.8 25x25 $ 94.00 £ 59.20 € 87,40 ¥ 897.70 Near IR Transmission Grating
GTI50-03 300 24.8 50x50 $ 182.00 £ 114.70 € 169,30 ¥ 1,738.10 Near IR Transmission Grating
GTI1325-03 300 24.8 12.7x25 $ 77.00 £ 48.50 € 71,60 ¥ 735.40 Near IR Transmission Grating
GTI2550-03 300 24.8 25x50 $ 140.00 £ 88.20 € 130,20 ¥ 1,337.00 Near IR Transmission Grating
Handling of Gratings
The surface of a diffraction grating can be easily damaged by fingerprints, aerosols, moisture, or the slightest contact with any abrasive material. Gratings should only
be handled when necessary and always held by the sides. Latex gloves or a similar protective covering should be worn to prevent transfer of oil from fingers to the
grating surface.
Any attempt to clean a grating with a solvent voids the warranty. No attempt should be made to clean a grating other than blowing off dust with clean, dry air or
nitrogen. Scratches or other minor cosmetic imperfections on the surface of a grating do not usually affect performance and are not considered defects.
Optics
Optical Systems Parameters of Diffraction Gratings
Free Space Isolators Efficiency
Grating efficiency can be expressed as either absolute efficiency or
E-O Devices relative efficiency. The absolute efficiency of a grating is the
percentage of incident monochromatic radiation on a grating that
Spherical Singlets
is diffracted into the desired order. This efficiency is determined by
Multi-Element both the groove profile (blaze) and the reflectivity of the grating’s
Lenses coating. In contrast, relative (or groove) efficiency compares the
Cylindrical Lenses energy diffracted into the desired order with the energy reflected by
a plane mirror coated with the same material as the grating. All
Aspheric Lenses efficiency curves in this catalog are expressed as absolute.
Blaze Angle and Wavelength Diffracted Orders
Mirrors
The grooves of a ruled grating have a sawtooth profile with one For a given set of angles (θ, θ’) and groove spacing, the grating
Diffusers side longer than the other. The angle made by a groove’s longer equation is valid at more than one wavelength, giving rise to several
& Lens Arrays side and the plane of the grating is the “blaze angle”. Changing the “orders” of diffracted radiation.
Windows blaze angle concentrates the diffracted radiation of a specific region Constructive interference of diffracted radiation from adjacent
of the spectrum, increasing the efficiency of the grating in that grooves occurs when a ray is in phase but retarded by a whole
Prisms spectral region. The wavelength at which maximum efficiency integer number of wavelengths. The number of orders produced is
occurs is the blaze wavelength. Holographic gratings are generally limited by the groove spacing and the angle of incidence, which
Gratings less efficient than ruled gratings because they cannot be blazed in naturally cannot exceed 90°. At higher orders, efficiency and free
the classical sense. There are also special cases (e.g. when the spectral range decrease while angular dispersion increases. Order
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spacing to wavelength ratio is near one) where a sinusoidal grating overlap can be compensated for by the judicious use of sources,
has virtually the same efficiency as a ruled grating. A holographic detectors, and filters and is not a major problem in gratings used in
Beamsplitters
grating with 1800 lines/mm can have the same efficiency at low orders.
Filters 500nm as a blazed, ruled grating.
& Attenuators Free Spectral Range
Resolving Power: Free spectral range is the maximum spectral bandwidth that can be
Gas Cells The resolving power of a grating is the product of the diffracted obtained in a specified order without spectral interference (overlap)
order in which it is used and the number of grooves illuminated from adjacent orders. As grating spacing decreases, the free spectral
by the incident radiation. It can also be expressed in terms of range increases. It decreases with higher orders. If λ1 and λ2 are
grating width, groove spacing, and diffracted angles. Resolving the lower and upper limits, respectively, of the band of interest,
power is a property of the grating, and therefore, unlike then
resolution, it is not dependent on the optical and mechanical Free Spectral Range = λ2 - λ1 = λ1/n.
characteristics of the system in which it is used.
Grating Normal
System Resolution
The resolution of an optical system, usually determined by
examination of closely spaced absorption or emission lines for
adherence to the Rayleigh criteria (R = λ/∆λ), depends not only on
the grating resolving power but also on focal length, slit size, f Incident
Radiation
number, the optical quality of all components, and system
alignment. The resolution of an optical system is usually much less
than the resolving power of the grating.
Dispersion
Angular dispersion of a grating is a function of the angles of Ghosts and Stray Light
incidence and diffraction, the latter of which is dependent upon Ghosts are defined as spurious spectral lines arising from periodic
groove spacing. Angular dispersion can be increased by increasing errors in groove spacing. Interferometrically controlled ruling engines
the angle of incidence or by decreasing the distance between minimize ghosts, while the holographic process eliminates them.
successive grooves. A grating with a large angular dispersion can
On ruled gratings, stray light originates from random errors and
produce good resolution in a compact optical system. Angular
irregularities of the reflecting surfaces. Holographic gratings
dispersion is the slope of the curve given by λ = f(θ). In auto
generate less stray light because the optical process, which transfers
collimation, the equation for dispersion is given by
the interference pattern to the photoresist, is not subject to
dλ = λ . mechanical irregularities or inconsistencies.
dθ 2 tan θ Sizes
This formula may be used to determine the angular separation of Gratings are available in several standard square and rectangular
two spectral lines or the bandwidth that will be passed by a slit sizes ranging from 12.5mm square up to 50mm square. Non-
subtending a given angle at the grating. standard sizes are available upon request. Unless otherwise
specified, rectangular gratings are cut with grooves parallel to the
short dimension.
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Polarization Optics Selection Guide

Pages 809-824
Quarter- and Half-Wave Plates

■ Achromatic Wave Plates
■ Zero-Order Wave Plates
■ Multi-Order Wave Plates
■ Telecom Wave Plate
See Page 810-813
Quarter- and Half-Wave Fresnel Rhombs

■ Broadband Performance
See Page 813
Retardance Measurement and Control

■ Z-Cut Quartz Crystal
■ Fiber U-Bench Polarization Controler
■ Soleil Babinet Compensator
See Pages 814-815
Polarizers
■ Glan-Taylor, Glan-Laser, and Double Glan-Taylor Polarizers
■ Glan-Thompson Polarizer
■ Wire Grid Polarizers
■ Dichroic Sheet Polarizers
See Pages 816-819
Polarizing Beam Displacing Prisms

■ Wollaston Prism Polarizer
■ Beam Displacing Prism
■ Beamsplitting Polarization Cube
■ Brewster Windows
See Pages 820-822
Depolarizing Prisms
■ Depolarizers
■ Achromatic Depolarizing
See Page 823
X-Cut and Z-Cut Lithium Niobate Wafers

■ Congruent Lithium Niobate Wafers
See Page 824
Optics
Optical Systems Achromatic Wave Plates
Free Space Isolators A zero-order achromatic wave plate can be built by aligning the fast axis of a multi-order crystalline quartz
wave plate with the slow axis of a magnesium fluoride wave plate, where the optical path length difference
E-O Devices between the two wave plates is either λ/4 or λ/2. The use of crystalline quartz and magnesium fluoride
allows the dispersive effects to be minimized so that a nominally flat spectral response is achieved over the
Spherical Singlets
operating range of the achromatic wave plate.
Multi-Element The achromatic wave plates are constructed by placing an etched stainless steel spacing ring between the
Lenses AQWP05M-630
two multi-order wave plates and epoxying the entire assembly into an anodized aluminum housing. The
Cylindrical Lenses epoxy is only applied outside of the clear aperture in order to prevent the damage threshold from
decreasing. The wave plate housing is engraved with a line indicating the orientation of the fast axis of the
Aspheric Lenses wave plate as well as engraving that identifies the spectral operating range of the wave plate and whether it
is a λ/4 or λ/2 wave plate.
Mirrors
■ Spectrally Flat Retardance
Diffusers ■
& Lens Arrays High Energy Air-Spaced Design
■ Higher Damage Threshold Than Polymer Film Achromatic Wave Plates
Windows ■ Quarter- and Half-Wave Available
■ Improved IR Performance
Prisms
■ OEM Pricing Available
Gratings
Polarization Optics Thorlabs provides quality OEM components at volume discounted prices.
Please email optics@thorlabs.com.
RELATED PRODUCT
Beamsplitters
Filters GLAN-LASER
& Attenuators Prism Polarizers
10mm x 10mm Aperture
Gas Cells Specifications
■ Substrate Material: Crystalline ■ Transmitted Wavefront Error:
Quartz & Magnesium Fluoride <λ/4
■ Diameter: ■ Clear Aperture:
12.7mm ±0.1mm Unmounted Ø0.38" (Ø9.6mm)
25.4mm Mounted ■ Surface Quality:
■ Retardance Accuracy (typ): 40-20 Scratch-Dig
<λ/150 RMS Over Spectral Range ■ Reflectance: <0.5% Per Surface
■ Beam Deviation: <10arcsec ■ Damage Limit: See Page 817
2J/cm2 @ 10ns 1.064µm
Achromatic Wave Plate Performance

Retardance (Waves)
Mounted Achromatic Wave Plates

ACHROMATIC ACHROMATIC
Quarter-Wave Plate Half-Wave Plate $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION
AQWP05M-630 AHWP05M-630 $ 780.00 £ 491.40 € 725,40 ¥ 7,449.00 450-800nm
AQWP05M-950 AHWP05M-950 $ 780.00 £ 491.40 € 725,40 ¥ 7,449.00 690-1200nm
AQWP05M-1430 AHWP05M-1430 $ 780.00 £ 491.40 € 725,40 ¥ 7,449.00 1200-1650nm
Optics
Zero-Order Wave Plates Optical Systems
Thorlabs' Zero-Order Wave Plates are built by combining two multi-order quartz wave Free Space Isolators
plates with an optical path length difference of λ/4 or λ/2. By aligning the fast axis of
one plate with the slow axis of the other, the net result is a compound retarder whose E-O Devices
exact retardance is the difference between each plate's individual retardence. Compound
Spherical Singlets
zero-order wave plates offer a substantially lower dependence on temperature and
wavelength than multi-order wave plates. WPQ05M-514 Multi-Element
Lenses
These zero-order wave plates are constructed by placing an etched stainless steel spacing WPQ05M-546
ring between the two multi-order wave plates and epoxying the entire assembly into an Cylindrical Lenses
anodized aluminum housing. The epoxy is only applied outside of the clear aperture in
order to prevent the damage threshold from decreasing. The wave plate housing is Aspheric Lenses
engraved with a line indicating the orientation of the fast axis of the wave plate, as well 0.237"
Mirrors
as with text stating whether it is a λ/4 or λ/2 wave plate and the wavelength for which (6mm)
the wave plate was designed. The typical thickness of a zero-order wave plate is around Diffusers
2mm but can vary from part to part. & Lens Arrays
Windows
Specifications Prisms
■ Material: Crystal Quartz ■ Wavefront Distortion: λ/10
■ Surface Quality: Gratings
■ Diameter:
12.7mm ±0.1mm Unmounted 20-10 Scratch-Dig
OEM e Polarization Optics
25.4mm Mounted ■ Damage Threshold: 2MW/cm2 unted l
■ Retardance Accuracy: λ/300 CW, 2J/cm2 10ns Pulse Unmo tes Availab
ve Pla
■ Beam Deviation (Max): ■ AR Coated: <0.25% Reflectivity Wa Beamsplitters
10arcsec See price box for coating wavelengths
Filters
& Attenuators
Gas Cells
-Wave -Wave
Mounted Zero-Order Wave Plates

QUARTER-WAVE PLATE HALF-WAVE PLATE
ITEM# ITEM# $ £ € RMB COATING
WPQ05M-266 WPH05M-266 $ 407.00 £ 256.40 € 378,50 ¥ 3,886.90 AR Coated 266nm
Optics
Optical Systems Multi-Order Wave Plates
Specifications ■ Wavefront Distortion: λ/10
E-O Devices ■ Surface Quality:
■ Material: Crystal Quartz
■ Diameter: 10-5 Scratch-Dig
Spherical Singlets ■
12.7mm +0.00/-0.01 Damage Threshold: 2MW/cm2
Multi-Element WPMQ05M-780 Unmounted CW, 2J/cm2 10ns Pulse
Lenses WPMQ05M-633 25.4mm Mounted ■ AR Coated: <0.25% Reflectivity
Thorlabs' multi-order wave plates are made ■ Retardation: λ/200 See price box for coating wavelengths.
Cylindrical Lenses
from high-quality crystalline quartz and are
Aspheric Lenses available for specific retardances at a variety
of popular wavelengths. The wave plate
Mirrors housing is engraved with a line indicating the Quarter-Wave Plates Air Spaced for Maximum
orientation of the fast axis, as well as text Quarter-wave plates add λ/4 of retardation making Power Handling
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays indicating whether it is λ/4 or λ/2, and the them useful for converting linearly polarized light into
wavelength for which the wave plate was circularly polarized light. Conversely, they will convert
Windows circularly polarized light back into linear. Combined
designed.
with a linear polarizer, quarter wave plates can be used
Prisms The term “multi-order” refers to the fact that
as an isolator to reject back reflections.
the retardance of a light path will undergo a
Gratings certain number of full wavelength shifts (i.e. Half-Wave Plates
0.237"
orders m) in addition to the fractional design Half-wave plates introduce a retardance of λ/2, which (6mm)
Polarization Optics makes them useful for rotating the polarization state
retardance. Compared to their zero-order
counterparts, the retardance of multi-order of an input. A linearly polarized input will produce
Beamsplitters
wave plates is more sensitive to wavelength a linear output rotated by 2θ (where θ is the angle
Filters and temperature changes; however, they are between the input polarization and the wave plate
& Attenuators fast axis).
less expensive and find use in many
Gas Cells applications where the increased sensitivities
are not an issue.
-Wave Plates -Wave Plates
Thorlabs offers a multi-order dual wave plate
for the wavelength combination of 1064 and
532nm. By carefully choosing the order (m)
of the multi-order wave plate, the retardance
of a single piece of crystalline quartz will
simultaneously be λ/4 for one of the
wavelengths and λ/2 for the other
wavelength in the combination.
Mounted Multi-Order Wave Plates

QUARTER-WAVE PLATE HALF-WAVE PLATE
ITEM# ITEM# $ £ € RMB COATING
WPMQ05M-266 WPMH05M-266 $ 227.00 £ 143.00 € 211,10 ¥ 2,167.90 AR Coated 266nm
WPDM05M-532H-1064Q $ 319.00 £ 201.00 € 296,70 ¥ 3,046.50 Multi-Order Dual Wave Plate
DUAL λ/2@532nm, λ/4@1064nm
WPDM05M-1064H-532Q $ 319.00 £ 201.00 € 296,70 ¥ 3,046.50 Multi-Order Dual Wave Plate
WAVE PLATES λ/4@532nm, λ/2@1064nm
Optics
Telecom Wave Plates Optical Systems
These wave plates are manufactured specifically to meet the demanding Free Space Isolators
requirements of WDM component designers. They are 91µm thick for the half-
wave and 137µm thick for the quarter-wave. The wave plates are AR coated at E-O Devices
1550nm in order to minimize surface reflection losses. 1mm
Spherical Singlets
The true zero-order nature of these wave plates ensures the best possible angle,
temperature, and wavelength performance, whereas the small size of these wave Multi-Element
plates makes them ideal for reducing the overall package size of your designs. Lenses
■ True Zero-Order Cylindrical Lenses
■ Low Temperature Sensitivity
Specifications ■ Custom Sizes Available Aspheric Lenses
■ Material: Crystalline Quartz ■ Surface Quality: ■ Custom Center Wavelengths Available
■ Size (mm): 10-5 Scratch-Dig Mirrors
■ AR Coated
2.0 x 2.0 or 5.0 x 5.0 ■ Parallelism: 10arcsec
■ Diffusers
■ Retardance Accuracy: λ/500 Damage Threshold: 2MW/cm2 AR Coating Plot & Lens Arrays
■ Flatness: λ/10 CW, 2 J/cm2 10ns YAG Pulse
Reflectivity
■ AR Coated: Windows
R < 0.25% Reflectivity
Prisms
Wavelength (µm) Gratings
ITEM# $ £ € RMB THICKNESS DESCRIPTION

Polarization Optics
WPQ201 $ 62.00 £ 39.10 € 57,70 ¥ 592.10 137µm Quarter-Wave Plate 1550nm Center Wavelength 2mm Sq.
WPH202 $ 62.00 £ 39.10 € 57,70 ¥ 592.10 91µm Half-Wave Plate 1550nm Center Wavelength 2mm Sq. Beamsplitters
WPQ501 $ 82.00 £ 51.70 € 76,30 ¥ 783.10 137µm Quarter-Wave Plate 1550nm Center Wavelength 5mm Sq.
WPH502 $ 82.00 £ 51.70 € 76,30 ¥ 783.10 91µm Half-Wave Plate 1550nm Center Wavelength 5mm Sq. Filters
& Attenuators
λ/4 & λ/2 Fresnel Rhomb Retarders Gas Cells
Fresnel rhomb retarders act like broadband wave

plates, providing uniform λ/4 or λ/2 retardance
over a wider range of wavelengths than that
possible with birefringent wave plates. The rhomb
is designed so that a 45° phase shift occurs at each
internal reflection boundary, creating a total
retardance of λ/4. Because the retardance
variation is a function of the slowly varying
rhomb dispersion, the retardance change with 1.035"-40 Thread
wavelength is much lower than other types of FR600HM
retarders. The half-wave retarder combines two
quarter-wave rhombs. Mounted versions allow for
easy installation using Thorlabs' rotation mounts FR600HM
FR600QM
like the RSP1 and PRM1 (see pages 174 & 175).
Specifications
■ Material: BK7 Circular Output
■ Clear Aperture: 10.0mm +0.0/-0.1mm Polarization
■ Damage Threshold: 2W/cm2
Linear Input
■ Wavelength Range: 400–1550nm Polarization
■ Retardance Variation: ±2% 600 to
1550nm (max 5% @ 400nm)
Thread
FR600QM

FR600QM $ 360.00 £ 226.80 € 334,80 ¥ 3,438.00 Mounted Quarter-Wave Rhomb Retarder
FR600HM $ 650.00 £ 409.50 € 604,50 ¥ 6,207.50 Mounted Half-Wave Rhomb Retarder
Optics
Optical Systems Z-Cut Quartz Polarization Rotator
Specifications
Free Space Isolators ■ Material: Crystal Quartz
L ■ Diameter: 25.4mm (1.00")
E-O Devices A (25.40mm)
1.000" ■ Surface Quality: 10-5 Scratch Dig
Spherical Singlets ■ Surface Flatness: λ/10 @ 633nm
(25.40mm)
1.000" ■ Diameter: 25.4mm +0.00/-0.2mm
Multi-Element ■
Lenses Parallelism: ≤ 0.5second
■ Rotation: +/-0.5deg
Cylindrical Lenses (15mm)
.590"
A SECTION A-A
■ Clear Aperture: 15mm
T
■ Coating: V-Coat
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors This optically active crystal quartz polarization rotator is unique in ■ Insensitive to Alignment
that the rotation is not a function of alignment. Thorlabs offers ■ Optically Active Quartz
Diffusers standard 45° and 90° rotation.
& Lens Arrays ■ High Damage Threshold
Windows ANGLE OF CRYSTAL MOUNT
ITEM# WAVELENGTH ROTATION THICKNESS, T THICKNESS, L $ £ € RMB
Prisms ZCQ-45-532 532nm 45º 1.66mm 7.6mm $ 475.00 £ 299.30 € 441,80 ¥ 4,536.30
ZCQ-90-532 532nm 90º 3.33mm 7.6mm $ 560.00 £ 352.80 € 520,80 ¥ 5,348.00
Gratings ZCQ-45-633 633nm 45º 2.4mm 7.6mm $ 475.00 £ 299.30 € 441,80 ¥ 4,536.30
ZCQ-90-633 633nm 90º 4.81mm 7.6mm $ 560.00 £ 352.80 € 520,80 ¥ 5,348.00
Polarization Optics ZCQ-45-780 780nm 45º 3.73mm 7.6mm $ 475.00 £ 299.30 € 441,80 ¥ 4,536.30
ZCQ-90-780 780nm 90º 7.46mm 13.6mm $ 560.00 £ 352.80 € 520,80 ¥ 5,348.00
Beamsplitters ZCQ-45-820 820nm 45º 4.24mm 7.6mm $ 475.00 £ 299.30 € 441,80 ¥ 4,536.30
ZCQ-90-820 820nm 90º 8.49mm 13.6mm $ 560.00 £ 352.80 € 520,80 ¥ 5,348.00
Filters ZCQ-45-1064 1064nm 45º 7.13mm 13.6mm $ 475.00 £ 299.30 € 441,80 ¥ 4,536.30
& Attenuators ZCQ-90-1064 1064nm 90º 14.26mm 17.0mm $ 560.00 £ 352.80 € 520,80 ¥ 5,348.00
Gas Cells ZCQ-45-1300 1300nm 45º 10.86mm 13.6mm $ 475.00 £ 299.30 € 441,80 ¥ 4,536.30
ZCQ-90-1300 1300nm 90º 21.71mm 24.4mm $ 560.00 £ 352.80 € 520,80 ¥ 5,348.00

■ Narrowband: Adjustable or Fixed
Wavelength
■ Broadband: Adjustable or Fixed Wavelength
■ Polarization Dependent or Polarization
Independent
■ High-Power and Low-Power Versions
See Page 671
Polarization Controller Kit for 1550nm

Polarization Contoller
This polarization controller kit is assembled from a FiberBench, FiberPorts, and
other component modules, all of which are included. The bench controller has the
same functionality as a paddle controller, but offers a more deterministic and more
stable polarization control. The kit contains three rotating zero-order wave plates
PC-FFB-1550
(1/4, 1/2, and 1/4). The retarders have precise continuous rotation through 360°
and can produce any possible polarization state.
Features The kit is supplied assembled but not aligned. Fiber cables are
■ Mechanical and Thermal Stability not included. They can be purchased seperately, see page 1058.
■ Deterministic Polarization Control
Includes:
■ 1 FiberBench ■ 1 Half Wave Retarder
ITEM# $ £ € RMB
■ 2 FiberPorts ■ 2 Quarter Wave Retarder
PC-FFB-1550 $ 2,320.00 £ 1,461.60 € 2.157,60 ¥ 22,156.00
Optics
Soleil-Babinet Compensator Optical Systems
A Soleil-Babinet Compensator is a continuously variable zero-order retarder (wave plate) that can be used over a broad spectral range. The Free Space Isolators
variable retardance is achieved by adjusting the position of a long birefringent wedge with respect to a short fixed birefringent wedge. The
wedge angle and fast axis orientation is the same for both wedges so that the retardance is uniform across the entire clear aperture of the E-O Devices
Soleil-Babinet compensator. The orientation of the fast axis of the wedge is engraved on the housing of the optic. A compensator plate is
Spherical Singlets
attached to the fixed wedge, with its fast axis orthogonal to both the fast axis of the wedges and the propagation direction of the light.
When the long birefringent wedge is positioned such that the total thickness of the two stacked wedges is equal to the thickness of the Multi-Element
compensator plate, the net retardance of light passing through the Soleil-Babinet compensator will be zero. The position of the long Lenses
wedge can then be adjusted with a precision micrometer in order to create a retardance of up to 2 in the transmitted beam of light. The Cylindrical Lenses
micrometer has a digital readout with a resolution of 0.001mm for ease of use. The fast axis orientation of the Soleil-Babinet compensator
can be continually adjusted since the entire assembly is mounted on a rotation stage. The rotation stage has a Vernier scale for increased Aspheric Lenses
resolution. In addition, the rotational mount has detent positions in 45° increments so that the fast axis can be efficiently switched
between parallel and 45° orientations. Finally, the entire assembly can be tipped or tilted with two fine pitched adjustment screws and can Mirrors
be mounted on a TR series post via one of six conterbored #8-32 (M4) holes in the kinematic mount. Diffusers
SBC-COMM is an accessories package that allows the digital micrometer to be connected to a computer via an RS-232 communications & Lens Arrays
port. In addition to the cables and connectors, SBC-COMM includes a CD with micrometer LabVIEW drivers and a stand-alone Windows
micrometer program. Once the Soleil-Babinet compensator is calibrated at a single wavelength, the software can output the micrometer
position required for any retardance at any wavelength within the operating range. Prisms
The calibration procedure, which is necessary for calculating the position of the micrometer for a given retardance at a specified
Gratings
wavelength (whether the SBC-COMM packaged is used or not) is explained in the manual. The procedure is easy to complete but does
require additional equipment, since the Soleil-Babinet compensator must be placed between two crossed polarizers and illuminated with Polarization Optics
coherent monochromatic light at a known wavelength. The manual is available at www.thorlabs.com.
Beamsplitters
231.90mm
■ (9.130") Filters
Precision Retardation Measurements 101.60mm & Attenuators
■ Uniform Retardance Over Full Aperture (4.000")
■ Continuously Variable Retardance Gas Cells
■ 45° Index Stops
97.54mm
(3.840")
Specifications
■ Wavelength Range:
140-400nm (SBC-UV)
365-800nm (SBC-VIS) 53.09mm
(2.090")
740-1650nm (SBC-IR)
■ Retardance Adjustment:
0 to 2 (Full-Wave)
■ Clear Aperture:
10mm Diameter
■ Beam Deviation:
<1arcmin
■ Transmitted Wavefront Error:
<λ/4
40-20 Scratch Dig
■ Digital Readout Resolution:
0.001mm
■ Rotation: 360° Continuous
■ Rotation Division Scale:
1° Increments
■ Detent Index Stops:
Every 45° SBC-VIS
ITEM# $ £ € RMB SPECTRAL RANGE DESCRIPTION

SBC-UV $ 3,200.00 £ 2,016.00 € 2.976,00 ¥ 30,560.00 140-400nm Soleil-Babinet Compensator
SBC-VIS $ 2,750.00 £ 1,732.50 € 2.557,50 ¥ 26,262.50 365-800nm Soleil-Babinet Compensator
SBC-IR $ 2,750.00 £ 1,732.50 € 2.557,50 ¥ 26,262.50 740-1650nm Soleil-Babinet Compensator
SBC-COMM $ 670.00 £ 422.10 € 623,10 ¥ 6,398.50 – RS-232 Interface & LabVIEW Drivers
Optics
Optical Systems Glan-Laser Calcite Polarizers Extreme Polarization Purity
100,000:1
The Glan-Laser Calcite Polarizer is a Glan-Taylor polarizer that is specifically
designed to deal with high-energy laser light. These polarizers are manufactured
E-O Devices
from only select portions of the calcite crystal, which must pass a laser scattering
sensitivity test. Like our Glan-Taylor Prisms, these prisms are ideal for applications
Spherical Singlets requiring extremely high polarization purity (100,000:1), high damage threshold
(500MW/cm2), and a broad wavelength range (350nm-2.3µm). Two polished side
Multi-Element exit ports are provided to allow bidirectional use of the prism polarizer. These side GL10
Lenses
ports also ensure that the rejected light from high power lasers can safely exit the
Cylindrical Lenses polarizer. GL15
GL5
■ Extinction Ratio: 100,000:1 mage
Aspheric Lenses
■
High Da ld
High Laser Damage Threshold Thre o 2
sh
■ /cm
Mirrors Air Spaced Design 500MW
■ Laser Quality Natural Calcite (Low Scatter)
Diffusers
Wavefront Distortion ≤ λ/4 Over Clear Aperture (Excluding Side Ports)
GL10 Glan-Laser Polarizer
■
& Lens Arrays
■ 20-10 Scratch-Dig Surface Quality Input and Output Faces (Side Ports 80/50) Complete Mechanical Drawings
Windows ■ 350nm – 2.3µm Wavelength Range (Uncoated) are available on our website:
■ Damage Threshold: 500W/cm2 (CW); 500MW/cm2 (10ns Pulse @ 1.06µm)
Prisms www.thorlabs.com
Gratings Prism Dimensions
GL5 GL10 GL15
Polarization Optics W 6.5mm 12mm 17mm
L 7.5mm 13.7mm 17.3mm
Beamsplitters A 9.5mm 16mm 22.3mm
B 12.7mm 19.2mm 25.4mm
Filters
& Attenuators CA Ø5mm Ø10mm Ø15mm
Gas Cells ITEM# $* £* €* RMB* DESCRIPTION Field of View (FOV) vs.

Wavelength - Calcite Glan - Laser
GL5 $ 537.00 £ 338.30 € 499,40 ¥ 5,128.40 5mm Clear Aperture Glan-Laser Polarizer
GL10 $ 651.00 £ 410.10 € 605,40 ¥ 6,217.10 10mm Clear Aperture Glan-Laser Polarizer
GL15 $1,122.00 £ 707.00 € 1.043,50 ¥ 10,715.10 15mm Clear Aperture Glan-Laser Polarizer
*Uncoated Prices

To order a coated polarizer, choose the -C26 1.06µm V-Coat $ 62.00 £ 39.10 € 57,70 ¥ 592.10
AR coating from the table at the right, -A 300-600nm $ 31.00 £ 19.50 € 28,80 ¥ 296.10
add the coating code to the end of the -B 600-900nm $ 31.00 £ 19.50 € 28,80 ¥ 296.10
-C 1250-1620nm $ 31.00 £ 19.50 € 28,80 ¥ 296.10
item#, and then add the coating cost to Wavelength (µm)
Example: GL10 Coated with 600-900nm Broadband AR Coating is GL10-B, and the
the polarizer price. price would be $651.00 + $31.00 = $682.00.
Glan-Taylor Calcite Polarizers

The Glan-Taylor Calcite Polarizer provides extremely pure linear polarization
(100,000:1) for broadband sources. The input and output faces are polished
to a laser quality 20-10 scratch-dig surface finish to minimize scattering of the
transmitted P polarization component of the laser beam or light field. The S
polarization component is reflected through a 68° angle and exits the polarizer
GT5
through one of the two side ports, which are pad polished. For high-power GT10
applications, see the Glan-Laser Polarizer.
Standard Broadband AR Coatings ■ Extinction Ratio: 100,000:1

To order a coated polarizer, choose the ■ Damage Threshold: 2 W/cm2 (CW)
-A 300-600nm $ 31.00 £ 19.50 € 28,80 ¥ 296.10
AR Coating from the table at the right, ■ Consist of 2 Air-Spaced Calcite Prisms
-B 600-900nm $ 31.00 £ 19.50 € 28,80 ¥ 296.10
add the coating code to the end of the -C 1250-1620nm $ 31.00 £ 19.50 € 28,80 ¥ 296.10 ■ λ/4 Wavefront Distortion
item#, and then add the coating cost to Example: GT5 Coated with 300-600nm Broadband AR Coating is GT5-A, and the ■ 20-10 Scratch-Dig Surface Quality
the polarizer price. price would be $438.00 + $31.00 = $469.00.
■ 350nm - 2.3µm Wavelength Range (Uncoated)
Prism Dimensions
GT5 GT10
W 6.5mm 12mm ITEM # $* £* €* RMB* DESCRIPTION
L 7.5mm 13.7mm GT5 $ 438.00 £ 275.90 € 407,30 ¥ 4,182.90 5mm Clear Aperture Glan-Taylor Polarizer
CA Ø5mm Ø10mm GT10 $ 591.00 £ 372.30 € 549,60 ¥ 5,644.10 10mm Clear Aperture Glan-Taylor Polarizer
*Uncoated Prices
Optics
Double Glan-Taylor Polarizers Optical Systems

Specifications
■ Extinction Ratio: 100,000:1 E-O Devices
■ High Damage Threshold
Spherical Singlets
■ Air-Spaced Design
■ Laser Quality Natural Calcite (Low Scatter) Multi-Element
Lenses
■ Wavefront Distortion: ≤ λ/4 Over Clear Aperture
DGL10 Cylindrical Lenses
■ Quality Input and Output Faces: 20-10 Scratch-Dig Surface
■ Transmission Range: 0.35-2.3µm Aspheric Lenses
■ Aperture: 10mm x 10mm (Clear Aperture 9mm x 9mm)
■ Diameter: 25.4mm Mirrors
■ Length: 33mm Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Windows
Prisms
Gratings
These Double Glan-Taylor polarizers are constructed with three air-spaced, laser-quality
natural calcite prisms mounted in an anodized aluminum housing. This arrangement of Polarization Optics
prisms maximizes the field of view of (FOV) the Glan-Taylor type polarizer.
Beamsplitters
DGL10 $ 724.00 £ 456.10 € 673,30 ¥ 6,914.20 Double Glan-Taylor Prism Polarizer Filters
& Attenuators
Glan-Thompson Polarizer Gas Cells
The Glan-Thompson calcite polarizers offer the widest field of view (FOV) available
for calcite polarizers, while still maintaining a high extinction ratio. The polarizer
consists of two cemented prisms that are made from the highest optical grade calcite
Specifications
and operate in the 350nm to 23µm spectral range. These polarizers are available
■ Polarizer Type: Glan-Thompson
unmounted or mounted in an anodized aluminum housing.
■ Material: High Optical Grade Calcite
Note: As with all Glan-Thompson polarizers, the maximum optical intensity is ■ Extinction Ratio: 100,000:1
limited by the cemented prism interface. For high-power applications, Thorlabs ■ Spectral Range: 350nm – 2.3µm
offers Glan-Laser Polarizers. ■ Clear Aperture:
■ Wide Field of View 10mm x 10mm (GTH10 & GTH10M)
■
5mm x 5mm (GTH5 & GTH5M)
High Extinction Ratio: 100,000:1
■ Wavefront Distortion: <λ/4
■ 350nm – 2.3µm Operation
■ Surface Quality: 20-10 Scratch Dig
■ Highest Grade Optical Calcite
■ Cemented Prisms
■ Available Mounted & Unmounted
Glan-Thompson Field of View

FOV (deg.)
ITEM# $ £ € RMB A B C D DESCRIPTION

GTH5 $ 275.00 £ 173.30 € 255,80 ¥ 2,626.30 6mm 18mm - - Unmounted Polarizer
GTH5M $ 337.00 £ 212.30 € 313,40 ¥ 3,218.40 20mm 12.7mm Mounted Polarizer
GTH10 $ 383.00 £ 241.30 € 356,20 ¥ 3,657.70 11mm 35mm - - Unmounted Polarizer
GTH10M $ 434.00 £ 273.40 € 403,60 ¥ 4,144.70 35mm 25.4mm Mounted Polarizer
Optics
Optical Systems Wire-Grid Polarizers
Free Space Isolators Thorlabs now offers holographic wire-grid linear polarizers for use in the
2-30µm spectral region. Using holographic methods to create grooves at
E-O Devices sub-micron spacings (2400 groves/mm) allows for use of infrared
materials such as BaF2, KRS-5, CaF2, and ZnSe. These polarizers are
Spherical Singlets
commonly used to polarize radiation from unpolarized molecular lasers,
Multi-Element attenuate radiation from polarized lasers, or polarize and attenuate (if
Lenses used in pairs). These polarizers can also be used as polarizing
Cylindrical Lenses beamsplitters.
Wire-grid polarizers transmit radiation with an e-vector perpendicular to
Aspheric Lenses the wire and reflect radiation with the e-vector parallel to the wire. (Due to
surface reflections, the reflected beam contains both polarizations.)
Mirrors
The extinction ratio of a polarizer is a measure of the ability of a
Diffusers polarizer to attenuate plane-polarized light. The extinction ratio can be
& Lens Arrays
calculated by measuring the ratio of the maximum transmission (Tmax)
Windows when the polarizer is aligned to the polarization axis to the minimum
transmission (Tmin) when the polarizer is rotated 90°. The ratio
Prisms ER=Tmax/Tmin is often express in a form like 1000:1.
Gratings
■ IR Polarizers
Polarization Optics ■ Calcium Fluoride (CaF2), Barium Fluoride (BaF2), Zinc Selenide
(ZnSe), and KRS-5
Beamsplitters ■ High Transmission, High Extinction Ratios
■ Mounted in a Double Protective Ring
Filters
& Attenuators ■ Transmission Axis Marked With an Engraved Line
Gas Cells
Specifications
■ Wire Grid Spacing: 2400 Grooves/mm
■ Parallelism: ≤ 3arcmin
■ Substrate Thickness: 2±0.5mm Nominal
■ Ring Thickness (Diameter): 5.0±0.1mm (25mm)
6.0±0.1mm (50mm)
■ Dimensional Tolerance: ±0.5mm
■ Damage Threshold:
CW Laser: 10W/cm2
Pulsed Laser (100ns Pulse): 10kW/cm2
MATERIAL WAVELENGTH (µm) TYPICAL EXTINCTION

RATIO
3 100
CaF2
8 250
3 100
BaF2
10 300
3 100
ZnSe
10 300
3 100
KRS-5
15 200
ITEM $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION

WP25H-K $ 1,326.00 £ 835.40 € 1.233,20 ¥ 12,663.30 KRS-5 Holographic Wire-Grid Polarizer Ø25mm, Mounted
WP25H-B $ 1,173.00 £ 739.00 € 1.090,90 ¥ 11,202.20 BaF2 Holographic Wire-Grid Polarizer Ø25mm, Mounted
WP25H-C $ 1,010.00 £ 636.30 € 939,30 ¥ 9,645.50 CaF2 Holographic Wire-Grid Polarizer Ø25mm, Mounted
WP25H-Z $ 1,153.00 £ 726.40 € 1.072,30 ¥ 11,011.20 ZnSe Holographic Wire-Grid Polarizer Ø25 mm, Mounted
WP50H-B $ 1,479.00 £ 931.80 € 1.375,50 ¥ 14,124.50 BaF2 Holographic Wire-Grid Polarizer Ø50 mm, Mounted
WP50H-C $ 1,377.00 £ 867.50 € 1.280,60 ¥ 13,150.40 CaF2 Holographic Wire-Grid Polarizer Ø50 mm, Mounted
WP50H-K $ 1,612.00 £ 1,015.60 € 1.499,20 ¥ 15,394.60 KRS-5 Holographic Wire-Grid Polarizer Ø50mm, Mounted
WP50H-Z $ 1,571.00 £ 989.70 € 1.461,00 ¥ 15,003.10 ZnSe Holographic Wire-Grid Polarizer Ø50mm, Mounted
Optics
UV, VIS, & NIR Linear Polarizers Optical Systems
■ Superior to Conventional ■ High Damage Threshold
Polarizers ■ Resistant to Damage from
■ High Extinction Ratio UV Light and Chemicals E-O Devices
■ High Maximum Operating
Temperature Spherical Singlets
Multi-Element
These polarizers are constructed by embedding spherical ellipsoid Lenses
nanoparticles in a sodium-silicate glass layer sandwiched between
index matched glass substrates. The polarization axis is marked by Cylindrical Lenses
LPNIR100
a line on the edge of the filter. These polarizers have an operating LPVIS100
Aspheric Lenses
bandwidth of 365-395nm, 550-1550nm, or 650-2000nm and LPNIR050
LPVIS050
maintain an extinction ratio of at least 1,000:1 over the full Mirrors
bandwidth, with 100,000:1 maximum.
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Our linear glass polarizer for the UV, visible, and near infrared
regions are available in two sizes: Ø12.5mm and Ø25mm and Windows
can be cleaned with standard solvents for optics.
Prisms
Gratings
■ Polarizing Material: Nanoparticles
in Sodium-Silicate Glass Polarization Optics
■ Substrate Material: B270 Schott
UV VIS NIR
Glass Beamsplitters
■ Diameter: 12.5 or 25mm Wavelength Range 365-395nm 550-1500nm 650-2000nm
■ Clear Aperture: 90% of Diameter Extinction Ratio > 100,000:1 372-388nm 600-1200nm 850-1600nm Filters
& Attenuators
■ Thickness: 2.0 ± 0.2mm Extinction Ratio > 10,000:1 369-390nm 550-1500nm 750-1800nm
■ Wavefront Distortion: <λ/4 @ Gas Cells
633nm Extinction Ratio > 1,000:1 365-395 550-1500nm 650-2000nm
■ Acceptance Angle: ±20° Damage Threshold 1W/cm2 CW Blocking and 5W/cm2 CW Passing
Operating Temperature -20 to 120°C

LPVIS050 $ 328.00 £ 206.60 € 305,00 ¥ 3,132.40 VIS Linear Polarizer, 12.5mm OD
LPVIS100 $ 832.00 £ 524.20 € 773,80 ¥ 7,945.60 VIS Linear Polarizer, 25.0mm OD
LPNIR050 $ 338.00 £ 212.90 € 314,30 ¥ 3,227.90 NIR Linear Polarizer, 12.5mm OD
LPNIR100 $ 832.00 £ 524.20 € 773,80 ¥ 7,945.60 NIR Linear Polarizer, 25.0mm OD
LPUV050 $ 258.00 £ 162.50 € 239,90 ¥ 2,463.90 UV Linear Polarizer, 12.5mm OD
LPUV100 $ 720.00 £ 453.60 € 669,60 ¥ 6,876.00 UV Linear Polarizer, 25mm OD
OPTICAL ISOLATORS
OFR, a Division of Thorlabs,

Offers a Wide Selection of Isolators: IO-3-1064-HP
■ High-Power and Low-Power
■ Free-Space and Fiber-Coupled
■ Polarization Independent and Polarization Dependent
■ Custom Isolators Available on Request
IO-F-1064
See Page 671 for More Details.

IO-K-1064
Optics
Optical Systems Wollaston Prisms
Wollaston prisms, which are fabricated from two calcite prisms that are cemented
together, offer the widest separation available for beam displacing polarizers. Both
E-O Devices output beams are deviated symmetrically to within one degree.
Since the output deviations are chromatic (i.e. wavelength dependent) as shown in
Spherical Singlets the figure below, Wollaston prisms have been used in spectrometers as well as Specifications
Multi-Element polarization analyzers. ■ Material: High Optical Grade Calcite
Lenses ■ Extinction Ratio: >100,000:1
Thorlabs' Wollaston prisms are mounted in a rugged anodized aluminum housing.
■ Spectral Range: 350nm to 2.3µm
Cylindrical Lenses ■ 2 Orthogonally Polarized Outputs
■ Exiting Beam Separation: 20°
■ Large Separation Angle for Output Beams (20°)
Aspheric Lenses ■ Aperture: 10mm x 10mm
■ Symmetrical Outputs (Within 1°)
■ Clear Aperture: 90%
■ High Extinction Ratio: 100,000:1
Mirrors ■ Wavefront Distortion: <λ/8
■ 350nm to 2.3µm Operation
Diffusers ■ Surface Quality: 20-10 Scratch Dig
■ Highest Grade Optical Calcite
& Lens Arrays ■ Damage Threshold: 1W/cm2
■ 1" Diameter Housing
Windows
Separation Angle
Output Separation Angle vs. Wavelength

Prisms
(deg.)
Gratings
Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters
Filters
& Attenuators
WP10 $ 545.00 £ 343.40 € 506,90 ¥ 5,204.80 Wollaston Prism, 20°
Gas Cells
PAX5700 Series
Polarimeters
The PAX5710 consists of a TXP compatible card and an external polarization measurement sensor. The PAN5710
external measurement sensor facilitates polarization analysis in free-space setups. It can be mounted easily to optical
benches and is also compatible with our extensive line of 30mm cage system components. All sensors are supplied
with a fiber collimator for FC/PC optical cables to allow polarization measurements on fiber based systems. The
PAX5720 is dedicated to fiber-based measurements.
See Page 976
Optics
Beam Displacing Prisms Optical Systems
Beam displacing prisms are used to separate an input beam into two orthogonally
polarized output beams. Both outputs are parallel to the input beam to within
30arcsec.
E-O Devices
Our beam displacers use the highest quality optical grade calcite, which results in a
spectral operating range from 350nm to 2.3µm. Spherical Singlets
Two versions are offered with displacements of 2.7mm and 4.0mm. The prisms are Multi-Element
protected in a rugged anodized aluminum housing. Lenses
■ 2 Orthogonally Polarized Outputs Cylindrical Lenses

Specifications ■ 2.7 and 4.0mm Displacements OPTICAL AXIS
■ Material: High Optical Grade Calcite ■ Aspheric Lenses
Outputs Parallel with Input
■ Extinction Ratio: >100,000:1 ■ High Extinction Ratio – 100,000:1
■ Spectral Range: 350nm to 2.3µm Mirrors
■ 350nm to 2.3µm Operation
■ Beam Separation (@ 500nm): ■ Diffusers
Highest Grade Optical Calcite
• BD27: 2.7mm ■ & Lens Arrays
• BD40: 4.0mm 1" Diameter Housing
■ Clear Aperture: 10mm x 10mm Windows
■ Beam Deviation: <30arcsec
Prisms
■ Wavefront Distortion: <λ/4
■ Surface Quality: Gratings
40-20 Scratch-Dig
Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters
ITEM# $ £ € RMB D L DESCRIPTION
BD27 $ 460.00 £ 289.80 € 427,80 ¥ 4,393.00 2.7mm 1.10" (2.8mm) Beam Displacer, 2.7mm Filters
& Attenuators
BD40 $ 577.00 £ 363.50 € 536,60 ¥ 5,510.40 4.0mm 1.60" (4.1mm) Beam Displacer, 4.0mm
Gas Cells
Polarizing Beamsplitter Cubes
Specifications
■ Substrate Material: BK7 Glass
■ Design Wavelength: 1525-1610nm
■ Wavefront Distortion: λ/4 at 633nm Typical
■ Surface Quality: 20-10 Laser Quality
■ Dimensional Tolerance: ±0.25mm
■ Extinction Ratio: TP / TS > 1,000:1
3mm x 3mm x 3mm
■ Transmission Efficiency: TP > 95%
■ Reflection Efficiency: RS > 99.9%
■ Reflected Beam Deviation: 90°±5arcmin
This cemented cube polarizer is designed for applications
■ Antireflection Coating: R < 0.25%
using light in the 1525-1610nm spectral region. Thorlabs’
■ Clear Aperture: 85% of Dimension
applications engineers will be happy to provide optical system
■ Damage Threshold: 100mJ/cm2, 8ns Pulse; 100W/cm2,
integration solutions for this small cube. The cubes can be
CW at 515nm Typical
custom ordered in smaller sizes, as small as 1mm on a side,
or with a different operating wavelength range.

PBS3 $ 190.00 £ 119.70 € 176,70 ¥ 1,814.50 Miniature Polarization Beam Splitter
D-Shaped Mirrors
and Mirror Mounts
■ Speparate Closely Spaced Beams
■ Metallic Coatings
• Gold
• Silver
• Aluminum
See Page 775
Optics
Optical Systems Brewster Windows
Brewster Windows are uncoated ■ Transmitted Wavefront: λ/20
substrates that are used at Brewster’s ■ Wedge ≤5arcsec
E-O Devices
Angle (the angle at which P-polarized ■ Zero Reflection Loss for
Spherical Singlets light suffers no reflection loss). P-Polarized Light
Brewster's Angle is calculated from
Multi-Element
Lenses B = tan-1(n)
Cylindrical Lenses where B is Brewster’s Angle and n is the
index of refraction of the material. At
Aspheric Lenses this angle, P-polarization reflectance
drops to zero. When used in a laser
Mirrors cavity, a Brewster window causes the D
Diffusers laser output to be polarized.
& Lens Arrays
Windows
Prisms Specifications UV Fused Silica Transmission

■ Material: Fused Silica
Gratings
■ Parallelism: ≤5arcsec
Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters ■ Transmitted Wavefront: λ/20
■ Brewster Angle: 55° 32'
Filters
& Attenuators ■ Minor Axis Tolerance: +0.00/–0.13mm
Gas Cells
ITEM# MINOR DIAMETER (D) THICKNESS $ £ € RMB

BW0601 6.0mm 1.0mm $ 73.00 £ 46.00 € 67,90 ¥ 697.20
BW0801 8.0mm 1.0mm $ 94.00 £ 59.20 € 87,40 ¥ 897.70
BW0802 8.0mm 2.0mm $ 115.00 £ 72.50 € 107,00 ¥ 1,098.30
BW0902 9.0mm 2.0mm $ 117.00 £ 73.70 € 108,80 ¥ 1,117.40
BW1302 13.0mm 2.0mm $ 156.00 £ 98.30 € 145,10 ¥ 1,489.80
Beam Expanders
■ 50 Items From Which to Choose
■ AR Coated Lens Elements
■ Diverge, Collimate, or Focus Output Beam
■ Damage Thresholds as High as 500MW/cm2
■ 2-20X Beam Expansion/Reduction Ratio Variable Beam
Expansion Ratio
See Page 663
BE Series BEL Series BEI Series for High

See Page 662 See Page 664 Power Isolators
See Page 666
Optics
Depolarizers Optical Systems
Depolarizers convert a polarized beam of light into a pseudo-random polarized
beam of light. The pseudo-random polarization of the output beam may be more Free Space Isolators
suitable to use with polarization sensitive devices than linearly polarized light.
E-O Devices
Our depolarizers are optically contacted and AR coated for high-power operation.
WDPOL-A Wedge Depolarizers Spherical Singlets
A variation in retardance across the aperture is created by the wedge-shaped Multi-Element
crystalline quartz optic to scramble the polarization. A fused silica wedge is Lenses
cemented to the quartz wedge to compensate for beam deviation. Wedge Cylindrical Lenses
depolarizers are achromatic and can be used with any input beam.
Lyot Depolarizers Aspheric Lenses
Lyot depolarizers consist of two quartz wave plates, one being exactly twice the
thickness of the other and are assembled with their optic axes 45° apart. This Mirrors
combination creates various degrees of elliptical polarization as a function Diffusers
of wavelength, and therefore, Lyot depolarizers cannot be used with & Lens Arrays
monochromatic beams. Windows
Prisms
Gratings
Specifications
■ Spectral Range: 350-2600nm Polarization Optics
■ Transmission: 92%
Beamsplitters
■ Beam Deviation: <3arcmin
Wedge Depolarizer Lyot Depolarizer ■ Flatness: λ/8 Filters
■ Surface Quality: 20-10 Scratch-Dig & Attenuators
■ Thickness: 6mm Nominal Gas Cells
■ Convert Linear Polarization to Unpolarized Light ■ Damage Threshold: 200MW/cm2 (1ns Pulse), 20W/cm2 for CW
■ Standard Lyot and Wedge Designs
■ AR Coating Available
■ Ø1" Mount Included
ITEM# ITEM # AR
WEDGE DEPOLARIZER LYOT DEPOLARIZER COATING $ £ € RMB
WDPOL LDPOL none $ 650.00 £ 409.50 € 604,50 ¥ 6,207.50
WDPOL-A LDPOL-A 350-600nm $ 700.00 £ 441.00 € 651,00 ¥ 6,685.00
WDPOL-B LDPOL-B 600-900nm $ 700.00 £ 441.00 € 651,00 ¥ 6,685.00
WDPOL-C LDPOL-C 1250-1620nm $ 700.00 £ 441.00 € 651,00 ¥ 6,685.00
Achromatic Depolarizers
NEW The proprietary design of the DPU-25

Specifications depolarizer results in a depolarizer that does not
■ Spectral Range: 190nm-2.5µm have a fast axis and is achromatic (i.e. no
■ Damage Threshold: 10W/cm2 CW wavelength periodicity). The depolarizer consists
■ Clear Aperture: >85% OD of two crystal quartz wedges that are separated by
■ Outer Diameter: 25.4mm a thin metal ring and epoxied outside of the clear
■ Material: Quartz Crystal aperture of the polarizer. The performance of the
depolarizer is optimized when used with beams
greater than 6mm in diameter.
ITEM # AR COATING $ £ € RMB

DPU-25 none $ 515.00 £ 324.50 € 479,00 ¥ 4,918.30
DPU-25-A 350-600nm $ 625.00 £ 393.80 € 581,30 ¥ 5,968.80
DPU-25-B 600-900nm $ 625.00 £ 393.80 € 581,30 ¥ 5,968.80
DPU-25-C 1250-1620nm $ 625.00 £ 393.80 € 581,30 ¥ 5,968.80
Optics
Optical Systems Congruent Lithium Niobate Wafers
Free Space Isolators Lithium niobate, with its excellent electro-optic and nonlinear optical properties, is
one of the most versatile materials available today for key photonics applications
E-O Devices such as nonlinear frequency conversion and electro-optic modulation.
Spherical Singlets Both bulk and waveguide devices are commonly fabricated from lithium niobate
wafers for a wide range of applications. Recent advances in periodic poling of
Multi-Element both bulk and waveguide devices have further expanded the functionality of this
Lenses
unique material.
Cylindrical Lenses
Thorlabs offers Ø3" congruent lithium niobate wafers in both X-cut and Z-cut
configurations (X-axis and Z-axis perpendicular to wafer face, respectively) that ship
Aspheric Lenses ■ Available From Stock
from stock. Stock thicknesses include 0.5mm, 1.0mm, 2.0mm, and 10.0mm. All
■ High Electro-Optic Coefficients
Mirrors wafers have a small, flat, ground edge to indicate the alternate crystal orientation.
■ Bulk and Wave Guide Modulators
Diffusers Custom Fabrication of Lithium Niobate Devices ■ Pockel Cell Q-Switches
& Lens Arrays Thorlabs now also offers an extensive line of periodically poled Lithium Niobate ■ High Nonlinear Coefficients
devices. A complete tutorial and selection guide to these devices ■ Periodically Poled Devices
Windows
can be found in the PPLN devices section of our catalog, starting on page 683. ■ SHGs and OPOs
Prisms ■ Excellent Transparency – 340nm to 46µm
Please contact Thorlabs' technical support at techsupport@thorlabs.com ■ Custom Fabricated Devices Available
Gratings for more information.
Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters ITEM # $ £ € RMB THICKNESS DESCRIPTION

LNW-0.5-ZC $ 159.00 £ 100.20 € 147,90 ¥ 1,518.50 0.5mm Z-Cut, Ø3" Lithium Niobate Wafer
Filters
LNW-0.5-XC $ 159.00 £ 100.20 € 147,90 ¥ 1,518.50 0.5mm X-Cut, Ø3" Lithium Niobate Wafer
& Attenuators
Gas Cells LNW-1.0-XC $ 219.00 £ 138.00 € 203,70 ¥ 2,091.50 1.0mm X-Cut, Ø3" Lithium Niobate Wafer
LNW-2.0-XC $ 510.00 £ 321.30 € 474,30 ¥ 4,870.50 2.0mm X-Cut, Ø3" Lithium Niobate Wafer
LNW-10.0-ZC $ 1,664.00 £ 1,048.30 € 1.547,50 ¥ 15,891.20 10.0mm Z-Cut, Ø3" Lithium Niobate Wafer
Complete
Lithium Periodically Poled Lithium Niobate Devices
Niobate
Solutions
PPLN components and No Phase Matching Quasi-Phase Matching
ovens in stock.
Generated Photons
Generated Photons
Distance Distance
Strong Beam of
Generated Photo
PPLN for Generation of 1.3µm to 5µm
■ Crystals for Optical Parametric Oscillators

■ High Efficiency, Tunable by Temperature
■ Crystals Mounted for Easy Handling & AR Coated
A glass coverslip with an electrically

conductive coating allows for the visual
inspection of the PPLN while preventing
See Page
the buildup of charge on the glass. 690
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Beamsplitters Selection Guide

Pages 825-834
Pellicle Beamsplitters
■ Minimize Dispersion
■ No Chromatic Aberration With Converging Beams
■ Eliminates Ghosting
■ Virtually No Beam Displacement
■ Uncoated and Coated Versions
■ Cage System Compatible and Mounted Version Available
See Pages 826-827
Non-Polarizing Beamsplitting Cubes
■ 10mm, 20mm, and 25.4mm Cubes
■ 400-700nm, 700-1100nm, and 1100-1600nm Coating Ranges
■ Polarization Independent
■ Cube Faces AR Coated
■ Cage System Compatible and Mounted Versions Available
See Pages 828-829
Non-Polarizing Plate Beamsplitters
■ Available in Ø1/2" (12.7mm), Ø1" (25.4mm), and Ø2" (50.8mm)
■ 400-700nm, 700-1100nm, and 1200-1600nm Coating Ranges
■ Wedged to Eliminate Internal Fringes
■ AR-Coated Back Surface to Eliminate Ghosting
See Pages 830-831
Polka Dot Beamsplitters
■ Constant Reflection to Transmission Ratio Over the Entire 250nm to
2.0µm Wavelength Range
■ Offered in UV-Grade Fused Silica or B270 Glass Substrate
With a Vacuum-Deposited Aluminum Coating
■ Negligible Angular Sensitivity
See Page 832
Economy Beamsplitters
■ Most Economical of all Thorlabs Beamsplitters
■ 50:50 and 70:30 Splitting Ratios Optimized for Visible Light
See Page 833
Beam Samplers
■ 1-10% Reflectance @ 45°
■ AR-Coated Back Surface to Eliminate Ghosting
■ Available in Ø1/2" (12.7mm), Ø1" (25.4mm), and Ø2" (50.8mm)
■ Wedged to Eliminate Internal Fringes
■ BK7 or UV Fused Silica
See Page 834
Optics
Optical Systems Pellicle Beamsplitters
Specifications
E-O Devices ■ Surface Quality:
■ Membrane Material:
Nitrocellulose 40-20 Scratch-Dig
Spherical Singlets ■ Transmitted Wavefront:
■ Membrane Thickness: 2µm
Multi-Element ■ Temperature Range: 0.5λ Typ.
Lenses -40°C to 125°C ■ Reflected Wavefront: <λ/inch
■ Index of Refraction: ■ Frame Thickness: 3/16" (4.8mm)
Cylindrical Lenses
1.5 @ 550nm
Aspheric Lenses well as Ø1" and Ø2" sizes. The plots show the
Pellicle beamsplitters are ideal in applications where dispersion must be minimized. wavelength dependence of the percent
Mirrors The extremely thin (2µm thick) nitrocellulose membrane acts as the substrate for transmission and reflection. Note: the plot traces
beam splitting. have been averaged to remove the ±5% sinusoidal
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays oscillation that results from interference.
Ghosting is virtually eliminated due to the second surface reflection being
■ Minimizes Dispersion
Windows superimposed on the first surface reflection. The nitrocellulose membrane is
■ Eliminates Ghosting
extremely uniform, exhibiting less than 1/2 wave of variation at 633nm across
Prisms ■ No Chromatic Aberration With
25mm. This uniformity minimizes the wavefront error introduced into the reflected
Converging Beams
beam to less than half a wave.
Gratings ■ Elimination of Refraction Displacement
Each pellicle is mounted in a black anodized frame with two #2-56 tapped ■ Uncoated for Beam Sampling or Coated
Polarization Optics mounting holes 180° apart. Thorlabs offers both coated and uncoated versions as for Beamsplitting
Beamsplitters All graphs are for unpolarized light 45:55 Coating for 1.0–2.0µm
at a 45° angle of incidence. In
Filters general, a given coating will transmit
& Attenuators more P-polarized light than S-
polarized light. Please contact
Gas Cells Thorlabs for custom wavelengths,
beamsplitting ratios, and diameters.
Reflected
Tap,
Deep
Transmitted
Pellicle Beamsplitters
ITEM# $ £ € RMB I.D. O.D. A COATING
BP145B1 $ 152.40 £ 96.00 € 141,70 ¥ 1,455.40 Ø1" (25.4mm) Ø1.38" (34.9mm) 1.19" (30.2mm) Coated for 45:55 Splitting Ratio From 400 - 700nm
BP145B3 $ 152.40 £ 96.00 € 141,70 ¥ 1,455.40 Ø1" (25.4mm) Ø1.38" (34.9mm) 1.19" (30.2mm) Coated for 45:55 Splitting Ratio From 1.0 - 2.0µm
BP145B4 $ 152.40 £ 96.00 € 141,70 ¥ 1,455.40 Ø1" (25.4mm) Ø1.38" (34.9mm) 1.19" (30.2mm) Coated for 45:55 Splitting Ratio From 3.0 - 5.0µm
BP108 $ 76.20 £ 48.00 € 70,90 ¥ 727.70 Ø1" (25.4mm) Ø1.38" (34.9mm) 1.19" (30.2mm) Uncoated for 8:92 Approx. Splitting Ratio
BP133 $ 136.00 £ 85.70 € 126,50 ¥ 1,298.80 Ø1" (25.4mm) Ø1.38" (34.9mm) 1.19" (30.2mm) Coated for 33:67 Splitting Ratio at 635nm
BP208 $ 100.90 £ 63.60 € 93,80 ¥ 963.60 Ø2" (50.8mm) Ø2.38" (60.3mm) 2.19" (55.6mm) Uncoated for 8:92 Approx. Splitting Ratio
16 Beamsplitters 825-834.qxd.P 7/11/07 3:33 PM Page 827
Optics
Cube-Mounted Pellicle Beamsplitters Optical Systems
THORLABS
■ Maximum Protection for Easy Handling Free Space Isolators
CM1-BP1
■ 30mm Cage System Compatible
■ Imperial and Metric Post Mountable E-O Devices
■ Works With SM1 Thread Compatible
Spherical Singlets
400-700nm 45:55
Multi-Element
CAGE COMPATIBLE Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
CM1-BP3 CM1-BP5
SM1 COMPATIBLE Aspheric Lenses

Pellicle Beamsplitters - This type of beamsplitter is the best choice when
dispersion must be kept to a minimum. Unlike plate beamsplitters it Mirrors
virtually eliminates ghosting and has a negligible effect on shifting the
Diffusers
transmitted beam. & Lens Arrays
Windows
CM1-BP1 $ 250.00 £ 157.50 € 232,50 ¥ 2,387.50 Cube Mounted Pellicle BP145B1, 45:55 Splitting Ratio From 400-700nm Prisms
CM1-BP2 $ 250.00 £ 157.50 € 232,50 ¥ 2,387.50 Cube Mounted Pellicle BP145B2, 45:55 Splitting Ratio From 700-900nm
CM1-BP3 $ 250.00 £ 157.50 € 232,50 ¥ 2,387.50 Cube Mounted Pellicle BP145B3, 45:55 Splitting Ratio From 1.0-2.0µm Gratings
CM1-BP4 $ 250.00 £ 157.50 € 232,50 ¥ 2,387.50 Cube Mounted Pellicle BP145B4, 45:55 Splitting Ratio From 3.0-5.0µm
CM1-BP5 $ 215.00 £ 135.50 € 200,00 ¥ 2,053.30 Cube Mounted Pellicle BP108, 8:92 Splitting Ratio, Uncoated Polarization Optics
CM1-BP6 $ 240.00 £ 151.20 € 223,20 ¥ 2,292.00 Cube Mounted Pellicle BP133, 33:67 Splitting Ratio @ 635nm
CM1-BP7 $ 240.00 £ 151.20 € 223,20 ¥ 2,292.00 Cube Mounted Pellicle BP150, 50:50 Splitting Ratio @ 635nm Beamsplitters
Filters
Fixed Pellicle Mounts & Attenuators
These pellicle beamsplitter mounts are a cost-effective solution for applications that
BP207 Gas Cells
do not require full kinematic adjustment. The BP107 is designed to
mount our Ø1" pellicle beamsplitters, while the BP207 is designed
for our Ø2" pellicle beamsplitters (see page 826). The convenient
BP107
“drop-in” slot allows for easy mounting, helping to eliminate
damage to the pellicle membrane due to excessive handling. The
mount fastens directly to our standard TR series posts (see page
79) with the center of the pellicle membrane aligning with the
center a of TR post for gimbal-like manual rotation.
■ Mounts Ø1" and Ø2" Pellicles on Standard
TR Posts
■ Both Metric & Imperial Compatible SEE OUR LINE OF PELLICLE BEAMSPLITTERS
■ Locates Pellicles Over the Center of the Post ON PREVIOUS PAGE

BP107 $ 31.50 £ 19.80 € 29,30 ¥ 300.80 Ø1" Fixed Pellicle Mount
BP207 $ 39.90 £ 25.10 € 37,10 ¥ 381.00 Ø2" Pellicle Fixed Pellicle Mount
*Imperial & Metric Compatible
Kinematic Pellicle Mounts

■ Angular Range: ±4° (KM100BP)/±3° (KM200BP) See
■ Resolution: 8mrad (0.5°) per rev. (KM100BP)/5mrad (0.3°) per rev. (KM200BP) Page
■ Strong Springs for Greater Stability 826
■ Hardened Steel Inserts to Reduce Wear
■ Removable Knobs Expose Hex Socket in Leadscrew Pellicle Beamsplitters
KM100BP ■ Easy-to-use “Drop-In” Design ■ Minimizes Dispersion,
Eliminates Ghosting
The KM100BP and KM200BP combine the kinematic adjustment of our most ■ No Chromatic Aberration
popular mirror mounts with an easy-to-use front plate designed specifically for our With Converging Beams
Ø1.0" and Ø2.0" pellicle beamsplitters. These mounts feature brass adjuster nuts, ■ Elimination of Refraction
KM200BP
high-quality 1/4"-80 TPI adjuster screws, and hardened inserts at all key wear Displacement Errors
locations.
KM100BP $ 75.50 £ 47.60 € 70,20 ¥ 721.00 Kinematic Mount for Ø1" Pellicle Optics
KM200BP $ 103.00 £ 64.90 € 95,80 ¥ 983.70 Kinematic Mount for Ø2" Pellicle Optics
*Imperial & Metric Compatible
Optics
Optical Systems 50:50 Beamsplitter Cubes, Non-Polarizing
Specifications
E-O Devices ■ Clear Aperture: >80%
■ Material: BK7 - Grade A
■ Flatness: λ/10 Over 90% on of Central Diameter
Spherical Singlets ■ Durability: MIL-M-13508C,
All Optical Surfaces at 635nm
Multi-Element ■ Max Transmitted Beam MIL-C-675C, MIL-C-14806
Lenses Deviation: <5arcmin ■ Surface Quality:
■ Reflected Beam Deviation: 40/20 Scratch/Dig
Cylindrical Lenses ■
90° ±5arcmin Broadband AR Coating:
■ Splitter Ratio Tolerance: <15% All 4 Input/Output Faces
Aspheric Lenses ■
Over Entire Wavelength Range Wavelength Range:
|Ts–Tp|<15% and |Rs–Rp|<15% See Plots and Description
Mirrors
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Thorlabs offers a full range of 10x10x10mm,
Windows 20mm x 20mm x 20mm, and 25.4mm x
25.4mm x 25.4mm beam-splitting cubes. All of
Prisms
these cubes are designed to provide a 50:50 split
Gratings ratio independent of beam polarization while
working over a broad wavelength range. Models
Polarization Optics are offered for the 400-700nm, 700-1100nm, and
1100-1600nm operating ranges. The entrance
Beamsplitters and exit faces are AR coated while the internal
diagonal surface has a broadband beamsplitting
Filters
& Attenuators coating. Since they are polarization independent,
these cubes are suitable for a large number of
Gas Cells
applications. By using a cube rather than a coated
round optic, the displacement of the beam
transmitted through the cube is virtually
eliminated.
AR
Coating
Beamsplitter
Coating
L
AR
Coating L
ITEM# $ £ € RMB SIZE (L) DESCRIPTION

BS010 $ 153.00 £ 96.40 € 142,30 ¥ 1,461.20 10mm 400-700nm AR Coating, 50:50 Beamsplitter Cube
BS013 $ 193.80 £ 122.10 € 180,20 ¥ 1,850.80 25.4mm 400-700nm AR Coating, 50:50 Beamsplitter Cube
Optics
Cube-Mounted Beamsplitter Cubes Optical Systems
We have taken some of our most popular ■ Saves Time in Optical Setup Free Space Isolators
beamsplitters and have packaged them to reduce ■ Keeps Optics Clean by Removing the Need
the time needed for prototyping, experimenting, to Handle the Glass E-O Devices
and production. Each optic is mounted in a 1.5" ■ Ideally Suited for Quick Prototyping
Spherical Singlets
(38.1mm) square cube and pre-aligned to be easily
built into systems using Thorlabs’ SM1 series lens Specifications Multi-Element
tubes and 1" cage systems. Beamsplitters have been Lenses
■ Reflected Beam: 90° ± 5arcmin
aligned so the reflected portion of the beam exits of Incident Beam Cylindrical Lenses
within ±5arcmin of 90º. ■ Lens Tube Mounting: CM1-BS3
SM1 Series Thread (1.035"-40) Aspheric Lenses
■ Cage System Mounting: #4-40 Tapped Holes on 30mm Centers
Mirrors
Diffusers
Interferometer Setup Made From Cage System Parts & Lens Arrays
Windows
MICHELSON INTERFEROMETER WITH PELLICLE BEAMSPLITTER PART LIST
ITEM# QTY DESCRIPTION ITEM# QTY DESCRIPTION Prisms
KC1 2 Mirror Mount TR2 3 Ø1/2" Post, L=2"
BB1-E03 2 Mirrors PH2-ST 3 Ø1/2" Post Holder Gratings
ER4 16 Rods CP02 2 30mm Cage Plate
CM1-BS2 1 Beamsplitter BA2 3 Post Base
Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters
Filters
& Attenuators
Gas Cells

CM1-BS1 $ 265.00 £ 167.00 € 246,50 ¥ 2,530.80 Polarization Insensitive Beamsplitter Mounting Cube – 400-700nm
SM1CP2 $ 18.80 £ 11.80 € 17,50 ¥ 179.50 SM1 Thread (1.035-40) Port Cover
Turning Mirror
Features
■ Ideally Suited for Quick Prototyping
■ Pre-Mounted Right Angle Prism Mirror From Page 776
■ Part Number and Coating Are Engraved on Cube
■ Compatible With SM1 Series Lens Tubes and 1" Cage System
■ Available Coatings: Al, Ag, Au, E02, and E03
CM1-M01
See Page 776 for Coating Curves
ITEM # $ £ € ¥ DESCRIPTION
CM1-G01 $ 146.00 £ 92.00 € 135,80 ¥ 1,394.30 Protected Aluminum Mirror Mounting Cube
CM1-P01 $ 144.00 £ 90.70 € 133,90 ¥ 1,375.20 Protected Silver Mirror Mounting Cube
CM1-M01 $ 146.00 £ 92.00 € 135,80 ¥ 1,394.30 Protected Gold Mirror Mounting Cube
CM1-E02 $ 165.00 £ 104.00 € 153,50 ¥ 1,575.80 Broadband Dielectric Mirror, 400-750nm Mounting Cube
CM1-E03 $ 165.00 £ 104.00 € 153,50 ¥ 1,575.80 Broadband Dielectric Mirror, 750-1100nm Mounting Cube
Optics
Optical Systems 50:50 Broadband Plate Beamsplitters
(Page 1 of 2)
E-O Devices Specifications ■ Clear Aperture: >90%
■ Material: BK7 of Central Diameter
Spherical Singlets or UV Fused Silica ■ Coating on Surface 1:
■ Flatness: λ/10 @ 635nm Over Beamsplitter Coating
Multi-Element for 45° Incidence
Lenses the Clear Aperture
■ Coating on Surface 2:
■ Wedge: 30 ± 10arcmin
Cylindrical Lenses Broadband AR Coating R<0.5%
■ Diameter Tolerance: Within Wavelength Range
+0.0/–0.2mm ■
Aspheric Lenses Durability: MIL-M-13508C,
■ Center Thickness Tolerance: MIL-C-675C, MIL-C-14806
±0.4mm ■
Mirrors Surface Quality:
■ Wavelength Range: 20-10 Scratch-Dig
Diffusers These non-polarizing beamsplitters use the same See Description
& Lens Arrays coatings as our non-polarizing beamsplitting
cubes. The back surface has a slight wedge of
Windows
30arcmin to help eliminate interference fringes.
Prisms The front surface is coated with the broadband
beamsplitter coating, while the back surface has a Diameter 30arcmin
Gratings broadband AR coating (R<0.5%) to minimize Beamsplitter AR Coating

ghosting. Coating (Surface 2)
Polarization Optics ■ Available in Ø1/2" (12.7mm),
Ø1" (25.4mm), and Ø2" (50.8mm) Arrow Points
Beamsplitters ■ 400-700nm, 700-1100nm, and to the Surface
Filters 1200-1600nm Versions for 45° Incidence with the
& Attenuators ■ 0.5° Wedge to Minimize Interference Fringes Beamsplitter Coating
■ AR Coated to Minimize Ghosting (Surface 1)
Gas Cells
50:50 Split Ratio See graph on Facing Page
Theoretical Polarization Dependence

These plate beamsplitters are designed for use with
unpolarized light; however, they are often used in
applications that use polarized light. Below are three
theoretical plots based on the beamsplitter coatings that
can be used as a guideline for the behavior of these
beamsplitters with polarized light. The information
contained in the plots is summarized in the table.
OPERATING RANGE SPLITTER RATIO TOLERANCE

400-700nm <12% Over Entire Wavelength Range [Ts - Tp]< 35% and [Rs-Rp]<35%
Optics
50:50 Broadband Plate Beamsplitters — Page 2 of 2 Optical Systems

Measured Beamsplitter Performance
E-O Devices
BK7, 400-700nm BK7, 700-1100nm
Spherical Singlets
Multi-Element
Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Windows
BK7, 1200-1600nm UV Fused Silica, 400-700nm
Prisms
Gratings
Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters
Filters
& Attenuators
Gas Cells
UV Fused Silica, 700-1100nm UV Fused Silica, 1200-1600nm
50:50 Splitting Ratio and AR Coated Back

ITEM# DIAMETER AR COATING MATERIAL $ £ € RMB T1 SUGGESTED MOUNT
BSW01 1/2" (12.7mm) 400-700nm BK7 $ 68.30 £ 43.00 € 63,50 ¥ 652.30 3mm LMR05
BSW02 1/2" (12.7mm) 700-1100nm BK7 $ 68.30 £ 43.00 € 63,50 ¥ 652.30 3mm LMR05
BSW03 1/2" (12.7mm) 1200-1600nm BK7 $ 68.30 £ 43.00 € 63,50 ¥ 652.30 3mm LMR05
BSW04 1/2" (12.7mm) 400-700nm UV Fused Silica $ 74.60 £ 47.00 € 69,40 ¥ 712.40 3mm LMR05
BSW07 1" (25.4mm) 400-700nm BK7 $ 95.60 £ 60.20 € 88,90 ¥ 913.00 5mm LMR1
BSW08 1" (25.4mm) 700-1100nm BK7 $ 95.60 £ 60.20 € 88,90 ¥ 913.00 5mm LMR1
BSW09 1" (25.4mm) 1200-1600nm BK7 $ 95.60 £ 60.20 € 88,90 ¥ 913.00 5mm LMR1
BSW10 1" (25.4mm) 400-700nm UV Fused Silica $ 102.00 £ 64.30 € 94,90 ¥ 974.10 5mm LMR1
BSW13 2" (50.8mm) 400-700nm BK7 $ 150.00 £ 94.50 € 139,50 ¥ 1,432.50 8mm LMR2
BSW14 2" (50.8mm) 700-1100nm BK7 $ 150.00 £ 94.50 € 139,50 ¥ 1,432.50 8mm LMR2
BSW15 2" (50.8mm) 1200-1600nm BK7 $ 150.00 £ 94.50 € 139,50 ¥ 1,432.50 8mm LMR2
BSW16 2" (50.8mm) 400-700nm UV Fused Silica $ 160.00 £ 100.80 € 148,80 ¥ 1,528.00 8mm LMR2
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Maximum edge thickness
Optics
Optical Systems Polka Dot Beamsplitters
Free Space Isolators Thorlabs offers a 50/50 broadband beamsplitter with a constant reflection-to-transmission ratio over the
entire UV to Mid-IR (250nm to 2.0µm) wavelength range. The beamsplitters have either a UV-grade fused
E-O Devices silica or a B270 glass substrate with a vacuum-deposited
aluminum coating.
Spherical Singlets
The aluminum coating is applied over an array of apertures,
Multi-Element giving the beamsplitter a "polka dot" appearance. Thus, the
Lenses
beam is split evenly by reflection from the aluminized coating
Cylindrical Lenses and transmission through the non-aluminized portion of the
substrate. The square dots are 0.0040" on a slide, and the
Aspheric Lenses spacing between the dots is 0.0022" in all directions.
Mirrors This versatile beamsplitter is useful over a wide wavelength
range and is relatively insensitive to the incident angle of the
Diffusers light. As a result, the Polka Dot beamsplitter is an excellent
& Lens Arrays
choice for applications that involve incoherent radiant sources.
Windows
Prisms
Gratings
Polarization Optics Specifications

■ Beam Split Ratio: 50 ± 5% R, 50 ± 5% T ■ Substrate: UV-Grade Fused Silica or B270 Glass
Beamsplitters ■ Minimum Beam Diameter for 50/50 Split: 2mm ■ Thickness: 1.5mm Nominal
■ Operating Range: 250nm to 2.0µm ■ Size Tolerance: +0.0mm /-0.5mm
Filters ■
& Attenuators ■ Coating Pattern: Square Coated Apertures Angle of Incidence: 0-45°
Gas Cells
Broadband 50/50 Beamsplitter

45o Angle of Incidence

BPD127-G $ 56.70 £ 35.70 € 52,70 ¥ 541.50 Polka Dot Beamsplitter, Ø12.7mm, B270 Glass
BPD127-FS $ 82.40 £ 51.90 € 76,60 ¥ 786.90 Polka Dot Beamsplitter, Ø12.7mm, UV Fused Silica
BPD254-G $ 97.90 £ 61.70 € 91,00 ¥ 934.90 Polka Dot Beamsplitter, Ø25.4mm, B270 Glass
BPD254-FS $ 154.50 £ 97.30 € 143,70 ¥ 1,475.50 Polka Dot Beamsplitter, Ø25.4mm, UV Fused Silica,
BPD254S-G $ 97.90 £ 61.70 € 91,00 ¥ 934.90 Polka Dot Beamsplitter, 25.4mm Square, B270 Glass
BPD254S-FS $ 154.50 £ 97.30 € 143,70 ¥ 1,475.50 Polka Dot Beamsplitter, 25.4mm Square, UV Fused Silica
BPD508-G $ 257.50 £ 162.20 € 239,50 ¥ 2,459.10 Polka Dot Beamsplitter, Ø50.8mm, B270 Glass
BPD508-FS $ 463.50 £ 292.00 € 431,10 ¥ 4,426.40 Polka Dot Beamsplitter, Ø50.8mm, UV Fused Silica
See Our Line of

Fiber Coupled
Laser Sources
See Pages 566-568 S1FC635 S3FC1550
Optics
Economy Visible Beamsplitters Optical Systems
Our economy beamsplitters are designed to have a 50:50 or 30:70 splitting ratio Free Space Isolators
throughout the visible spectrum when used with unpolarized light incident at 45°.
E-O Devices
Specifications General Specifications Spherical Singlets

30:70 Beamsplitters ■ Angle of Incidence: 45°
Multi-Element
■ Transmission @ 45° AOI:1 ■ Sizes: Lenses
70% From 450-650nm ± 10% • Ø12.7mm +0.0/-0.25mm
■ • Ø25.4mm +0.0/-0.25mm Cylindrical Lenses
Reflection @ 45° AOI:1
30% From 450-650nm ± 10% • Ø50.8mm +0.0/-0.5mm
Aspheric Lenses
■ Thickness: 1mm Nominal
The Fresnel reflections off of the uncoated 50:50 Beamsplitters ■ Aperture: >90% Diameter Mirrors
back surface of the economy beamsplitters can ■ ■ Scratch-Dig:
Transmission @ 45° AOI: 1
lead to interference effects in the reflected 50% From 450-650nm ± 10% 80-50, MIL-013830A Diffusers
■ Temperature Range: & Lens Arrays
beam. For applications sensitive to these ■ Reflection @ 45° AOI:1
effects, consider a cube beamsplitter. 50% From 450-650nm ± 10% -50 to +80°C Windows
■ AR Coating: None
1) Angle of Incidence ■ Prisms
Material: Soda Lime Glass
■ Coating: Refractory Oxide
Dielectric Gratings
Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters
Filters
& Attenuators
Gas Cells
45° Angle of Incidence
ITEM# $ £ € RMB DIAMETER SPLIT RATIO

EBS05 $ 20.10 £ 12.70 € 18,70 ¥ 192.00 12.7mm 50:50
EBS1 $ 28.30 £ 17.80 € 26,30 ¥ 270.30 25.4mm 50:50
EBS2 $ 65.70 £ 41.40 € 61,10 ¥ 627.40 50.8mm 50:50
EBP05 $ 19.80 £ 12.50 € 18,40 ¥ 189.10 12.7mm 30:70
EBP1 $ 28.30 £ 17.80 € 26,30 ¥ 270.30 25.4mm 30:70
EBP2 $ 65.70 £ 41.40 € 61,10 ¥ 627.40 50.8mm 30:70
The TRF90 Filter Mount combines versatility in a compact, easy-to-operate design. The TRF90
TRF90 can be post-mounted as an individual unit or ER-rod mounted for stacking filters in a series.
A precision detent provides holding force at the 0° and 90° positions while convenient nylon-
tipped locking setscrews are provided for more substantial securing force.
■ Compact, Easy-to-Operate Design
■ Post- and Rod-Mounted Design for Greater Flexibility
■ Detent Force at 0° and 90°, Lockable Across Entire Range
0o Position
Flip Filter Mount SM1 Thread 90o Position
See Page 168

for More Details Through Hole
for ER Mounting
Post & Base Assembly Sold Separately
Optics
Optical Systems Beam Samplers – Beam Pick-off
Specifications
E-O Devices ■ Scratch-Dig: 20-10
■ Material:
BK7 or UV Fused Silica ■ Coating on Surface:
Spherical Singlets
■ Surface Flatness: λ/10 @ • 1: None
Multi-Element 633nm Over the Clear Aperture • 2: Broadband AR Coating
Lenses ■ Wedge: 30 ± 10arcmin R < 0.5% Within
■ Diameter Tolerance: Wavelength Range
Cylindrical Lenses ■
+0.0/–0.2mm Clear Aperture:
■ Center Thickness Tolerance: 90% of the Diameter
Aspheric Lenses
±0.4mm
Mirrors
Diffusers These beam samplers use Fresnel reflections to pickoff 1-10% of the incident beam ■ Ø1/2" (12.7mm), Ø1" (25.4mm), and
& Lens Arrays at 45° (see plots below). They are typically used for monitoring applications where Ø2" (50.8mm) Available
the attenuation of the transmitted beam must be kept to a minimum. ■ 1-10% Reflectance @ 45°
Windows
■ AR-Coated Back Surface to Eliminate
The back surface is wedged to eliminate internal Ghosting
Prisms interference fringes and AR coated to remove 30arcmin
■ 0.5° Wedged to Eliminate Interference
ghosting. The beam samplers are made with Uncoated AR Coating Fringes
Gratings substrates of BK7 or UV fused silica. Beam ■ BK7 or UV Fused Silica Substrate
samplers made from UV fused silica should be
Polarization Optics
used in more demanding applications that require
Beamsplitters thermal stability and minimal changes to the
wavefront characteristics.
Filters
& Attenuators
Gas Cells
ITEM# ITEM# ITEM# SUGGESTED

(400-700nm) (700-1100nm) (1100-1600nm) DIAMETER MATERIAL $ £ € RMB T1 MOUNT
BSP05-A1 BSP05-B1 BSP05-C1 1/2" BK7 $ 31.50 £ 19.80 € 29,30 ¥ 300.80 3mm LMR05
BSF05-A1 BSF05-B1 BSF05-C1 1/2" UV Fused Silica $ 33.60 £ 21.20 € 31,20 ¥ 320.90 3mm LMR05
BSP10-A1 BSP10-B1 BSP10-C1 1" BK7 $ 52.50 £ 33.10 € 48,80 ¥ 501.40 5mm LMR1
BSF10-A1 BSF10-B1 BSF10-C1 1" UV Fused Silica $ 56.70 £ 35.70 € 52,70 ¥ 541.50 5mm LMR1
BSP20-A1 BSP20-B1 BSP20-C1 2" BK7 $ 79.80 £ 50.30 € 74,20 ¥ 762.10 8mm LMR2
BSF20-A1 BSF20-B1 BSF20-C1 2" UV Fused Silica $ 86.10 £ 54.20 € 80,10 ¥ 822.30 8mm LMR2
Maximum edge thickness
1
T O O L S Expanding the Line

OPTICAL POWER AND ENERGY METERS
OF THE ■ Large Selection of UV to IR Sensors Covering the Power Range 35nW to 30W
■ Interchangeable Sensors With NIST Traceable Calibration Data
T R A D E
NEW PM300 Dual
Channel Power Meter
SEE OUR ENTIRE POWER METER LINE ON PAGES 946-961
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Filters & Attenuators Selection Guide

Absorptive & Reflective Neutral Density Filters
■ Mounted and Unmounted Versions Available
■ Absorptive Glass Minimizes Multiple Reflections
■ Ideal for Low Power Applications
■ Reflective Metal Coated (Inconel) Glass Filters Have NEW UV ND
a Flat Response From the UV Out to the Mid-IR FILTERS
See Pages 836-839
Variable and Step Neutral Density Filters
■ Mounted and Unmounted Versions Available
■ Continuously Variable ND Filters are Ideal for Precise Attenuation
■ Flat Response From the UV Out to the Mid-IR
See Pages 840-841
Laser Line & Bandpass Filters
■ From 340-1650nm
■ <0.01% Out-of-Band Transmission From 200nm to 3.0µm
■ From 1 to 70nm FWHM Bandpass
■ Hermetically Sealed for Maximum Humidity Protection
See Pages 842-843
Edgepass Filters
■ Both Shortpass and Longpass Filters Available
■ May be Combined for Custom Bandpass Filtering
■ Hermetically Sealed for Maximum Humidity Protection
See Pages 844-845
Dichroic Color Filters
■ Ø1/2", Ø1", and Ø2"
■ Unmounted Filters
■ Mounted Filter Sets
See Pages 846-847
Colored Glass Filters
FOR FILTER KITS
■ Economical Alternative to Coated Filters SEE PAGE 848
■ Longpass, Shortpass, and Bandpass Filters
■ Ø1" Rounds or 2" x 2" Squares
See Pages 848-849
Hot & Cold Mirrors
■ 0° Hot Mirrors for Reflecting IR and Transmitting Visible
■ 45° Cold Mirrors for Transmitting IR and Reflecting Visible
■ Wide Band Hot Mirror
■ UV Cold Mirror
See Page 850
Optics
Optical Systems Absorptive Neutral Density Filters
Free Space Isolators ■ Ideal for Low Power Applications
■ Absorptive Glass Eliminates Multiple Reflections
E-O Devices ■ Optical Density Tolerances < ±5% @ 546nm
Spherical Singlets
Specifications
Multi-Element ■ Substrate: NG11, NG4,
■ Surface Flatness: λ Over 95%
Lenses ■ Surface Quality:
and NG9 (Schott)
Cylindrical Lenses ■ Diameter (mm): 60-40 Scratch-Dig
25.0 +0.0/-0.25 ■ Parallelism: 10arcsec for Ø1"
Aspheric Lenses ■ Clear Aperture: 90% OD 3arcsec for Ø1/2"
Mirrors
These absorptive neutral density filters (unlike metallic filters) are manufactured
Diffusers from a family of Schott glasses exhibiting various internal absorption coefficients.
& Lens Arrays
By using three different glasses (each with a unique absorption) that have spectrally
Windows flat absorption coefficients and by differing the filter thicknesses, we are able to
manufacture a progressively more absorptive series of neutral density filters. All data
Prisms Unmounted Ø1/2"
provided in the tables below is specified at 546nm.
Absorptive Neutral Density Filters Quick Reference: Optical Density to % T
Gratings
ITEM# $ £ € RMB OPTICAL DENSITY1 OPTICAL DENSITY1 T2 THICKNESS SUBSTRATE
Polarization Optics NE501B $ 20.00 £ 12.60 € 18,60 ¥ 191.00 0.1 0.1 ± 0.01 79% 1.26mm NG11
NE502B $ 20.00 £ 12.60 € 18,60 ¥ 191.00 0.2 0.2 ± 0.01 63% 2.19mm NG11
Beamsplitters NE503B $ 20.00 £ 12.60 € 18,60 ¥ 191.00 0.3 0.3 ± 0.01 50% 2.26mm NG11
NE504B $ 20.00 £ 12.60 € 18,60 ¥ 191.00 0.4 0.4 ± 0.02 40% 0.91mm NG4
Filters NE505B $ 20.00 £ 12.60 € 18,60 ¥ 191.00 0.5 0.5 ± 0.03 32% 1.11mm NG4
& Attenuators NE506B $ 20.00 £ 12.60 € 18,60 ¥ 191.00 0.6 0.6 ± 0.04 25% 1.12mm NG4
Gas Cells NE510B $ 20.00 £ 12.60 € 18,60 ¥ 191.00 1.0 1.0 ± 0.06 10% 1.82mm NG4
NE513B $ 20.00 £ 12.60 € 18,60 ¥ 191.00 1.3 1.3 ± 0.08 5% 2.35mm NG4
NE520B $ 20.00 £ 12.60 € 18,60 ¥ 191.00 2.0 2.0 ± 0.10 1% 1.46mm NG9
NE530B $ 20.00 £ 12.60 € 18,60 ¥ 191.00 3.0 3.0 ± 0.15 0.1% 2.17mm NG9
NE540B $ 20.00 £ 12.60 € 18,60 ¥ 191.00 4.0 4.0 ± 0.20 0.01% 2.89mm NG9
NE550B $ 20.00 £ 12.60 € 18,60 ¥ 191.00 5.0 5.0 ± 0.25 0.001% 3.6mm NG9
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Optical Density Specified at 546mm 1
Optical Density Specified at 546mm
2
Transmission
Unmounted Ø1" Unmounted 2"x 2" Square
Absorptive Neutral Density Filters Absorptive Neutral Density Filters
ITEM# $ £ € RMB OPTICAL DENSITY1 ITEM# $ £ € RMB OPTICAL DENSITY1
NE01B $ 38.00 £ 23.90 € 35,30 ¥ 362.90 0.1 NE201B $ 77.00 £ 48.50 € 71,60 ¥ 735.40 0.1
NE02B $ 38.00 £ 23.90 € 35,30 ¥ 362.90 0.2 NE202B $ 77.00 £ 48.50 € 71,60 ¥ 735.40 0.2
NE03B $ 38.00 £ 23.90 € 35,30 ¥ 362.90 0.3 NE203B $ 77.00 £ 48.50 € 71,60 ¥ 735.40 0.3
NE04B $ 38.00 £ 23.90 € 35,30 ¥ 362.90 0.4 NE204B $ 77.00 £ 48.50 € 71,60 ¥ 735.40 0.4
NE05B $ 38.00 £ 23.90 € 35,30 ¥ 362.90 0.5 NE205B $ 77.00 £ 48.50 € 71,60 ¥ 735.40 0.5
NE06B $ 38.00 £ 23.90 € 35,30 ¥ 362.90 0.6 NE206B $ 77.00 £ 48.50 € 71,60 ¥ 735.40 0.6
NE10B $ 38.00 £ 23.90 € 35,30 ¥ 362.90 1.0 NE210B $ 77.00 £ 48.50 € 71,60 ¥ 735.40 1.0
NE13B $ 38.00 £ 23.90 € 35,30 ¥ 362.90 1.3 NE213B $ 77.00 £ 48.50 € 71,60 ¥ 735.40 1.3
NE20B $ 38.00 £ 23.90 € 35,30 ¥ 362.90 2.0 NE220B $ 77.00 £ 48.50 € 71,60 ¥ 735.40 2.0
NE30B $ 38.00 £ 23.90 € 35,30 ¥ 362.90 3.0 NE230B $ 77.00 £ 48.50 € 71,60 ¥ 735.40 3.0
NE40B $ 38.00 £ 23.90 € 35,30 ¥ 362.90 4.0 NE240B $ 77.00 £ 48.50 € 71,60 ¥ 735.40 4.0
NE50B $ 38.00 £ 23.90 € 35,30 ¥ 362.90 5.0 NE250B $ 77.00 £ 48.50 € 71,60 ¥ 735.40 5.0
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Optical Density Specified at 546mm 1
Absorptive Neutral Density Filter Kits
NEK01S ITEM # $ £ € RMB NEK01

Contains Ten The Kit contains
2" x 2" Square NEK01 $ 408.00 £ 257.00 € 379,40 ¥ 3,896.40 10 Ø1" Round
Filters in a Kit NEK01S $ 715.00 £ 450.50 € 665,00 ¥ 6,828.30 Filters Mounted in
SM1 Lens Tubes
Added Savings Over Buying
The Individual Filters
Both Kits Contain the Following Filters:
ND = 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, & 4.0
Optics
Spectral Response of Absorptive Neutral Density Filters Optical Systems
E-O Devices
Spherical Singlets
Multi-Element
Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Windows
Mounted Absorptive Neutral Density Filters Prisms
Thorlabs sells the Ø1" absorptive neutral density filters premounted in Gratings
an engraved SM1 lens tube with a clear aperture of Ø0.9". The engraved
information includes the part number and the optical density of the Polarization Optics
filter. The premounted filters are easy to incorporate into an optical
Beamsplitters
setup by using any of the SM1 threaded optomechanical mounts sold by
Thorlabs, and the housing greatly simplifies the handling of the optic. Filters
& Attenuators
Mounted Ø1" The SM1 lens tube mounts can also be screwed together to form a filter
Absorptive Neutral Density Filters stack. In addition, the SM1 threading is a feature on many of the Gas Cells
ITEM# $ £ € RMB OPTICAL DENSITY
1
detectors and power meters made by Thorlabs, which makes it easy to
NE01A $ 54.00 £ 34.00 € 50,20 ¥ 515.70 0.1 mount a filter directly in front of the detector. With the filter mounted
NE02A $ 54.00 £ 34.00 € 50,20 ¥ 515.70 0.2
directly to the front of the detector, the lens tube blocks the light that is
NE03A $ 54.00 £ 34.00 € 50,20 ¥ 515.70 0.3
NE04A $ 54.00 £ 34.00 € 50,20 ¥ 515.70 0.4
not going through the filter from reaching the detector.
NE05A $ 54.00 £ 34.00 € 50,20 ¥ 515.70 0.5
NE06A $ 54.00 £ 34.00 € 50,20 ¥ 515.70 0.6 ■
NE10A $ 54.00 £ 34.00 € 50,20 ¥ 515.70 1.0
Specifications Clear Aperture: 90% OD
■ Substrate: NG11, NG4, ■ Surface Flatness:
NE13A $ 54.00 £ 34.00 € 50,20 ¥ 515.70 1.3
and NG9 (Schott) λ Over 95%
NE20A $ 54.00 £ 34.00 € 50,20 ¥ 515.70 2.0
■ Diameter (mm): ■ Surface Quality:
NE30A $ 54.00 £ 34.00 € 50,20 ¥ 515.70 3.0
NE40A $ 54.00 £ 34.00 € 50,20 ¥ 515.70 4.0 25.0 +0.0/-0.25 60-40 Scratch-Dig
■ Parallelism: 10arcsec
NE50A $ 54.00 £ 34.00 € 50,20 ¥ 515.70 5.0
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The TRF90 Filter Mount combines versatility in a compact, easy-to-operate design. The TRF90
TRF90 can be post mounted as an individual unit or ER-rod mounted for stacking filters in a series.
A precision detent mechanism provides holding force at the 0° and 90° positions while
convenient nylon-tipped locking setscrews are provided for more substantial securing force.
■ Compact, Easy-to-Operate Design
■ Post- and Rod-Mounted Design for Greater Flexibility
■ Detent Force at 0° and 90°, Lockable Across Entire Range
0o Position
Flip Filter Mount SM1 Thread 90o Position
See Page 168

for more details Through Hole
for ER Mounting
Post & Base Assembly Sold Separately
Optics
Optical Systems Metallic Neutral Density Filters
Specifications ■ Clear Aperture: 90% OD
E-O Devices ■ Substrate: BK7 ■ Surface Accuracy: <5λ Over the
■ Diameter: 25.0 ± 0.5mm Ø25mm
Spherical Singlets (Unmounted) ■ Surface Quality:
■ Thickness: 1.0 ± 0.25mm 40-20 Scratch-Dig
Multi-Element (Unmounted) ■ Parallelism: <3arcmin.
Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
These metal-coated (Inconel), glass neutral density filters provide uniform attenuation
Aspheric Lenses over a broad spectral range. The optical density (D) is defined by D = log10 (1/T) or
alternatively, T = 10-D where T is the transmittance. Note that when defined this way,
Mirrors
the optical density is synonymous with absorbance.
0.45"
Diffusers Ø1.035"-40 Ø1.035"-40
& Lens Arrays Under normal conditions, the Inconel film is a very hard metallic alloy that is resistant External (11.4mm)
Internal
to aging. However, the Inconel coating will oxidize at elevated temperatures, so it is Thread Thread
Windows recommended that these neutral density filters be used at temperatures below 100°C.
Prisms The unmounted filters are Ø1" rounds. These filters can be purchased mounted in an Ø0.95" Ø1.20"
(24.1mm) (30.5mm)
SM1 lens tube engraved with the part number.
Gratings
Ø1" Unmounted Metallic Neutral Density Filters
ND Filter Ø.12"
Polarization Optics ITEM # $ £ € RMB OPTICAL DENSITY1 (3mm)
Stackable Cell
ND01B $ 44.00 £ 27.70 € 40,90 ¥ 420.20 D = 0.1
Beamsplitters ND02B $ 44.00 £ 27.70 € 40,90 ¥ 420.20 D = 0.2
Filters ND03B $ 44.00 £ 27.70 € 40,90 ¥ 420.20 D = 0.3
& Attenuators ND04B $ 44.00 £ 27.70 € 40,90 ¥ 420.20 D = 0.4
ND05B $ 44.00 £ 27.70 € 40,90 ¥ 420.20 D = 0.5
Gas Cells ND06B $ 44.00 £ 27.70 € 40,90 ¥ 420.20 D = 0.6
ND10B $ 44.00 £ 27.70 € 40,90 ¥ 420.20 D = 1.0
ND20B $ 54.00 £ 34.00 € 50,20 ¥ 515.70 D = 2.0
ND30B $ 54.00 £ 34.00 € 50,20 ¥ 515.70 D = 3.0
ND40B $ 54.00 £ 34.00 € 50,20 ¥ 515.70 D = 4.0
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Mounted Metallic Neutral Density Filters

OPTICAL % TRANSMISSION 350-800nm % TRANSMISSION 800-1200nm
ITEM # $ £ € RMB DENSITY1 NOMINAL MIN MAX MIN MAX
ND01A $ 56.00 £ 35.30 € 52,10 ¥ 534.80 D = 0.1 79% 77% 81% 71% 87%
ND02A $ 56.00 £ 35.30 € 52,10 ¥ 534.80 D = 0.2 63% 61% 65% 57% 69%
ND03A $ 56.00 £ 35.30 € 52,10 ¥ 534.80 D = 0.3 50% 48% 52% 45% 55%
ND04A $ 56.00 £ 35.30 € 52,10 ¥ 534.80 D = 0.4 40% 38.5% 41.5% 36% 44%
ND05A $ 56.00 £ 35.30 € 52,10 ¥ 534.80 D = 0.5 32% 30.5% 33.5% 28% 36%
ND06A $ 56.00 £ 35.30 € 52,10 ¥ 534.80 D = 0.6 25% 23.5% 26.5% 21% 29%
ND10A $ 56.00 £ 35.30 € 52,10 ¥ 534.80 D = 1.0 10% 9% 11% 6.5% 13.5%
ND20A $ 67.00 £ 42.20 € 62,30 ¥ 639.90 D = 2.0 1.0% 0.8% 1.2% 0.5% 1.5%
ND30A $ 67.00 £ 42.20 € 62,30 ¥ 639.90 D = 3.0 0.10% 0.06% 0.14% 0.1% 0.25%
ND40A $ 67.00 £ 42.20 € 62,30 ¥ 639.90 D = 4.0 0.01% — 0.02% — 0.02%
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Optics
Metallic ND Filters for the UV Spectral Region Optical Systems
These new metalic ND filters are made with UV fused silica Free Space Isolators
substrates and coated with Inconel metal. They are designed
to be used in the 200-400nm spectral range but can be used E-O Devices
with light wavelengths as long as 2.5µm. The flat spectral
response of the reflective Inconel-coated ND filters comes at
the expense of some absorption of the incident light that
NEW Spherical Singlets
Multi-Element
limits the use of these filters to low power applications. All Lenses
nine filters can be purchased together in the FDU-SET kit. Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses
Specifications
■ Substrate Material: UV Fused Silica Mirrors
■ Front Surface Coating: Inconel Diffusers
■ Spectral Range: 200-400nm & Lens Arrays
■ Optical Density Tolerance: 5%
Windows
■ Dimensions: Ø2" x 1/16"
■ Damage hreshold: 0.75W/cm2 Prisms
Gratings
A metallic Inconel coating is used to attenuate the light in
Put your Ø2" ND filters in an LMR2 (LMR2/M) mount for easy
these filters because of its durability and flat spectral Polarization Optics
integration into an optical system. The LMR2 is shipped with one
response from the VIS to the NIR and durability. However,
retaining ring to secure the optic and has a threaded mounting
Inconel will oxidize if used in an environment where the Beamsplitters
hole (see page 155). For ease, use a SPW604 to tighten the
temperature is in excess of 100°C. The optical density (D) is
retaining ring. Filters
given by & Attenuators
D = log10 (1/T) or alternatively, T = 10-D. Gas Cells
ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION NOMINAL OPTICAL DENSITY(S)

FDU-0.1 $ 100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00 UV Metallic ND Filter 0.1
FDU-SET $ 900.00 £ 567.00 € 837,00 ¥ 8,595.00 UV Metallic ND Filter Kit Set of All 12 FDU Filters
Filter Wheels for Ø1" and Ø1/2" Optics

■ USB 2.0 Interface for Automated Control
■ 6 Indexed Positions
■ Holds Unmounted Ø1" Filters
■ Indexed Filter Positions

■ Single or Double Wheel Design
Some manual filter wheels ■ Holds Ø1" or Ø1/2" Unmounted Filters
are sold with the ND
filters premounted. See Pages 169-172
Optics
Optical Systems Variable Metallic ND Filters
Specifications
E-O Devices
■ Substrate: UV Fused Silica
■ Spectral Range: 380-1200nm
Spherical Singlets
■ Coating: Iconel (Front Surface Only)
Multi-Element ■ Optical Density Tolerance: ±5%
Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses ■ Irregularity (per cm2): <λ
■ Wedge: <3arcmin
Aspheric Lenses ■ Chamfer: 0.2 x 0.2mm
Mirrors
Diffusers Variable metallic neutral density filters provide the versatility of a Types
& Lens Arrays filter set in the convenience of a single optical element. ■ Round, Continuously Variable, and Unmounted
Windows ■ Round, Continuously Variable, and Mounted
The round, mounted, metallic ND filters have an outer ring with
■ Round, Step Variable, and Unmounted
engraved angular graduations and an axle about which the filter can
Prisms ■ Round, Step Variable, and Mounted
rotate. The axle comes with two adapters, one with #8-32 threading
and the other with M4 threading, which alows the filter to be ■ Rectangular, Continuously Variable, and Unmounted
Gratings ■ Rectangular, Step Variable, and Unmounted
mounted easily onto a TR series post (see page 79).
Polarization Optics
A metallic Inconel coating is used to attenuate the light in these filters because of its durability and flat spectral response from the VIS to
Beamsplitters the NIR. However, Inconel will oxidize if used in an environment where the temperature is in excess of 100°C. The optical density (D) is
given by D = log10 (1/T), or alternatively, T = 10-D.
Filters
& Attenuators
Metallic ND filter transmission plots can be found Round, Continuously/Variable, Metallic ND
Gas Cells on page 838. Filter Dimensions (Unmounted)
ITEM# A B C D E F
Round, Step/Variable, Metallic ND Filter Dimensions NDC-25C-2 25mm 7.5mm 8mm 23mm 270° 2mm
NDC-25C-4 25mm 7.5mm 8mm 23mm 270° 2mm
ITEM# A B C D E F
NDC-50C-2 50mm 7.5mm 8mm 48mm 270° 2mm
NDC-50S-1 50mm 7.5mm 8mm 48mm 45°, 8 steps 2mm
NDC-50C-4 50mm 7.5mm 8mm 48mm 270° 2mm
NDC-100C-2 100mm 7.5mm 8mm 98mm 270° 2mm
NDC-100C-4 100mm 7.5mm 8mm 98mm 270° 2mm
Low
Optical
Density Uncoated
Optical Area Optical
Density Steps Density
Increases Increases Uncoated
Highest
Optical Area
Density
Highest
Optical
Density
Coated
Surface
Coated
Surface
Rectangular, Step Variable, Metallic ND
Filter Dimensions Rectangular, Continuously Variable, Metallic ND
ITEM# A B C D E F Filter Dimensions
NDL-10S-2 50mm 10mm 5mm 1mm 2mm 9mm ITEM# A B C D E
NDL-10S-4 50mm 10mm 5mm 1mm 2mm 4.5mm NDL-10C-2 50mm 10mm 5mm 1mm 2mm
NDL-25S-2 100mm 25mm 10mm 2mm 2mm 18mm
NDL-10C-4 50mm 10mm 5mm 1mm 2mm
NDL-25S-4 100mm 25mm 10mm 2mm 2mm 9mm NDL-25C-2 100mm 25mm 10mm 2mm 2mm
NDL-25C-4 100mm 25mm 10mm 2mm 2mm
Optical Density
Uncoated
Increases Continuously
Optical
Area Density Coated
Increases Surface Uncoated Coated
Discretely Area Area
Optics
Variable Metallic ND Filters Optical Systems
Unmounted, Continuously Variable, Circular, Metallic ND Filters Free Space Isolators

OPTICAL DENSITY1
ITEM # RANGE DIAMETER DESCRIPTION $ £ € RMB E-O Devices
NDC-25C-2 0-2.0 25mm Variable, Circular, Metallic ND Filter $ 302.00 £ 190.30 € 280,90 ¥ 2,884.10
NDC-25C-4 0-4.0 25mm Variable, Circular, Metallic ND Filter $ 302.00 £ 190.30 € 280,90 ¥ 2,884.10 Spherical Singlets
Multi-Element
Lenses
NDC-100C-4 0-4.0 100mm Variable, Circular, Metallic ND Filter $ 385.00 £ 242.60 € 358,10 ¥ 3,676.80 Cylindrical Lenses
Nominal
1
Unmounted, Step Variable, Circular, Metallic ND Filters Aspheric Lenses

OPTICAL DENSITY 1
ITEM # STEPS DIAMETER DESCRIPTION $ £ € RMB Mirrors

0.04, 0.1, 0.2, Diffusers
NDC-50S-1 50mm Stepped, Circular, Metallic Neutral Density Filter $ 822.00 £ 517.90 € 764,50 ¥ 7,850.00
0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, and 1.0 & Lens Arrays
0.04, 0.2, 0.4,
NDC-50S-3 50mm Stepped, Circular, Metallic Neutral Density Filter $ 822.00 £ 517.90 € 764,50 ¥ 7,850.10 Windows
0.6, 0.8, 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0
0.04, 0.1, 0.2,
NDC-100S-4 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 100mm Stepped, Circular, Metallic Neutral Density Filter $ 884.00 £ 556.90 € 822,10 ¥ 8,442.20 Prisms
1.0 , 2.0, and 3.0
Nominal
1 Gratings
Unmounted, Continuously Variable, Rectangular, Metallic ND Filters Polarization Optics

OPTICAL DENSITY1
ITEM# RANGE LENGTH DESCRIPTION $ £ € RMB Beamsplitters
NDL-10C-2 0-2.0 50mm Variable, Linear Neutral Density Filter $ 68.00 £ 42.80 € 63,20 ¥ 649.40
Filters
& Attenuators
NDL-25C-4 0-4.0 100mm Variable, Linear Neutral Density Filter $100.00 £ 63.00 € 93,00 ¥ 955.00 Gas Cells
1
Nominal
Unmounted, Step Variable, Rectangular, Metallic ND Filters

OPTICAL DENSITY1
ITEM# STEPS LENGTH DESCRIPTION $ £ € RMB
0.3, 0.6, 0.8
NDL-10S-2 50mm Stepped, Rectangular, Metallic Neutral Density Filter $ 515.00 £ 324.50 € 479,00 ¥ 4,918.30
1.0 and 2.0
0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5,
0.8, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0
0.3, 0.6, 0.8
1.0 and 2.0
0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5,
0.8, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0
1
Nominal
Mounted, Step Variable, Circular, Metallic ND Filters

OPTICAL DENSITY1
ITEM# STEPS DIAMETER DESCRIPTION $ £ € RMB
0.04, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, Mounted, Stepped, Circular, Metallic
NDC-50S-1M 2.5" $ 894.00 £ 563.20 € 831,40 ¥ 8,537.70
0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 1.0 Neutral Density Filter
0.04, 0.2, 0.4, Mounted, Stepped, Circular, Metallic
NDC-50S-3M 2.5" $ 894.00 £ 563.20 € 831,40 ¥ 8,537.70
0.6, 0.8, 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 Neutral Density Filter
0.04, 0.1, 0.2,
Mounted, Stepped, Circular, Metallic
NDC-100S-4M 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6 4.5" $1,030.00 £ 648.90 € 957,90 ¥ 9,836.50
Neutral Density Filter
1.0, 2.0, and 3.0
1
Nominal
Mounted, Continuously Variable, Circular, Metallic ND Filters

OPTICAL DENSITY1
ITEM # RANGE DIAMETER DESCRIPTION $ £ € RMB
NDC-25C-2M 0-2.0 1.25" Mounted, Variable, Circular, Metallic ND Filter $ 385.00 £ 242.60 € 358,10 ¥ 3,676.80
Quick reference: Optical Density of 2 = 1% Transmission, and a Optical Density of 4 = 0.01% Transmission (See Page 840 for Equation)
1
Nominal
Optics
Optical Systems Laser Line Filters
These bandpass (BP) filters provide one of the simplest and most the spectral range of blocked light on either side of the bandpass
economical ways to transmit a well-defined wavelength band of region is narrow. To compensate for this deficiency, an additional
E-O Devices light, while rejecting other unwanted radiation. Their design is blocking component is added, which is either an all dielectric or a
essentially that of a thin film Fabry-Perot Interferometer formed by metal-dielectric depending on the requirements of the filter.
Spherical Singlets vacuum deposition techniques and consists of two reflecting stacks, Although this additional blocking component will eliminate any
separated by an even-order spacer layer. unwanted out-of-band radiation, it also reduces the filter's overall
Multi-Element
Lenses These reflecting stacks are constructed from alternating layers of transmission throughput.
high and low refractive index materials, which can have a Using these methods, Thorlabs is capable of offering a wide range
Cylindrical Lenses
reflectance in excess of 99.99%. By varying the thickness of the of BP filters from 340nm - 1650nm. In addition, custom BP
Aspheric Lenses spacer layer and/or the number of reflecting layers, the central filters can be fabricated; please contact our technical support staff
wavelength and bandwidth of the filter can be altered. This type of to discuss your particular requirements.
Mirrors filter displays very high transmission in the bandpass region, but
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Windows
Specifications
Prisms ■ Minimum Clear Aperture:
Ø21mm (1" OD, See Drawing)
Gratings ■ Thickness: <6.3mm
■ Optimum Operating Temperature:
Polarization Optics 23°C
■ Edge Treatment: Mounted in Black
Beamsplitters Laser Line Filters
LASER CWL 1
FWHM 2
T 3
BLOCKING: PRICE
Anodized Aluminum Ring
Filters ITEM# LINE (nm) (nm) MIN (%) ≥OD 4 MIN. CODE ■ Edge Markings:
& Attenuators FL350-10 XeF 350 ± 2 10 ± 2 25 200-1150nm C CWL-FWHM ↑ Lot Number
FL355-10 Nd:YAG 355 ± 2 10 ± 2 25 200-1150nm C
(The Arrow Points in the Direction
Gas Cells of the Light Transmission)
FL441.6-10 HeCd 441.6 ± 2 10 ± 2 60 200-1150nm C
■ Surface/Coating Quality:
FL457.9-10 Argon 457.9 ± 2 10 ± 2 65 200-1150nm C
FL460-10 Argon 460 ± 0.2 10 ± 2 65 200-1150nm C
80-50 Scratch-Dig Per MIL-0-13830A
FL488-1 Argon 488 ± 0.2 1 ± 0.2 40 200-1150nm G ■ Operating Temperature:
FL488-3 Argon 488 ± 0.6 3 ± 0.6 45 200-1150nm F -50°C to +80°C
FL488-10 Argon 488 ± 2 10 ± 2 65 200-1150nm C ■ Substrates: Schott Borofloat
FL508.5-10 Argon 508.5 ± 2 10 ± 2 65 200-1150nm C and Soda Lime
FL514.5-1 Argon 514.5 ± 0.2 1 ± 0.2 45 200-1150nm G
FL514.5-3 Argon 514.5 ± 0.6 3 ± 0.6 55 200-1150nm F
FL514.5-10 Argon 514.5 ± 2 10 ± 2 65 200-1150nm C
FL532.-1 Argon 532. ± 0.2 1 ± 0.2 40 200-1150nm G
FL532-3 Argon 532 ± 0.6 3 ± 0.6 60 200-1150nm F
FL532-10 Nd:YAG 532 ± 2 10 ± 2 70 200-1150nm C
FL543.5-10 HeNe 543.5 ± 2 10 ± 2 70 200-1150nm C
FL632.8-1 HeNe 632.8 ± 0.2 1 ± 0.2 50 200-1150nm G
FL632.8-3 HeNe 632.8 ± 0.6 3 ± 0.6 65 200-1150nm F
FL632.8-10 HeNe 632.8 ± 2 10 ± 2 70 200-1150nm C Black Anodized
Aluminum Outer
FL635-10 Diode 635 ± 2 10 ± 2 70 200-1150nm C Housing
FL647.1-10 Krypton 647.1 ± 2 10 ± 2 70 200-1150nm C
FL670-10 Diode 670 ± 2 10 ± 2 70 200-1150nm C
FL694.3-10 Ruby 694.3 ± 2 10 ± 2 70 200-1150nm C
FL730-10 Diode 730 ± 2 10 ± 2 70 200-1150nm C
FL780-10 Diode 780 ± 2 10 ± 2 70 200-1150nm C
Clear Aperature
FL830-10 Diode 830 ± 2 10 ± 2 70 200-1150nm C
Max
FL850-10 Diode 850 ± 2 10 ± 2 70 200-1150nm C
FL880-10 Diode 880 ± 2 10 ± 2 70 200-1150nm C
FL880-40 Diode 880 ± 8 40 ± 8 70 200-1150nm C
FL880-70 Diode 880 ± 10 70 ± 8 70 200-1150nm C
FL905-10 Diode 905 ± 2 10 ± 2 70 200-1150nm C PRICE
FL905-25 Diode 905 ± 5 25 ± 5 70 200-1150nm C CODE $ £ € RMB
FL1064-3 Nd:YAG 1064 ± 0.6 3 ± 0.6 55 200-1150nm G A $ 82.20 £ 51.80 € 76,40 ¥ 785.00
FL1064-10 Nd:YAG 1064 ± 2 10 ± 2 70 200-1150nm C B $ 84.20 £ 53.00 € 78,30 ¥ 804.10
FL1152-10 HeNe 1152 ± 2 10 ± 2 45 200-3000nm C C $ 88.60 £ 55.80 € 82,40 ¥ 846.10
FL1300-30 Diode 1300 ± 6 30 ± 6 45 200-3000nm C D $ 95.70 £ 60.30 € 89,00 ¥ 913.90
FL1550-12 Diode 1550 ± 2.5 12 ± 2.3 40 200-1850nm C E $ 126.90 £ 79.90 € 118,00 ¥ 1,211.90
FL1550-30 Diode 1550 ± 6 30 ± 6 45 200-1850nm C F $ 129.80 £ 81.80 € 120,70 ¥ 1,239.60
FL1550-40 Diode 1550 ± 8 40 ± 8 45 200-1850nm C G $ 198.80 £ 125.20 € 184,90 ¥ 1,898.50
1) Central Wavelength 2) Full Width at Half Maximum 3) Transmission
Optics
Bandpass Filters Optical Systems

Specifications
■ Central Wavelength Tolerance: ■ Edge Treatment: Mounted in
Black Anodized Aluminum Ring E-O Devices
±2nm Typical (See Chart)
■ FWHM Tolerance: ±2nm ■ Edge Markings: CWL-FWHM
↑ Lot Number; (The Arrow Spherical Singlets
of Nominal
■ Out-of-Band Transmission: Points in the Direction of the Multi-Element
<0.01% from 200nm to 3.0µm Light Transmission) Lenses
■ Surface/Coating Quality:
■ Minimum Clear Aperture:
80-50 Per MIL-0-13830A Cylindrical Lenses
21mm Diameter
■ Operating Temperature:
■ Thickness: <6.3mm
■ 10nm Bandpass: CWL from 340 – 1650nm -50°C to +80°C Aspheric Lenses
■ Substrates: Schott Borofloat
■ <0.01% Out-of-Band Transmission from ■ Optimum Operating
200nm – 3.0µm and Soda Lime Mirrors
Temperature: 23°C
Abbreviation Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
1
Central Wavelength 3
Tolerance
2
Full Width Half Max. 4
Transmission Bandpass Filters: 700 – 1650nm Windows
CWL1 FWHM2 TOL.3 T4 PRICE
ITEM# (nm) (nm) (BOTH) MIN (%) CODE Prisms
Bandpass Filters: 340 – 690nm FB710-10 710 10 (±2nm) 50 A Black Anodized
Aluminum Outer
CWL1 FWHM2 TOL.3 T4 PRICE FB720-10 720 10 (±2nm) 50 A Housing
Gratings
ITEM# (nm) (nm) (BOTH) MIN (%) CODE FB730-10 730 10 (±2nm) 50 A
FB340-10 340 10 (±2nm) 25 E FB740-10 740 10 (±2nm) 50 A
Polarization Optics
FB350-10 350 10 (±2nm) 25 G FB750-10 750 10 (±2nm) 50 A
FB360-10 360 10 (±2nm) 25 G FB750-40 750 40 (±8nm) 75 D
Clear Aperature Beamsplitters
FB370-10 370 10 (±2nm) 25 E FB760-10 760 10 (±2nm) 50 A
FB380-10 380 10 (±2nm) 25 F FB770-10 770 10 (±2nm) 50 A Filters
FB390-10 390 10 (±2nm) 30 E FB780-10 780 10 (±2nm) 50 A & Attenuators
FB400-10 400 10 (±2nm) 37 C FB790-10 790 10 (±2nm) 50 A
Gas Cells
FB400-40 400 40 (±8nm) 45 C FB800-10 800 10 (±2nm) 50 A
FB405-10 405 10 (±2nm) 37 D FB800-40 800 40 (±8nm) 75 D
FB410-10 410 10 (±2nm) 40 D FB810-10 810 10 (±2nm) 50 A
FB420-10 420 10 (±2nm) 45 D FB820-10 820 10 (±2nm) 50 A Max
FB430-10 430 10 (±2nm) 45 D FB830-10 830 10 (±2nm) 50 A

FB440-10 440 10 (±2nm) 45 D FB840-10 840 10 (±2nm) 50 A
FB450-10 450 10 (±2nm) 45 D FB850-10 850 10 (±2nm) 50 D
FB450-40 450 40 (±8nm) 60 C FB850-40 850 40 (±8nm) 75 D
FB460-10 460 10 (±2nm) 45 B FB860-10 860 10 (±2nm) 50 C
FB470-10 470 10 (±2nm) 45 B FB870-10 870 10 (±2nm) 50 C
PRICE
FB480-10 480 10 (±2nm) 45 B FB880-10 880 10 (±2nm) 50 C CODE $ £ € RMB
FB490-10 490 10 (±2nm) 45 B FB880-40 880 40 (±8nm) 70 D
A $ 82.20 £ 51.80 € 76,40 ¥ 785.00
FB500-10 500 10 (±2nm) 50 B FB890-10 890 10 (±2nm) 50 C
B $ 84.20 £ 53.00 € 78,30 ¥ 804.10
FB500-40 500 40 (±8nm) 70 D FB900-10 900 10 (±2nm) 50 C
C $ 88.60 £ 55.80 € 82,40 ¥ 846.10
FB510-10 510 10 (±2nm) 50 B FB900-40 900 40 (±8nm) 70 D
D $ 95.70 £ 60.30 € 89,00 ¥ 913.90
FB520-10 520 10 (±2nm) 50 A FB910-10 910 10 (±2nm) 50 C
E $ 126.90 £ 79.90 € 118,00 ¥ 1,211.90
FB530-10 530 10 (±2nm) 50 A FB920-10 920 10 (±2nm) 50 C
F $ 129.80 £ 81.80 € 120,70 ¥ 1,239.60
FB540-10 540 10 (±2nm) 50 A FB930-10 930 10 (±2nm) 50 C
G $ 198.80 £ 125.20 € 184,90 ¥ 1,898.50
FB550-10 550 10 (±2nm) 50 A FB940-10 940 10 (±2nm) 50 C
FB550-40 550 40 (±8nm) 75 D FB950-10 950 10 (±2nm) 50 C
FB560-10 560 10 (±2nm) 50 A FB960-10 960 10 (±2nm) 50 C
FB570-10 570 10 (±2nm) 50 A FB970-10 970 10 (±2nm) 50 C
FB580-10 580 10 (±2nm) 50 A FB980-10 980 10 (±2nm) 50 C
FB590-10 590 10 (±2nm) 50 A FB990-10 990 10 (±2nm) 50 C
FB600-10 600 10 (±2nm) 50 A FB1000-10 1000 10 (±2nm) 45 C
FB600-40 600 40 (±8nm) 75 D FB1050-10 1050 10 (±2nm) 45 C
FB610-10 610 10 (±2nm) 50 A FB1100-10 1100 10 (±2nm) 45 C
FB620-10 620 10 (±2nm) 50 A FB1150-10 1150 10 (±2nm) 45 C
FB630-10 630 10 (±2nm) 50 D FB1200-10 1200 10 (±2nm) 45 C
FB640-10 640 10 (±2nm) 50 A FB1250-10 1250 10 (±2nm) 45 C
FB650-10 650 10 (±2nm) 50 A FB1300-12 1300 12 (±2.4nm) 40 C
FB650-40 650 40 (±8nm) 75 D FB1350-12 1350 12 (±2.4nm) 40 C
FB660-10 660 10 (±2nm) 50 A FB1400-12 1400 12 (±2.4nm) 40 C
FB670-10 670 10 (±2nm) 50 A FB1450-12 1450 12 (±2.4nm) 40 C
FB680-10 680 10 (±2nm) 50 A FB1500-12 1500 12 (±2.4nm) 40 C
FB690-10 690 10 (±2nm) 50 A FB1550-12 1550 12 (±2.4nm) 40 C
FB700-10 700 10 (±2nm) 50 A FB1600-12 1600 12 (±2.4nm) 40 C
FB700-40 700 40 (±8nm) 75 D FB1650-12 1650 12 (±2.4nm) 40 C
Optics
Optical Systems Edgepass Filters
Edgepass filters (i.e. shortpass and longpass filters) are very useful for isolating
specific spectral regions. They are an excellent choice to use as emission filters
E-O Devices
in fluorescence applications, order sorting filters for photometry, stray light or
Spherical Singlets trim filters to eliminate any unwanted near-band radiation, Raman
Spectroscopy filters, or filters for various applications in astronomy.
Multi-Element
Lenses All Thorlabs edge filters are constructed of durable dielectric coatings and will
withstand the normal cleaning and handling associated with any high-quality
Cylindrical Lenses
optical component. Their film construction is essentially a modified quarter-
Aspheric Lenses wave stack, using interference effects rather than absorption to isolate their
spectral bands.
Mirrors Unlike colored filter glass, the cut-on and cut-off wavelength will shift to a
Diffusers shorter wavelength as the angle of incidence is increased. This feature can ■ May be Combined for Custom Bandpass
& Lens Arrays be useful in applications where it is desirable to fine tune the location of Filtering
the cut-on or cut-off wavelength. ■ Hermetically Sealed for Maximum
Windows
Humidity Protection
Prisms
Gratings Specifications Black Anodized

■ Construction: Immersed Dielectric Aluminum Outer
Housing
Polarization Optics ■ Scratch-Dig: 80-50
■ Substrate Material: Borofloat
Beamsplitters ■ Temperature Range: -20°C to 75°C
Filters
& Attenuators Clear Aperature
Max
Gas Cells
Call Tech Support for Custom Interference Filters
or Email: techsupport@thorlabs.com
Longpass Filters Shortpass Filters

■ Cut-On λ to 2200nm Mininmum ■ Transmission Region: 0.7 λ to Cut-Off λ Unless 0.7λ
■ Minimum Peak Transmission: < 400nm Then 400nm to Cut-Off λ
■ Minimum Peak Transmission:
400-700nm, 80%; 750-1000nm, 75%; >1000nm, 70%
550-1000nm, 80%; <550nm, 70%
■ Cut-On Tolerance (∆λ@ 50% of Peak): ■ Cut-Off Tolerance (∆λ@ 50% of Peak):
±3nm up to 750nm; ±15nm up to 1000nm
■ Rejection Region: 200nm to Cut-On λ ±3nm up to 750nm; ±15nm up to 1000nm
(0.01% Absolute Transmission) ■ Rejection Region: Extends to 1.3 Times Cut-Off λ
■ Cut-On Slope: 3%, Optical Density (0.01% Absolute, 0.0001% Average Transmission)
Varies from 0.3-4 ■ Cut-Off Slope: 4-5%, Optical Density Varies From 0.3-4
( Slope % = λ0.3 - λ4 x 100) ( Slope % = λ4 - λ0.3 x 100)

λ4 λ0.3
Longpass Filter Shortpass Filter
Optics
Optical Systems
Longpass Filter Shortpass Filter
E-O Devices
Spherical Singlets
Multi-Element
Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses
Longpass Filter Mirrors

Shortpass Filter
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Windows
Prisms
Gratings
Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters
Filters
Longpass Filters & Attenuators
CUT-ON TRANSMISSION REGION REJECTION REGION
Gas Cells
ITEM# WAVELENGTH (APPROXIMATE) (APPROXIMATE) $ £ € RMB
FEL0500 500nm 500-2200nm 200-500nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FEL0550 550nm 550-2200nm 200-550nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FEL0600 600nm 600-2200nm 200-600nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FEL0650 650nm 650-2200nm 200-650nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FEL0700 700nm 700-2200nm 200-700nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FEL0750 750nm 750-2200nm 200-750nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FEL0800 800nm 800-2200nm 200-800nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FEL0850 850nm 850-2200nm 200-850nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FEL0900 900nm 900-2200nm 200-900nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FEL0950 950nm 950-2200nm 200-950nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FEL1000 1000nm 1000-2200nm 200-1000nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FEL1050 1050nm 1050-2200nm 200-1050nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FEL1100 1100nm 1100-2200nm 200-1100nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FEL1150 1150nm 1150-2200nm 200-1150nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FEL1200 1200nm 1200-2200nm 200-1200nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FEL1250 1250nm 1250-2200nm 200-1250nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FEL1300 1300nm 1300-2200nm 200-1300nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FEL1350 1350nm 1350-2200nm 200-1350nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FEL1400 1400nm 1400-2200nm 200-1400nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FEL1450 1450nm 1450-2200nm 200-1450nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FEL1500 1500nm 1500-2200nm 200-1500nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
Shortpass Filters
CUT-ON TRANSMISSION REGION REJECTION REGION
ITEM# WAVELENGTH (APPROXIMATE) (APPROXIMATE) $ £ € RMB
FES0450 450nm 400-450nm 450-585nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FES0500 500nm 400-500nm 500-650nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FES0550 550nm 400-550nm 550-715nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FES0600 600nm 420-600nm 600-780nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FES0650 650nm 455-650nm 650-845nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FES0700 700nm 490-700nm 700-910nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FES0750 750nm 525-750nm 750-975nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FES0800 800nm 560-800nm 800-1040nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FES0850 850nm 595-850nm 850-1105nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FES0900 900nm 630-900nm 900-1170nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FES0950 950nm 665-950nm 950-1235nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
FES1000 1000nm 700-1000nm 1000-1300nm $ 71.90 £ 45.30 € 66,90 ¥ 686.60
Optics
Optical Systems Dichroic Color Filters
Free Space Isolators Additive and subtractive dichroic color filters are used to separate color in CCD
imaging, digital projection, machine vision, and printing. Each filter is designed so
E-O Devices that it only transmits a small portion of the visible spectrum.
Spherical Singlets In the simplest case (as shown
3-Color Composite Image below) the red, green, and blue
Multi-Element additive filters can be used in
Lenses
succession to produce a high-
Cylindrical Lenses contrast color image from a black
and white CCD image. Unlike
Aspheric Lenses traditional color CCD cameras,
which make use of repetitive
Mirrors
groups consisting of three
Diffusers A set of spatially separated pixels, these
& Lens Arrays red/green/blue color filters allow one to achieve
Windows filters was used the same effect without sacrificing
to build a resolution.
Prisms composite color Dichroic color filters have many Preloaded
image from a applications. For example, Dichroic Color
Gratings black and white Filter Wheel
additive filters are commonly used
CCD camera in digital projection to enhance
Polarization Optics FW1ADF is a
image. contrast. These kinds of filters Filter Wheel that
also have benefits to machine Comes Preloaded
Beamsplitters
With All Six Ø1”
vision; a single filter can be placed in front of the CCD camera to increase contrast, Dichroic Color Filters
Filters
& Attenuators thus making it easier to sort items. Copy machines and print preprocessing centers
make use of subtractive filters to create images that will later be printed in ink. ITEM # $ £ € RMB
Gas Cells FW1ADF $ 231.00 £ 145.50 € 214,80 ¥ 2,206.10
■ Will Not Fade Like Gels or Plastic Filters
■ Variety of Sizes
■ Multilayer Thin Film Coatings on Glass Substrates Added Savings Over Buying
■ Also Available in Kits The Pieces Individually
In contrast to plastic filters or gels, these coatings can withstand high temperatures,
provide unparalleled durability, and will not fade with time. Each filter in the filter set
is mounted in an SM1 lens tube. The filter part number and filter color are engraved
on the lens tube.
% Transmission
% Transmission
Wavelength (nm) Wavelength (nm)

% Transmission
% Transmission

% Transmission
% Transmission
Optics
Dichroic Color Filters (continued) Optical Systems

Specifications Additive Filters: Subtractive Filters:
E-O Devices
■ Angle of Incidence: 0° ■ RED ■ CYAN
■ Scratch/Dig: 80/50 MIL-0-13830A T: >75% Avg., 615-730nm T: >85% Avg., 390-530nm
T: <1% Avg., 380-550nm T: <1% Avg., 585-710nm Spherical Singlets
■ Clear Aperture: >90% Diameter
Cut-On: 585 ± 15nm Cut-Off: 555 ± 15nm Multi-Element
■ Temperature Range: -50 to +80°C ■ GREEN ■ MAGENTA Lenses
■ Dimensional Tolerance: T: >70% @ Peak T: >75% Avg., 395-440nm
A) Ø12.7mm +0/-0.25mm T: <1% Avg., 400-460nm and 645-750nm Cylindrical Lenses
B) Ø25.4mm +0/-0.25mm Low Edge: 505nm ± 15nm T: <1% Avg., 500-590nm
C) Ø50.8mm +0/-0.5mm High Edge: 575 ± 15nm ■ YELLOW Aspheric Lenses
■ Thickness: 2mm (Nominal) ■ BLUE T: >85% Avg., 550-750nm
■ Material: Borofloat Glass T: >85% Avg., 390-480nm T: <1% Avg., 410-475nm Mirrors
T: <1% Avg., 540-750nm Cut-On: 515 ± 15nm
Individual Filter Specifications Appear to the Right Cut-Off: 505 ± 15nm Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Ø1/2" Dichroic Color Filters Windows

ITEM# $ £ € RMB DIAMETER COLOR DESCRIPTION
Prisms
FD05R $ 18.30 £ 11.50 € 17,00 ¥ 174.80 Ø1/2" Red Unmounted Additive Dichroic Color Filter
FD05G $ 18.30 £ 11.50 € 17,00 ¥ 174.80 Ø1/2" Green Unmounted Additive Dichroic Color Filter
FD05B $ 18.30 £ 11.50 € 17,00 ¥ 174.80 Ø1/2" Blue Unmounted Additive Dichroic Color Filter
Gratings
FD05C $ 18.30 £ 11.50 € 17,00 ¥ 174.80 Ø1/2" Cyan Unmounted Subtractive Dichroic Color Filter
FD05M $ 18.30 £ 11.50 € 17,00 ¥ 174.80 Ø1/2" Magenta Unmounted Subtractive Dichroic Color Filter Polarization Optics
FD05Y $ 18.30 £ 11.50 € 17,00 ¥ 174.80 Ø1/2" Yellow Unmounted Subtractive Dichroic Color Filter
Beamsplitters
Ø1" Dichroic Color Filters
ITEM# $ £ € RMB DIAMETER COLOR DESCRIPTION Filters
& Attenuators
FD1R $ 22.70 £ 14.30 € 21,10 ¥ 216.80 Ø1" Red Unmounted Additive Dichroic Color Filter
FD1G $ 22.70 £ 14.30 € 21,10 ¥ 216.80 Ø1" Green Unmounted Additive Dichroic Color Filter Gas Cells
FD1B $ 22.70 £ 14.30 € 21,10 ¥ 216.80 Ø1" Blue Unmounted Additive Dichroic Color Filter
FD1C $ 22.70 £ 14.30 € 21,10 ¥ 216.80 Ø1" Cyan Unmounted Subtractive Dichroic Color Filter
FD1M $ 22.70 £ 14.30 € 21,10 ¥ 216.80 Ø1" Magenta Unmounted Subtractive Dichroic Color Filter
FD1Y $ 22.70 £ 14.30 € 21,10 ¥ 216.80 Ø1" Yellow Unmounted Subtractive Dichroic Color Filter
Ø2" Dichroic Color Filters

FD2R $ 31.30 £ 19.70 € 29,10 ¥ 298.90 Ø2" Red Unmounted Additive Dichroic Color Filter
FD2G $ 31.30 £ 19.70 € 29,10 ¥ 298.90 Ø2" Green Unmounted Additive Dichroic Color Filter
FD2B $ 31.30 £ 19.70 € 29,10 ¥ 298.90 Ø2" Blue Unmounted Additive Dichroic Color Filter
FD2C $ 31.30 £ 19.70 € 29,10 ¥ 298.90 Ø2" Cyan Unmounted Subtractive Dichroic Color Filter
FD2M $ 31.30 £ 19.70 € 29,10 ¥ 298.90 Ø2" Magenta Unmounted Subtractive Dichroic Color Filter
FD2Y $ 31.30 £ 19.70 € 29,10 ¥ 298.90 Ø2" Yellow Unmounted Subtractive Dichroic Color Filter
Ø1" Dichroic Color Filter Kits

FD1S $ 95.60 £ 60.20 € 88,90 ¥ 913.00 Ø1" CMY Set Set of Three Ø1" SM1 Mounted Subtractive Filters
FD1A $ 95.60 £ 60.20 € 88,90 ¥ 913.00 Ø1" RGB Set Set of Three Ø1" SM1 Mounted Additive Filters
FD1D $ 191.10 £ 120.40 € 177,70 ¥ 1,825.00 Ø1" CMYRGB Set of All Six Ø1" SM1 Mounted Dichroic Filters
High-Resolution CCD Cameras, Sensetive

Detectors, and Photomultiplier Tubes
Putting It All Together
Microscopy Accessories
Pages 623-646
Flourescence and Extinction
Filters and Filter Wheels
100
90
80
Transmission %
70
60
FMF001
Motor- and Piezo-Driven Stages and Controllers 50
40
FXF001
FDF001
30
20
10
0
440 460 480 500 520 540 560
Wavelength (nm)
High-Power LEDs
Designed to Mount
Into Popular
Mounts and Microscopes
Accessories
17 Filters_Atten 835-850.qxd.P 8/29/07 9:37 AM Page 848
Optics
Optical Systems Colored Glass Filters
Specifications
E-O Devices ■ Dimensions: +0.0/–0.4mm
■ Material: Schott Colored Glass
■ Scratch-Dig: 40-20 ■ Wedge: <3arcmin
Spherical Singlets
■ Surface Flatness: ■ Damage Threshold: 30W/cm2
Multi-Element <λ/4 @ 633nm, Ø1" Round Typical
Lenses ■ Clear Aperture: 80% of
<λ/2 @ 633nm, 2" Square
Diameter
Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
These economically priced filters are
Windows
manufactured from different colors of Schott
Prisms glass and are intended for use in a wide variety
of applications.
Gratings ■ Economical Alternative to Coated Filters
■ Longpass, Shortpass, and Bandpass Filters
Polarization Optics
■ Ø1" Rounds or 2" x 2" Squares
Beamsplitters Colored Glass Filter Kits
Filters ITEM # $ £ € RMB The FGK01 Kit
& Attenuators Contains All Ten Ø1"
FGK01 $ 498.00 £ 313.70 € 463,10 ¥ 4,755.90 Round Filters
Gas Cells FGK01S $ 702.00 £ 442.30 € 652,90 ¥ 6,704.10 Mounted in SM1
Lens Tubes
<12% Over Entire Wavelength Range [Ts - Tp]
< 35% and [Rs - Rp] < 35%
Added Savings Over Buying

THE FGK01S KIT CONTAINS TEN 2" X 2" SQUARE FILTERS
Glass Types Included: RG3, UG1, GG400, BG40, GG495, OG550, RG610, RG715, RG780, and RG850
Bandpass Filters
VIS Bandpass Glass UV Bandpass Glass
1.0 1.0
Internal Transmission
KG3
0.8 0.8
0.6 0.6
UG1 BG40
UG11
0.4 0.4
UG5
UG1
0.2 0.2
0.0 0.0
200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
IR Bandpass Glass Double Bandpass Glass

1.0 1.0
0.8 0.8
0.6 0.6
BG 3
BG 36
0.4 0.4
0.2 0.2
0.0 0.0
800 950 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 800 400 600 800 1000 1200 1500
Optics
Colored Glass Filters Optical Systems
Longpass Filters E-O Devices
Spherical Singlets
Multi-Element
Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
Diffusers
Wavelength (nm) Wavelength (nm) & Lens Arrays
Windows
Prisms
Gratings
Polarization Optics
Beamsplitters
Filters
& Attenuators
Gas Cells
ITEM# Ø1" ROUND PRICE ITEM# 2" SQUARE PRICE SCHOTT THICKNESS
(Ø1" ROUND) $ £ € RMB (2" SQUARE) $ £ € RMB GLASS (mm) DESCRIPTION
FGL280 $ 43.30 £ 27.30 € 40,30 ¥ 413.50 FGL280S $ 87.60 £ 55.20 € 81,50 ¥ 836.60 N-WG 280 2.0 280nm Longpass Filter
FGL400 $ 43.30 £ 27.30 € 40,30 ¥ 413.50 FGL400S $ 63.90 £ 40.30 € 59,40 ¥ 610.20 GG 400 2.0 400nm Longpass Filter
FGL515 $ 43.30 £ 27.30 € 40,30 ¥ 413.50 FGL515S $ 87.60 £ 55.20 € 81,50 ¥ 836.60 OG 515 2.0 515nm Longpass Filter
FGL610 $ 43.30 £ 27.30 € 40,30 ¥ 413.50 FGL610S $ 63.90 £ 40.30 € 59,40 ¥ 610.20 RG 610 2.0 610nm Longpass Filter
FGS900 $ 43.30 £ 27.30 € 40,30 ¥ 413.50 FGS900S $ 63.90 £ 40.30 € 59,40 ¥ 610.20 KG 3 2.0 Shortpass Filter
FGB25 $ 43.30 £ 27.30 € 40,30 ¥ 413.50 FGB25S $ 87.60 £ 55.20 € 81,50 ¥ 836.60 BG 3 2.0 Bandpass Filter
FGUV $ 43.30 £ 27.30 € 40,30 ¥ 413.50 FGUVS $ 63.90 £ 40.30 € 59,40 ¥ 610.20 UG 1 2.0 UV Passing Filter
FGUV5 $ 87.60 £ 55.20 € 81,50 ¥ 836.60 FGUV5S $190.60 £120.10 € 177,30 ¥ 1,820.20 UG 5 2.0 UV Passing Filter
FGUV11 $ 87.60 £ 55.20 € 81,50 ¥ 836.60 FGUV11S $190.60 £120.10 € 177,30 ¥ 1,820.20 UG 11 2.0 UV Passing Filter
Cage Mount
Beamsplitter
and Mirrors
Innovative ideas to help you

achieve results. Visit us at
See Page
www.thorlabs.com, and let
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us know what you think.
Optics
Optical Systems Hot & Cold Mirrors
Specifications
E-O Devices Red Reflector
Wide Band Hot Mirror
■ Angle of Incidence: 0° ■ Angle of Incidence: 45°
Spherical Singlets
■ 50% Cutoff: 720nm ± 25nm ■ 50% Cutoff: 580nm ± 15nm
Multi-Element ■ Transmission: >85% Average ■ Transmission: >85% Average
Lenses From 400 to 550nm
From 450 to 645nm
Cylindrical Lenses ■ Reflection: >90% Average ■ Reflection: >90% Average From
From 750 to 1200nm 610 to 725nm
Aspheric Lenses
Mirrors
For applications where heat buildup is a concern,
Diffusers a 0º incidence hot mirror provides protection
& Lens Arrays
by reflecting the IR radiation light while
Windows transmitting visible light.
In direct contrast, cold mirrors, when placed at
Prisms
45° with respect to the incident beam, transmit
Gratings
IR radiation while reflecting visible light.
■ Hot Mirrors for Reflecting IR and
Polarization Optics Transmitting Visible Light
■ Cold Mirrors for Transmitting IR and
Beamsplitters Reflecting Visible Light
Filters
& Attenuators
Gas Cells
Interference &
Colored Glass
Filter Kits
Specifications Cold Mirror
UV Cold Mirror ■ Angle of Incidence: 45°
■ Angle of Incidence: 45° ■ Transmission: >85% Average
See page 876 ■ Transmission: >85% Average From 750 - 1200nm
for more details. From 600 - 1200nm ■ Reflection: >90% Average
■ Reflection: >90% Average From 420 - 630nm
Added Savings Over Buying ■ Flatness: 3 - 4 Waves @ 633nm
From 325 - 475nm
ANGLE OF NOMINAL
ITEM# $ £ € RMB INCIDENCE THICKNESS DIAMETER DESCRIPTION
FM501 $ 35.70 £ 22.50 € 33,20 ¥ 340.90 0° 1.0mm Ø1/2" Wide Band Hot Mirror
FM01 $ 56.70 £ 35.70 € 52,70 ¥ 541.50 0° 1.0mm Ø1" Wide Band Hot Mirror
FM201 $ 93.50 £ 58.90 € 87,00 ¥ 892.90 0° 1.0mm Ø2" Wide Band Hot Mirror
FM02 $ 46.20 £ 29.10 € 43,00 ¥ 441.20 45° 1.0mm Ø1" Red Reflector
FM503 $ 23.10 £ 14.60 € 21,50 ¥ 220.60 45° 1.0mm Ø1/2" Cold Mirror
FM03 $ 31.50 £ 19.80 € 29,30 ¥ 300.80 45° 1.0mm Ø1" Cold Mirror
FM203 $ 70.40 £ 44.40 € 65,50 ¥ 672.30 45° 1.0mm Ø2" Cold Mirror
FM504 $ 28.40 £ 17.90 € 26,40 ¥ 271.20 45° 1.0mm Ø1/2" UV Cold Mirror
FM04 $ 42.00 £ 26.50 € 39,10 ¥ 401.10 45° 1.0mm Ø1" UV Cold Mirror
FM204 $ 81.90 £ 51.60 € 76,20 ¥ 782.10 45° 1.0mm Ø2" UV Cold Mirror
18 Gas Cells 851-857.qxd.P 7/11/07 3:43 PM Page 851
Gas Cells Selection Guide

Pages 851-857
Gas Reference Cell Overview
■ Tunable Laser Calibration
■ Stabilized Frequency Source
■ OSA Calibration
■ Gas Analyzer Calibration
■ Calibration of Wavelength Meter
■ Frequency Standards
■ Wavelength Locking Light Sources
■ Atom Cooling
See Page 852
Pyrex Reference Cells

■ Potassium, Sodium, Cesium, and Rubidium Cells
■ Optical Transmission: ~92% From 350nm - 2.4µm
■ Less Susceptible Than Quartz to Reactive Elements Such as Sodium
and Potassium
■ Less Susceptible Than Quartz to Breaking and Chipping
See Page 853
Quartz Reference Cells

■ Rubidium (Rb, 87Rb, or 85Rb), Cesium, Water, and Iodine Cells
■ Angled Windows to Eliminate Back Reflections and the Etalon Effect
■ λ/4 Flatness on Windows
■ Ideal for Precision Measurement
See Page 854
Molecular Gas Cells

■ Excellent Frequency Calibration Source
■ Acetylene, HCN, Carbon Monoxide (12C16O and 13C16O), and
Methane Cells
■ Telecom Standards Tested for Fill Material Purity
See Page 855
Gas Cell Accessories & Custom Capabilities

■ Gas Cell Mounts
■ Custom Refillable Reference Cells
■ Unique Cell Designs
See Pages 856-857
Optics
Optical Systems Gas Reference Cells Overview
Free Space Isolators cells sold by Thorlabs, the absorption lines available. When these reference cells are
(wavelengths of light that are absorbed) loaded with the molecular gas and sealed,
E-O Devices are well known. The absolute wavelength the pressure and temperature are precisely
of the absorption lines can be found in controlled so that it is possible to
Spherical Singlets peer reviewed journals and in some cases reproduce the conditions, and as a result,
online at www.nist.gov. In order to the location of the absorption lines
Multi-Element
Lenses reproduce the absorption lines reported by reported in literature. The molecular gas
these sources, the temperature and reference cells sold by Thorlabs include
Cylindrical Lenses contents of the reference cell need to be acetylene, hydrogen cyanide, carbon
identical to the cell used in the reported monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen
Aspheric Lenses measurement since changes in dioxide, methane, ethane, and ethylene.
temperature, pressure, and material can Each gas has a unique set of absorption
Mirrors cause shifts and/or broadening of the lines corresponding to allowed transitions
absorption lines. between rotational and vibrational energy
Diffusers
& Lens Arrays Reference Cell Contents levels.
Applications: Due to the number of absorption lines in
Windows ■ Tunable Laser Calibration The alkali atoms are located in the first the NIR region of the electromagnetic
column of the periodic table. Thorlabs spectrum, molecular gas reference cells
■ Stabilized Frequency Source
Prisms offers alkali reference cells that contain make excellent calibration sources for light
■ OSA Calibration
sodium, potassium, rubidium, and sources and test equipment used in the
■ Gas Analyzer Calibration cesium. In alkali atom reference cells, the
Gratings Telecom industry. The National Institute
■ Calibration of Wavelength Meter bulk of the material in the cell will be of Standards and Technology (NIST) have
Polarization Optics ■ Frequency Standards coalesced in a solid or liquid form on the created wavelength reference standards for
cell walls. However, since the cell was the Telecom industry based on Standard
Beamsplitters Gas reference cells, hereafter referred to as sealed with vacuum conditions inside the Reference Materials (SRM): 2515 (carbon
reference cells, are often used in cell, alkali vapor will be present. The monoxide), 2517a (acetylene), and 2519
Filters atomic vapor will absorb light with
& Attenuators applications where the wavelength of light (hydrogen cyanide).
needs to be accurately determined. wavelengths corresponding to the allowed
transitions between the energy levels of Reference Cell Containers
Gas Cells Although spectrometers and optical
the atoms. When the reference cell is at Thorlabs’ reference cells are made from
spectrum analyzers are built specifically for
room temperature, the light absorbed will either Pyrex or quartz. Pyrex is an
this purpose, both need to be accurately
be principally due to transitions between inexpensive material with good optical
calibrated in order to yield accurate
the ground state and excited electronic transmission characteristics. Between 350
absolute wavelength measurements. A
states of the atom. A reference cell that and 2400nm, the transmission of Pyrex is
reference cell consists of a cylindrical
contains an alkali atom source is over 92% as can be seen on the plot
container (cell) containing a high purity
sometimes referred to as a vapor reference below. Pyrex is also durable in that it is
molecular compound or atomic element.
cell. less susceptible to breaking or chipping
During the manufacturing of the reference
Additional vapor reference cells offered by than quartz. Due to its chemical stability,
cell, the temperature and pressure inside
the cell are precisely regulated since these Thorlabs include cells with water or
factors affect the reference cell iodine as the source material. The iodine Pyrex
100
vapor forms the diatomic molecule I2.
% Transmission
performance.
80
A reference cell can serve as an absolute Water and iodine absorb light
corresponding to transitions between 60
wavelength calibration source because the
rotational and/or vibrational energy levels 40
reference cell will only absorb light at
wavelengths that correspond to the in the molecule. 20
allowed transitions between energy levels In addition to vapor reference cells, cells 0
of the material inside the reference cell. that contain molecules that exist in the 180 1180 2180 3180
Wavelength
For the materials offered in the reference gaseous state at room temperature are
Typical saturated absorption experiment using a cesium reference cell that

yields a plot of the Doppler-free Cs absorption line at 852nm.
Cesium Absorption Lines at 852nm
Optics
Gas Reference Cells Overview… (cont) Optical Systems
Pyrex is suitable for holding K, Na, Cs, a low coefficient of thermal expansion that constructed with windows that have a 2° Free Space Isolators
and Rb. The standard sized Pyrex cell is makes it resilient to thermal shock. The wedge. In addition, the window is also
25mm in diameter and 75mm in length. thermal properties as well as the welded mounted at an angle with respect to the E-O Devices
Quartz is a more expensive material with length of the cell to minimize saturation
100 Fused Silica
excellent optical characteristics. The cell is and interference effects due to surface Spherical Singlets
% Transmission
composed of a cylindrical quartz tube 80 reflections. The angled surfaces prevent
Multi-Element
with UV fused silica (synthetic fused 60 the surface reflection from retracing the Lenses
quartz) windows on each end. The optical same optical path as the incident light.
40
transmission plot for the UV fused silica Except for potassium and sodium, all Cylindrical Lenses
20
can be seen to the right. Notice that the other materials are available in a quartz
0 reference cell. Aspheric Lenses
transmission range extends much farther
180 1180 2180 3180
into the UV than it does for Pyrex. In Wavelength nm
addition, the UV grade fused silica Mirrors
windows have an optical flatness of λ/4 construction of the quartz cell make it
Diffusers
for minimal wavefront distortion of the suitable for high-temperature applications & Lens Arrays
light passing through the cell. Quartz has (up to 850°C). The quartz cells are
Windows
Pyrex Reference Cells Prisms
The quality Pyrex reference cells offered by Thorlabs have optical quality Schott Gratings
Borofloat windows and are tested to ensure that the transmission of off resonant light
through the reference cell exceeds 84%. The transmission loss is primarily due to Polarization Optics
surface reflections from the windows. The content of the reference cell is also tested by
measuring the absorption spectra of a well known transition using a tunable diode laser. Beamsplitters
The following transitions are used for each reference cell: 764nm for potassium, 589nm Filters
for sodium, 780nm for rubidium, and 852nm for cesium. & Attenuators
Gas Cells
The standard reference cells are evacuated before the fill material is added and the cell is
sealed so that the fill material is the only material inside the cell. However, the reference
cells can be ordered with the fill material and a buffer gas at a specified pressure. The
noble gases as well as nitrogen are commonly used as buffer gases. The presence of a
Specifications buffer gas will cause the central wavelength of the absorption lines to shift and the
■ Window Material: Schott width of the absorption lines to broaden.
Borofloat Glass
■ Cell Diameter: 25mm
■ Fill Stem: <10mm
■ Window Angle: 0°
■ Window Type: Flat Email tech support at techsupport@thorlabs.com for custom reference cells.
■ Window Thickness: 3mm
A tunable laser is used to scan the wavelength of light propagating through the Rb reference
cell. The detector measures the intensity of the transmitted light as a function of wavelenth,
and an oscilloscope records the output of the detector as a function of time. The plot shows
the Doppler broadened absorption spectrum of the D2 line of Rb.
ITEM # $ £ € RMB PRESSURE DESCRIPTION

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CP25075-RB $ 434.50 £ 273.70 € 404,10 ¥ 4,149.50 >1x10 7 Torr Ref. Cell, Pyrex Ø25 x 75mm, Rubidium (Rb)
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CP25075-CS $ 434.50 £ 273.70 € 404,10 ¥ 4,149.50 >1x10 7 Torr Ref. Cell, Pyrex Ø25 x 75mm, Cesium (Cs)
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CP25075-K $ 434.50 £ 273.70 € 404,10 ¥ 4,149.50 >1x10 7 Torr Ref. Cell, Pyrex Ø25 x 75mm, Potassium (K)
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CP25075-NA $ 434.50 £ 273.70 € 404,10 ¥ 4,149.50 >1x10 7 Torr Ref. Cell, Pyrex Ø25 x 75mm, Sodium (Na)
Optics
Optical Systems Quartz Reference Cells
Free Space Isolators The quality quartz reference cells offered by Thorlabs have UV fused silica
windows for superior transmission well into the UV. The windows are wedged
E-O Devices with a 2° angle to minimize the etalon effect present with parallel surface
windows. Wedged windows are welded to the cell at an angle of 11º to minimize
Spherical Singlets
the beam offset that would normally be present with a wedged window. The
Multi-Element quartz cells can have water, iodine, cesium, or rubidium fill materials. The
Lenses Rubidium reference cell is sold with the natural isotope ratio of Rb, which is
Cylindrical Lenses 72.15% 85Rb and 27.85% 87Rb. It is also sold with 98% pure 85Rb or 98% pure
87Rb.
Aspheric Lenses The quartz reference cells are tested for off resonance transmission and fill
material purity. The standard reference cells are evacuated before the fill material
Mirrors
is added, and the cell is sealed so that the fill material is the only material inside
Diffusers the cell. However, the reference cells can be ordered with the fill material and a
& Lens Arrays buffer gas at a specified pressure. The noble gases, or nitrogen, are commonly
Windows used as buffer gases. The presence of a buffer gas will cause the center wavelength
of the absorption lines to shift and the width of the absorption lines to broaden.
Prisms
Gratings
Crystal Quartz
100
% Transmission
Polarization Optics Specifications
■ Window Material: UV Fused Silica 80
Beamsplitters ■ Cell Diameter: 19mm 60
■ Fill Stem: <10mm 40
Filters
& Attenuators ■ Window Angle: 11° ± 1° 20
■ Window Type: Wedged 2° 0
Gas Cells
■ Window Thickness: 2mm 180 1180 2180 3180
■
Wavelength (nm)
Window Surface Quality:
60-40 Scratch-Dig
■ Window Flatness: λ/4
Email tech support at techsupport@thorlabs.com for custom reference cells.
A typical application of a quartz

reference cell is as a filter for
stabilizing the frequency of a laser
diode. The diagram shows a
rubidium reference cell used to
frequency stabilize a 780nm laser
diode. The laser diode output
frequency is adjusted by changing
the diode temperature until it is
resonant with the rubidium
absorption line. The oscillator
provides a reference for the Lock-in
amplifier and modulation on the
laser diode current supply. A beamsplitter directs a small part of the laser output energy through the Rb Natural Rubidium Absorption Lines
cell, and the detector output is used as an error signal for the Lock-in amplifier. Then, the Lock-in
amplifier in conjuction with the P-1 controller alters the output of the current driver to keep the See Page 536
frequency of the light emitted by the diode laser centered on the peak of the absorption line. for our High Performance
Tunable Lasers

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CQ19075-RB 544.50 £ 343.00 € 506,40 ¥ 5,200.00 >1x10 7 Torr Ref. Cell, Quartz Ø19 x 75mm, Rubidium (Rb)
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CQ19075-RB87 951.50 £ 599.40 € 884,90 ¥ 9,086.80 >1x10 7 Torr Ref. Cell, Quartz Ø19 x 75mm, Rubidium (87Rb)
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CQ19075-RB85 984.50 £ 620.20 € 915,60 ¥ 9,402.00 >1x10 7 Torr Ref. Cell, Quartz Ø19 x 75mm, Rubidium (85Rb)
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CQ19075-CS 544.50 £ 343.00 € 506,40 ¥ 5,200.00 >1x10 7 Torr Ref. Cell, Quartz Ø19 x 75mm, Cesium (Cs)
CQ19075-H2O 544.50 £ 343.00 € 506,40 ¥ 5,200.00 4 Torr Ref. Cell, Quartz Ø19 x 75mm, Water (H2O)
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CQ19100-I 544.50 £ 343.00 € 506,40 ¥ 5,200.00 >1x10 7 Torr Ref. Cell, Quartz Ø19 x 100mm, Iodine (I2)
Optics
Molecular Gas Cells Optical Systems
The complex absorption line spectrum of the molecular gases offered by Thorlabs Free Space Isolators
make them excellent fill materials for reference cells used to calibrate the absolute
wavelength of light over a range of wavelengths from 0.5-10µm. The multitude of E-O Devices
absorption lines is a result of the large number of allowed transition between the
Spherical Singlets
various rotational and vibrational energy levels.
Due to the number of absorption lines in the NIR region of the electromagnetic Multi-Element
Lenses
spectrum, molecular gas reference cells make excellent calibration sources for the light
sources and test equipment used in the Telecom industry. The National Institute of Cylindrical Lenses
Standards and Technology (NIST) have created wavelength reference standards for the
Telecom industry based on Standard Reference Materials (SRM):2515 (carbon Aspheric Lenses
monoxide), 2517a (Acetylene), and 2519 (hydrogen cyanide). In addition to these
Mirrors
gases, Thorlabs also sells molecular gas reference cells with carbon dioxide, nitrogen
dioxide, methane, ethane, and ethylene. Diffusers
& Lens Arrays
Custom molecular gas reference cells are
available by request. For example, reference cells Windows
can be created with a mixture of gases at
Prisms
different pressures to create a calibration source
with absorption lines in more than one spectral
Gratings
region. A plot is shown below of the absorption
spectrum of a cell that contains a mixture of Polarization Optics
acetylene and methane gas. This cell has
absorption lines from 1510-1545nm due to Beamsplitters
acetylene as well as absorption lines from 1630-
Filters
1670nm due to methane. Other common gas & Attenuators
mixtures used include HCN and carbon
monoxide (12C16O), or HCN and carbon Gas Cells
monoxide (13C16O).
Normalized Transmittance
Acetylene Isotope 13 Absorption Spectrum Methane Absorption Spectrum Carbon Monoxide Isotope 13 Absorption Spectrum
Transmittance (dB)
Wavelength (nm)
HCN Absorption Spectrum Carbon Monoxide Isotope 12 Absortion Spectrum Methane-Acetylene Mixture Absorption Spectrum

CQ09050-CH12 $ 434.50 £ 273.70 € 404,10 ¥ 4,149.50 50Torr Ref. Cell, Quartz Ø9 x 50mm, Acetylene (12C2H2)
CQ09050-CH13 $ 434.50 £ 273.70 € 404,10 ¥ 4,149.50 50Torr Ref. Cell, Quartz Ø9 x 50mm, Acetylene (13C2H2)
CQ09075-HCN13 $ 434.50 £ 273.70 € 404,10 ¥ 4,149.50 100Torr Ref. Cell, Quartz Ø9 x 75mm, Hydrogen Cyanide (H13C14N)
CQ09150-CO12 $ 434.50 £ 273.70 € 404,10 ¥ 4,149.50 600Torr Ref. Cell, Quartz Ø9 x 150mm, Carbon Monoxide (12C16O)
CQ09150-CO13 $ 434.50 £ 273.70 € 404,10 ¥ 4,149.50 600Torr Ref. Cell, Quartz Ø9 x 150mm, Carbon Monoxide (13C16O)
CQ09150-CO2 $ 434.50 £ 273.70 € 404,10 ¥ 4,149.50 200Torr Ref. Cell, Quartz Ø9 x 150mm, Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
CQ09150-NO2 $ 434.50 £ 273.70 € 404,10 ¥ 4,149.50 400Torr Ref. Cell, Quartz Ø9 x 150mm, Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
CQ09075-CH4 $ 434.50 £ 273.70 € 404,10 ¥ 4,149.50 200Torr Ref. Cell, Quartz Ø9 x 75mm, Methane (CH4)
CQ09075-C2H6 $ 434.50 £ 273.70 € 404,10 ¥ 4,149.50 200Torr Ref. Cell, Quartz Ø9 x 75mm, Ethane (C2H6)
CQ09075-C2H4 $ 434.50 £ 273.70 € 404,10 ¥ 4,149.50 200Torr Ref. Cell, Quartz Ø9 x 75mm, Ethylene (C2H4)
Optics
Optical Systems Reference Cell Ovens
E-O Devices
Spherical Singlets
Multi-Element GCH25-75
Lenses
Cylindrical Lenses
GCH19-75
Model A W H L* D*
Aspheric Lenses
Mounting Post GCH09-50 1.60" 2.70" 1.60" 1.97" 0.35"
Sold Separately 40.6mm 68.6mm 40.6mm 50mm 9mm
Mirrors
GCH09-75 1.60" 2.70" 1.60" 2.95" 0.35"
Diffusers 40.6mm 68.6mm 40.6mm 75mm 9mm
& Lens Arrays Specifications GCH09-150 1.60" 2.70" 1.60" 5.90" 0.35"
■ Input Voltage: 12VDC 40.6mm 68.6mm 40.6mm 150mm 9mm
Windows
■ Compatible With Controller: TC200 GCH19-75 1.60" 2.70" 1.60" 2.95" 0.75"
■ Connectors: 40.6mm 68.6mm 40.6mm 75mm 19mm
Prisms GCH19-100 1.60" 2.70" 1.60" 3.94" 0.75"
6-Pin Mini Round Push/Pull Connector
■ 40.6mm 68.6mm 40.6mm 100mm 19mm
Gratings Temperature Range:
Room Temp to 80°C GCH25-75 2.20" 3.90" 2.80" 2.95" 0.98"
55.9mm 99mm 71.1mm 75mm 25mm
Polarization Optics * Compatible Reference Cell Dimensions
These reference cell ovens (holders) are designed to elevate the
Beamsplitters
temperature of the gas in the cells up to 80°C. Six different
Filters versions are offered to fit all of our standard cells. Reference Cell
& Attenuators
Thorlabs also offers our TC200 temperature controller (sold Oven Controller
Gas Cells separately; see page 857) to maintain the oven temperature. Each For More Information,
See Next Page
oven ships with cables that will connect directly to the TC200.

GCH09-50 $ 699.00 £ 440.40 € 650,10 ¥ 6,675.50 Oven for Ø9mm, L = 50mm Gas Cells
TC200 $ 524.00 £ 330.10 € 487,30 ¥ 5,004.20 Oven Temperature Controller
Custom Reference Pyrex or Quartz Cell Capabilities

We can provide reference cells with different window materials, cell dimensions, and cell configurations. There are a variety of window materials that we have
experience with. Cell windows can be made from BK7, IR fused silica, UV fused silica, or Sapphire. Cell size is not a problem. Custom cells have been
ordered with cell diameters of up to 5" and cell lengths of over 5 feet. Additional customizations include windows at Brewster’s angle, removable windows,
cells sealed with a valve. Below are photos of some of the more complex custom cells.
This refillable cell can be OTHER GASES AVAILABLE The cell
attached to a vacuum Argon Ammonia shown to the
and gas handling system, Hydrogen Sulfide Xenon right is for a
allowing researchers to Neon Helium Magneto
Propane Bromine
vary the type and Optic Trap
Mercury Thallium
pressure of the gas in the (MOT) and
cell. The valve that seals can be used
the cell can be made from either Teflon or glass. In addition, the windows on this for performing Bose-Einstein
cell are removable so that they can be swapped out for windows with different atom cooling experiments. This
optical qualities or replaced if damaged. The cell to the left is a Ø3" x 60" MOT cell is about 75mm in
Iodine reference cell with Brewster- diameter.
angled windows and is designed to be
used as a filter in a telescope
experiment.
Optics
General Purpose Temperature Controller Optical Systems
The TC200 Temperature Controller is a benchtop controller intended for use Free Space Isolators
with resistive heating elements rated up to 18 Watts. This general purpose
instrument can drive various types of heaters including foil and resistive coil E-O Devices
types. It accepts feedback from either positive or negative temperature
coefficient thermistors, has programmable P, I, and D gains, and will display Spherical Singlets
the temperature in either ºC, K, or ºF. Multi-Element
In addition, it can be programmed for up to five sequential temperature Lenses
settings along with associated ramp and hold times for each level. A user Cylindrical Lenses
programmable maximum temperature limit provides protection to the device
being heated, and a user programmable power limit protects the heating Aspheric Lenses
element from being over driven.
TC200 Mirrors
The TC200 can be operated from an intuitive keypad interface, or it can be
controlled via an RS-232 interface using the included TC200 application Diffusers
program, user designed LabVIEW™ driver, or LabWindows™ driver. & Lens Arrays
Windows
PARAMETER MIN TYPICAL MAX UNIT
Input Voltage1 100 – 240 VAC Features Prisms
Input Power – – 25 VA ■ Heating From 20°C to 200°C
Output Power – – 18 Watts DC ■
Gratings
Proportional Power Control
Output Current – – 0.75 ADC ■ User Selectable Display Units
Compliance Voltage – – 24 VDC Polarization Optics
(°F, °C, or K)
Temperature Control Range2 20.0 – 200.0 °C ■
Set-point Resolution 0.1 – – °C Programmable Ramp and Soak Beamsplitters
Cycles
Actual Temp. Display Accuracy3 – ±0.1 ±0.5 °C
■ Adjustable PID Parameters Filters
Temperature Stability, 24 hour4 – ±0.1 – °C
■ Pt100 or 10K Thermistor & Attenuators
Compatible Gas Cells
Software Included: 1) Universal input 50-60Hz, no line switching required.
The TC200 is designed to be operated 2) Heating mode only. Ambient temperature must always
completely independent from a computer be less than set-point temperature.
but can easily be operated over an RS-232 3) Does not account for errors due to sensor tolerances.
Interface using the software included. 4) Measured at a constant ambient temperature.
PARAMETER UNIT
Sensor Types Platinum 100Ω, Platinum 1000Ω, NTC10KΩ
Output Connector HIROSE HR10A-7R-6S
Serial Interface RS-232, DB9
Operating / Storage Temperatures 10°C-40°C / 0°C-50°C
Dimensions 11.5" x 5.3" x 3.0"
Weight 5lbs

TC200 $ 524.00 £ 330.10 € 487,30 ¥ 5,004.20 General Purpose Temperature Controller
Thermal Management Temperature Controlled

TOOLS OF THE TRADE Accessories Lens Tubes and Passive
Heat Sinks
PPLN Oven Heaters
HT15W
Sensors
SM1L10H
TH100PT
HSLT1
TH10K
Post and Base

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Optics Selection Guide

Optical Systems Selection Guide

Scanning Fabry-Perot Interferometer

■ Confocal Cavity Design

See Pages 648-652

Plug-and-Play CCD Cameras

■ Drivers and Image Analysis Software Included

■ Imaging Lenses for CCD Cameras

■ Shack-Hartmann Wavefront Sensor

See Pages 653-657

■ VIS Focusing Objectives

See Pages 658-661

See Pages 662-666

See Pages 667-668

White Light Lamp

See Pages 669-670

Gas Cells MODEL SA200 SA210

The SA201 is specifically Free Space Isolators

SA201 Controller, Compatible with all SA200 & SA210 Interferometers

USB 2.0 Fiber Optic Spectrometer

Free Space Isolators SCANNING FABRY-PEROT

Aspheric Lenses SA200-14A

Figure 2 As the input beam diameter increases , the

The total finesse of an interferometer is Figure 4

Beam Expander/Reducer Expand or reduce the

See Page 662

Free Space Isolators

ARITHMETIC AVAILABLE PRE-DEFINED

ITEM# $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION

E-O Devices CCD Camera Features

ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION

Free Space Isolators

monochromatic sensor. Thus, B&W CCD cameras are preferred in low-light

B G B G values at each point.

ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION

Video Lens Mount Adapters Internal C- or CS-

ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION

Polarization Measurement Systems

See Page 976 PAX5700 Series Polarimeter

Software Features Diffusers

The Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensor with the chrome masked

ITEM # $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION

Beamsplitters 23.2mm 25.50mm

Specifications LSM02 LSM03 LSM04

ITEM# $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION

Features Working Distance (WD) Free Space Isolators

M Magnification NA Numerical Aperture

ITEM # COATING $ £ € RMB WD EFL NA TFS1 EA L DESIGN SPECTRUM

Prisms ITEM # MAGNIFICATION NA EFL WD ENTRANCE APERTURE1 $ £ € RMB

Beamsplitters UV MicroSpot Focusing Objectives-Narrowband

ITEM # COATING $ £ € RMB WD EFL NA TFS1 EA L

Convert RMS Threading Prisms

M Magnification NA Numerical Aperture

Diffusers ■ Mounting Ring for Use With Many Optomechanical

267 -287 mm 38 - 42mm

SM1 Thread 8-32 UNC 6mm Deep SM2 Thread

SM05 #4-40 UNC M36x1.5

Max Output Max Output

BE15M BE10M Aspheric Lenses

Variable Beam Expander

and output lenses in order to change the divergence/convergence of the