Optical surfaces is offering flexible shields for use in ultra-high power laser research establishments.
Optical Surfaces has developed flexible windows (debris shields) for use in ultra-high power laser research establishments.
Their use protects critical optical components from ablated materials while maintaining optical performance in the beam line.
Manufacturing debris shields combines the dual demands of producing a precision wavefront (typically lambda/5 to lambda/10) on a flexible window with a high diameter to thickness ratio (e.g. 372mm diameter and 10mm thickness).
The group works with a range of glasses, including BK-7 and fused silica, which offer good homogeneity and transmission from the UV to the Near-IR.
The company’s craftsmen are able to routinely produce high-power laser windows up to 600mm in diameter with typical wavefront error of lambda/10 and surface finish of 40/20 to 10/5.
Other applications include:
- Aerial surveillance
- Reconnaissance
- Environmental protection for optical systems
