Ultrafast polarization

Ultrafast Polarizers

ARO offers thin film polarizers that have been designed to provide the top performance in Ti:Sapphire amplifiers. Multiple round trips in the amplifier have a multiplying effect on the characteristics of any optic in the cavity. The ARO sales team can offer a free estimate for custom thin film polarizers.

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Close cooperation between the ARO design staff and leading researchers has led to the development of an advanced ultrafast polarizer, UV polarizer and a high energy polirizer. ARO’s polarizers are designed with an optimum combination of a high extinction ratio, spectral bandwidth, laser damage resistance, and minimal group delay dispersion. In addition to a broadband ultrafast polarizer, ARO can custom produce a wide selection of polarizers. Reach out to ARO’s sales team for a free quote and consultation.

Wavelength
(nm)		 Diameter
(mm)		 Thickness
(mm)		 Angle of
Incidence		 Reflectivity
(%)		 Part
Number
740 – 860 28.6 x 14.3 3.2 70°±3° 98/75 PL6020
700 – 900 28.6 x 14.3 3.2 70°±3° 75/95 PL6040

Specifications

  • Clear Aperture: 85% best fit ellipse
  • Wedge: <5 arc minutes
  • Flatness: λ/10 at 633 nm
  • Wavefront Distortion: < λ/10 at 633 nm
  • Surface Quality: 10-5
  • Material: Fused Silica
  • Length/Width Tolerance: +0.00, -0.13 mm
  • Thickness Tolerance: ±0.25 mm
 

TI:Sapphire Polarization

These high performance, thin film polarizers are coated to separate orthogonal polarizations with a high extinction ratio. They are designed for use over a broad spectral bandwidth centered on 800 nm. They are intended to be used at Brewster’s angle, and should be tilt tuned (±3°) to optimize performance.