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IR Optics Series
Contents
Plano-Convex Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Absorbing Thin-Film Reflector (ATFR) . . . . 28-29

Meniscus Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Prisms and Rhombs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
MP-5® Ultra-Low Absorption Lenses . . . . . . . . 5 Modulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Aspheric Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Thin-Film Polarizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Collimating Optics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Polarizer-Analyzer-Attenuator . . . . . . . . . . 33
Cylinder Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Beam Expanders: Transmission and Reflective . . 34
Scanning Laser Systems: Beamsplitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Optics and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Beamsplitter Alternatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Scan Lenses:
Beam Combiners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Singlet (Marking) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Diamond-Turned Custom Optics . . . . . . . . . . 38
Scan Lenses:
Doublet (Marking/Drilling) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Biconic Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Scan Lenses: Biconic Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Triplet (Via Hole Drilling) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Transmissive Beam Integrators . . . . . . . . . . 41
AR Coated Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Reflective Beam Integrators . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
AR Coated Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Focused Flat-Top Doublets . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Protective Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Focused Flat-Top Doublets . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Output Couplers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Rooftop Beamsplitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Rear Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Vortex Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Band-Selective Resonator Optics . . . . . . . . . . 18
Optical Arrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Standard Mirror Coatings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Ring-Focus Off-Axis Parabolas . . . . . . . . . . 48
Plano and Spherical Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
CO2 Laser Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Off-Axis Parabolic Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cylinder Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Galvo Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Variable Radius Mirror (VRM) . . . . . . . . . . 24-25
Reflective Phase Retarders . . . . . . . . . . 26-27
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IR Optics Series
Plano-Convex Lenses
Specifications Standards
Plano-convex lenses, the most economical transmissive
Effective Focal Length (EFL) ± 2% focusing elements available, are ideally suited for laser
Tolerance
heat treating, welding, cutting, and infrared radiation
Dimensional Tolerance Diameter: +0.000"/-0.005"
collection where spot size or image quality is not critical.
Thickness: ± 0.010"
They are also the economical choice in high f-number,
Edge Thickness Variation (ETV) ≤ 0.002"
diffraction limited systems where lens shape has virtually
Clear Aperture (polished) 90% of diameter
no effect on system performance.
Surface Figure at 0.63µm Plano: 1 fringe Power
½ fringe Irregularity For proper performance with a plano-convex lens, the
Radius: Power and irregularity curved surface should face toward the incoming collimat-
vary depending upon radius
ed beam or the longer conjugate distance (the object and
Scratch-Dig 20-10
image distances together are referred to as the conjugate
AR Coating Reflectivity per ≤ 0.20%
distance).
Surface at 10.6µm
Besides the plano-convex, meniscus, and aspheric lens
shapes offered in this catalog, II-VI routinely fabricates
Focal Working Edge biconvex and negative focal length lenses upon request.
Part # Description Diameter Length Distance Thickness
Inches (mm) Inches Inches Inches (mm)
123265 ZnSe 0.50 12.7 1.0 - 0.060 1.52
379095 ZnSe 0.75 19.05 1.0 - 0.085 2.16
104370 ZnSe 1.0 25.4 2.5 - 0.085 2.16
614868 ZnSe 1.0 25.4 5.0 - 0.102 2.59
949585 ZnSe 1.0 25.4 10.0 - 0.111 2.82
696289 ZnSe 1.1 27.94 2.5 - 0.085 2.16
561067 ZnSe 1.1 27.94 5.0 - 0.160 4.06
774048 ZnSe 1.1 27.94 7.5 - 0.106 2.69
982910 ZnSe 1.1 27.94 10.0 - 0.109 2.77
803557 GaAs 1.5 38.1 2.5 - 0.0799 2.03
101766 ZnSe 1.5 38.1 2.5 - 0.300 2.62
975597 GaAs 1.5 38.1 3.5 - 0.354 8.99
441406 ZnSe 1.5 38.1 3.75 - 0.086 2.18
941031 ZnSe 1.5 38.1 - 5.0 0.280 7.11
578662 ZnSe 1.5 38.1 5.0 - 0.300 7.62
464497 ZnSe 1.5 38.1 - 7.5 0.280 7.11
306068 ZnSe 1.5 38.1 7.5 - 0.300 7.62
892020 ZnSe 2.0 50.8 7.5 - 0.310 7.87
232771 ZnSe 2.0 50.8 7.5 - 0.380 9.65
236670 ZnSe 2.5 63.5 10.0 - 0.390 9.90
Contact a II-VI sales representative for exact specifications.
IR Optics Series
Meniscus Lenses
Meniscus lenses are designed to minimize spherical
Effective Focal Length (EFL) ± 2% aberration, producing a minimum focal spot size for
Tolerance
incoming collimated light.
Thickness: ± 0.010" In addition to the standard focal lengths listed below, II-VI
Edge Thickness Variation (ETV) ≤ 0.002" maintains an extensive inventory of test plates and tooling,
Clear Aperture (polished) 90% of diameter resulting in no additional tooling charges for focal length
Surface Figure Varies depending upon radius fabrication.
(power/irregularity) at 0.63µm
Scratch-Dig 20-10
Surface at 10.6µm
Focal Edge
Part # Description Diameter Length Thickness
Inches (mm) Inches Inches (mm)
247275 ZnSe 0.5 12.7 1.5 0.060 1.52
994141 ZnSe 1.0 25.4 1.0 0.085 2.16
350342 ZnSe 1.0 25.4 2.5 0.085 2.16
376587 ZnSe 1.0 25.4 5.0 0.085 2.16
566650 ZnSe 1.1 27.94 1.5 0.085 2.16
932739 ZnSe 1.1 27.94 2.5 0.085 2.16
801758 ZnSe 1.1 27.94 5.0 0.085 2.16
285767 ZnSe 1.5 38.1 2.5 0.085 2.16
507790 ZnSe 1.5 38.1 5.0 0.236 5.99
406294 ZnSe 1.5 38.1 5.0 0.290 7.37
767963 ZnSe 1.5 38.1 5.0 0.354 8.99
452726 ZnSe 1.5 38.1 7.5 0.125 3.18
784964 ZnSe 1.5 38.1 7.5 0.236 5.99
702232 ZnSe 1.5 38.1 7.5 0.290 7.37
570721 ZnSe 1.5 38.1 7.5 0.354 8.99
935669 ZnSe 2.0 50.8 5.0 0.100 2.54
695399 ZnSe 2.0 50.8 7.5 0.380 9.65
296875 ZnSe 2.0 50.8 10.0 0.100 2.54
490154 ZnSe 2.5 63.5 5.0 0.160 4.06
596352 ZnSe 2.5 63.5 7.5 0.160 4.06
286449 ZnSe 2.5 63.5 10.0 0.160 4.06
IR Optics Series
MP-5® Ultra-Low Absorption Lenses
THE BEST ... NOW EVEN BETTER. II-VI Infrared’s MP-5 is
Absorption ≤ 0.13% an ultra- low absorbing lens that ships directly from the
< 0.10% (typical) factory as a standard OEM CO2 laser component. Its
Dimensional Tolerance Diameter: +0.000"/-0.005" superior features include a patented coating design
Thickness: ± 0.010" enabling lower thermal distortion, visible transmission for
Edge Thickness Variation (ETV) ≤ 0.0005" reduced set-up time, and easy detection of thermally
Clear Aperture (polished) 90% of lens diameter induced stress. The MP-5 is backed by over a decade of
Scratch-Dig 40-20 proven performance, and this ultra-low absorbing lens is
designed, produced, and supported by II-VI Infrared, the
world leader in CO2 laser optics.
Focal Edge
Part # Description Diameter Length Thickness A specially coated zinc selenide (ZnSe) focusing lens, the
Inches (mm) Inches Inches (mm) MP-5 is available in both 1.5” and 2.0” diameters, and ships
794914 ZnSe PO/CX* 1.5 38.1 5.2 0.280 7.11 in standard replacement lens configurations for most
204518 ZnSe PO/CX* 1.5 38.1 7.7 0.280 7.11
popular OEM laser models.
106106 ZnSe PO/CX* 1.5 38.1 5.0 0.300 7.62
383862 ZnSe PO/CX* 1.5 38.1 7.5 0.300 7.62
635061 ZnSe PO/CX* 2.0 50.8 7.5 0.310 7.88
392125 ZnSe PO/CX* 2.0 50.8 7.5 0.380 9.65
528717 ZnSe Meniscus 1.5 38.1 5.0 0.236 5.99
312503 ZnSe Meniscus 1.5 38.1 5.0 0.290 7.37
123397 ZnSe Meniscus 1.5 38.1 5.0 0.354 8.99
714512 ZnSe Meniscus 1.5 38.1 7.5 0.236 5.99
474644 ZnSe Meniscus 1.5 38.1 7.5 0.290 7.37
602033 ZnSe Meniscus 1.5 38.1 7.5 0.354 8.99
* PO/CX is plano convex

IR Optics Series
Aspheric Lenses
Aspheric lenses are commonly used in applications
Effective Focal Length (EFL) ± 2% requiring the smallest spot size, such as ceramic drilling.
Tolerance
They are designed to be diffraction limited and usually
achieve a smaller spot size than either the plano-convex or
positive meniscus lens. Aspheric lenses provide the
Edge Thickness Variation (ETV) ≤ 0.005"
highest power density at the workpiece as compared to
plano-convex and positive mensicus lenses with equiva-
Surface Figure Varies depending upon radius
lent focal lengths.
Scratch-Dig 40-20
Surface at 10.6µm
Focal
Part # Description Diameter Length
Inches (mm) Inches
796278 ZnSe 1.1 27.94 1.5
942147 ZnSe 1.1 27.94 1.5
684500 ZnSe 1.1 27.94 2.5
679268 ZnSe 1.5 38.10 1.5
739932 ZnSe 1.5 38.10 5.0
IR Optics Series
Collimating Optics
Lenses Reflective and transmissive collimat-

Focal Edge
Part # Description Diameter Length Thickness Coating ing optics are used in beam delivery
Inches (mm) (m) Inches (mm) @ 10.6µm systems to maintain beam collima-
200375 ZnSe PO/CX 1.5 38.1 0.71 0.236 6 AR/AR
tion between the laser resonator and
439481 ZnSe PO/CX 1.5 38.1 0.82 0.236 6 AR/AR
the focusing optics. Reflective
686863 ZnSe PO/CX 1.5 38.1 0.99 0.236 6 AR/AR
collimators typically use Cu total
316607 ZnSe PO/CX 1.5 38.1 1.23 0.236 6 AR/AR
827456 ZnSe PO/CX 1.5 38.1 2.50 0.236 6 AR/AR reflectors, while transmissive collima-
890070 ZnSe PO/CX 1.5 38.1 7.82 0.119 3.02 AR/AR tors typically use ZnSe lenses.
702155 ZnSe PO/CX 1.5 38.1 9.50 0.158 4.01 AR/AR
607060 ZnSe PO/CX 1.5 38.1 11.00 0.158 4.01 AR/AR
448393 ZnSe PO/CX 1.5 38.1 15.00 0.158 4.01 AR/AR
945433 ZnSe PO/CX 1.5 38.1 15.00 0.120 3.05 AR/AR
434440 ZnSe PO/CX 2.0 50.8 4.00 0.236 6 AR/AR
687918 ZnSe PO/CX 2.0 50.8 12.00 0.236 6 AR/AR
Mirrors
Radius of Edge
Part # Description Diameter Curvature** Thickness Coating
Plano-convex lenses
Inches (mm) (m) Inches (mm) @ 10.6µm
754229 Cu Reflector 1.496 38 15.00 CC 0.236 6 MMR
612872 Cu Reflector-WC*** 1.969 50 1.87 CC 1.25 31.75 EG
156390 Cu Reflector 1.969 50 2.44 CC 0.375 9.53 EG
549593 Cu Reflector-WC*** 2.25 57.15 1.87 CC 1.25 31.75 EG
234345 Cu Reflector-WC*** 2.25 57.15 2.09 CC 1.25 31.75 EG Copper total reflector
862041 Cu Reflector 1.969 50 1.0 CX 0.394 10 MMR Please see Lenses and Mirrors sections for standard
specifications. Contact a II-VI sales representative for
534484 Cu Reflector-WC*** 1.969 50 1.20 CX 1.25 31.75 EG exact specifications.
662344 Cu Reflector 1.969 50 2.25 CX 0.394 10 MMR
709199 Cu Reflector-WC*** 1.969 50 2.34 CX 1.25 31.75 EG
571612 Cu Reflector-WC*** 1.969 50 3.0 CX 1.25 31.75 EG
238861 Cu Reflector-WC*** 2.25 57.15 1.33 CX 1.25 31.75 EG
764252 Cu Reflector-WC*** 2.25 57.15 1.37 CX 1.25 31.75 EG
* PO is plano, CX is convex
** CC is concave, CX is convex
*** Cu Reflector-WC: water cooled copper reflector
IR Optics Series
Cylinder Lenses
As the name suggests, cylindrical lenses are either round

or rectangular objects with cylindrically shaped surfaces.
They differ from spherical lenses in that they focus a
beam to a focal line rather than a focal point.
Transmission is improved by applying an anti- reflection
coating on both sides, and multilayer coatings are
available for various areas of the light spectrum. Cylindri-
cal lenses can be made from ZnSe, Ge, Si, and other IR
materials.
Applications include laser scanners, laser diode systems,
spectrophotometers, projectors, and optical data storage
and retrieval systems.
Custom Designs
Besides the plano-convex, meniscus, and aspheric
lens shapes offered in this catalog, II-VI routinely
fabricates biconvex and negative focal length
lenses upon request. Our in-house optical engi-
neers can design the component or optical system
which provides the exact performance you require.
Please contact our sales and engineering staff for a
quotation.
IR Optics Series
Scanning Laser Systems
Optics and Components
F- θ scan lenses play a major role in today’s leading-
X Galvo A motor for positioning the X mirror.
edge laser applications. II-VI manufactures scan lenses
Y Galvo A motor for positioning the Y mirror.
X Mirror The first mirror in the beam path. for CO2 laser systems that are used for marking,
Y Mirror The second mirror in the beam path. engraving, via hole drilling, and more.
X-Y Galvo Mirror Separation The distance between the centers of
In a typical scan lens configuration, the F- θ lens is
the two mirrors. It is usually set by
used with one or two axis galvo mirrors that enable the
the galvo manufacturer.
laser beam’s fast positioning and precision focusing.
F-Theta Lens A singlet, doublet, or triplet lens
assembly that provides precision While standard focusing lenses deliver a focused spot
focusing of the laser beam onto the to only one point, scan lenses deliver a focused spot to
workpiece. many points on a scan field or workpiece. They require
Y Mirror to Lens Separation The distance between the center of
special considerations in their design and use.
the Y mirror (second mirror in the
beam path) and the top edge of the Scan lens applications include:
lens housing. It is determined by the
user.
 Marking
Working Distance The distance from the edge of the

 Engraving
lens housing to the workpiece.

 Rapid prototyping
Scan Field The area that can be processed by

 Drilling circuit board via holes
the galvos and scan lens system.  Cutting cloth
It is usually square, but can be  Cutting paper
circular or rectangular. Our II-VI scan lenses feature:
 The finest optical materials in the world
Scanning Laser System Components

 Special housing designs to optimize performance
 Wavelength options from 9.2 to 10.6 µm
 Via hole drilling diameters from 75 to 300 µm
 Designs featuring one to five optical elements
 Optional protection windows
 Low-loss AR coatings
 Precision optical elements
Contact a II-VI sales representative to discuss your

scanning laser optics needs.
IR Optics Series
Scan Lenses
Singlet (Marking)
Our single element scan lenses are optimized for wide angles and long
focal lengths, making them ideal for applications where large scan
fields are required.
Singlet lenses ship unmounted or mounted, and custom mounts are

available upon request. Contact a II-VI sales representative for more
information.
Lens Working
Part # Material LensCA Scan Field Focal Length Diameter Distance*
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
SL1-10.6-25-88-127-U ZnSe 25 88 127 28 134
SL1-10.6-25-60-89.5-U ZnSe 25 60 89.5 28 96
SL1-10.6-36-40-100-U ZnSe 36 40 100 40 103
SL1-10.6-36-70-100-U ZnSe 36 70 100 40 106
SL1-10.6-43-40-55-U ZnSe 43 40 55 48 59
SL1-10.6-43-70-105-U ZnSe 43 70 105 48 110
SL1-10.6-43-100-150-U ZnSe 43 100 150 48 159
SL1-10.6-43-140-200-U ZnSe 43 140 200 48 209
SL1-10.6-43-250-360-U-A ZnSe 43 250 360 48 379
SL1-10.6-57-120-175-U ZnSe 57 120 175 64 187
SL1-10.6-57-110-208-U-A ZnSe 57 110 208 64 217
SL1-10.6-64-140-200 ZnSe 64 140 200 68 215
SL1-10.6-74-140-200-U ZnSe 74 140 200 75 211
SL1-10.6-40-80-100-U-A Ge 40 80 100 43 106
SL1-10.6-40-120-200-U-A Ge 40 120 200 43 217
* Working distance for scan lenses is specific to the input beam parameters and galvo systems. Each model listed above has a detailed specification sheet available upon
request. Please contact a II-VI sales representative for more information.
IR Optics Series
Scan Lenses
Doublet (Marking/Drilling)
Multi-element lenses are available for the most demanding

applications. These lenses may contain two to five
elements, depending on the desired focal length and scan
field. In addition, they can be telecentric if minimum spot
distortion is desired.
Performance is further enhanced, and aberrations mini-

mized, by using aspheric designs that are machined in our
precision diamond turning facility.
Most designs are mounted in simple barrel mounts;

however, the housings can be modified to accommodate
special requirements.
Working
Part # Material LensCA Scan Field Focal Length Distance*
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
SL2-10.6-47-50-100 ZnSe 47 50 100 108
SL2-10.6-50-29-45 ZnSe 50 29 45 56
SL2-10.6-54-70-122 ZnSe 54 70 122 131
SL2-10.6-54-110-170 ZnSe 54 110 170 193
SL2-10.6-54-140-220 ZnSe 54 140 220 246
SL2-10.6-58-104-200 ZnSe 58 104 200 217
SL2-10.6-60-64-125 ZnSe 60 64 125 133
SL2-10.6-64-350-500 ZnSe 64 350 500 545
SL2-10.6-74-100-160 ZnSe, Ge 74 100 160 195
SL2-10.6-80-175-250 ZnSe, Ge 80 175 250 280
SL2-10.6-82-210-300 ZnSe 82 210 300 333
IR Optics Series
Scan Lenses
Triplet (Via Hole Drilling)
For applications such as marking and engraving, a single

scan lens — designed to provide a flat field — yields
satisfactory results.
However, other scanning laser system applications, such

as electronics micro via drilling, require greater precision.
To minimize spot distortion and drill angle, telecentric
multi-element lenses take a laser beam from varying input
angles and focus the perpendicular beam onto the work
surface, regardless of the beam’s position in the scan field.
Working
Part # Material LensCA Scan Field Focal Length Distance* Spot Size
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (µm)
SL3-9.4-70-40-80-DW ZnSe 70 40 80 98 100
SL3-9.3-105-50-100-DW-A ZnSe 105 50 100 120 85
SL3-9.3-108-50-95-DW Ge, ZnSe 108 50 95 95 65
SL3-9.4-108-50-100-DW Ge, ZnSe 108 50 100 103 70
SL3-9.4-114-50-85-DW Ge, ZnSe 114 50 85 85 50
SL3-9.4-115-60-105-DW ZnSe 115 60 105 133 92
SL3-9.3-128-60-100-DW ZnSe 128 60 100 111 87
IR Optics Series
AR Coated Windows
Windows are frequently used in optical systems to sepa-
Dimensional Tolerance Diameter: +0.000"/-0.005" rate the environment in one part of the system from
Thickness: +0.005"/-0.010"
another, such as to seal vacuum or high- pressure cells.
Edge Thickness Variation (ETV) ≤ 3 arc minutes
Because the infrared transmitting material has a high index
of refraction, an anti- reflection coating is typically applied
Surface Figure 1 fringe / ½ fringe
to windows to minimize losses due to reflections.
Scratch-Dig 20-10 For guidelines about calculating the proper thickness for a
AR Coating Reflectivity per ≤ 0.20% window to withstand a given pressure, see our Pressure
surface at 10.6µm Loading tutorial section, pages 100 to 101.
Below is the typical transmission of an AR coated ZnSe

Part # Description Diameter Thickness
window at 0° incidence:
Inches (mm) Inches (mm)
185217 ZnSe 0.25 6.35 0.080 2.03
568604 ZnSe 0.375 9.53 0.080 2.03
100
162879 ZnSe 0.50 12.7 0.080 2.03
457172 ZnSe 0.75 19.05 0.080 2.03
Percent Transmission
735199 ZnSe 1.0 25.4 0.080 2.03

617035 ZnSe 1.0 25.4 0.120 3.05
834076 ZnSe 1.1 27.94 0.120 3.05 95
184651 ZnSe 1.5 38.1 0.120 3.05
883636 ZnSe 2.0 50.8 0.200 5.08
243559 ZnSe 2.5 63.5 0.250 6.35
616847 ZnSe 3.0 76.2 0.250 6.35
AR coated windows are available in other substrates and as uncoated windows. We

8 10 12 14
also offer AR coatings at other wavelengths or wavelength bands. Wavelength (µm)
IR Optics Series
Brewster Windows
Dimensional Tolerances Width +0.000"/-0.005"
Length +0.000"/-0.005"
Thickness +0.005"/-0.010"
Parallelism Plano ≤ 3 arc minutes
Surface Figure Width Power: 1 fringe per inch; Irregularity: ½ fringe per inch
at 0.63µm Length Power: 1 fringe per inch; Irregularity: ½ fringe per inch
Scratch-Dig 20-10
Brewster Angle at 10.6µm ZnSe 67.4°
Ge 76.0°
Part # Description Width Length Thickness Rectangular Brewster windows are uncoated substrates
Inches (mm) Inches (mm) Inches (mm) used in an optical system at Brewster’s Angle, the angle at
746216 ZnSe 0.40 10.16 1.04 26.4 0.080 2.03 which p-reflectance drops to zero. This can be calculated
282837 ZnSe 0.50 12.7 1.30 33.0 0.080 2.03
from:
154022 ZnSe 0.60 15.24 1.56 39.6 0.080 2.03
ΘB = tan-1(n)
749878 ZnSe 0.70 17.78 1.82 46.2 0.080 2.03
768646 ZnSe 0.80 20.32 2.08 52.8 0.120 3.05 where ΘB is Brewster’s Angle and n is the material’s index of
761688 ZnSe 0.90 22.86 2.34 59.4 0.120 3.05 refraction. When used in a laser cavity, a Brewster Window
134369 ZnSe 1.00 25.4 2.60 66.0 0.120 3.05
creates polarized laser output.
723434 ZnSe 1.50 38.1 3.91 99.3 0.160 4.06
260345 Zn 2.00 50.8 5.21 132.3 0.200 5.08 Fixed beam polarization is often required so that optical
components in the system perform consistently as
designed. Since many optics and coatings are polarization
sensitive, a laser with a time varying polarization state can
cause fluctuations in system performance. While virtually all
of the p-component of polarization is transmitted by a
Brewster Window, most of the s-component is reflected. For
ZnSe, 50% of the incident s-polarized light is reflected per
surface. Ge, with a higher index of refraction, has an approx-
imately 87% fresnel reflection of the s-polarization compo-
nent at 10.6μm.
IR Optics Series
Protective Windows
Edge CoatingWavelength To protect scan lenses from backsplatter and other work-
Part # Material Diameter Thickness Type
place hazards, II-VI offers protective windows — also known
Inches (mm) Inches (mm) (µm)
as debris windows — that are either included as part of the
110009 ZnSe 2.75 69.85 0.236 6.0 AR 10.6
616847 ZnSe 3.0 76.2 0.25 6.4 AR 10.6 scan lens assembly, or sold separately. These plano-plano
402157 ZnSe 3.15 80 0.118 3.0 AR 10.6 windows are available in both ZnSe and Ge materials and
473651 ZnSe 3.46 87.9 0.118 3.0 DAR 10.6 also supplied mounted or unmounted.
139647 ZnSe 4.3 109.2 0.375 9.5 AR 9.3
774352 ZnSe 5.5 139.7 0.375 9.5 AR 9.3 ZnSe protective windows feature our standard AR and DAR
185594 ZnSe 5.5 139.7 0.375 9.5 AR 10.6 coating. Ge protective windows feature our standard AR
425225 Ge 4.25 108 0.197 5.0 DLC 9.4 coating, and also a diamond-like carbon coating (DLC) that
221345 Ge 4.64 118 0.197 5.0 DLC 9.4 is designed to withstand the most severe conditions
505791 Ge 4.76 121 0.197 5.0 DLC 9.4
encountered in industrial operations. Other increased
durability coatings are also available upon request.
To the left are common protective window sizes.
ZnSe protective window Ge protective window
IR Optics Series
Output Couplers
Partial reflectors are commonly used as laser output couplers or beam attenuators.
For your convenience, II-VI maintains commonly used coatings and substrate radii
of curvature in inventory. Specifications for these products are indicated on this
page. For available special substrate sizes and coatings, please contact a II-VI sales
representative for a quotation.
Laser output couplers often require a slightly wedged substrate to eliminate inter-
ference from multiple reflections inside the component. If you require a specific
wedge value, please specify this when ordering.
Dimensional Tolerances Diameter +0.000"/-0.005"
Thickness (plano) +0.005"/-0.010"
Thickness (radiused) ± 0.010"
Radiused, Diameter < 1" ≤ 10 arc minutes
Radiused, Diameter ≥ 1" ≤ 5 arc minutes
Surface Figure (power/irregularity) Plano 1 fringe/½ fringe
at 0.63µm Radiused (varies depending upon radius)
Surface-Dig 20-10
Side 1: Reflectivity Tolerance at 10.6µm 1% to 5%: +_0.5%xR 96% to 98%: +_1%
6% to 85%: +_3% 99%: +_0.2%
86% to 95%: _+1.5% 99.5%: +_0.2%
Side 2: AR Coating Reflectivity at 10.6µm ≤ 0.20%
Edge
Part # Description Diameter Thickness Reflectivity Radius**
Inches (mm) Inches (mm) Side 1/Side 2
988175 ZnSe 1.0 25.4 0.236 5.99 65% 30MCC/30MCX
774314 ZnSe 1.0 25.4 0.236 5.99 50% PO/PO
132098 ZnSe 1.1 27.94 0.220 5.59 50% 20MCC/15MCX
346822* ZnSe 1.181 30.0 0.236 5.99 50% 30MCC/30MCX
554288 ZnSe 1.5 38.1 0.236 5.99 30% 10MCC/10MCX
187879 ZnSe 1.5 38.1 0.236 5.99 UC*** 10MCC/15MCX
120765 ZnSe 1.5 38.1 0.236 5.99 30% 20MCC/PO
903007 ZnSe 2.0 50.8 0.300 7.62 48% 30MCC/20MCX
* MP-5 type coating

** M is meter, CC is concave, CX is convex, PO is plano
*** UC is uncoated
IR Optics Series
Rear Mirrors
Rear mirrors, typically GaAs, Ge, or ZnSe, are partial reflectors with a very
high reflection-to-transmission ratio (99.0 to 99.7%), and are key optical
components in laser resonators or laser cavities. Rear mirrors, like output
couplers, are a part of the lasing process. Thus, high reflectivity is desired.
The slight transmission of rear mirrors is used in conjunction with power
meters to test for laser resonator output power.
When laser resonator designs require rear mirrors to be total reflectors, Si,
Cu, or Mo substrates are used, the latter being typically uncoated.
Thickness (plano) +0.005"/-0.010"
Thickness (radiused) ± 0.010"
Radiused, Diameter ≥ 1" ≤ 5 arc minutes
Surface Figure (power/irregularity) Plano 1 fringe/½ fringe
at 0.63µm Radiused (varies depending upon radius)
Scratch-Dig 20-10
Side 1: Reflectivity Tolerance at 10.6µm 99%: ± 0.2%
99.5%: +0.2/-0%
99.7%: +0.1%
Side 2: AR Coating Reflectivity at 10.6µm ≤ 0.20%
Edge
Part # Description Diameter Thickness Reflectivity Radius*
Inches (mm) Inches (mm) Side 1/Side 2
234709 Ge 1.0 25.4 0.236 5.99 99.5% 15MCC/PO
722287 Ge 1.1 27.94 0.220 5.59 99.5% 20MCC/PO
432529 Ge 1.181 29.99 0.236 5.99 99.6% 30MCC/PO
766409 Ge 2.0 50.8 0.375 9.53 99.5% 30MCC/PO
536364 GaAs 1.0 25.4 0.236 5.99 99.7% 30MCC/PO
230089 GaAs 1.1 37.94 0.120 3.05 99.7% 20MCC/PO
911209 ZnSe 1.5 38.1 0.236 5.99 99% 20MCC/PO
* M is meter, CC is concave, PO is plano

IR Optics Series
Band-Selective Resonator Optics
Most CO2 lasers operate in the wavelength band at
10.6µm. This wavelength band is for cutting steel and
certain other materials; however, other industrial laser
applications — such as plastics processing — need a
different, specific wavelength band for maximum
production efficiency.
II-VI’s band-selective resonator optics effectively “lock”

a CO2 laser to a specific wavelength band for special-
ized industrial applications, such as the 9.3µm band for
circuit board drilling and plastics marking.
Our band-selective resonator optics are designed for

both standard CO2 gas mixes and isotope fills.
CO2 laser types include:
 Traditional stable resonator (partially output

coupler, rear mirror, bend mirrors)
 Unstable resonator (rear mirror and output total
reflector mirror)
Selectable bands (using standard gas mix) include:
 9.3µm
 9.6µm
 10.2µm
 10.6µm
By different combinations of band-selective resonator

optics and gases, the user can make the laser lase at
other wavelength bands depending on a particular
application need.
IR Optics Series
(USA & Canada)

Toll Free 888.558.1504
Standard Mirror Coatings
Gold
Uncoated Metal Silver Based Gold Based Maximum Metal Reflector Phase Retarding Polarization Control
Based
Al Cu Mo PS ES BG PG EG PEG SEG MMR MMR-A DEMMR DZMMR TRZ λ/4 RPR* λ/4 HRPR* ATFR PLM PLM-W
%R @ 0° AOI
98.3 99.2 98.0 99.1 99.6 99.0 98.8 99.5 99.4 99.6 99.8 99.8 99.8 + + + + + + +
@ 10.6µm
%R @ 45° AOI S-Pol

98.7 99.4 98.8 99.4 99.7 99.4 99.3 99.7 99.6 99.8 99.9 99.9 99.8 + + + + 99.0 99.5 99.8
@ 10.6µm
%R @ 45° AOI P-Pol

97.4 98.9 97.3 98.8 99.2 98.5 98.4 99.2 99.1 99.3 99.7 99.7 99.6 + + + + ≤ 1.5 ≤ 90.0 ≤ 97.0
@ 10.6µm
%R @ 45° AOI R-Pol

98.3 99.2 98.0 99.1 99.5 99.0 98.8 99.5 99.4 99.6 99.8 99.8 99.7 99.7 99.5 98.0 99.0 + + +
@ 10.6µm
%R @ 45° AOI R-Pol

~50-90 90 ~40-70 95 ~60-95 90 80 ~50-90 80 ~50-90 40 40 80 90** 80 + + 80 + +
@ 0.6328µm
Phase Retardation
~ -1° ~ -1° ~ -1° 6°-9° + ~ -1° + + + + 0°±2° 0°±2° + 0°±2° 0°±2° 90°±3° 90°±6° + + +
@ 45° AOI
Values Shown are Minimum Values Unless Otherwise Stated
* These products are used at 45°AOI with plane polarized light at 45° to the plane of incidence.
+ These products are not intended for use at these parameters.
** 600 to 700 nanometers
for identification purposes only and we are in no way implying that any of our products are original
equipment parts. All parts advertised for sale in this catalog are made for and/by II-VI Incorporated.
All original equipment manufacturer's names, drawings, colors, trademarks and part numbers are used
19/49
IR Optics Series
Plano and Spherical Mirrors
Mirrors or total reflectors are used in laser cavities as rear reflectors and fold
mirrors, and externally as beam benders in beam delivery systems.
Silicon is the most commonly used mirror substrate; its advantages are low
cost, good durability, and thermal stability.
Copper is typically used in high-power applications for its high-thermal

conductivity.
Molybdenum’s extremely tough surface makes it ideal for the most demand-
ing physical environments. Molybdenum is normally offered uncoated
Thickness ± 0.010"
Radiused, Diameter > 1" ≤ 5 arc minutes
Surface Figure at 0.63µm Plano and Power: 2 fringes
Radiused, r > 1m Irredularity: 1 fringe
Scratch-Dig 10-5
Edge Side 1
Part # Description Diameter Thickness Coating
466761 Si 0.5 12.7 0.118 2.99 EG
850800 Si 1.0 25.4 0.120 3.05 ES
690933 Si 1.5 38.1 0.375 9.53 MMR
221987 Si 1.75 44.45 0.375 9.53 EG
408825 Si 2.0 50.8 0.200 5.08 DEMMR
341534 Si 2.0 50.8 0.200 5.08 TRZ
674480 Si 2.0 50.8 0.400 10.16 TRZ
614835 Si 3.0 76.2 0.250 6.35 TRZ
148570 Cu 1.1 37.94 0.236 5.99 EG
370229 Cu 1.969 50.01 0.200 5.08 TRZ
482518 Cu 1.969 50.01 0.354 8.99 EG
832216 Cu 1.969 50.01 0.394 10 TRZ
658306 Cu 2.362 59.99 0.236 5.99 TRZ
137530 Cu 4.0 101.6 0.75 19.05 PS
650010 Cu-WC* 4.25 107.95 1.5 38.1 ES
229095 Mo 4.0 101.6 0.350 8.89 UC
*WC is water-cooled copper

The above parts are plano. For spherical parts, please contact a II-VI sales representative.
IR Optics Series
Off-Axis Parabolic Mirrors
Mirrors made from copper substrates will withstand extremely high laser
powers and industrial environments, providing diffraction limited focusing
when properly mounted and aligned.
Copper mirrors are available with a higher reflectivity and durable molybde-
num overcoating. This allows for the mirror’s easy cleaning.
Parabolic mirrors are designed for reflecting and focusing the laser beam
through 90 degrees, or any other convenient angle.
Custom design features, such as water cooling and non-standard mounting D

configurations, are available upon request.
WD
Diameter +0.00/-0.12 mm D is the mirror diameter
Angle of Incidence +3.5 minutes is the full turning angle
WD is the working distance
Working Distance +0.008"
Clear Aperature 90% of mirror surface
Surface Roughness < 175 A RMS MM2
CLEARANCE FOR Ø 4 mm DOWEL
Scratch-Dig 40-20 PIN ON Ø 30 mm BC 2X
Surface Figure 2 fringes peak to valley @ 632 nm Ø 49.5 mm
Working
Part # Description Diameter Θ Distance Mount
(mm) (mm)
PM-CU-49.5-90-200-UC*-MM2 Cu 49.5 90° 200 MM2

PM-CU-49.5-90-125-UC*-MM2 Cu 49.5 90° 125 MM2 M6 X 1-6H ON 36 mm BC 2X
PM-CU-49.5-90-250-UC*-MM2 Cu 49.5 90° 250 MM2
PM-CU-49.5-90-175-UC*-MM2 Cu 49.5 90° 175 MM2 MM3
PM-CU-25-90-125-UC*-MM3 Cu 25 90° 125 MM3 CLEARANCE FOR Ø 2 mm DOWEL
PIN ON Ø 15 mm BC 2X
PM-CU-25-90-200-UC*-MM3 Cu 25 90° 200 MM3
Ø 25 mm
*UC is uncoated
M4 X 0.7-6H
To guarantee operating specification, all mounting

surfaces must be properly conditioned, screw torques
cannot exceed II-VI recommendations, and the laser
source must be aligned to the parabolic axis.
IR Optics Series
Cylinder Mirrors
As the name suggests, cylindrical mirrors are either
round or rectangular objects which have cylindri-
cally shaped surfaces. They differ from spherical
mirrors in that they focus a beam to a focal line
rather than a focal point.
Reflectivity is improved by applying a highly

reflective coating on the optical surface. Multilayer
coatings are available for various areas of the light
spectrum. Cylindrical mirrors are made from Cu, Si,
Ge, Al, and other metallic materials.
Applications include laser scanners, laser diode

systems, spectrophotometers, projectors, and
optical data storage and retrieval systems.
Toroids
In many applications, spherical mirrors, cylinder
mirrors, and parabolic mirrors are used to help
shape the laser beam. Biconic mirrors — or the
more general toroidal mirrors — can be used to
combine two separate optics into one.
Biconic mirrors have two different radii on one

surface. It’s possible to make a biconic mirror with
spherical curves or aspheric curves, depending on
the application and need to eliminate aberrations.
Toroids can replace common 90° bend mirrors to
recollimate a laser beam.
For Reflective Phase Retarders, please go to pages 62 to 63 in the Phase Retarder section.
IR Optics Series
Galvo Mirrors
Scanning laser systems — whether for marking, engrav-
ing, or for drilling micro via holes — all rely on galvo
mirrors to precisely position the laser beam. II-VI
manufactures built-to-spec galvo mirrors from
mirror-grade silicon substrates. We apply our precision
thin-film coatings to these substrates, producing highly
efficient galvo mirrors that reflect laser light in the 1.0 to
12.0 µm range.
Ideally suited for Nd:YAG lasers (1.06µm) and CO2 lasers

(9.3 to 10.6 µm), II-VI galvo mirrors are suitable for a
wide range of industrial applications. And for those
applications requiring a visible helium-neon or diode
laser alignment beam, our dual wavelength coatings DEMMR for 10.6 µm @ 45° AOI
provide maximum reflectivity for the CO2 laser infrared Reflection vs. Wavelength
100
beam while providing good reflectivity for the visible S-Pol
99
alignment beam. Our Dual Enhanced Maximum Metal 98
Reflection (DEMMR) coating is the best choice for this 97 P-Pol
96
% Reflection
application. Details are shown in Figures 1 and 2.

95
94 % Refl @
II-VI galvo mirror sizes typically range from 0.5 to 4.0
93 0.63 to 0.68 µm is
inches in diameter, based on OEM specifications. > 80% for R-Pol
92
91
II-VI galvo mirrors feature:
90
8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12
 Mirror-grade silicon substrates
Wavelength (μm)
 Greater thermal stability than fused silica substrates
Figure 1
 Geometries built to OEM specifications
 Highly reflective coatings for Nd:YAG lasers, CO2 DEMMR for 10.6 µm @ 45° AOI
Reflection vs. Wavelength
lasers, and CO2 lasers with coaxial helium-neon or 100
diode laser alignment beams 99.9 S-Pol
Applications include: 99.8

P-Pol
99.7
 Laser marking and engraving 99.6
 Laser drilling
% Reflection
99.5
 Laser welding 99.4
 Rapid prototyping 99.3
 Imaging and printing 99.2

99.1
 Semiconductor processing (memory repair, laser
99
trimming) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
 Remote laser welding AOI (Degrees)
Figure 2
IR Optics Series
Variable Radius Mirror (VRM)
The II-VI Variable Radius Mirror (VRM) allows users
to dynamically change their beam characteristics on
the fly. By controlling the VRM’s radius of curvature
with water pressure, users can adjust the laser beam
divergence.
VRMs allow focus depth adjustment during material

piercing; this produces optimum cutting speeds. It
also allows flying optics systems manufacturers to
compensate for focal length variations across the
working table. This is especially important with large
working tables, where laser beam divergence chang-
es at the lens as the optical path moves across the
work area.
The VRM is designed for use at near-normal angle of

incidence. Many laser cutting systems use two Front View
Mounting Flange
mirrors as telescope optics. The telescope is made of
Diameter
one convex and one concave mirror. Replacing one of 101.6 mm
Clear Aperture
these mirrors with a VRM allows all of the benefits 50 mm
listed above.
Mirror
Diameter
79 mm
Side View
Pressure
Transducer
Mirror
Thickness 104 mm
31.7 mm
IR Optics Series
Variable Radius Mirror (VRM) continued
Pressure Control
CNC controller with a
There are at least two ways to control the pressure in 0-10 voltage control signal
the VRM and, as a result, control the radius of the
mirror surface. The key component is either a
variable-speed pump or a proportional control valve.
These items are driven by an amplifier. Input to the VRM
amplifier is typically a 0 to 10 volt signal. The amplifier 3-11 bar

is run open-ended or in a closed-loop system. variable-speed
water pump
Custom Designs
II-VI can design adaptive mirrors for any beam delivery
system. Using proprietary design techniques, II-VI can
accurately model the VRM shape and predict how it will
deform under pressure. The mirror shape is optimized Watertank. Pressure is
Water transmitted
to match the pressure-radius curve defined by the to CNC
controller
customer. Orifice to restrict water
flow and build
Water Pressure System Example pressure in mirror
The drawing below shows the closed-loop system that

uses a pressure transducer to measure the pressure in
the mirror cavity. This signal is fed back to the CNC
controller.
Specifications
Substrate: Copper
Standard Mirror Diameter: Usable 57.1 mm, 79.0 mm
Clear Aperture: 35 mm, 50 mm
Radius Range*: 6 MCC - 6 MCX
3 MCC - PO
PO - 3 MCX
1.2 MCX - 1.6 MCX
Pressure Range: 3 to 11 bar
Water Flow Rate: ~1 liter/minute
Angle of Incidence: Near normal
Reflectivity with MMR-A Type > 99.8%
Coating: Pointing Stability ≤ 30 arc seconds
* Customized radius range available.

M is meter, CC is concave, CX is convex, PO is plano
IR Optics Series
Reflective Phase Retarders
Metal cutting and other critical laser operations are
sensitive to any variation in kerf width or cross-sec-
tion. The kerf’s quality depends on the polarization
orientation relative to the cut direction. This is
illustrated in Figure 1.
Current theory suggests that the assumption of a

focused beam striking the work piece at normal
incidence is only true at the cut’s beginning. Once the
kerf forms, the beam encounters metal at some large
angle of incidence, Θ, as shown in Figure 2. Light
Figure 1
which is s-polarized with reference to such a surface
is reflected much more than light which is p-polar-
ized, leading to the difference in cut quality.
Introducing a quarter-wave (90°) reflective phase

retarder into the beam delivery path eliminates kerf
variations by converting linear polarization to circular
polarization. Circular polarization consists of equal
amounts of s-polarization and p- polarization for any Figure 2
beam orientation, therefore all axes encounter the
same composition of polarization, and material is
removed uniformly regardless of cut direction. This is
illustrated in Photo 1 on page 25.
A linearly polarized beam is oriented so that the plane

of polarization is 45° to the plane of incidence and
strikes the RPR at 45° to the normal, as shown in
Figure 3. The reflected beam is circularly polarized.
The substrate choice depends upon the power level

at which the laser operates. Alternate substrates, Figure 3
including water-cooled copper, are available.
Eighth-wave and sixteenth-wave RPR designs, and
designs for peak wavelengths other than 10.6µm, are
also available. Please contact a II-VI sales represen-
tative to obtain a quotation
IR Optics Series
Reflective Phase Retarders (continued)
Parallelism ≤ 3 arc minutes
Surface Figure (power/irregularity) at 0.63µm ≤ 2 fringe/½ fringe
Scratch-Dig 10-5
Reflectivity @ 10.6µm ≥ 98%
Phase Retardation for 10.6µm @ 45º 90º ±3º
Ellipticity Ratio 0.90-1.11
Edge Phase Shift

Part # Description Diameter Thickness @ 10.6μm
Inches (mm) Inches (mm) (Degrees)

498237 Si 1.5 38.1 0.16 4.06 90+/-6 Photo 1
893833 Si 2.0 50.8 0.20 5.08 90+/-2
582132 Si 2.0 50.8 0.20 5.08 90+/-2
592353 Si 2.0 50.8 0.375 9.53 90+/-6
102719 Si 2.0 50.8 0.170 5 90+/-2
969917 Si 2.0 50.8 0.40 10.16 90+/-6
772930 Si 2.677 68 0.80 20.32 90+/-1
697768 Si 3.0 76.2 0.236 6 90+/-6
224094 Si 3.0 76.2 0.25 6.35 90+/-6
390686 Cu 1.5 38.1 0.25 6.35 90+/-6
666269 Cu 1.969 50 0.394 10 90+/-6
832944 Cu 2.25 57.15 0.394 10 90+/-2
488199 Cu-WC* 2.25 57.15 1.25 31.75 90+/-6
800102 Cu 2.362 60 0.394 10 90+/-2
Clean cut produced by circularly polarized light.
634413 Cu 2.362 60 0.591 15 90+/-2
748680 Cu 3.0 76.2 0.50 12.7 90+/-6
744069 Cu 3.0 76.2 0.591 15 90+/-2
*Cu-WC: water-cooled copper

Ragged cut produced by linearly polarized light.
IR Optics Series
Absorbing Thin-Film Reflector (ATFR)
The Absorbing Thin-Film Reflector (ATFR) incorpo-
rates a polarization sensitive thin-film reflective
coating on a Cu substrate. This coating was initially
designed for use at 10.6µm and 45° angle of
incidence. The coating will reflect s-polarization and
absorb p-polarization; therefore, it must be placed in
the beam delivery system where the incident beam is
s-polarized.
In cutting applications where the workpiece is highly

reflective, reflections from the workpiece can be
transmitted back through the beam delivery system Specifications Standards
into the laser cavity. This is most likely to occur Reflectivity @ 10.6µm, 45º AOI ≥ 99.0% (S-pol)
during the initial stages of the cut. These back ≤ 1.5% (P-pol)
reflections can cause laser cavity mode and power Reflectivity @ 0.6328µm, 45º AOI ≥ 80.0% (R-pol)
instabilities. It is also possible for the returned beam Angle of Incidence S-pol: 45º
to be amplified in the laser cavity and then focused P-pol: 45º
on one of the beam delivery optics, causing damage
to that optic. Spectral Performance for other Wavelengths
Wavelength (μm) Reflectivity @ 45° AOI

Use of the ATFR in cutting highly reflective metals,
such as copper, brass, or aluminum, is especially S-pol P-pol
important since these materials are highly reflective. 10.24 ≥ 98.5% ≤ 3.0%
The beam delivery systems used for cutting applica- 9.55 ≥ 98.5% ≤ 3.0%
tions convert the linear polarization to circular 9.38 ≥ 98.5% ≤ 3.0%
polarization by means of reflective phase retarders 9.28 ≥ 98.5% ≤ 3.0%
(RPR). In this type of beam delivery system, reflected 9.15 ≥ 98.5% ≤ 3.0%
energy from the workpiece is converted back to linear
polarization by the RPR. The plane of the reflected
linear polarization is rotated 90° to the outgoing linear
polarized laser beam. If one of the mirrors in the ATFR Returning
Mirror P-Polarization
beam delivery system is oriented so that the outgoing
laser beam is s-polarized, then the back reflected
energy must be p-polarized at this mirror.
The property of the ATFR that makes it an ideal mirror

for preventing unwanted reflections from reaching
the laser cavity is its absorption of the reflected Outgoing
p-polarized laser beam. S-Polarization
IR Optics Series
Absorbing Thin-Film Reflector (ATFR) continued
Part # Description Diameter Thickness

682239 Cu 1.5 38.1 0.16 4.06
432326 Cu 1.969 50.0 0.394 10.0
160586 Cu 2.0 50.8 0.375 9.53
504774 Cu 2.25 57.15 1.25 31.75
728695 Cu 2.362 60.0 0.591 15.0
255328 Cu 3.0 76.2 0.50 12.7
Absorbing Thin Film Reflector Coatings

Reflection vs. Wavelength
9.28µm ATFR coating 10.6µm ATFR coating
100
S-pol S-pol
80
Reflectivity (%)
60
40
P-pol
20
P-pol
0
9 9.5 10 10.5 11
Wavelength (µm)
ATFR Sensitivity to Angle of Incidence

ATFR P-pol @ 10.6µm ATFR S-pol @ 10.6µm
25 100
20 99.5
Reflectivity (%)
Reflectivity (%)
15 99.0
10 98.5
5 98.0
0 97.5
40 45 50 40 45 50
AOI (degrees) AOI (degrees)
IR Optics Series
Prisms and Rhombs
It’s often necessary to alter or manipulate the source’s polarization.
For example, a reflective phase retarder converts linear to circular
polarization and improves the laser cutting quality. (For reflective
phase retarders, please see pages 62 to 63.) However, most polariza-
tion altering devices — the reflective phase retarder and waveplates —
are very wavelength sensitive and offer only narrowband, or single
wavelength operation.
The Fresnel prisms and rhombs described on this page utilize the
principle that when light undergoes total internal reflection, there is a
relative phase change between the s- and p-polarization compo-
nents. This effect is only weakly dependent on wavelength (see below
This quarter-wave prism converts linear into circular
Figure 1). Thus, these components are ideal for those working at polarization, and turns the beam path.
either multiple distinct wavelengths or with broadband sources in the
8 to 12 µm region.
By manipulating the rhomb’s geometry, devices which produce

quarter-wave, half-wave, or virtually any required retardation can be
constructed. Please contact a II-VI sales representative with your
design requirements.
Phase Shift vs. Wavelength for Common Retardation Devices

180
RPR This quarter-wave rhomb produces an output beam
WPZ which is parallel, but displaced from, the input.
150
WPM
Rhomb
Phase Shift (degrees)
120
90
60
30
0
8 9 10 11 12
Wavelength (µm)
This half-wave rhomb changes the polarization’s
Figure 1 orientation for a linearly polarized input. The output
polarization orientation is varied by rotating the rhomb
around the optical axis. The output beam is parallel to,
but displaced from, the input beam.
IR Optics Series
Modulators
Electro-optic modulators are used in a variety of applications to
either amplitude-modulate (AM modulation) or phase-modulate (FM
modulation) a laser beam. Made of CdTe, they are used with HeNe
lasers operating at 3.391µm, CO lasers operating at 5 to 7 µm, and
CO2 lasers operating at 9 to 11 µm.
Modulator Applications
Internal cavity
 Mode locking
 Q-switching
 Cavity dumping
External cavity
 Beam intensity modulation
 Pulse shaping
 Ultra shot pulse generation
Internal or external cavity
 Frequency modulation or wavelength shifting
Waveplates
Waveplates use a phenomenon known as birefringence to alter the
incoming laser beam polarization state. The most common wave-
plate uses are for turning linearly polarized light into circularly
polarized light (quarter-wave plates), and to rotate the polarization
plane of a linearly polarized source (half-wave plates).
II-VI manufactures both multiple order and zero order waveplates.

WPZ cell
Zero order waveplates have the dual advantage of being less sensi-
tive to changes in both operating temperature and input wavelength
Applications
 Converting linear to circular polarization
 Rotating the polarization plane
Features
 High-power handling
 Low insertion loss
 Apertures up to 1.0"
 Visible transmission for easy alignment
 Rotating mounts available
WPM Model Waveplate
IR Optics Series
Thin-Film Polarizers
Thin-Film Polarizers (TFPs) can split a laser beam into two parts with
orthogonal polarizations. Conversely, TFPs can be used to combine
two beams with orthogonal polarizations. TFPs consist of a coated
plate which is oriented at Brewster’s angle with respect to the incom-
ing beam. The thin-film coating serves to enhance the beam’s
s-polarized reflectivity, while maintaining the p-polarized compo-
nent’s high transmission.
Below is a TFP schematic splitting an unpolarized input beam into

s-polarized and p-polarized components:
s-polarization
unpolarized input
p-polarization
The standard TFP reflects the s-polarized beam at Brewster’s angle;

for those applications which require a 90° separation between the
s-polarized and p-polarized beams, our optional turning mirror can be II-VI can design TFP coatings for wavelengths
added. II-VI offers both ZnSe and Ge TFPs. other than 10.6 microns, and formulations for
other materials to meet your requirements.
Contact a II-VI sales representative to discuss.
Thin-Film Polarizer on ZnSe at 10.6µm
Reflections vs. Wavelength
100
Product Material Clear Aperture Mounting
Type Type of Window Type
90
S-Pol TFP ZnSe 0.30 U=Unmounted
80
or Ge 0.50 M=Fixed mount
70
0.70 R=Rotating mount
% Reflection
60
0.90
50 P-Pol
40 ther TFP sizes are available. Please discuss rotating mounts and
specialized mounting schemes for unique requirements with a II-VI
30 sales representative.
20
10
0
9.0 9.2 9.4 9.6 9.8 10.0 10.2 10.4 10.6 10.8 11.0
Wavelength (µm)
IR Optics Series
Polarizer-Analyzer-Attenuator
Polarizer-Analyzer-Attenuator is a stacked series of ZnSe

plates placed at Brewster’s angle to an incoming beam. At
each plate, virtually all of the p-polarized component is
transmitted, while most of the s-polarized component is
reflected. The net result, after the beam has traversed several
plates, is a beam which is virtually only p-polarized.
Applications
 Unpolarized beam polarization
 Laser beam polarization analysis
 Continuously variable attenuation of linearly polarized
beams
 Electro-optic modulation systems
Features
 High-power handling
 Visible transmission for easy alignment
 Low-insertion loss
 High-extinction ratio (> 500:1)
 Broadband operation (2 to 14 µm)
 Optional exit port or heat sink cooling
Plates
6 4 2
Transmission @ 10.6µm (aligned in a collimated, polarized beam) > 98% > 98% > 99%
Beam deviation < 1 mrad < 1 mrad < 1 mrad
Extinction ratio > 500:1 > 200:1 > 30:1
Standard apertures, air-cooled version 6, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 mm
Standard apertures, H2O-cooled version 6, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 mm
Wavelength region 2 to 14 µm 2 to 14 µm 2 to 14 µm
Germanium units (PAG) with higher extinction ratios are also available. Contact a II-VI sales representative for details.
IR Optics Series
Beam Expanders
Transmission and Reflective
A beam expander is a two or more element optical system that
changes the beam’s size and divergence characteristics. Beam
expanders have numerous uses. Smaller focal spot sizes can be
achieved by expanding a beam prior to focusing. Beam expanders
also improve a beam’s collimation allowing the beam to diverge less
over long distances. They can also be used to reduce the beam
diameter, which may be useful when using an acousto- or electro-op-
tic modulator. Using a spatial filter with a beam expander can “clean
up” an asymmetric beam profile, making it more symmetric and
providing more uniform energy distribution.
Features
 Low insertion loss
 High-power operation
 Visible transmission
 Minimum beam deviation
 Fixed or adjustable focus
 Customizing available
Pictured to the right: top, a transmissive beam expander for the marking industry, and bottom, a
reflective beam expander for high-power CO2 cutting machines.
The following is a list of transmissive ZnSe beam expanders. Contact a II-VI sales representative for more information on beam expanders.
Expansion Housing Housing

Part # Input CA Output CA Ratio Length Diameter
(Inches) (mm) (Inches) (mm) (Inches) (mm) (Inches) (mm)
BECZ-10.6-C0.7:2.85-D3-MI 0.45 11.43 0.70 17.78 3.00 1.75 44.45 1.20 30.48
BECZ-10.6-C0.7:2.5-D4-MI 0.45 11.43 0.70 17.78 4.00 1.75 44.45 1.20 30.48
BECZ-10.6-C0.7:2.72-D5-MI 0.45 11.43 0.70 17.78 5.00 1.75 44.45 1.20 30.48
BECZ-10.6-C0.9:3.7-D2-MI 0.45 11.43 0.90 22.86 2.00 1.75 44.45 1.20 30.48
BECZ-10.6-C0.9:2.83-D3-MI-1B 0.45 11.43 0.90 22.86 3.00 1.97 50.01 1.34 34.01
BECZ-10.6-C0.9:2.5-D4-MI 0.45 11.43 0.90 22.86 4.00 1.75 44.45 1.20 30.48
BECZ-10.6-C0.9:2.43-D5-MI 0.45 11.43 0.90 22.86 5.00 1.75 44.45 1.20 30.48
BECZ-10.6-C0.9:2.79-D6-MI 0.45 11.43 0.90 22.86 6.00 2.13 53.98 1.20 30.48
BECZ-10.6-C0.9:2.79-D7-MI 0.45 11.43 0.90 22.86 7.00 2.13 53.98 1.20 30.48
BECZ-9.4-C1.0:4.45-D2-MI 0.68 17.15 1.00 25.40 2.00 1.97 50.04 1.50 38.10
BECZ-10.6-C1.35:3.74-D6.67-MI 0.40 10.16 1.35 34.29 6.67 2.50 63.50 2.30 58.42
BECZ-10.6-C1.4:6.4-D2-MI 0.68 17.15 1.35 34.29 2.00 2.36 59.99 2.50 63.50
BECZ-10.6-C1.4:10-D3-MI 0.68 17.15 1.40 35.56 3.00 5.00 127.00 2.00 50.80
IR Optics Series
Beamsplitters
Beamsplitters are used to reflect a certain percentage of

incident energy, while transmitting the remaining energy. In
most cases, beamsplitters are angle, wavelength, and polar-
ization sensitive.
Most beamsplitter coatings are highly polarization sensitive.

Thus, if the source’s polarization state varies with time, as in
some randomly polarized lasers, the beamsplitter’s transmis-
sion will also vary with time.
The beamsplitters described here are designed for use at 45°

angle of incidence and 10.6µm wavelength. At this angle of
incidence, there can be significant differences in the transmit-
tance/ reflectance values for s- and p-polarizations. It is
essential that the laser’s polarization state be specified when
ordering these optics. See our polarization tutorial on pages
96 to 99 for definitions of s- and p-polarizations.
Custom reflectivities are available for beamsplitters. Contact a II-VI
Our standard beamsplitter is supplied with a wedge of 6 to 10 sales representative for more information.
arc minutes. This wedge amount significantly reduces
interference caused by reflections off the second surface,
which can cause an etalon effect and disturb optical perfor-
mance. All II-VI beamsplitters are optimized for lowest
absorption and highest damage threshold.
Edge Angle of
Part # Description Diameter Thickness Reflectivity Incidence Polarization
(Inches) (mm) (Inches) (mm) @ 10.6µm
813441 ZnSe 0.75 19.05 0.080 2.03 50% 45º R-Pol
604488 ZnSe 1.00 25.4 0.120 3.05 50% 45º R-Pol
256816 ZnSe 1.00 25.4 0.120 3.05 50% 45º P-Pol
921686 ZnSe 1.00 25.4 0.120 3.05 50% 45º S-Pol
947711 ZnSe 1.00 25.4 0.120 3.05 50% 45º I-Pol*
381053 ZnSe 1.50 38.1 0.120 3.05 50% 45º P-Pol
617751 ZnSe 1.50 38.1 0.120 3.05 50% 45º S-Pol
931727 ZnSe 1.50 38.1 0.120 3.05 50% 45º I-Pol*
839010 ZnSe 2.00 50.8 0.200 5.08 50% 45º R-Pol
965624 ZnSe 2.00 50.8 0.200 5.08 50% 45º P-Pol
622394 ZnSe 2.00 50.8 0.200 5.08 50% 45º S-Pol
461951 ZnSe 2.00 50.8 0.200 5.08 50% 45º I-Pol*
*Note: I-Pol is polarization insensitive, meaning it’s used for all polarizations (S, P, R). I-Pol beamsplitters are opaque to visible wavelengths. Please refer to our polarization
tutorial on pages 96 to 99 to determine how to specify the polarization of the beamsplitter
IR Optics Series
Beamsplitter Alternatives
Because of the virtually limitless number of nominal reflectivity and polarization states for beamsplitters, II-VI does not
maintain a standard beamsplitter stock. Thus, when manufacturing a beamsplitter, a special coating run will be performed to
meet the precise specifications you require. A coating lot charge is incurred to provide this service.
However, under some circumstances, it’s possible to use our standard partial reflector coatings designed for 0° incidence as
a 45° angle of incidence beamsplitter. When this is done, remember that neither the beamsplitter nor the second surface
anti-reflection coating is designed for use at 45°.
For this reason, it’s not possible to put a standard tolerance on these parts. Fortunately, because these are standard coat-
ings, they cost significantly less than having a special beamsplitter fabricated, so that their price advantage may outweigh
their performance disadvantage.
With beamsplitters operated at 45°, it’s necessary for the substrate to have a slight wedge amount in order to eliminate
interference effects. When purchasing a standard 0° angle of incidence partial reflector for use at 45°, it is essential that a
substrate wedge angle of 6 to 10 arc minutes be specified at the time for ordering. Furthermore, we will laser test your part
for reflectivity at s- and p-polarization free of charge if you request it at the time of order.
(%) Relectivity @ (%) Relectivity @ (%) Relectivity @ (%) Relectivity @

Substrate Normal Incidence 45º AOI S-Pol 45º AOI P-Pol 45º AOI R-Pol
ZnSe 0.2 <_ 2.0 <_ 0.5 <_ 1.5

ZnSe 40 52.6 21.3 37.0
ZnSe 50 62.7 29.3 46.0
ZnSe 55 66.1 30.7 48.2
ZnSe 60 72.0 38.6 55.3
ZnSe 65 74.9 40.4 57.6
ZnSe 70 79.0 45.2 62.1
ZnSe 75 83.2 50.8 67.0
ZnSe 80 87.1 57.5 72.3
ZnSe 85 91.1 65.8 78.5
ZnSe 90 92.7 67.0 79.8
ZnSe 95 97.3 82.1 89.7
ZnSe 99 99.1 91.5 95.1
ZnSe 99.5 99.8 93.8 96.5
Ge 99 99.6 96.5 98.0
Ge 99.5 99.8 98.6 99.2
GaAs 99.5 99.8 98.3 99.2
GaAs 99.7 99.6 96.5 98.0
NOTE: It is recommended that a 6-10 minute wedge be specified for beamsplitter and beamsplitter alternative
coatings to reduce the possibility of etaloning.
IR Optics Series
Beam Combiners
Beam combiners are partial reflectors that combine two or

more wavelengths of light — one in transmission and one in
reflection — onto a single beam path. ZnSe, ZnS, or Ge beam
combiners are optimally coated to transmit infrared light and
reflect visible light. Typically, they are used to combine
infrared CO2 high-power laser beams and HeNe visible laser
alignment beams.
Edge Angle of
Part # Description Diameter Thickness Transmission Reflectivity Incidence Polarization
(Inches) (mm) (Inches) (mm) @ 10.6µm
250771 ZnSe 0.5 12.7 0.080 2.03 98% 90% @ 0.633µm 45º R-Pol
864220 ZnSe 0.75 19.05 0.080 2.03 98% 90% @ 0.633µm 45º R-Pol
404518 ZnSe 0.75 19.05 0.080 2.03 98% 90% @ 0.670µm 45º R-Pol
394265 ZnSe 1.0 25.4 0.120 3.05 98% 90% @ 0.633µm 45º R-Pol
170306 ZnSe 1.0 25.4 0.120 3.05 98% 90% @ 0.670µm 45º R-Pol
285378 ZnSe 1.5 38.1 0.120 3.05 98% 90% @ 0.633µm 45º R-Pol
625266 ZnSe 2.0 50.8 0.200 5.08 98% 90% @ 0.633µm 45º R-Pol
IR Optics Series
Diamond-Turned Custom Optics
Most optics exhibit rotational symmetry.

They are used in the vast majority of existing
applications. Yet optics exhibiting non-rota-
tional symmetries often possess numerous
advantages over their more traditional,
rotationally symmetric counterparts.
Examples include biconic lenses and mirrors,

which combine two surface radii on a single
substrate; faceted lenses and mirrors, which
combine multiple plano surfaces onto a
single substrate; and optical arrays — both
reflective and transmissive — which combine
multiple curved surfaces onto a single
substrate. Additional non-rotationally
symmetric optics include long-working-dis-
tance off-axis parabolas, ring-focus parabo-
las, and rooftop beamsplitters.
IR Optics Series
Biconic Lenses
Biconic lenses have two different radii on one surface. It is Features

possible to make a biconic lens with spherical curves or  Biconic optical power can be placed on one surface.
aspheric curves, depending on the application and need to  Easy to align. Perpendicularity of the curves is
eliminate aberrations. Biconic lenses are used to produce an ensured by machining.
elliptically shaped focus or line focus. These lenses are also  Useful in anamorphic beam expanders.
used in anamorphic beam expanders to reduce astigmatism in  As a focusing lens, it will produce elliptically shaped
the laser beam. Many waveguide-type lasers produce astig- spots.
matic beams. Since most laser applications require symmetric  Curvatures can be spherical or aspherical.
Gaussian beams, astigmatic beams must be corrected.
The usual type of optic used in anamorphic beam expanders

and elliptical focus lenses is the cylinder lens. For the beam
expander application and some focusing applications, it is
necessary to use two cylinders, resulting in difficult alignment
procedures. The biconic lens can reduce the number of
elements used in this application and, more importantly, reduce
alignment headaches.
IR Optics Series
Biconic Mirrors
In many applications, spherical mirrors, cylindrical mirrors, and Features

parabolic mirrors help shape the laser beam. Biconic mirrors —  Biconic optical power can be placed on one surface.
or the more general toroidal mirrors — can combine two  Curves can be designed to produce diffraction-limited
separate optics into one. focus at 45 o AOI.
Biconic mirrors have two different radii on one surface. It is

 As a focusing mirror at 0 o AOI, it will produce
elliptically shaped spots.
possible to make a biconic mirror with spherical curves or
aspheric curves, depending on the application and need to
 Useful in anamorphic beam expanders.
eliminate aberrations. When appropriately designed, they can

 Curvatures can be spherical or aspherical.
replace common 90° bending mirrors to recollimate a laser

beam in a long delivery path.
IR Optics Series
Transmissive Beam Integrators
Transmissive beam integrators are used with laser applica- Features

tions requiring a relatively large, focused flat-top intensity.  Transmissive beam integrators produce relatively flat
Faceted integrators focus a high-power beam to a relatively intensity profiles.
flat-top beam with a size and shape that is equivalent to the  Integrated beams can be square or rectangular.
individual facet size and shape. Traditionally, it has been  Focused beam sizes are relatively large (2 mm and
extremely difficult to produce transmissive faceted integra- above) and are ideal for welding and heat treating.
tors. Today, however, these faceted integrator lenses are  Degree of integration will depend on noncoherence of
the laser beam.
made using advanced diamond turning techniques. Although
the primary substrate material for faceted integrator lenses is  Work best with laser beams having poor coherence.
ZnSe, it is possible to produce this surface on Ge or any other

diamond-turnable material.
Faceted lenses are a good alternative to the faceted mirror.

Facets are arranged on the lens surface in almost any shape
or form. There are some practical limits to the size of the
facets that are machined, but typical facet sizes of 2 to 8 mm
are possible on mirror blanks up to 100 mm in diameter.
IR Optics Series
Reflective Beam Integrators
Reflective beam integrators are widely used in high-power Features

lasers for welding, cladding, and heat treating applications.  Reflective beam integrators produce relatively flat
Faceted integrators focus a high-power beam to a relatively intensity profiles.
flat-top beam with a size and shape that is equivalent to the  Integrated beams can be square, rectangular, or
individual facet size and shape. Traditionally, reflective circular.
integrator optics are produced by making individual faceted  Mirrors are made of copper and are ideal for
high-power lasers.
mirrors and then arranging them on a curved substrate.
Today, however, these faceted integrator mirrors are made  Focused beam sizes are relatively large (2 mm and
above) and ideal for welding and heat treating.
using advanced diamond- turning techniques. The tedious
and time-consuming job of arranging individual facets on a  Degree of integration depends on noncoherence of
laser beam.
substrate is no longer required, allowing the additional
advantage of the mirror being directly water cooled.
 Work best with laser beams having poor coherence.
Facets are arranged on the mirror in almost any shape or

form. There are some practical limits to the size of the facets
that are machined, but typical facet sizes of 2 to 8 mm are
easily possible on mirror blanks up to 75 mm in diameter
IR Optics Series
Focused Flat-Top Doublets
II-VI designs a simple form lens to convert a Gaussian mode Features

to a flat-top intensity profile.  Focal lengths from 25 mm and up.
Converting one beam mode to another type is always a  Unit may consist of one or two lenses, depending on
desired spot size.
difficult process. There are different products to address this
problem, including diffractive lenses, special beam integra-
 Requires Gaussian input beams with M2 values < 1.1
for best results.
tors, combinations of aspheric lenses, and phase plates. As
with many design types, it’s desirable to use the simplest
 Lenses are custom designed for each application.
form. The II-VI aspheric form is one of the simplest types.

 Applications for drilling and material processing.
The method used to convert a Gaussian beam to a flat-top at

focus is determined somewhat by the required focused beam
size. A faceted beam integrator is necessary for large spot
sizes (see pages 75 and 76). However, when it’s necessary to
focus a laser beam to a flat- top intensity with a spot size of
100µm, it’s also necessary to go to more sophisticated
aspherics or diffractives. II-VI accomplishes this with a
simple aspheric form. Depending on focal length, this lens is
produced as a singlet or doublet.
IR Optics Series
Long-Working-Distance Off-Axis Parabolas
In the past, the working distance (WD) of off-axis parabolic Features

mirrors was limited to the two-axis diamond turning lathe’s  Working distances that exceed standard capabilities
swing diameter. Today, II-VI routinely produces long-work- of two-axis machines.
ing-distance parabolas with any turning angle using slow tool  Excellent figure accuracy < 0.5µm.
servo technology.  Excellent RMS surface roughness < 6 nm.
Like standard-working-distance off-axis parabolic mirrors,

 Large-diameter optics up to 250 mm.
long- working-distance mirrors are made from copper

substrates (either tilted or flat) which withstand extremely
high laser powers and industrial environments. These mirrors
provide diffraction-limited focusing when properly mounted
and aligned. Also, copper mirrors are coated to provide
greater reflectivity.
II-VI designs parabolic mirrors to reflect and focus the laser

beam through 90° (standard) or any other convenient angle.
Custom- designed features, such as water cooling and
nonstandard mounting configurations, are available upon
request.
IR Optics Series
Rooftop Beamsplitters
Prisms and transmissive beamsplitters are common optical Features

elements used to split laser beams into two separate beams.  Prism beamsplitter is used to split very high-power IR
These devices are common at visible and the IR wavelengths. laser beams into two working beams.
For very high laser powers in the IR (1 to 10.6 µm), most  Mirrors are made of copper or aluminum.
prisms and beamsplitters are not useful because they suffer  Copper mirrors can be direct water cooled for use at
from thermal lensing. This occurs especially in CO2 lasers at very high laser powers of > 5 kW.
CW power levels > 500 W. For these high powers, it is possible
to split the beam using a metal rooftop prism.
Rooftop beamsplitters, made from copper, are direct water

cooled. This allows use at laser powers in excess of 6 kW. A
90° rooftop mirror is used to physically split the beam into
two working beams. These two beams will travel 180° from
each other. With some simple mirrors, the beams are used in
welding and heat-treating applications.
The rooftop mirror is made from a single substrate with two

precision-aligned mirrors. Each mirror surface is flycut to
achieve figure and finish. The angle between each mirror’s
face is controlled to within 10 arc seconds (if required).
IR Optics Series
Vortex Lenses
The vortex lens is unique because it has spiral-phase steps Features

machined into the curved surface. This spiral pattern controls  Provides a unique optical surface for producing a
the phase of the transmitted beam. When the spiral steps are spiral-phased focused beam.
machined into a curved lens surface, they produce a focused  Spiral phase at focus produces a ring mode.
beam with zero energy or power in the middle. In other words,  Can be used in ring-focus applications.
the vortex lens produces a ring focus. One other focused
beam feature is that the phase is spiraling as the beam
propagates; therefore, it’s sometimes called a spiral lens.
Traditionally, these lens types were produced using diffractive

elements. Now they are machined directly with diamond
turning techniques. The result is a precision spiral step or
vortex lens that can produce a ring focus.
Vortex lenses are made from any type of diamond-turnable

material. For use at 10.6µm, this includes materials such as
ZnSe and Ge. It is also possible to put this surface on a
reflective mirror such as Cu or Al.
IR Optics Series
Optical Arrays
Certain optical system designs require multiple optical Features

elements to be positioned accurately as an array. In the past,  Monolithic optical arrays provide unique, compact
individual optics were produced and connected to a common optical solutions.
substrate, which posed significant position and alignment  Lenslet arrays are easily machined and provide
challenges. Now, with II-VI’s advanced diamond-turning multifocus arrays.
techniques, it is possible to machine monolithic optical arrays  Combinations of lenses, mirrors, or other optical
elements are possible on one substrate.
directly on a substrate, with II-VI’s fast tool servo technology.
Typical substrate materials include ZnSe and Ge, and metals
including Cu and Al.
A common application for this optical design is a focusing

lens array with lenslets having identical focal lengths. Howev-
er, it is not necessary to produce only lenslets with equal focal
lengths on one substrate. Individual elements may have
different focal lengths, including a mixture of positive and
negative elements. It is also possible to combine lenses and
mirrors.
Monolithic optical arrays provide the designer with one more

tool in the design bag for producing small, complex, optical
elements for advanced applications.
IR Optics Series
Ring-Focus Off-Axis Parabolas
The ring-focus off-axis parabola is an optic that combines Features

the properties of a 90° parabolic focusing mirror with an  One optic performs the work of two.
axicon focusing optic. Typically, ZnSe lenses with a conical  Usable in higher power laser systems.
term are used to create a ring focus. The ring-focus off-axis  Produced from standard off-axis parabolic substrate.
parabola eliminates the transmissive optic by combining the  Excellent RMS roughness < 6nm.
axicon with an off-axis parabolic mirror. The resulting geome-  Easily designed to produce any desired ring diameter
try is a free-form surface which II-VI generates using slow at focus.
tool servo technology.
This approach offers versatile design specifications for

working distance, ring diameter, and turning angle. For
high-power applications, a direct- cooled copper substrate
design can be employed.
IR Optics Series
CO2 Laser Consumables
From rear mirrors to focusing lenses, and every optic in For additional information, contact a II-VI Infrared sales
between, II-VI Infrared offers replacement laser optics and and support representative.
components, including focusing lenses and focusing (para-
In addition to optics and optical components, we also
bolic) mirrors, bend mirrors, collimators, reflective phase
offer a comprehensive line of over 750 replacement laser
retarders, rear mirrors, output couplers, and output windows.
nozzles and accessories, all in stock and built to major
Our replacement laser optics are made from II-VI’s own zinc OEM specifications.
selenide (ZnSe), as well as copper (Cu), gallium arsenide
For more information on our replacement nozzles and
(GaAs), germanium (Ge), molybdenum (Mo), and silicon (Si).
accessories, including downloadable product catalogs,
II-VI Infrared’s world- class thin-film coatings are applied to
log onto http://www.iiviinfrared.com/nozzles.
enhance optical properties, while our quality assurance
program includes comprehensive testing, documentation, and
statistical analysis to ensure that each optic and component
performs to customer requirements.

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* PO/CX is plano convex

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Lenses Reflective and transmissive collimat-

As the name suggests, cylindrical lenses are either round

Working Distance The distance from the edge of the

lens housing to the workpiece.

Scan Field The area that can be processed by

the galvos and scan lens system.  Cutting cloth

It is usually square, but can be  Cutting paper

circular or rectangular. Our II-VI scan lenses feature:

 The ﬁnest optical materials in the world

Scanning Laser System Components

Contact a II-VI sales representative to discuss your

Singlet lenses ship unmounted or mounted, and custom mounts are

Multi-element lenses are available for the most demanding

Performance is further enhanced, and aberrations mini-

Most designs are mounted in simple barrel mounts;

For applications such as marking and engraving, a single

However, other scanning laser system applications, such

Below is the typical transmission of an AR coated ZnSe

735199 ZnSe 1.0 25.4 0.080 2.03

AR coated windows are available in other substrates and as uncoated windows. We

To the left are common protective window sizes.

ZnSe protective window Ge protective window

* MP-5 type coating

* M is meter, CC is concave, PO is plano

II-VI’s band-selective resonator optics effectively “lock”

Our band-selective resonator optics are designed for

CO2 laser types include:

 Traditional stable resonator (partially output

Selectable bands (using standard gas mix) include:

By different combinations of band-selective resonator

(USA & Canada)

%R @ 45° AOI S-Pol

%R @ 45° AOI P-Pol

%R @ 45° AOI R-Pol

%R @ 45° AOI R-Pol

Values Shown are Minimum Values Unless Otherwise Stated

Copper is typically used in high-power applications for its high-thermal

*WC is water-cooled copper

Custom design features, such as water cooling and non-standard mounting D

Surface Figure 2 fringes peak to valley @ 632 nm Ø 49.5 mm

PM-CU-49.5-90-200-UC*-MM2 Cu 49.5 90° 200 MM2

To guarantee operating speciﬁcation, all mounting

Reflectivity is improved by applying a highly

Applications include laser scanners, laser diode

Biconic mirrors have two different radii on one

Ideally suited for Nd:YAG lasers (1.06µm) and CO2 lasers

application. Details are shown in Figures 1 and 2.

Applications include: 99.8

 Laser welding 99.4

 Rapid prototyping 99.3

 Imaging and printing 99.2

 Remote laser welding AOI (Degrees)