(Edmund Optics: Barrington, NJ) -- Edmund Optics (EO), the premier provider of optical components, introduces its new broadband IR laser mirrors. These mirrors feature high damage thresholds and are ideal for demanding infrared (IR) laser applications, such as those using quantum cascade or CO₂ lasers.

Copper has superior mechanical stability vs. other substrates

Broadband IR laser mirrors utilize a copper substrate, which significantly increases their typical laser damage threshold to 50kW/cm². The copper substrate dissipates the excess heat generated from high-power IR lasers, giving it superior mechanical stability when compared to other substrates.

Greater than 98% reflectivity from 2–20 μm

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