Multiwavelength reflection mirror characterization

GLACIER®-C

Supercontinuum light source Cavity-Ringdown Reflectometer

GLACIER-C

GLACIER®-C is a new version of our GLACIER® reflectometer, known for its precision in measuring optical coating losses down to 5 ppm (99.9995% reflectivity) using cavity ring-down spectroscopy. This technology is especially useful to characterize highly reflective mirrors, where traditional methods, limited to the >1000 ppm range, are not sufficient. GLACIER®-C innovates the field by incorporating a supercontinuum laser source and a tunable monochromator, offering a customizable wavelength range from 450 nm to 2000 nm. This unprecedented flexibility, combined with its unrivalled sensitivity create the most powerful device on the market. The user-friendly software and flexible kinematic mounts allow to change wavelength effortlessly and quickly. The device features high-speed data acquisition, allowing to record measurements within seconds.

Key Product Features

  • Reflectivity measurements
    • Reflectivities up to 99.9995%
    • Various angles of incidence: 5° - 45° (and 0°)
    • s and p polarization (separately)
  • Antireflective coating characterization: Reflectivity down to 0.0005% (5 ppm)
  • Simple and reproducible alignment for 0.5", 1" and 2" optics
  • Spring-loaded mirror fixtures for reproducible mounting without strain
  • Computer and user-friendly software interface included
  • High-speed data acquisition and real-time analysis
  • Super-continuum laser source and tunable monochromator. Easy and fast change of wavelength
  • Freely selectable wavelength: 450 - 2000 nm
  • Footprint: 90 x 55 cm2

A family of GLACIERs to choose from. Pick the one that suits your needs best:

  GLACIER GLACIER-123 GLACIER-C
Number of wavelengths One Three Three*
Maximum number of wavelengths Three Four Unlimited!
Possible to add more wavelengths at a later point Yes** Yes** Yes
Wavelength range 375 — 1550 nm
(diode laser based)
355, 532 and 1064 nm
4th wavelength:
diode laser based
(375 — 1550 nm)
450 — 2000 nm
(freely selected)
Laser source Diode laser Microchip laser Supercontinuum with monochromator
Footprint 90 x 45 cm2
90 x 55 cm2 for more
than 1 wavelength
90 x 55 cm2 90 x 55 cm2
Reflectivity measurements Reflectivities up to 99.9995%
Antireflective coating characterization Reflectivity down to 0.0005% (5 ppm)
Angle of incidence 5° - 45° and 0°
Polarization s and p (separately)
Optics size 0.5", 1"
(2” and more upon request)
Software Computer and user-friendly software interface included

*Included in the basic version, more can be added.

**Factory upgrade required. For GLACIER, a bigger footprint should be considered in advance (90 x 55 cm2).

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