How to Specify Surface Figure and Wavefront Distortion for Multi-layer Optical Filters

Optical filters are used in many applications and the surface figure and wavefront distortion requirements of filters are dependent on where and how they are used. Whereas band-pass or clean-up functionality may only require control of the transmitted wavefront, dichroic beam-steering/splitting filters or wavelength selective mirrors likely require specification of both the transmitted and reflected beams. If filters are only used in sensing applications with very tolerant detector geometries, there may be no need, in practice, to put any constraints on the surface figure or wavefront distortion. It is important to understand where, when, how, and how much to specify wavefront distortion to ensure that functional requirements are guaranteed while unnecessary and costly constraints are avoided.

Iridian Expanding LiDAR Filter Capacity

Iridian Expanding LiDAR Filter Capacity

Ottawa, Canada, August 26, 2019 – Iridian has recently expanded our filter capacity for LiDAR sensing application. Our Iridian LiDAR filters feature narrow bandwidth, higher transmission and low angular wavelength shift for wider AOI range. For more information on...
Iridian Now Offers Hybrid GFFs

Iridian Now Offers Hybrid GFFs

Iridian now offers Hybrid GFFs with additional optical capabilities. For example, it can block the pump laser from light in the range of approximately 980 nm or 1480 nm while providing gain flattening for signal light amplification without the need for an additional...