Optical Fabrication
We are a supplier of both custom, made-to-order and standard laser optics and optical polishing components. We offer low-volume custom research and development manufacturing laser optic solutions as well as high volume production of nearly every type of optical material, shape and size.
All substrates are measured and certified by Blue Ridge Optics' quality engineers. Depending on customer specific requirements, we offer a full range of testing to ensure compliance with the most demanding optical requirements and specifications.
Standard Materials
BK7
CaF2
Infrasil
Fused Silica
Magnesium Fluoride (MgF2)
Sapphire
Suprasil
Hybrid & Custom Materials
Infrared Materials
CaF2 (IR)
Cleartran
IG Glass
Germanium
Silicon
Fabrication Technology
CNC Blanking, Shaping & Polishing
Continuous Lappers (12-72")
Double Sided Lappers
Note: ISO 9001 Registered, ITAR/EAR Compliant
Crystals & Gain Materials
Alexandrite
BBO / LBO Crystal
KTA / KTP Crystal
Phosphate Glass
Lithium Niobate (KNbO3)
RBBF
Ti:Sapphire
Vanadate (YVO4)
YLF
YAG (Doped: Er, Nd, Yb)
ZnSe (Standard & Doped: Fe, Cr)
Hybrid & Custom Crystals
Achievable Specifications
Dimensions: 0.1 - 457mm (Cross Sections)
Surface Quality: < 10-5
Flatness: 1/20 Wave @ 632.8nm
RMS: <1 Angstrom RMS
Thin Film Coating
Blue Ridge Optics thin film coatings have been used in the worlds most advanced and powerful laser systems. Coatings are available on Blue Ridge Optics or customer furnished materials. With an emphasis on research & development and continuous improvements, our capabilities are ever evolving to meet our customer's thin film coating needs.
Thin Film Coating Technology
Blue Ridge Optics thin film coating deposition chambers are equipped with the industries latest and most advanced vacuum and monitoring technology. The thin film deposition process is monitored using both optical and crystal monitoring techniques to ensure consistent and repeatable measurements throughout the deposition process. Deposition technology includes:
Advanced Plasma
Electron Beam
Ion Assist
Ion Beam Sputtering
Thermal Resistance
Capabilities & Parameters
Wavelengths: 190-15,000nm (UV-MWIR)
Dimensions: 0.1-450mm
Production Capacity: 10,000 Parts Per Month
Standard Coatings
Antireflection
Beamsplitters
Dichroics
Dielectrics
Filters
High Reflection
High-Power/Ultra Durable
Metal/Protective
Output Couplers
Polarizers
Specialty and Custom Designed
Note: ISO 9001 Registered, ITAR/EAR Compliant
Laser Optics
From low volume research & development to high volume production, our laser optics shop can offer built to print or off the shelf* turn-key laser optics. Send your requirements to a sales engineer or contact us for our latest inventory. Quotations are typically turned around in <24 hours.
Standard Optical Components
Beamsplitters
Beam Steering, Beam Dumps
Filters
Infrared Optics
Laser Rods
Laser Gain & Crystals
Lenses
Mirrors
Prisms
Q-Switches
Waveplates
Windows
Note: ISO 9001 Registered, ITAR/EAR Compliant