CVI Introduces Optics for Fiber Laser Applications.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- CVI is introducing a new line of mirrors and new anti-reflection wavelengths for transmissive optics designed specifically for the distinct fiber laser wavelengths. CVI has optimized coatings for both wavelength and for laser damage characteristics.

"Fiber lasers are gaining ground in a variety of applications such as drilling, welding, foil cutting, laser marking and precise micromachining. Fiber lasers have found a processing and research niche where Nd:YAG lasers are too expensive or have beam properties which are undesirable (e.g., large M2 values). More tightly focused beams are possible, resulting in sharper images for marking and finer cuts for micromachining. Manufacturing working distances can also be increased. Thus, CVI is expecting to face a growing demand in dedicated optical components designed for fiber laser applications," explained Bob Soales, VP of sales and marketing.

"To anticipate that demand, CVI has been researching the technology and spoken with major fiber laser manufacturers to understand the customers' needs. We are pleased to announce a specific new mirror product, the FLM, new wavelengths for partial reflectors and output couplers, and anti-reflection coating designs tailored expressly for lenses, beamsplitters, and waveplates," stated Emily Kubacki, senior optical engineer.

Narrowband anti-reflection coatings have been designed to withstand greater than 10MW/cm2 CW average laser power at 1064 nm on fused silica substrates. High reflectivity mirrors have been designed to withstand greater than 10J/cm2 20 ns 20 Hz pulses at 1064 on fused silica substrates. Fiber laser design wavelengths have now been incorporated into the mirrors, partial reflectors, lenses, windows, beamsplitters and quartz waveplates product lines. For specific information on the fiber laser optics, follow this link: http://www.cvilaser.com/fiberlaser.aspx.

CVI is a leading manufacturer of optical components, providing engineering, rapid prototype delivery, high-volume production and system integration for challenging optical requirements. Headquartered in Albuquerque, N.M., CVI operates manufacturing facilities in New Mexico, the British Isles, and South Korea with sales representatives and distributors located worldwide.

For further information, please contact Lynore Abbott, marketing communications manager, 200 Dorado Place S.E., Albuquerque, NM 87123, by phone at 505-296-9541, by e-mail at [e-mail], or visit the CVI Web site at www.cvilaser.com.