Optronics collaborates with ΙR-Photonics (http://www.irphotonics.com/) and offers a great variety of UV- to- MID-Infrared fibers and components that are suitable for a large number of very demanding applications such as Chemical sensing, Industrial / Scientific Diagnostic, Mass Spectroscopy, Dermatology, General surgery, Aerospace and Defense, Infrared Counter Measure System (IRCM), Astronomy, Chemical Sensing, Laser beam delivery.

1. NEW!!! New small core High Power Multimode mid infrared fiber (H100) targeting Medical, Industrial and R&D applications. The H100 mid-IR fiber offers a spectral transmission from 0.3 to 4.5 um with low attenuation and no spectral absorption peak. IRphotonics’ H100 small core enables high power handling over small bend radius from a wide range of lasers such as Er:Yag (2.94um), Semiconductor Lasers (QCL), Solid State Lasers or Tunable MWIR lasers (OPO).
   
   The H100 Mid-IR Fiber offers:
   
   • Spectral transmission from 0.3 to 4.5 um
   • Low Attenuation with no significant Spectral Absorption Peaks up to 4.5 um
     
   • Fiber core diameter 100 um
     
   • Dual Clad for higher power handling
   • Numerical aperture: 0.2 (0.3 or other NA possible on demand)
   • High Laser Damage Threshold
   • Bend Insensitive down to 1 inch.
   
   The H100 mid-IR fiber is available to customers worldwide now. Offered bare or in a patchcord with high power connectors.
   
2. Multi Mode Mid Infrared Fibers with high transmission efficiency from the UV through mid infrared wavelengths (up to 4.5 μm-see first diagram of typical Spectral Attenuation). These fibers depict outstanding optical, mechanical and environmental properties compared to other infrared fiber technologies.
   Transparent in UV, VIS, NIR, MID-IR Flat Spectral Attenuation Very low Fresnel Losses of 4% High Mechanical Flexibility
   
3. Single Mode Mid Infrared Fibers (Doped or non-doped) which are manufactured with IR-Photonics’ patented enhanced fluoride fiber manufacturing process. This process allows the fabrication of fibers with a wide range of cut-off wavelengths. This single mode fiber (available in both doped and non-doped form) has been optimized for applications requiring a precise core diameter as well as very low attenuation.
   
   Offered in a wide range of Numerical Apertures and with a wide range of rare earth dopants this fiber is ideal for single mode applications requiring a precise cutoff wavelength
   
   
   • Spectral Transmission Range from 300nm to 4500 nm
   • Numerical Aperture: 0.10 to 0.25
   • Operating Temperature: -20oC to 150oC (higher with special coating)
     
   • Standard Buffer Coating: Acrylate
   • Proof Test Level: >50 kpsi (dependent on fiber design)
   • Can be (co) doped with: Er, Pr, Tm, Dy, Ho, Yb, Nd, Sm
   • Dopant Concentrations: up to 50 000 ppm
     
4. High Power Mid-IR Laser Delivery System: The HPF fiber (High Power Fiber) is especially designed for delivering high power laser beams in the Mid Infrared wavelength range. IRphotonics built on its mid-infrared expertise to develop a special high power fiber made of fluoride glass offering exceptional optical and mechanical characteristics.
   
   The HPF’s unique properties provide a higher transmission in the Mid Infrared than competing technologies, especially at Er:YAG (2.94μm), Er,Cr:YSGG (2.78 μm) or Tunable Mid-IR OPO wavelengths. In addition, IRphotonics’ HPF fiber transmits very efficiently visible light from pointing lasers. The standard HPF fiber features a 450 μm core diameter that provides an ideal compromise between mechanical flexibility and high coupling efficiency.
   
   
   • Highest transmission in the Mid-IR
   • Ideal for single wavelength, multiple wavelengths or tunable laser sources.
     
   • Higher mechanical flexibility than traditional laser delivery waveguides.
   • Low Loss in the Visible
   • Connectorized Assemblies Available.
     
     
5. II-V™ Mid-IR Fiber: IRphotonics’ II-V™ mid infrared fiber is specifically designed for Defense & Aerospace applications such as Infrared Counter Measure Systems (IRCM). The II-V™ fiber offers a spectral transmission from 400 nm to 5.5 µm with low attenuation and no spectral absorption peak (see second diagram of typical Spectral Attenuation). IRphotonics careful choice of materials and its patented manufacturing process gives this fiber outstanding optical, mechanical and environmental properties compared to other infrared fiber technologies.
   
   
   • Transparent in VIS, NIR, MID-IR
   • Flat Spectral Attenuation
   • Very low Fresnel Losses of <4%
     
   • High Mechanical Flexibility
   • Leading Low Loss IR Fiber
   • Extremely High Damage Threshold
   • Bend Insensitive
     
     
   These fibers are compatible with Fiber Lasers, OPO Lasers, Quantum Cascade Lasers and Super Continuum Lasers.
   
6. Patchcord and Bundle assemblies: In addition to multimode fibers, IRphotonics also offers complete and ready-to-use mid infrared fiber patchcords. Since the handling techniques for mid-infrared fibers are somewhat different from those of standard silica fibers, IR-Photonics provides high quality patchcords that take into account the special properties of IR materials.
   
   Adequate sheathing can greatly improve the robustness and reliability of mid-infrared fiber.
   
   
   • Transparent in UV, VIS, NIR, MID-IR
     
   • Flat Spectral Attenuation
   • Low Loss Mid-IR Multimode fibers
     
   • FC, SMA, APC connectors available
   • Various cabling and jacketing options
     
     
7. UVIR Glass: IRphotonics UVIR™ glass is a proprietary fluoride glass that offers a broad transmission from 200 nm to 6 μm. It is ideally suited for high volume applications in the UV and the infrared. It has a negative dn/dT and a low refractive index. UVIR™ can be easily machined by diamond turning, grinding and polishing, molding and MRF. Its amorphous structure limits tool wear during diamond turning, which translates into cost savings. UVIR™ glass can advantageously replace calcium fluoride because of its greater machinability and better surface roughness. It is an ideal material for aspherical lenses for both the UV and the IR.
   
   
   • Moldable Amorphous Material
   • Easier to Diamond Point Turn than CaF2
   • Low Refractive Index
   • Negative dn/dT
   • High Transmission from UV to Mid-Infrared
     
     

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