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Glod(Au) Mirror
Glod(Au) Mirror
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Glod(Au) Mirror

Gold (Au) mirrors have extremely high reflectivity (typically >98%) in the near-infrared (>800nm) to far-infrared operating bands, especially in the 2-20μm range, while also possessing unparalleled chemical inertness and environmental stability. ECOPTIK provide the round, square and customized shape mirrors with a protected gold coating in various sizes.

Key Features
  • Substrate Selection
    Substrate Selection

    Monocrystalline silicon substrate: High rigidity and good thermal stability, suitable for applications requiring high power density or lightweight design; K9/fused silica substrate: Low cost and high surface accuracy, suitable for general infrared laboratory systems.

  • Extremely High Infrared Reflectivity
    Extremely High Infrared Reflectivity

    In the infrared band (2μm - 20μm), especially at 10.6μm (CO₂ laser), reflectivity typically reaches R > 98% - 99.5%. This means minimal energy loss in the infrared optical path. In the near-infrared band (800nm ​​- 1600nm), reflectivity is also typically above R > 96% - 98%, suitable for fiber lasers and optical communications.

  • Chemical and Physical Properties
    Chemical and Physical Properties

    Gold is resistant to oxidation, sulfidation, and corrosion. Pure gold films are relatively soft and easily scratched. A protective film (such as Y₂O₃, SiO₂, etc.) is usually added to the gold film to improve durability and cleanability.

  • High Laser Damage Threshold
    High Laser Damage Threshold

    In high-power CO₂ laser or fiber laser systems, it can withstand extremely high continuous power (kW level) without damage. It also possesses excellent heat dissipation capabilities.

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Specification of Glod(Au) Mirror
Substrate MaterialK9/Fused silica/ Silica Glass
Dimension2mm~100mm
Clear Aperture>90% of dimension
Surface Quality40/20, 20/10 Scratch-Dig
Surface Irregularityλ/2~λ/10 @632.nm
Thickness1mm~20mm
Typical Application Areas
  • High-Power Infrared Laser Systems
    High-Power Infrared Laser Systems
    CO₂ Laser Processing (10.6μm): Widely used as beam steering and focusing mirrors in industrial laser cutting, welding, and marking equipment. Gold films have extremely high reflectivity (>98%) in this wavelength band and good thermal conductivity, capable of withstanding kilowatt-level high power densities while avoiding thermal lensing effects.
  • Infrared Spectroscopy
    Infrared Spectroscopy
    Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR): Used as moving and fixed mirrors in interferometers to maximize reflectivity across the entire infrared band (2-20μm), ensuring the detection intensity of weak signal samples.
  • Space Astronomy
    Space Astronomy
    Infrared telescopes and detectors on satellites often operate at low temperatures. Gold's high infrared reflectivity is highly compatible with low-temperature environments and is extremely stable in a vacuum.
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