Laser Research Optics Laser Beam Splitters & Combiners Facilitate Power Measurements & Beam Alignment

PROVIDENCE, RI--(Marketwire - Oct 9, 2012) - Laser Research Optics has introduced a new line of polarizing beam splitters and beam combiners for CO₂ lasers from 100W up that are in-stock for immediate delivery to OEMs as well as end-users.

Laser Research CO₂ Laser Beam Splitters facilitate power measurements and other dual uses by reflecting a percentage of the beam, typically 50% or PIB (polarization insensitive beam) which covers all polarizations. Laser beam combiners which combine two different wavelengths, 10.6µm and 0.633µm (HeNe), permit alignment and focusing by providing a visual light beam.

Designed for engraving, marking, and scribing lasers, Laser Research CO₂ Laser Beam Splitters and Laser Beam Combiners are made from ZnSe with various coatings to achieve their polarization states. Beam splitters permit up to 50% transmission, ±3% of reflectance while the beam combiners allow 98.7% light transmission. Both are offered in 3/4" to 3" O.D. sizes.

Laser Research CO₂ Laser Beam Splitters and Beam Combiners are priced according to type, size, and quantity. They are available from stock.

About Laser Research Optics

Laser Research Optics is a division of Meller Optics, Inc., a leading manufacturer of hard crystalline materials such as ruby and sapphire since 1921. The company maintains one of the largest inventories of stock CO2 optics in the country. Available for immediate delivery, the optics are ideal for direct field replacement in low power CO2 lasers currently being used for laser marking, laser engraving, laser cutting, and low power scribing and welding.