Features

Thin dielectric films with different refractive indices are coated in multiple layers, and light interference is used to allow the selection of transmission or reflection of light from a light source at the desired wavelengths.

The number of layers of thin dielectric film coated can be from a few to several hundred, which allows various characteristics to be realized.
The shape of the substrate to be coated can be anything from flat to a parabolic mirror.

Applications

Lamp reflectors.
This mirror can be applied to various fields, including laser processing machines.

Example characteristics

Reflecting a reference light wavelength of 950 nm, it can allow high transmittance of a dominant laser light source wavelength of 1,064 nm.
This is a short-pass dichroic mirror not affected by the P- and S-polarized light from a light source.
It is characterized by enabling high reflection of P-polarized light in the reflection band and high transmittance of S-polarized light in the transmission band.
This is an example of allowing total transmission of a dominant laser light source wavelength of 1,064 nm and total reflection of higher harmonics.
It demonstrates its effects in the effective use of laser light source wavelength.

Features

This is an optical component that separates transmitted light and reflected light at the desired ratio. It is also possible to separate P-polarized and S-polarized light from incident light (PBS: Polarizing Beam Splitter) and to produce a type with less polarization dependence (N-PBS: Non-Polarizing Beam Splitter).

Applications

Laser processing machines, measuring instrument, semiconductor exposure apparatus, FPD exposure apparatus and cameras

Example characteristics

PBS(Polarization Beam Splitter)

Cube type
Two rectangular prisms are bonded together and a dielectric multilayer film is applied to the slope of one prism to separate the P- and S-polarized components. It separates a single wavelength of the near-infrared region from the ultraviolet region, and the P- and S-polarized components of the visible region.
We design the wavelength, angle of incidence and extinction ratio to meet customer requirements. We also accept orders for optical contact lenses.

Plate type
By applying a dielectric multilayer film onto a substrate, it is possible to separate the P- and S-polarized components of a single wavelength or narrow range of wavelengths within the wavelength range from the ultraviolet region to the near infrared region. We design the wavelength, angle of incidence and extinction ratio to meet customer requirements. It has excellent light and heat resistance and is suitable for laser applications.

BS(Beam Splitter)

By applying a dielectric multilayer film onto a substrate, it is possible to separate specific wavelengths in two directions at the desired ratio within the wavelength range from the ultraviolet region to the infrared region.
We design the wavelength, angle of incidence and extinction ratio to meet customer requirements.

Features

An infrared filter is a filter that transmits the infrared region.
The infrared region is broadly divided into three regions: the near infrared region (NIR) of the roughly 0.7 to 2.5 μm band, the mid-infrared region (MIR) of the 2.5 to 25 μm band, and the far infrared region (FIR) of the 25 to 1,000 μm band.

Infrared rays are used in a very wide range of applications, from crime prevention to astronomical observation and sensors.
In the mid-infrared region in particular, we have transparent substrate materials with a high refractive index and can produce multi-layer interference filters with various characteristics as we can obtain a wider range of cutoff characteristics than in the visible region using spectral absorption.

High refractive index substrate materials include quartz, sapphire, Si, Ge, chalcogenide, etc., and the material to be used can be selected in consideration of the required spectral characteristics and durability.
In addition, we can not only produce filters that allow light to pass through, but also mirrors that reflect the above areas.

Applications

Various gas analysis (CO2, CO, HC, NOx, SOx, O3 gas, etc.), surface measurement, radiation thermometer (thermography and temperature sensors), diffraction grating high-order cut filters, human sensors, other optical systems and cameras using infrared rays, etc.

Example characteristics

These are the general spectral characteristics of anti-reflection coating, edge filters (LPF) and interference filters (BPF) in the mid-infrared region.
This is an example of a filter that achieves high transmittance in the above area.

Features

A notch filter removes only specific wavelengths and transmits light of other wavelengths.
Wavelengths blocked by the notch filter can be set at will from a single wavelength to multiple wavelengths, and the wavelength range of ultraviolet, visible or infrared is not selected.

Advanced film design using multilayer dielectric film allows steep slopes to be realized to block specific wavelengths.

Notch filters, also known as band-stop filters, provide the opposite characteristics of band-pass filters, which transmit only specific wavelengths.

Applications

Laser light sources, laser Raman measurement, medical treatment, various analysis, etc.

Example of spectrum

A notch filter with a blocking performance of OD6 or higher at a specific wavelength (532 nm).
Notch filter with blocking performance of OD4 or higher at two specific wavelengths (550nm, 625nm).

Features

Hard-coated band-pass filters have excellent durability due to plasma-ion process coating.

Their characteristic is that the interference of reflected light generated at the interface of the thin film can be used to selectively transmit the desired specific wavelength.

Compared to absorbent filters such as glass and gelatin, this filter can restrict the transmission band narrowly and separate the transmission band sharply from the inhibition band, allowing extremely clear contrast characteristics to be obtained. With regard to inhibition performance, it is possible to support OD6 or higher in the visible region. The applicable wavelength range is from the ultraviolet region to the infrared region.
Apart from that, we can also respond to requests for desired size, transmittance, inhibition band, etc.

Applications

LiDAR, 3D sensing, fluorescence analysis, Raman analysis, exposure apparatus, medical treatment, gas analysis, lasers, optical communications, astronomical observation, various sensors, etc.

Example characteristics

Narrow band-pass filter with a half value of 1 nm or less.
Standard band-pass filter in the visible light range.
Near-infrared region band-pass filter. We are also able to customize the inhibition band to block the full visible light range.

Definition of central wavelength

The definition of the central wavelength (λ0) of a band-pass filter can be divided broadly into the two following types.
The type of soft coat band-pass filter differs depending on the product, so please use this as a reference. We design hard coated band-pass filters to meet customer requirements.

Type ①

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Features

This is known generally as AR (anti-reflection).
It is a coating process in which a thin dielectric film is formed on the surface of a substrate in a single layer or multiple layers, and the reflectivity of the surface is reduced by light interference.

This increases the transmittance of the substrate, eliminates reflection on the surface and prevents ghosting.
The band of the anti-reflection effect can be selected by manipulating the thickness of the film, the number of layers and the combination of materials.

A wide range of wavelengths is available, from ultraviolet to infrared.
And a wide range of materials can be coated, including glass and infrared crystal materials.

Coating substrates

Provides coatings on glass, resin, quartz, sapphire, ruby, YAG, Si, Ge, ZnSe, ZnS, etc. and other optical crystals.

Applications

Various cover glasses, prevention of ghosting on assembled lenses, sensor windows, etc.

Example applications include coating on curved lens surfaces, fiber end surfaces, cover glass surfaces, and crystal materials (CaF2, Si, Zn, Se).

Example characteristics

Various cover glasses, prevention of ghosting on assembled lenses, sensor windows, etc.

Example applications include coating on curved lens surfaces, fiber end surfaces, cover glass surfaces, and crystal materials (CaF2, Si, Zn, Se).

AR coating with an average reflectance of 0.1% or less in the visible light range (420 to 680 nm).
An AR coating with a reflectance of 0.01% or less at near-infrared wavelengths (1550nm).
It is a wide AR coating that considers the wavelength separation of P and S polarized light at an incident angle of 45 degrees.
This is a narrow AR coating that considers the wavelength separation of P and S polarized light at an incident angle of 45 degrees.