ValuMax® mirrors set a new standard of value and performance for optical elements. They are best suited for prototype development, proof-of-concept or educational applications where power loss, dispersion or wavefront distortion are not critical.
Our AL.2 UV enhanced aluminum coating is a durable, broadband UV reflector with average reflectivity greater than 90% from 250 – 600 nm. The aluminum film is overcoated with UV transparent magnesium fluoride to prevent oxidation of the metal.
Our ER.1 enhanced aluminum coating may be used wherever a broadband visible and near infrared reflector is needed. A multilayer dielectric stack deposited over the aluminum film boosts reflectance and improves the durability of the coating. Average reflectivity is greater than 93% from 450-700 nm.
Our ER.2 protected silver coating is composed of a low emissivity silver film fully encapsulated by a multilayer dielectric stack to prevent oxidation. This coating has excellent broadband reflectivity in the IR, while maintaining very good performance in the visible and near IR. Average reflectivity is greater than 96% from 480 – 1100 nm and greater than 98.5% from 1.1 – 20 µm. This silver mirror is a favorite for Ultrafast scientists who want an inexpensive option.
Our ER.4 protected gold coating is ideal for applications requiring broadband reflectance in the near IR to the far IR. A multilayer dielectric overcoat provides protection to the gold from the environment. Average reflectivity is greater than 96% from 650 – 1700 nm and greater than 98% from 1.7 – 2.0 µm.
A convenient pack of ten mirrors is also offered at a discount for customers outfitting new laboratories or new research applications.
Borofloat® 33 is a high quality borosilicate glass that offers low thermal expansion, and high thermal shock resistance making it ideal for a wide-range of optical mirror applications.
Newport's ValuMax® family of optics includes mirrors, lenses, objectives and prisms were inspired by customers looking for economical optics to perform prototyping, basic optical demonstrations or experiments. ValuMax products are equivalent to many other suppliers products in performance and price so you can be confident they will deliver the maximum value you can find. Be sure to check out or ValuMax Packs to receive automatic volume discounts!