Buying Output Couplers
Output coupler mirrors are partially reflecting mirrors used in lasers. They can be flat or curved and generally have well-defined reflectivity over a specific wavelength range. Wedge-shaped output couplers avoid detrimental effects from parasitic reflections.
Making Good Purchase Decisions
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Learning Resources
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- Encyclopedia article: output couplers
- Related articles: output coupling efficiency, dielectric mirrors, laser mirrors, laser resonators
Aspects to Consider Before Buying
Some aspects to consider before buying output couplers: reflectivity, wavelength range, thermal properties, optical quality, alignment, mounting options, environmental stability, shape, material quality, durability.
For responsible purchase decisions, we recommend applying good practices.
Find Suppliers for Output Couplers
28 suppliers for output couplers are listed in the RP Photonics Buyer's Guide, out of which 3 present their product descriptions. Both manufacturers and distributors can be registered.
| Suppliers with Advertising Package presenting their product descriptions | |
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 Home of high power optics and coatings LASEROPTIKHorster Str. 20 30826 Garbsen Germany |  LASEROPTIK offers partial reflectors, as are required e.g. as output couplers for lasers. We can address a wide range of wavelengths and use different coating technologies depending on your detailed requirements. |
 Your reliable partner for photonics innovations! EKSMA Optics, UABDvarcioniu St. 2B LT-10233 Vilnius Lithuania See us at SPIE Photonics West 2025 in San Francisco, January 25–30 (booth 657)! |  We offer a wide choice of laser output couplers designed for Nd3+ host lasers operating in the 1040–1070 nm range and for femtosecond Ti:sapphire or Yb:KGW/KYW lasers. |
 Your sidekick for laser optics development OPTOMANUkmerges g. 427 14185 Vilnius Lithuania See us at SPIE Photonics West 2025 in San Francisco, January 25–30 (booth 3217)! |  Output couplers, as intracavity components, have to handle extreme energy densities. That is why OPTOMAN coatings are optimized for a high damage threshold, which can exceed 168 J/cm2 at 1064 nm, 9.8 ns. OPTOMAN is able to make output couplers optimized for ultrafast lasers that feature negligible GDD, both in reflection and transmission. Standard in-stock IBS coated optics can be found in OPTOSHOP. |
| Other Suppliers | |
|---|---|
| 3photon Lithuania | |
| AC Photonics United States | |
| Advanced Thin Films United States | |
| Alien Photonics Lithuania | |
| AZURE Photonics Co., Ltd. China | |
| Bluebean Optical Tech Ltd. China | |
| CASIX Inc. China | |
| CVI Laser Optics United States | |
| Fuzhou Hundreds Optics Inc. China | |
| IL Photonics Israel | |
| Laser Components GmbH Germany | |
| Laser Research Optics | |
| Litech Optics Co., Ltd. China | |
| LohnStar Optics United States | |
| Meller Optics United States | |
| Mountain Photonics GmbH Germany | |
| Sichuan MetalMiracle Industry Corp. China | |
| New Age Instruments & Materials India | |
| Pleiger Laseroptik Germany | |
| Sichuan MetalMiracle Industry Corp. China | |
| Sinoceramics (USA), LLC United States | |
| TecOptics United States | |
| ULO Optics Ltd. United Kingdom | |
| Wavelength Opto-Electronic (S) Pte Ltd Singapore | |
| Hangzhou Yong Hee Photonics Co., Ltd. China | |
