High precision ellipsoidal mirrors

Optical Surfaces Ltd is a leading manufacturer of precision ellipsoidal mirrors for demanding applications in telescopes, beam expanders and high-resolution x-ray imaging instruments.

Ellipsoidal mirrors are the optical component of choice in these applications as they efficiently refocus the light from one focal point to a second without the need for additional optical components thus allowing for a more compact optical system.

Optical Surfaces routinely produces ellipsoidal mirrors in a range of materials (Zerodur, BK7, fused silica) with typical surface accuracy of better than lambda/10 (dependent on size and radius) and surface quality of 20:10 scratch dig.

Dr Aris Kouris – sales director at Optical Surfaces commented “In addition to supplying batches of coated ellipsoidal mirrors to a leading instrument manufacturer we also produce one-off and prototype ellipsoids in a range of shapes (largest dimension up to 650mm) that offer high performance and excellent image quality”.

For further information on high precision ellipsoidal mirrors please visit https://www.optisurf.com/index.php/products/conic-sections/ellipsoids/ or contact Optical Surfaces Ltd. on +44-208-668-6126 / [email protected].

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