Optical Surfaces Ltd has supplied several sets of ultra-high quality plano-convex lenses to the MAX IV Laboratory to function as key focusing elements in diagnosing the beam in their state-of-the-art 3 GeV synchrotron storage ring. Based at Lund University (Sweden), the MAX IV Laboratory is an internationally renowned synchrotron facility providing scientists with the most brilliant X-rays enabling groundbreaking research in materials and life sciences using spectroscopy, diffraction,...

Optical Surfaces Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of large, high precision flat mirrors used in a wide variety of applications including beam steering, beam folding, interferometry and as optical components within imaging systems. Working in a thermally stable production environment – the experienced optical engineers at Optical Surfaces Ltd. can regularly achieve surface accuracies of better than ʎ/20 peak to valley on flats up to 750mm in diameter. Achieving high surface accuracy, top surface...

Optical Surfaces Ltd. has announced its reflective beam expanders are now available with the option to optimally operate in high vacuum environments, expanding or reducing high power laser beams. Benefiting from a high throughput off-axis design, these beam expanders provide an unobstructed output and highly efficient transmission. The reflective design of these beam expanders is achromatic and with different coatings they can operate from UV to far IR without adjustment. Vacuum compatible...

Optical Surfaces Ltd has delivered a 305mm diameter spherical mirror to the GSI Helmholtz Zentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Germany for use in novel particle acceleration experiments. The ultra smooth mirror was required to enable the researchers to perform experiments on electron acceleration in medium density gas jets, with the subsequent goal to create x-ray and gamma ray sources for use as diagnostic tools in high-energy density experiments. The Petawatt High-Energy Laser for heavy Ion...

Over the last 60 years – Optical Surfaces Ltd has established itself as a leading international manufacturer of ultra-high precision custom optical systems. Specialising in producing larger optics for custom systems at the leading edge of what is possible – Optical Surfaces Ltd is a trusted partner to major projects in areas including astronomy, defence, high power laser research, metrology, space and the environment. The company's ISO 9001-2015 approved manufacturing workshops and test...