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...

Optical Surfaces Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of top-quality toroidal mirrors for spectroscopic and imaging applications. Toroidal mirrors are aspheric mirrors where the curvature of orthogonal horizontal and vertical axes is different. For optical products where a small, focused spot is needed, toroidal mirrors combine focusing and beam folding capabilities in a single element. This improves energy throughput, saving money, and allows for more compact designs. Toroidal mirrors also correct...

Optical Surfaces Ltd. is a leading producer of high precision mirrors and windows for Schlieren imaging applications in the Aerospace industry. Supersonic wind tunnels are commonly used by engineers to test and improve the aerodynamic performance of aircraft designs and engine components. During a test, the aircraft model is placed in the test section of a wind tunnel and air is made to flow past the model. Schlieren imaging is a trusted method for visualising density variations in these...

Using proprietary production techniques, and benefiting from an ultra-stable production facility, Optical Surfaces Ltd has established itself as a leading supplier of fast focusing on-axis parabolic mirrors for high power laser experiments. Inherently on-axis parabolic mirrors allow a higher f-number (<0.7) to be achieved than off-axis designs therefore more laser energy can be concentrated on an experimental target. Generally, alignment of on-axis parabolic mirrors is less critical, thus...