Lightweight optics made of silicon carbide are the perfect combination of material properties and polishing technology. This ceramic material offers high strength, thermal stability, and good mechanical properties. SiC is a non-toxic replacement for beryllium in scanning systems for the highest speeds without loss of dynamic properties of the system.
Plane mirrors made of silicon carbide can be polished and coated on one or both sides.
We manufacture silicon carbide mirrors, including the coating required for your application. In addition to metallic coatings made of gold or silver for broadband applications from the visible to infrared spectral range, we also offer high-power coatings for CO2 lasers. These are optimised for the application wavelength and scan angle. Our PVD coatings are characterised by low layer stress, even with multilayer coatings.