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Photonics on Crystals (POC)

Photonics On Crystals - Crystals Coating

Photonics On Crystals (POC) offers industry-leading expertise in precision crystal coating, ensuring optimal performance for photonics applications across various industries.
Crystals Coating

Expanded Overview

POC’s crystal coating capabilities encompass a wide range of customized coatings designed to optimize optical performance and meet specific application requirements. Our advanced facilities and expertise enable us to provide high-quality coatings, including anti-reflective (AR), high-reflective (HR), dielectric, and conductive coatings such as indium tin oxide (ITO). With a commitment to excellence, POC ensures every coated product exhibits superior durability, precision, and efficiency, making them suitable for even the most demanding photonics environments.

Crystal Coating Types, Process, and Features

POC specializes in various crystal coating solutions tailored to enhance performance in diverse applications. These include:

  • Anti-Reflective (AR) Coatings: Improves light transmission by reducing reflection losses, making them ideal for optical lenses, windows, and filters.
  • High-Reflective (HR) Coatings: Maximizes reflectivity, essential for laser mirrors and optical cavities.
  • Dielectric Coatings: Offers durability, high reflectance, and low absorption, making them suitable for precision optics.
  • ITO Coatings: Provides electrical conductivity and transparency, widely used in photonics and optoelectronics.
  • Laser Damage-Resistant Coatings: Developed to withstand extreme energy levels, ensuring long-lasting performance in high-power laser systems.

Crystal Coating Process:
Our coating process involves:

  1. Preparation: Crystals are carefully cleaned using ultrasonic methods in ultra-clean environments.
  2. Deposition: Coatings are applied using advanced vacuum deposition techniques such as sputtering and evaporation.
  3. Quality Control: Precise measurements and environmental testing validate the coating’s performance.

Key Features:

  • Exceptional optical clarity and precision.
  • High laser damage thresholds.
  • Durable coatings for harsh environmental conditions.
  • Custom designs for wavelength-specific applications.
  • Superior adhesion and consistent surface quality.
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Metrology and Quality Assurance

POC employs cutting-edge metrology tools and strict quality assurance protocols to ensure the reliability of our coatings. Some of our key quality assurance practices include: Spectrophotometry Testing: Measures transmittance and reflectance across a wide spectral range (200-1700 nm). Surface Quality Analysis: Ensures coating uniformity, smoothness, and thickness consistency. Environmental Durability Testing: Validates performance under extreme temperature and humidity conditions. Laser Damage Testing: Guarantees coatings meet the highest laser damage threshold requirements. Wavefront Distortion Testing: Ensures coatings maintain optical clarity for high-precision applications.

Our state-of-the-art equipment, including polarized optical microscopy and Cary 5000 spectrophotometers, enables accurate measurement and monitoring of coating quality. Combined with POC’s dedication to meeting ISO-level standards, customers can trust the performance and reliability of our coated crystals. For further inquiries or to discuss specific coating needs, POC’s team of experts is available to provide tailored solutions for your projects.