{"product_id":"chirped-mirror-1030nm-250-fs-per-bounce","title":"Chirped Chirped Mirror WQ-CM-1030-250","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChirped Mirror 1030nm (-250 fs² per bounce)\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers mid-range group delay dispersion (GDD) compensation optimized for chirped pulse amplification (CPA) and OPCPA systems operating at the Yb:fiber and Yb:YAG wavelength. With -250 fs² GDD per bounce, this mirror is specifically engineered for external pulse compressors and post-amplifier dispersion management where approximately 24 bounces compensate ~6000 fs² of accumulated positive dispersion—ideal for balancing stretcher-amplifier-compressor architectures without excessive folding angles or footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUnlike higher-GDD mirrors that limit compressor design flexibility or lower-GDD variants requiring 40+ bounces, this -250 fs² specification strikes an optimal balance between compact optical layouts and fine-tunability. P-polarization optimization ensures maximum GDD fidelity and minimal higher-order dispersion artifacts in multi-bounce configurations, critical for sub-200 fs pulse compression in industrial and scientific ultrafast laser systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYb:fiber CPA systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e External compressors for 300–500 fs industrial micromachining and medical laser platforms requiring precise GDD compensation after fiber-based stretcher-amplifier chains\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegenerative amplifier compression:\u003c\/strong\u003e Post-amplifier pulse compression in Yb:YAG and Yb:KGW regenerative amplifiers for ultrafast spectroscopy and time-resolved imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOPCPA back-end compression:\u003c\/strong\u003e GDD management in 1030nm-pumped optical parametric chirped pulse amplification systems for attosecond science and high-field physics\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHollow-core fiber compressor staging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dispersion pre- or post-compensation in multi-stage spectral broadening setups targeting few-cycle pulse generation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch3\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eManufactured on low-dispersion UVFS substrates, the WQ-CM-1030-250 features ion beam sputtered (IBS) multilayer dielectric coatings delivering -250 ± 10 fs² GDD per reflection with \u0026gt;99.5% reflectance across the 1010–1050nm bandwidth. Optimized for P-polarization at 0–10° angle of incidence (AOI), the coating maintains flat GDD response and low group delay ripple (\u0026lt;15 fs) to preserve temporal pulse fidelity. The 0.2 J\/cm² laser-induced damage threshold (LIDT) for femtosecond pulses supports multi-millijoule compressed energies in typical 4–6mm beam diameter compressor geometries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eOperate at 25 °C, 40–60% RH. Clean only with \u0026gt;99% optical-grade ethanol and lint-free lens tissue using single-pass drag method. Avoid abrasive cloths and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WaveQuanta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47478224978074,"sku":"WQ-CM-1030-250","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/6156\/3546\/files\/placeholder-mirrors_b1a52e93-0e1d-489b-8524-f2740cddf5e2.png?v=1772196541","url":"https:\/\/waveqvanta.com\/products\/chirped-mirror-1030nm-250-fs-per-bounce","provider":"WaveQuanta","version":"1.0","type":"link"}