{"product_id":"chirped-mirror-1030nm-500-fs-per-bounce","title":"Chirped Chirped Mirror WQ-CM-1030-500","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChirped Mirror 1030nm (-500 fs² per bounce)\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers mid-range group delay dispersion (GDD) compensation optimized for Yb-doped ultrafast laser systems operating at 1030 nm. With -500 fs² per bounce, this mirror provides the ideal balance between compactness and control for chirped pulse amplification (CPA) and OPCPA configurations requiring moderate total GDD correction. For systems with ~6000 fs² accumulated positive dispersion—common in multi-pass amplifiers and stretcher-compressor setups—this mirror achieves full compensation in approximately 12 bounces, offering precise pulse compression without excessive beam path complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis GDD value excels in external compressor designs where \u0026lt;50 fs pulse durations are targeted from Yb:KGW, Yb:YAG, and Yb-fiber laser systems. Unlike lower-GDD mirrors requiring 20+ bounces or ultra-high-GDD designs that sacrifice bandwidth, the -500 fs² specification enables compact, thermally stable compressor geometries while maintaining excellent GVD linearity across the 1020–1040 nm range.\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 pulse compressors for industrial femtosecond lasers delivering 200–500 µJ at sub-100 fs durations\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegenerative amplifier compression:\u003c\/strong\u003e Post-amplifier GDD compensation for Yb:KGW and Yb:CaF₂ regenerative amplifiers in biophotonics and micromachining\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOPCPA pump line management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine-tuning temporal overlap in optical parametric CPA architectures pumped at 1030 nm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHollow-core fiber compressor stages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre- or post-compression dispersion control in 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 precision-polished UVFS substrates using ion beam sputtering (IBS), this P-polarized chirped mirror features ultra-low-loss dielectric multilayer coatings with \u0026gt;99.5% reflectance at 1030 nm. Designed for 0–10° angle of incidence (AOI), the mirror maintains GDD specification to ±30 fs² tolerance per bounce at normal incidence. The robust IBS coating process ensures excellent environmental stability and laser-induced damage threshold (LIDT) performance of 0.2 J\/cm² for femtosecond pulses, suitable for amplified laser systems with peak fluences typical of kHz–MHz repetition rate operation.\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":47478225010842,"sku":"WQ-CM-1030-500","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/6156\/3546\/files\/placeholder-mirrors_23caff32-77e4-4cbd-8c5a-62d9e5d2019f.png?v=1772196543","url":"https:\/\/waveqvanta.com\/products\/chirped-mirror-1030nm-500-fs-per-bounce","provider":"WaveQuanta","version":"1.0","type":"link"}