Request InfoEdmund Optics Inc.• diffraction-limited performance • 532, 633, 1064 nm • 3×, 5×, 10× The compact design of the TechSpec BeamX laser beam expanders manufactured by Edmund Optics Inc. makes them suitable for integration into a variety of new or existing optical systems. The expanders provide diffraction-limited performance over the wave input beam diameter to eliminate the need for critical alignment. With optics fabricated from fused silica, they are available in 532-, 633- and 1064-nm wavelengths, with broadband options also offered. They feature λ/10 transmitted wavefront....See full productRelated content from Photonics MediaPRODUCTSBioPhotonics May/Jun 2023 IssueFemtosecond LaserThe Chromacity 920 laser source is designed for two-photon microscopy and the excitation of key fluorophores and calcium markers. 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