Request InfoAlpine Research OpticsBOULDOR, Colo., Oct. 31, 2006 -- A new series of flat mirrors from Alpine Research Optics (ARO) were designed for beam delivery applications of q-switched ultraviolet lasers. The standard product line covers both 355-nm (third harmonic) and 266-nm (fourth harmonic) output. The mirrors are fabricated on fused-silica substrates and are available in 1- (25.4 mm) or 2-in. (50.8 mm) diameters. Nominal reflectivities are 97% (0° incidence) and 95% (45° incidence) at 266 nm, and 99.5% at 355 nm (0° and 45° incidence). 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