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GoPhotonics has introduced an expanded range of Electro-Optic Deflectors, featuring advanced beam steering and laser modulation solutions for scientific, industrial, and high-speed optical applications. As laser systems continue to evolve across imaging, material processing, microscopy, and optical communication technologies, the need for precise, fast, and reliable non-mechanical beam deflection has become increasingly important.
The latest additions include small angle EO deflectors for Q-switching applications, electro-optic deflectors for microscopy and research environments, and KTN-based 2D optical deflectors for laser marking, LiDAR, OCT, and optical scanning systems. These solutions provide high-speed beam steering, stable electro-optic performance, compact integration, and accurate optical control across visible and infrared wavelength ranges. With configurations optimized for laser pulse control, optical switching, spectroscopy, biomedical imaging, and precision laser processing, these electro-optic deflectors offer enhanced flexibility and performance for next-generation photonics and laser system integration.
Small Angle EO Deflectors - Electro-Optic Deflectors for Q-Switching Applications
The Small Angle EO Deflectors from Leysop are electro-optic deflectors designed for Q-switching applications with apertures of 1 mm, 2 mm, and 3 mm. These deflectors operate at 1.06 µm with low optical loss and provide small-angle beam deflection for precise laser modulation and switching applications. They incorporate a solid-state driver to support fast switching response and stable electro-optic performance in compact laser systems. These electro-optic deflectors are compatible with SMA connectors and are available in a compact package configuration for simplified integration into optical setups. They are ideal for Q-switching, laser pulse control, beam modulation, and other high-speed laser applications.
311A - Electro-Optic Deflector for Research Applications
The 311A from Conoptics is an electro-optic deflector designed for research and precision laser control applications with a spectral range of 400 nm - 750 nm. It features a 2.5 mm aperture and provides efficient beam deflection for accurate optical steering and modulation. This electro-optic deflector supports UV/DUV options and utilizes a collinear configuration with center input and center output for simplified optical alignment and integration. It is suitable for applications requiring precise beam positioning, stable electro-optic performance, and high-speed optical control in scientific and industrial environments. It is ideal for material processing, cutting, welding, surface modification, optical communications, microscopy, spectroscopy, scientific research, and biological sample analysis applications.
312-2 - Electro-Optic Deflector for Microscopy Applications
The 312-2 from Conoptics is an electro-optic deflector designed for microscopy and precision optical control applications with a spectral range of 400 nm - 1100 nm. It features a 2.7 mm aperture and provides efficient beam deflection for accurate optical steering and high-speed modulation. This electro-optic deflector supports UV/DUV options and utilizes a collinear configuration with center input and center output for convenient alignment and integration into optical systems. It is suitable for applications requiring stable beam positioning, fast electro-optic response, and precise optical control in scientific and industrial environments. It is ideal for microscopy, spectroscopy, material processing, cutting, welding, surface modification, optical communications, scientific research, and biological sample analysis applications.
2D KTN optical deflector - Electro-Optic Deflector for Laser Marking Applications
The 2D KTN optical deflector from NTT Advanced Technology Corporation is an electro-optic deflector designed for laser marking and high-speed optical scanning applications with an operating wavelength range of 1 µm - 1.5 µm. It provides high-speed beam steering and scanning performance for precise optical control in compact laser systems. This electro-optic deflector features a compact optical design with efficient beam deflection capabilities for stable and accurate laser positioning. It is available in a module configuration for simplified integration into optical and laser processing setups. It is ideal for optical coherence tomography (OCT), endoscopes, precision surveying systems, laser microscopes, laser processing, laser marking, and optical switch applications.
2D KTN optical deflector (handheld type) - Electro-Optic Deflector for LiDAR Applications
The 2D KTN optical deflector (handheld type) from NTT Advanced Technology Corporation is a two-dimensional electro-optic deflector designed for laser beam scanning in the visible, 1.0 µm, 1.3 µm, and 1.5 µm wavelength ranges. It uses KTN crystal technology to enable high-speed beam deflection without mechanical moving parts. This optical deflector maintains a compact handheld configuration for portable and space-efficient integration into optical systems. It is available as a handheld-type module for use in compact laser scanning setups. It is ideal for microscopy, LiDAR, OCT systems, biomedical imaging, laser processing, and other high-speed optical scanning applications.
With their combination of high-speed beam steering, precise optical control, and non-mechanical operation, electro-optic deflectors featured on GoPhotonics address the growing demand for fast and accurate laser modulation in advanced photonic systems. By enabling reliable beam positioning, rapid switching, and stable performance across a wide range of wavelengths and configurations, these devices play a key role in applications such as microscopy, spectroscopy, laser processing, Q-switching, LiDAR, OCT, and optical communications, supporting enhanced system efficiency, scalability, and integration in next-generation optical technologies.
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