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Rainbow Research Optics, a precision manufacturer of laser-grade optical components, is featured on GoPhotonics with a portfolio of optical windows, cylindrical lenses, prisms, waveplates, and beam splitters designed for laser, imaging, and photonics applications. Engineered for high optical accuracy and reliable performance, these components support beam shaping, polarization control, optical transmission, and beam steering across scientific, industrial, and OEM optical systems. Manufactured using laser-grade substrate materials with precision surface quality and tight dimensional tolerances, the portfolio is developed for integration into advanced optical platforms operating across ultraviolet, visible, and infrared wavelength regions.
EW: Elliptical Optical Window
The EW is an elliptical optical window designed for use as a protective optical barrier in photonics and laser systems. Manufactured using optical-grade substrate materials, the window is designed to provide high transmission while maintaining optical performance without affecting system magnification. The optical window supports integration into systems requiring reliable environmental isolation for sensors, detectors, and optical assemblies. Available with multiple substrate and anti-reflection coating options for visible, ultraviolet, and infrared wavelength regions, the component is suitable for scientific and industrial optical applications.
CSPXCF: Square Cylindrical Plano-Convex Lens
The CSPXCF is a square cylindrical plano-convex lens designed for beam shaping and optical focusing applications. The lens is available in substrate materials including VUV CaF2, UV fused silica, and BK7, and features laser-quality scratch-dig specifications with focal length tolerance of ±0.5%. Designed with high surface accuracy and controlled centration, the cylindrical lens supports precise optical beam expansion and focusing in laser and imaging systems. Its square geometry and laser-grade optical finish make it suitable for scientific instrumentation, photonics integration, and OEM optical platforms.
EDP: Equilateral Prism
The EDP is an equilateral prism designed for beam steering and optical path control applications. Manufactured using UV fused silica or BK7 substrates, the prism features surface flatness specifications of λ/8 at 633 nm and angular tolerances below 3 arc minutes. The prism is developed for optical systems requiring precise beam deviation and stable optical alignment. With high optical quality and laser-compatible substrate materials, the EDP prism is suitable for laser instrumentation, scientific research, and photonics systems operating across a broad wavelength range.
QWPD: Quarter Waveplate
The QWPD is a quarter waveplate designed for polarization control in laser and optical systems. Developed for precision polarization conversion applications, the waveplate supports transformation between linear and circular polarization states while maintaining stable optical performance. Designed for integration into photonics and laser platforms, the component is suitable for polarization-sensitive optical systems, scientific instrumentation, and beam conditioning applications.
HPBC: High-Power Polarizing Beam Splitter Cube
The HPBC is a high-power polarizing beam splitter cube designed for polarization separation in high-energy optical systems. The beam splitter provides an extinction ratio greater than 1000:1 with transmission exceeding 98% across a 60 nm bandwidth in the near-infrared region. Designed for high laser damage threshold performance exceeding 10 J/cm², the component is available in optically contacted or cemented configurations depending on application requirements. The HPBC supports integration into laser systems, scientific instruments, and optical platforms requiring efficient polarization beam splitting and high optical durability.
With its portfolio of precision optics from Rainbow Research Optics, GoPhotonics provides optical engineers, researchers, and system integrators with high-quality components for beam shaping, polarization control, optical transmission, and laser system integration. The range combines laser-grade optical materials, precision fabrication, and advanced coating capabilities to support demanding photonics applications across scientific, industrial, and OEM markets.
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