UltraLO optics are specifically fabricated for use in the growing family of CO2 high power lasers. The absorption of the UltraLO coating is less than < 0.15% at 10.6 microns
Hygroscopic materials have been eliminated from the coating design enabling UltraLO lenses to maintain low absorption in storage and in high humidity environments. UltraLO lenses will handle the same high power as conventional lenses but with less optical distortion and a smaller focal length shift due to less heating of the substrate. Additionally, the lower absorption of the UltraLO lenses can lead to longer lens lifetime.
● Lower thermal effects in optics at high power