: Common substrates include fused silica (for high UV/visible transmission) or silicon (often for IR applications).
General diffraction gratings and lab-grade optical components. Thorlabs Specialized beam shaping and high-power laser applications. HOLO/OR Jenoptik High-precision DOEs for industrial and medical sectors. Jenoptik Axetris AG Custom DOEs fabricated in silicon and fused silica. Axetris AG Key Buying Considerations diffractive optical element buy
: Use these to divide a single beam into multiple beams (1D or 2D arrays) with specific separation angles. : Common substrates include fused silica (for high
When evaluating your purchase, focus on these three core categories of DOEs: When evaluating your purchase, focus on these three
Depending on whether you need a quick off-the-shelf solution or a custom-engineered component, these are the top suppliers to consider: Stock diffusers and beam splitters for immediate use. Edmund Optics Thorlabs
: Ideal for creating defined patterns (like circles or squares) with a homogenized energy distribution. Critical Specifications