Understanding Ultra Broadband Metallic Mirrors

Oct. 28, 2024

Ultra Broadband Metallic Mirrors

Sometimes, standard metallic mirrors can’t reflect as much light as you need. That’s when you turn to an ultra broadband metallic mirror.

Broadband dielectric or metallic mirrors are excellent choices for many general-purpose applications, offering both performance and value. A good broadband mirror may suffice for applications requiring reflectivity from the UV to visible range or from visible to NIR. However, if you need high reflectivity from UV to NIR, an ultra broadband metallic mirror is what you want—a high-performance optic specifically designed to deliver superior results over a wide wavelength range. Thin metallic coatings—typically aluminum, gold, or silver—are enhanced with specialized dielectric coatings to boost reflectivity, ensure optimal surface quality, and provide critical protections.

An ultra broadband metallic mirror is designed with some key properties that make it essential for many spectrometry applications. 

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