Robust Adaptive Optics for Ultra-Intense Laser Applications
The ILAO STAR deformable mirror is a high-performance, mechanically actuated adaptive optics solution designed specifically for ultra-intense laser systems. Its robust construction enables full-power wavefront correction without compromising mirror integrity, even under extreme laser fluence. This makes it ideal for high-energy laser research, laser-plasma experiments, and other demanding scientific applications where maintaining optical quality under intense laser exposure is critical. The ILAO STAR combines durability with precision to ensure reliable and stable beam shaping in challenging environments.
Technical Excellence: Mechanical Actuation with Precise Wavefront Control
ILAO STAR features a mechanical actuation system capable of high-stroke deformation with exceptional stability, allowing correction of low- to mid-order aberrations at speeds up to 10 Hz. Its mirror surface withstands high laser intensities without damage, maintaining shape and performance even when the actuators are powered off. The mirror’s design includes a large clear aperture and low surface roughness to maximize optical quality. Control is facilitated through embedded electronics with easy integration into laser systems, enabling real-time wavefront correction and superior beam quality for advanced laser experiments.
Markets & Applications
- High-Power Laser Research
- Scientific Facilities and Labs
- Space & Defense Optics
- Industrial Laser Processing
- Large-Aperture Telescopes & Astronomy
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Benefits
- Designed for Ultra-Intense Lasers - ideal for petawatt-class and high-energy laser systems without risk of optical damage.
- Fail-Safe Optical Stability - retains mirror shape and ensures passive safety and stability even when powered off.
- Robust Mechanical Actuation - reliable stroke control for low- to mid-order aberrations with high thermal and mechanical resilience.
- Real-Time Adaptive Optics - supports correction rates up to 10 Hz, allowing dynamic compensation of thermal lensing, alignment errors, or atmospheric effects in high-power systems.
Features
- Actuation Type: Mechanical (motor-driven piston actuators)
- Number of Actuators: ip to 52
- Actuator Stroke (Max PV): ≥ 50 µm
- Response Frequency: Up to 10 Hz
- Correctable Aberrations: Low- to mid-order (up to ~5th-order Zernike modes)
- Surface Quality: < 5 nm RMS surface roughness
- Clear Aperture: 16–50 mm depending on model
- Cooling Requirement: Passive – no active cooling required
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