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Can I use New Focus mirrors in transmissive applications?

April 26, 2017applications mirrors new focus transmissive

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Can I use New Focus mirrors in transmissive applications?

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No, it is not possible to use our mirrors in transmissive applications because we use Pyrex substrates. Pyrex has inhomogeneities in its refractive index, which make it a poor material for optical transmission applications. This is the reason why the back surfaces of the mirrors are sandblasted.