Diffuser Kits
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- Mounted Ø1" Ground Glass Diffuser Kit (Grits: 120, 220, 600, 1500)
- Mounted Ø1" Polymer Engineered Diffuser® Kit (Square, Circular, and Line Scatter Shapes)
DGK01
ED1-C20-MD
Polymer Engineered Diffuser®
DG10-220-MD
Ground Glass Diffuser
EDK01
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Diffuser Selection Guide | |||
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Ground Glass Diffusers | |||
Standard Diffusers | N-BK7 Substrate | Unmounted, Uncoated | 350 nm - 2.0 μm |
Unmounted, AR Coated | 350 nm - 700 nm 650 nm - 1050 nm |
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Mounted, Uncoated | 350 nm - 2.0 µm | ||
UVFS Substrate | Unmounted, Uncoated | 185 nm - 2.0 µm | |
Diffuse Reflectors | N-BK7 Substrate | Unmounted, UV-Enhanced Aluminum Coated | 250 nm - 450 nm |
Unmounted, Protected Silver Coated | 450 nm - 20 µm | ||
Unmounted, Protected Gold Coated | 800 nm - 20 µm | ||
Alignment Disks | |||
Engineered Diffusers | |||
Glass Diffusers | UVFS Substrate | Unmounted and Mounted, Uncoated | 193 nm to 2.0 µm |
Polymer Diffusers | ZEONOR Substrate | Unmounted and Mounted, Uncoated | 380 nm to 1.1 µm |
Diffuser Kits |
Thorlabs' Diffuser Kits each contain a selection of mounted N-BK7 Ground Glass or Polymer Engineered Diffusers®*. Our N-BK7 Ground Glass Diffusers are ideal for general purpose applications, while our Engineered Diffusers offer much more controlled diffusion in various distribution patterns. The diffusers in each kit come in SM1-threaded (1.035"-40) mounts, which are engraved with the item number and a brief description.
N-BK7 Ground Glass Diffusers
N-BK7 Ground Glass Diffusers provide an economical solution for a variety of applications requiring a diffuse Gaussian-like distribution. These diffusers are offered in 120, 220, 600, and 1500 grit polishes. A finer grit (e.g. 1500) has a small diffusion pattern, while a coarser grit (e.g. 120) will have a larger diffuser pattern. The DGK01 Diffuser Kit includes four Ø1" mounted ground glass diffusers, with one diffuser in each grit polish, as well as a Ø1" mounted ground glass alignment disk and a labeled storage box.
Engineered Diffusers
Thorlabs' Polymer Engineered Diffusers offer numerous advantages over traditional diffusers, providing unmatched control over light dispersion patterns and high transmission efficiency. These diffusers are transmissive from 380 to 1100 nm, and produce square, circular, or line distribution patterns with a high transmission efficiency. The EDK01 Engineered Diffuser Kit includes five Ø1" mounted diffusers, with one diffuser for each intensity profile, and a labeled storage box. For more detailed information on Engineered Diffuser technology and performance, please read our Optical Diffusers Catalog Presentation.
*Engineered Diffusers® is a registered trademark of VIAVI Solutions, Inc.
Posted Comments: | |
Matthew Bohn
 (posted 2022-06-30 15:36:48.823) 1/2" diffuser plate? ksosnowski
 (posted 2022-07-01 12:02:55.0) Thanks for reaching out to Thorlabs. Currently we only offer the 1" diffusers in the kits as these are the most popular items. We do sell 1/2" and 2" diffusers for many of the versions however and you can view the full selection here: https://www.thorlabs.com/navigation.cfm?guide_id=17. |
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- Material: N-BK7 (Uncoated)
- SM1-Mounted for Easy Integration
- Four Different Grit Levels (See Table Below)
- Gaussian-Like Intensity Profile
- Ground Glass Alignment Disk Included
Please see our full web presentation for mounted diffusers for performance graphs and more detailed specifications for the diffusers included in this kit.
Specifications | |
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Ground Glass Diffuser Common Specificationsa | |
Diffuser Diameter | Ø25.4 mm (Ø1") |
DIffuser Thickness | 2.0 mm (0.079") |
Clear Aperture | >90% |
Surface Flatness of Smooth Side (@ 633 nm) | <4λ |
Surface Quality of Smooth Side | 80-50 Scratch-Dig |
Parallelism | <3 arcmin |
DG10-1500-H1-MD Alignment Disk Specifications | |
Optic Diameter | Ø25.4 mm (Ø1") |
Optic Thickness | 2.0 mm (0.079") |
Center Hole Diameter | Ø1 mm (Ø0.04") |
Grit | 1500 |
DGK01 Contents | |
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Item # | Description |
DG10-120-MD | Ø1" SM1-Mounted N-BK7 Ground Glass Diffuser, 120 Grit |
DG10-220-MD | Ø1" SM1-Mounted N-BK7 Ground Glass Diffuser, 220 Grit |
DG10-600-MD | Ø1" SM1-Mounted N-BK7 Ground Glass Diffuser, 600 Grit |
DG10-1500-MD | Ø1" SM1-Mounted N-BK7 Ground Glass Diffuser, 1500 Grit |
DG10-1500-H1-MD | Ø1" SM1-Mounted Ground Glass Alignment Disk, 1500 Grit |
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- Five Intensity Profiles Included
- Square, Circular, and Line Scatter Shapes
- Transmission Spectrum: 380 - 1100 nm
- Achromatic Performance
- High Transmission Efficiency
For details about the technology, specifications, and performance of the diffusers included in this kit, please see our full web presentation for Polymer Engineered Diffusers®.
Engineered Diffuser Common Specifications | |
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Diffuser Material | Injection Molded ZEONOR |
Design Wavelength | 400 - 700 nm (Achromatic) |
Transmission Spectrum | 380 - 1100 nm |
Diffuser Diameter | Ø25.4 mm (Ø1") |
Diffuser Thickness | 1.5 mm (0.06") |
Incident Beam Size | ≥0.5 mm |
Clear Aperture | 95% of Diameter |
Index of Refraction | 1.53 |
EDK01 Contents | |
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Item # | Description |
ED1-C20-MD | Ø1" SM1-Mounted Polymer Engineered Diffuser, 20° Circle Pattern |
ED1-C50-MD | Ø1" SM1-Mounted Polymer Engineered Diffuser, 50° Circle Pattern |
ED1-S20-MD | Ø1" SM1-Mounted Polymer Engineered Diffuser, 20° Square Pattern |
ED1-S50-MD | Ø1" SM1-Mounted Polymer Engineered Diffuser, 50° Square Pattern |
ED1-L4100-MD | Ø1" SM1-Mounted Polymer Engineered Diffuser, 0.4° x 100° Line Pattern |