A mirror is an important element in various optical systems, where it is used to redirect light. Hot mirrors, cold mirrors and laser mirrors are primarily used as optical mirrors.
When visible light is needed to separate from heat in any application, hot mirror is used as it reflects the heat. Some of the features of hot mirrors are;
• High transmission for the visible range
• High reflection for infrared
• Removes heat
• Dielectric Coating
When the visible light is needed to reflect or removed by transmission, cold mirrors are used. Some of the features of cold mirror are;
• Reflect the visible light.
• Transmit the infrared light.
• Optimized for removing unwanted UV and visible illumination.
• These mirrors are available between 0° or 45° angle of incidence
• High reflected to transmitted light performance
Laser mirrors are high-quality mirrors used in laser optical setup. Most reputed manufacturers offer custom laser mirrors offers a range of laser mirror for use from the extreme ultraviolet (EUV) to the far IR. Some of the features of good quality laser mirror are;
• High damage threshold
• High reflectivity
• High transmittance
• Customizable
