Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filters


  • Optimized for Attenuation at 1064 nm and 1550 nm
  • Ø1/2", Ø25 mm, and 2" x 2" Versions Available
  • Good Transmission Through Visible Range for Easy Beam Alignment
  • Effective Heat Absorbing Filters

NENIR240B

2" x 2"

NENIR40B

Ø1"

NENIR506B

Ø1/2"

NENIR30B
in an LMR1
Mount

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Neutral Density Filter
Selection Guide
Absorptive
Uncoated
(400 - 650 nm)
Mounted
Unmounted
Uncoated
(1000 - 2600 nm)
Mounted
Unmounted
AR Coated
(350 - 700 nm)
Mounted
Unmounted
AR Coated
(650 - 1050 nm)
Mounted
Unmounted
AR Coated
(1050 - 1700 nm)
Mounted
Unmounted
Variable
Reflective
UV Fused Silica
(200 - 1200 nm)
Mounted
Unmounted
N-BK7
(350 - 1100 nm)
Mounted
Unmounted
ZnSe
(2 - 16 µm)
Mounted
Unmounted
Wedged UVFS
(200 - 1200 nm)
Wedged N-BK7
(350 - 1100 nm)
Wedged ZnSe
(2 - 16 µm)
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Neutral Density Filter Kits

Features

  • Ø1/2", Ø25 mm, and 2" Square Unmounted Filters
  • Design Wavelength: 1550 nm
  • Optical Densities Ranging from 0.1 to 6.0
  • Ideal for Low-Power Applications (<1 W; see the Specs Tab for Additional Details)
  • Wavelength Range: 1000 - 2600 nm
  • Good Visible Wavelength Transmission (See Graph to the Right)
  • Absorptive Glass Reduces Multiple Reflections

Thorlabs' unmounted near infrared absorptive neutral density filters have optical densities ranging from 0.1 to 6.0. These shortpass, heat-protective filters are designed to be transmissive in the visible region, allowing for passage of an alignment beam, and absorptive in the near infrared. These filters are effective attenuators from 1000 to 2600 nm. They can also be used as heat absorbing filters, transmitting <2% above 4 µm. A selection of the Ø25 mm filters is also available in SM1-threaded mounts.

Each absorptive NIR ND filter is fabricated from one member of a family of Schott glasses (NG11, KG2, KG3, or KG5). By varying the thickness of the glass, we are able to produce our entire line of NIR ND filters from just four types of Schott glass. Refer to the Graphs tab above for detailed information about the average transmission obtained with each of our absorptive neutral density filters. For applications that would benefit from reduced surface reflections, Thorlabs offers NIR absorptive ND filters with an AR coating for the 1050 - 1700 nm wavelength range.

The filters sold on this page are uncoated. For our full selection of coated and uncoated ND filters, please see the Selection Guide table on the right.

Optical Density and Transmission
Optical density (OD) indicates the attenuation factor provided by an optical filter, i.e. how much it reduces the optical power of an incident beam. OD is related to the transmission, T, by the equation

Optical Density Equation

where T is a value between 0 and 1. Choosing an ND filter with a higher optical density will translate to lower transmission and greater absorption of the incident light. For higher transmission and less absorption, a lower optical density would be appropriate. As an example, if a filter with an OD of 2 results in a transmission value of 0.01, this means the filter attenuates the beam to 1% of the incident power. Please note that the transmission data for our neutral density filters is provided in percent (%).

Please note that these products are not designed for use as laser safety equipment. For lab safety, Thorlabs offers an extensive line of safety and blackout products, including beam blocks, that significantly reduce exposure to stray light.

ND Filter Size Ø1/2" (12.7 mm) Ø25.0 mm 2" x 2"
Size Tolerance +0.0 / -0.2 mm (Diameter) +0.0 / -0.25 mm (H, L)
Clear Aperture >Ø11.4 mm >Ø22.5 mm >45.7 mm x >45.7 mm
Transmitted Wavefront Error <λ/4 at 633 nm <λ at 633 nm
Design Wavelength 1550 nm
Wavelength Range 1000 - 2600 nm
Surface Quality 40-20 Scratch-Dig
Parallelism <10 arcsec
Optical Density Tolerance ±5% at 1550 nm

Click here to download complete optical density and transmission data.

Damage Threshold Specifications
Optical Density Damage Threshold
1.0 Pulsed 8 J/cm2 (1064 nm, 10 ns, 10 Hz, Ø1.040 mm)
20 J/cm2 (1542 nm, 10 ns, 10 Hz, Ø0.144 mm)
CWa,b 25 W/cm (1540 nm, Ø1.030 mm)
3.0 CWa,b 25 W/cm (1064 nm, Ø0.062 mm)
5.0 CWa,b 15 W/cm (1540 nm, Ø1.030 mm)
  • The power density of your beam should be calculated in terms of W/cm. For an explanation of why the linear power density provides the best metric for long pulse and CW sources, please see the Damage Thresholds tab.
  • CW testing was performed using a 30 second exposure at each test site.

Click here to download optical density and transmission data.
For the transmission and optical density of a particular filter, please click More Info Icon in the row corresponding to the filter in the table below.

Damage Threshold Specifications
Optical Density Damage Threshold
1.0 Pulsed 8 J/cm2 (1064 nm, 10 ns, 10 Hz, Ø1.040 mm)
20 J/cm2 (1542 nm, 10 ns, 10 Hz, Ø0.144 mm)
CWa,b 25 W/cm (1540 nm, Ø1.030 mm)
3.0 CWa,b 25 W/cm (1064 nm, Ø0.062 mm)
5.0 CWa,b 15 W/cm (1540 nm, Ø1.030 mm)
  • The power density of your beam should be calculated in terms of W/cm. For an explanation of why the linear power density provides the best metric for long pulse and CW sources, please see the "Continuous Wave and Long-Pulse Lasers" section below.
  • CW testing was performed using a 30 second exposure at each test site.

Damage Threshold Data for Thorlabs' NIR Absorptive ND Filters

The specifications to the right are measured data for Thorlabs' NIR absorptive ND filters. Damage threshold specifications are constant for a given optical density, regardless of the size of the filter. CW testing for these filters was performed using a 30 second exposure at each test site.

 

Laser Induced Damage Threshold Tutorial

The following is a general overview of how laser induced damage thresholds are measured and how the values may be utilized in determining the appropriateness of an optic for a given application. When choosing optics, it is important to understand the Laser Induced Damage Threshold (LIDT) of the optics being used. The LIDT for an optic greatly depends on the type of laser you are using. Continuous wave (CW) lasers typically cause damage from thermal effects (absorption either in the coating or in the substrate). Pulsed lasers, on the other hand, often strip electrons from the lattice structure of an optic before causing thermal damage. Note that the guideline presented here assumes room temperature operation and optics in new condition (i.e., within scratch-dig spec, surface free of contamination, etc.). Because dust or other particles on the surface of an optic can cause damage at lower thresholds, we recommend keeping surfaces clean and free of debris. For more information on cleaning optics, please see our Optics Cleaning tutorial.

Testing Method

Thorlabs' LIDT testing is done in compliance with ISO/DIS 11254 and ISO 21254 specifications.

First, a low-power/energy beam is directed to the optic under test. The optic is exposed in 10 locations to this laser beam for 30 seconds (CW) or for a number of pulses (pulse repetition frequency specified). After exposure, the optic is examined by a microscope (~100X magnification) for any visible damage. The number of locations that are damaged at a particular power/energy level is recorded. Next, the power/energy is either increased or decreased and the optic is exposed at 10 new locations. This process is repeated until damage is observed. The damage threshold is then assigned to be the highest power/energy that the optic can withstand without causing damage. A histogram such as that below represents the testing of one BB1-E02 mirror.

LIDT metallic mirror
The photograph above is a protected aluminum-coated mirror after LIDT testing. In this particular test, it handled 0.43 J/cm2 (1064 nm, 10 ns pulse, 10 Hz, Ø1.000 mm) before damage.
LIDT BB1-E02
Example Test Data
Fluence # of Tested Locations Locations with Damage Locations Without Damage
1.50 J/cm2 10 0 10
1.75 J/cm2 10 0 10
2.00 J/cm2 10 0 10
2.25 J/cm2 10 1 9
3.00 J/cm2 10 1 9
5.00 J/cm2 10 9 1

According to the test, the damage threshold of the mirror was 2.00 J/cm2 (532 nm, 10 ns pulse, 10 Hz, Ø0.803 mm). Please keep in mind that these tests are performed on clean optics, as dirt and contamination can significantly lower the damage threshold of a component. While the test results are only representative of one coating run, Thorlabs specifies damage threshold values that account for coating variances.

Continuous Wave and Long-Pulse Lasers

When an optic is damaged by a continuous wave (CW) laser, it is usually due to the melting of the surface as a result of absorbing the laser's energy or damage to the optical coating (antireflection) [1]. Pulsed lasers with pulse lengths longer than 1 µs can be treated as CW lasers for LIDT discussions.

When pulse lengths are between 1 ns and 1 µs, laser-induced damage can occur either because of absorption or a dielectric breakdown (therefore, a user must check both CW and pulsed LIDT). Absorption is either due to an intrinsic property of the optic or due to surface irregularities; thus LIDT values are only valid for optics meeting or exceeding the surface quality specifications given by a manufacturer. While many optics can handle high power CW lasers, cemented (e.g., achromatic doublets) or highly absorptive (e.g., ND filters) optics tend to have lower CW damage thresholds. These lower thresholds are due to absorption or scattering in the cement or metal coating.

Linear Power Density Scaling

LIDT in linear power density vs. pulse length and spot size. For long pulses to CW, linear power density becomes a constant with spot size. This graph was obtained from [1].

Intensity Distribution

Pulsed lasers with high pulse repetition frequencies (PRF) may behave similarly to CW beams. Unfortunately, this is highly dependent on factors such as absorption and thermal diffusivity, so there is no reliable method for determining when a high PRF laser will damage an optic due to thermal effects. For beams with a high PRF both the average and peak powers must be compared to the equivalent CW power. Additionally, for highly transparent materials, there is little to no drop in the LIDT with increasing PRF.

In order to use the specified CW damage threshold of an optic, it is necessary to know the following:

  1. Wavelength of your laser
  2. Beam diameter of your beam (1/e2)
  3. Approximate intensity profile of your beam (e.g., Gaussian)
  4. Linear power density of your beam (total power divided by 1/e2 beam diameter)

Thorlabs expresses LIDT for CW lasers as a linear power density measured in W/cm. In this regime, the LIDT given as a linear power density can be applied to any beam diameter; one does not need to compute an adjusted LIDT to adjust for changes in spot size, as demonstrated by the graph to the right. Average linear power density can be calculated using the equation below. 

The calculation above assumes a uniform beam intensity profile. You must now consider hotspots in the beam or other non-uniform intensity profiles and roughly calculate a maximum power density. For reference, a Gaussian beam typically has a maximum power density that is twice that of the uniform beam (see lower right).

Now compare the maximum power density to that which is specified as the LIDT for the optic. If the optic was tested at a wavelength other than your operating wavelength, the damage threshold must be scaled appropriately. A good rule of thumb is that the damage threshold has a linear relationship with wavelength such that as you move to shorter wavelengths, the damage threshold decreases (i.e., a LIDT of 10 W/cm at 1310 nm scales to 5 W/cm at 655 nm):

CW Wavelength Scaling

While this rule of thumb provides a general trend, it is not a quantitative analysis of LIDT vs wavelength. In CW applications, for instance, damage scales more strongly with absorption in the coating and substrate, which does not necessarily scale well with wavelength. While the above procedure provides a good rule of thumb for LIDT values, please contact Tech Support if your wavelength is different from the specified LIDT wavelength. If your power density is less than the adjusted LIDT of the optic, then the optic should work for your application. 

Please note that we have a buffer built in between the specified damage thresholds online and the tests which we have done, which accommodates variation between batches. Upon request, we can provide individual test information and a testing certificate. The damage analysis will be carried out on a similar optic (customer's optic will not be damaged). Testing may result in additional costs or lead times. Contact Tech Support for more information.

Pulsed Lasers

As previously stated, pulsed lasers typically induce a different type of damage to the optic than CW lasers. Pulsed lasers often do not heat the optic enough to damage it; instead, pulsed lasers produce strong electric fields capable of inducing dielectric breakdown in the material. Unfortunately, it can be very difficult to compare the LIDT specification of an optic to your laser. There are multiple regimes in which a pulsed laser can damage an optic and this is based on the laser's pulse length. The highlighted columns in the table below outline the relevant pulse lengths for our specified LIDT values.

Pulses shorter than 10-9 s cannot be compared to our specified LIDT values with much reliability. In this ultra-short-pulse regime various mechanics, such as multiphoton-avalanche ionization, take over as the predominate damage mechanism [2]. In contrast, pulses between 10-7 s and 10-4 s may cause damage to an optic either because of dielectric breakdown or thermal effects. This means that both CW and pulsed damage thresholds must be compared to the laser beam to determine whether the optic is suitable for your application.

Pulse Duration t < 10-9 s 10-9 < t < 10-7 s 10-7 < t < 10-4 s t > 10-4 s
Damage Mechanism Avalanche Ionization Dielectric Breakdown Dielectric Breakdown or Thermal Thermal
Relevant Damage Specification No Comparison (See Above) Pulsed Pulsed and CW CW

When comparing an LIDT specified for a pulsed laser to your laser, it is essential to know the following:

Energy Density Scaling

LIDT in energy density vs. pulse length and spot size. For short pulses, energy density becomes a constant with spot size. This graph was obtained from [1].

  1. Wavelength of your laser
  2. Energy density of your beam (total energy divided by 1/e2 area)
  3. Pulse length of your laser
  4. Pulse repetition frequency (prf) of your laser
  5. Beam diameter of your laser (1/e2 )
  6. Approximate intensity profile of your beam (e.g., Gaussian)

The energy density of your beam should be calculated in terms of J/cm2. The graph to the right shows why expressing the LIDT as an energy density provides the best metric for short pulse sources. In this regime, the LIDT given as an energy density can be applied to any beam diameter; one does not need to compute an adjusted LIDT to adjust for changes in spot size. This calculation assumes a uniform beam intensity profile. You must now adjust this energy density to account for hotspots or other nonuniform intensity profiles and roughly calculate a maximum energy density. For reference a Gaussian beam typically has a maximum energy density that is twice that of the 1/e2 beam.

Now compare the maximum energy density to that which is specified as the LIDT for the optic. If the optic was tested at a wavelength other than your operating wavelength, the damage threshold must be scaled appropriately [3]. A good rule of thumb is that the damage threshold has an inverse square root relationship with wavelength such that as you move to shorter wavelengths, the damage threshold decreases (i.e., a LIDT of 1 J/cm2 at 1064 nm scales to 0.7 J/cm2 at 532 nm):

Pulse Wavelength Scaling

You now have a wavelength-adjusted energy density, which you will use in the following step.

Beam diameter is also important to know when comparing damage thresholds. While the LIDT, when expressed in units of J/cm², scales independently of spot size; large beam sizes are more likely to illuminate a larger number of defects which can lead to greater variances in the LIDT [4]. For data presented here, a <1 mm beam size was used to measure the LIDT. For beams sizes greater than 5 mm, the LIDT (J/cm2) will not scale independently of beam diameter due to the larger size beam exposing more defects.

The pulse length must now be compensated for. The longer the pulse duration, the more energy the optic can handle. For pulse widths between 1 - 100 ns, an approximation is as follows:

Pulse Length Scaling

Use this formula to calculate the Adjusted LIDT for an optic based on your pulse length. If your maximum energy density is less than this adjusted LIDT maximum energy density, then the optic should be suitable for your application. Keep in mind that this calculation is only used for pulses between 10-9 s and 10-7 s. For pulses between 10-7 s and 10-4 s, the CW LIDT must also be checked before deeming the optic appropriate for your application.

Please note that we have a buffer built in between the specified damage thresholds online and the tests which we have done, which accommodates variation between batches. Upon request, we can provide individual test information and a testing certificate. Contact Tech Support for more information.


[1] R. M. Wood, Optics and Laser Tech. 29, 517 (1998).
[2] Roger M. Wood, Laser-Induced Damage of Optical Materials (Institute of Physics Publishing, Philadelphia, PA, 2003).
[3] C. W. Carr et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 91, 127402 (2003).
[4] N. Bloembergen, Appl. Opt. 12, 661 (1973).

In order to illustrate the process of determining whether a given laser system will damage an optic, a number of example calculations of laser induced damage threshold are given below. For assistance with performing similar calculations, we provide a spreadsheet calculator that can be downloaded by clicking the button to the right. To use the calculator, enter the specified LIDT value of the optic under consideration and the relevant parameters of your laser system in the green boxes. The spreadsheet will then calculate a linear power density for CW and pulsed systems, as well as an energy density value for pulsed systems. These values are used to calculate adjusted, scaled LIDT values for the optics based on accepted scaling laws. This calculator assumes a Gaussian beam profile, so a correction factor must be introduced for other beam shapes (uniform, etc.). The LIDT scaling laws are determined from empirical relationships; their accuracy is not guaranteed. Remember that absorption by optics or coatings can significantly reduce LIDT in some spectral regions. These LIDT values are not valid for ultrashort pulses less than one nanosecond in duration.

Intensity Distribution
A Gaussian beam profile has about twice the maximum intensity of a uniform beam profile.

CW Laser Example
Suppose that a CW laser system at 1319 nm produces a 0.5 W Gaussian beam that has a 1/e2 diameter of 10 mm. A naive calculation of the average linear power density of this beam would yield a value of 0.5 W/cm, given by the total power divided by the beam diameter:

CW Wavelength Scaling

However, the maximum power density of a Gaussian beam is about twice the maximum power density of a uniform beam, as shown in the graph to the right. Therefore, a more accurate determination of the maximum linear power density of the system is 1 W/cm.

An AC127-030-C achromatic doublet lens has a specified CW LIDT of 350 W/cm, as tested at 1550 nm. CW damage threshold values typically scale directly with the wavelength of the laser source, so this yields an adjusted LIDT value:

CW Wavelength Scaling

The adjusted LIDT value of 350 W/cm x (1319 nm / 1550 nm) = 298 W/cm is significantly higher than the calculated maximum linear power density of the laser system, so it would be safe to use this doublet lens for this application.

Pulsed Nanosecond Laser Example: Scaling for Different Pulse Durations
Suppose that a pulsed Nd:YAG laser system is frequency tripled to produce a 10 Hz output, consisting of 2 ns output pulses at 355 nm, each with 1 J of energy, in a Gaussian beam with a 1.9 cm beam diameter (1/e2). The average energy density of each pulse is found by dividing the pulse energy by the beam area:

Pulse Energy Density

As described above, the maximum energy density of a Gaussian beam is about twice the average energy density. So, the maximum energy density of this beam is ~0.7 J/cm2.

The energy density of the beam can be compared to the LIDT values of 1 J/cm2 and 3.5 J/cm2 for a BB1-E01 broadband dielectric mirror and an NB1-K08 Nd:YAG laser line mirror, respectively. Both of these LIDT values, while measured at 355 nm, were determined with a 10 ns pulsed laser at 10 Hz. Therefore, an adjustment must be applied for the shorter pulse duration of the system under consideration. As described on the previous tab, LIDT values in the nanosecond pulse regime scale with the square root of the laser pulse duration:

Pulse Length Scaling

This adjustment factor results in LIDT values of 0.45 J/cm2 for the BB1-E01 broadband mirror and 1.6 J/cm2 for the Nd:YAG laser line mirror, which are to be compared with the 0.7 J/cm2 maximum energy density of the beam. While the broadband mirror would likely be damaged by the laser, the more specialized laser line mirror is appropriate for use with this system.

Pulsed Nanosecond Laser Example: Scaling for Different Wavelengths
Suppose that a pulsed laser system emits 10 ns pulses at 2.5 Hz, each with 100 mJ of energy at 1064 nm in a 16 mm diameter beam (1/e2) that must be attenuated with a neutral density filter. For a Gaussian output, these specifications result in a maximum energy density of 0.1 J/cm2. The damage threshold of an NDUV10A Ø25 mm, OD 1.0, reflective neutral density filter is 0.05 J/cm2 for 10 ns pulses at 355 nm, while the damage threshold of the similar NE10A absorptive filter is 10 J/cm2 for 10 ns pulses at 532 nm. As described on the previous tab, the LIDT value of an optic scales with the square root of the wavelength in the nanosecond pulse regime:

Pulse Wavelength Scaling

This scaling gives adjusted LIDT values of 0.08 J/cm2 for the reflective filter and 14 J/cm2 for the absorptive filter. In this case, the absorptive filter is the best choice in order to avoid optical damage.

Pulsed Microsecond Laser Example
Consider a laser system that produces 1 µs pulses, each containing 150 µJ of energy at a repetition rate of 50 kHz, resulting in a relatively high duty cycle of 5%. This system falls somewhere between the regimes of CW and pulsed laser induced damage, and could potentially damage an optic by mechanisms associated with either regime. As a result, both CW and pulsed LIDT values must be compared to the properties of the laser system to ensure safe operation.

If this relatively long-pulse laser emits a Gaussian 12.7 mm diameter beam (1/e2) at 980 nm, then the resulting output has a linear power density of 5.9 W/cm and an energy density of 1.2 x 10-4 J/cm2 per pulse. This can be compared to the LIDT values for a WPQ10E-980 polymer zero-order quarter-wave plate, which are 5 W/cm for CW radiation at 810 nm and 5 J/cm2 for a 10 ns pulse at 810 nm. As before, the CW LIDT of the optic scales linearly with the laser wavelength, resulting in an adjusted CW value of 6 W/cm at 980 nm. On the other hand, the pulsed LIDT scales with the square root of the laser wavelength and the square root of the pulse duration, resulting in an adjusted value of 55 J/cm2 for a 1 µs pulse at 980 nm. The pulsed LIDT of the optic is significantly greater than the energy density of the laser pulse, so individual pulses will not damage the wave plate. However, the large average linear power density of the laser system may cause thermal damage to the optic, much like a high-power CW beam.


Posted Comments:
Gregor Thalhammer  (posted 2022-11-25 13:35:42.003)
For NENIR50B it is stated that is made from Schott glass HA5, but for smaller size filter NENIR550B it is stated that Schott glass KG5. All other specs are the same for both sizes. I cannot find any information about a glass HA5 from Schott. Could it be that there is an error, NENIR50B is actually made from KG5 glass? Same applies to OD6 filter, large size and mounted filters.
jdelia  (posted 2022-12-08 10:26:55.0)
Thank you for contacting Thorlabs. The HA5 glass is not actually made by Schott. It is a substrate manufactured by Hoya Optics that is similar to KG5. I have reached out to you directly with more information on this substrate.
Thomas Gisler  (posted 2022-09-21 09:34:07.717)
Good morning, I am looking for information on transmission tolerances of ND filters in the range 1000nm.. 2300nm. Thank you!
cdolbashian  (posted 2022-10-04 04:24:30.0)
Thank you for reaching out to us Thomas! Our final check for these ND filters involves verifying that the OD is measured to be the specified value +/-5% of that OD value. For example, and OD6 filter could be OD 5.7-6.3 and would be considered to be within tolerance. We aim for it to be as close to the specified value as possible.
Michele Cotrufo  (posted 2022-01-18 15:34:32.793)
Would this filters provide any attenuation at higher wavelengths, in the 6-8 micron range?
Naomi Xu  (posted 2021-08-16 12:16:31.013)
此滤波片是否有进行85℃、85%湿度的存储测试
YLohia  (posted 2021-12-02 02:41:00.0)
Hello, we do not test these parts at high temperature and high humidity. They should be stored below 35 degrees C and below 80% humidity. A desiccant should be used if the possibility of wetting exists.
user  (posted 2021-04-20 05:30:54.743)
Hello, I have a pulsed laser with the following caracteristic (1ns pulse, 500kHz, 3µJ per pulse with a 3.7mm waist in the NIR). Can I use one of the NENIR filter to decrease the intensity of my beam or am I going do damage the filter ? (I'd like to have a total OD equal to 4). Do I need to use 4 filters with a OD = 1 ? Or can I use only one filter ? Thanks
cdolbashian  (posted 2021-05-12 05:09:41.0)
Thank you for reaching out to us at ThorLabs! We have not tested these filters with higher rep-rate lasers though likely a single OD 4 filter would be fine. If you choose to use multiple filters with the same cumulative OD, you would have a better chance of avoiding damage, as each one would be absorbing less power.
Aaron Potter  (posted 2020-01-27 13:53:36.897)
Hello, Is it possible to get a custom version of this filter coated with a BBAR or AR at 1064nm coating? Thanks, Aaron Potter
YLohia  (posted 2020-01-27 02:52:22.0)
Hello Aaron, thank you for contacting Thorlabs. Custom optics can be requested by emailing techsupport@thorlabs.com. I will reach out to you directly regarding this.
lbooncho  (posted 2015-10-05 06:52:24.453)
Hi, Is it possible to have 2" round version of the NENIR260B filter? Also, can it be made thicker such that the OD at 1064 nm is 8 and can it be AR coated at 1064 nm?
besembeson  (posted 2015-10-08 04:09:57.0)
Response from Bweh at Thorlabs USA. We can provide such custom filters. I will follow-up with you.
aaron.katz  (posted 2014-12-11 08:00:23.36)
Are these suitable for use with a continuous Xe lamp covering most of the filter rather than a pulsed laser with a small spot size.
besembeson  (posted 2014-12-11 04:28:34.0)
Response from Bweh at Thorlabs: Provided you keep the linear power density and pulse energy density to the limits we specify, you can use this in either case. You should however bear in mind that when using a larger beam, it is more likely to illuminate a larger number of defects which can lead to greater variances in the LIDT. You want to also keep the beam to at most 90% of the outer diameter or surface area to minimize the increase in defect sites when you go towards the edges. We have a more elaborate discussion on this at the following link under the tab "Damage Thresholds": http://www.thorlabs.hk/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=5559
rwinniewicz  (posted 2013-10-29 10:27:26.823)
I need multiple sets of ND filters verified only at 940nm with a 2.5% tolerance. Please contact me so I can send detailed requirements. Thanks
tcohen  (posted 2013-10-29 13:13:00.0)
Response from Tim at Thorlabs: Thank you for contacting us. An applications engineer will contact you from techsupport@thorlabs.com so we can discuss the requirements further.
tcohen  (posted 2012-09-04 10:22:00.0)
Response from Tim at Thorlabs: We should be able to offer this as a custom for you. Some of the pricing comes from tooling costs and therefore price will vary with quantity. I will contact you directly to go over the required specs and quantity so that we can provide you with pricing.
diana.tsou  (posted 2012-08-30 18:00:13.0)
Do you have NENIR20B equivalent in square 50x50 mm^2 form? What is the pricing?
bdada  (posted 2011-09-30 13:29:00.0)
Response from Buki at Thorlabs: Thank you for using our Feedback tool. The damage threshold for the NENIR10B is 8J/cm^2 for a spot size of 1.04mm. This was tested with a 1064nm laser, 10ns with a repetition rate of 10Hz. I hope this provides enough of a guideliene for your use of the filter in the 1300nm to 1600nm range. Please contact TechSupport@thorlabs.com if you have further questions about this.
jcallahan  (posted 2011-09-30 09:15:47.0)
What is the damage threshold for ND filters NENIR10B and NENIR20B in the 1300nm to 1600nm range?
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Ø1/2" (12.7 mm) Unmounted NIR ND Filters

Item # Substrate
(Schott)
Substrate
Thicknessa
Optical Density
at 1550 nm
Transmission
at 1550 nm
Transmission
Datab
NENIR501B NG11 0.5 mm 0.09 81.28% More Info Icon
NENIR502B NG11 1.2 mm 0.16 69.18% More Info Icon
NENIR503D NG11 2.4 mm 0.30 50.12% info
NENIR504D NG11 3.4 mm 0.40 39.81% info
NENIR505B KG2 0.8 mm 0.47 33.88% More Info Icon
NENIR506B KG2 1.0 mm 0.58 26.30% More Info Icon
NENIR507B KG2 1.1 mm 0.68 20.89% More Info Icon
NENIR508B KG2 1.3 mm 0.77 16.98% More Info Icon
NENIR509B KG2 1.4 mm 0.86 13.80% More Info Icon
NENIR510B KG2 1.6 mm 0.94 11.48% More Info Icon
NENIR513B KG3 0.8 mm 1.27 5.37% More Info Icon
NENIR515B KG3 1.0 mm 1.44 3.63% More Info Icon
NENIR520B KG3 1.3 mm 1.91 1.23% More Info Icon
NENIR530B KG3 2.0 mm 2.87 0.13% More Info Icon
NENIR540B KG3 2.6 mm 3.84 0.01% More Info Icon
NENIR550B KG5 2.3 mm 4.74 0.002% More Info Icon
NENIR560B KG5 2.8 mm 5.71 0.0002% More Info Icon
  • Values given are typical. The actual thickness of each ND filter is dependent on the optical density of the lot of glass used to manufacture each lot of ND filters.
  •  Click on More Info Icon for a plot and downloadable data.
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NENIR501B Support Documentation
NENIR501BCustomer Inspired! Ø1/2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 0.1
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NENIR502B Support Documentation
NENIR502BCustomer Inspired! Ø1/2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 0.2
$37.49
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NENIR503D Support Documentation
NENIR503DØ1/2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 0.3
$37.49
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NENIR504D Support Documentation
NENIR504DØ1/2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 0.4
$37.49
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NENIR505B Support Documentation
NENIR505BCustomer Inspired! Ø1/2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 0.5
$37.49
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NENIR506B Support Documentation
NENIR506BCustomer Inspired! Ø1/2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 0.6
$37.49
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NENIR507B Support Documentation
NENIR507BØ1/2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 0.7
$37.49
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NENIR508B Support Documentation
NENIR508BØ1/2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 0.8
$37.49
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NENIR509B Support Documentation
NENIR509BØ1/2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 0.9
$37.49
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NENIR510B Support Documentation
NENIR510BCustomer Inspired! Ø1/2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 1.0
$37.49
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NENIR513B Support Documentation
NENIR513BCustomer Inspired! Ø1/2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 1.3
$37.49
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NENIR515B Support Documentation
NENIR515BØ1/2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 1.5
$37.49
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NENIR520B Support Documentation
NENIR520BCustomer Inspired! Ø1/2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 2.0
$37.49
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NENIR530B Support Documentation
NENIR530BCustomer Inspired! Ø1/2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 3.0
$37.49
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NENIR540B Support Documentation
NENIR540BCustomer Inspired! Ø1/2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 4.0
$37.49
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NENIR550B Support Documentation
NENIR550BCustomer Inspired! Ø1/2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 5.0
$37.49
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NENIR560B Support Documentation
NENIR560BCustomer Inspired! Ø1/2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 6.0
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Ø25 mm Unmounted NIR ND Filters

Item # Substrate
(Schott)
Substrate
Thicknessa
Optical Density
at 1550 nm
Transmission
at 1550 nm
Transmission
Datab
NENIR01B NG11 0.5 mm 0.09 81.28% More Info Icon
NENIR02B NG11 1.2 mm 0.16 69.18% More Info Icon
NENIR03D NG11 2.4 mm 0.30 50.12% info
NENIR04D NG11 3.4 mm 0.40 39.81% info
NENIR05B KG2 0.8 mm 0.47 33.88% More Info Icon
NENIR06B KG2 1.0 mm 0.58 26.30% More Info Icon
NENIR07B KG2 1.1 mm 0.68 20.89% More Info Icon
NENIR08B KG2 1.3 mm 0.77 16.98% More Info Icon
NENIR09B KG2 1.4 mm 0.86 13.80% More Info Icon
NENIR10B KG2 1.6 mm 0.94 11.48% More Info Icon
NENIR13B KG3 0.8 mm 1.27 5.37% More Info Icon
NENIR15B KG3 1.0 mm 1.44 3.63% More Info Icon
NENIR20B KG3 1.3 mm 1.91 1.23% More Info Icon
NENIR30B KG3 2.0 mm 2.87 0.13% More Info Icon
NENIR40B KG3 2.6 mm 3.84 0.01% More Info Icon
NENIR50B HA5 2.3 mm 4.74 0.002% More Info Icon
NENIR60B HA5 2.8 mm 5.71 0.0002% More Info Icon
  • Values given are typical. The actual thickness of each ND filter is dependent on the optical density of the lot of glass used to manufacture each lot of ND filters.
  •  Click on More Info Icon for a plot and downloadable data.
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NENIR01B Support Documentation
NENIR01BCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 0.1
$52.48
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NENIR02B Support Documentation
NENIR02BCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 0.2
$52.48
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NENIR03D Support Documentation
NENIR03DØ25 mm Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 0.3
$52.48
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NENIR04D Support Documentation
NENIR04DØ25 mm Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 0.4
$52.48
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NENIR05B Support Documentation
NENIR05BCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 0.5
$52.48
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NENIR06B Support Documentation
NENIR06BCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 0.6
$52.48
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NENIR07B Support Documentation
NENIR07BØ25 mm Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 0.7
$52.48
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NENIR08B Support Documentation
NENIR08BØ25 mm Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 0.8
$52.48
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NENIR09B Support Documentation
NENIR09BØ25 mm Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 0.9
$52.48
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NENIR10B Support Documentation
NENIR10BCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 1.0
$52.48
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NENIR13B Support Documentation
NENIR13BCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 1.3
$52.48
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NENIR15B Support Documentation
NENIR15BØ25 mm Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 1.5
$52.48
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NENIR20B Support Documentation
NENIR20BCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 2.0
$52.48
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NENIR30B Support Documentation
NENIR30BCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 3.0
$52.48
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NENIR40B Support Documentation
NENIR40BCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 4.0
$52.48
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NENIR50B Support Documentation
NENIR50BCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 5.0
$52.48
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NENIR60B Support Documentation
NENIR60BCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 6.0
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2" Square Unmounted NIR ND Filters

Item # Substrate
(Schott)
Substrate
Thicknessa
Optical Density
at 1550 nm
Transmission
at 1550 nm
Transmission
Datab
NENIR201B NG11 0.5 mm 0.09 81.28% More Info Icon
NENIR202B NG11 1.2 mm 0.16 69.18% More Info Icon
NENIR203D NG11 2.4 mm 0.30 50.12% info
NENIR204D NG11 3.4 mm 0.40 39.81% info
NENIR205B KG2 0.8 mm 0.47 33.88% More Info Icon
NENIR206B KG2 1.0 mm 0.58 26.30% More Info Icon
NENIR207B KG2 1.1 mm 0.68 20.89% More Info Icon
NENIR208B KG2 1.3 mm 0.77 16.98% More Info Icon
NENIR209B KG2 1.4 mm 0.86 13.80% More Info Icon
NENIR210B KG2 1.6 mm 0.94 11.48% More Info Icon
NENIR213B KG3 0.8 mm 1.27 5.37% More Info Icon
NENIR215B KG3 1.0 mm 1.44 3.63% More Info Icon
NENIR220B KG3 1.3 mm 1.91 1.23% More Info Icon
NENIR230B KG3 2.0 mm 2.87 0.13% More Info Icon
NENIR240B KG3 2.6 mm 3.84 0.01% More Info Icon
NENIR250B HA5 2.3 mm 4.74 0.002% More Info Icon
NENIR260B HA5 2.8 mm 5.71 0.0002% More Info Icon
  • Values given are typical. The actual thickness of each ND filter is dependent on the optical density of the lot of glass used to manufacture each lot of ND filters.
  •  Click on More Info Icon for a plot and downloadable data.
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NENIR201B Support Documentation
NENIR201BCustomer Inspired! 2" x 2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 0.1
$93.18
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NENIR202B Support Documentation
NENIR202BCustomer Inspired! 2" x 2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 0.2
$93.18
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NENIR203D Support Documentation
NENIR203D2" x 2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 0.3
$93.18
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NENIR204D Support Documentation
NENIR204D2" x 2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 0.4
$93.18
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NENIR205B Support Documentation
NENIR205BCustomer Inspired! 2" x 2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 0.5
$93.18
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NENIR206B Support Documentation
NENIR206BCustomer Inspired! 2" x 2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 0.6
$93.18
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NENIR207B Support Documentation
NENIR207B2" x 2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 0.7
$93.18
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NENIR208B Support Documentation
NENIR208B2" x 2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 0.8
$93.18
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NENIR209B Support Documentation
NENIR209B2" x 2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 0.9
$93.18
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NENIR210B Support Documentation
NENIR210BCustomer Inspired! 2" x 2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 1.0
$93.18
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NENIR213B Support Documentation
NENIR213BCustomer Inspired! 2" x 2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 1.3
$93.18
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NENIR215B Support Documentation
NENIR215B2" x 2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 1.5
$93.18
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NENIR220B Support Documentation
NENIR220BCustomer Inspired! 2" x 2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 2.0
$93.18
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NENIR230B Support Documentation
NENIR230BCustomer Inspired! 2" x 2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 3.0
$93.18
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NENIR240B Support Documentation
NENIR240BCustomer Inspired! 2" x 2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 4.0
$93.18
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NENIR250B Support Documentation
NENIR250BCustomer Inspired! 2" x 2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 5.0
$93.18
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NENIR260B Support Documentation
NENIR260BCustomer Inspired! 2" x 2" Unmounted NIR Absorptive ND Filter, OD: 6.0
$93.18
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