Absorptive Neutral Density Filters, AR Coated: 1050 - 1700 nm


  • Optical Densities from 0.1 to 4.0
  • Ø12.7 mm or Ø25 mm Filters Available Unmounted
  • Ø12.7 mm and Ø25 mm Filters Available Mounted in SM-Threaded Lens Tubes
  • AR Coated for the 1050 - 1700 nm Range

NENIR10A-C

Ø25 mm Mounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 1.0

NENIR540B-C

Ø12.7 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter,
1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 4.0

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NENIR40B-C Neutral Density Filter in an LMR1 Fixed Lens Mount

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(400 - 650 nm)
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The shaded region represents the coating's designed wavelength range.

Features

  • 1550 nm Design Wavelength
  • Optical Densities Ranging from 0.1 to 4.0
  • AR Coated for the 1050 - 1700 nm Range
  • Ø12.7 mm and Ø25 mm Unmounted Filters Available
  • Mounted Filters Engraved with Part Number and Coating Range
    • Ø12.7 mm Filters Available Mounted in an SM05L03 Lens Tube
    • Ø25 mm Filters Available Mounted in an SM1L03 SM1 Lens Tube 
  • Absorptive Glass Reduces Multiple Reflections

Thorlabs offers both mounted and unmounted infrared absorptive neutral density filters with optical densities ranging from 0.1 to 4.0 and an AR coating for the 1050 - 1700 nm range. These filters are effective attenuators over the coating range. Transmission data for each item is available by clicking on the blue info icons (info) in the tables below. They can also be used as heat absorbing filters, transmitting <0.01% above 4 µm.

The Ø12.7 mm mounted versions feature internal and external SM05 (0.535"-40) threading, while the Ø25 mm mounted versions feature internal and external SM1 (1.035"-40) threading. If desired, a mounted filter can be removed from its housing by unscrewing the retaining ring that secures the filter to the mount. Thorlabs offers a range of spanner wrenches that are an ideal match to these retaining rings.

Each absorptive NIR ND filter is fabricated from one member of a family of Schott glasses (NG11, KG2, or KG3). By varying the thickness of the glass, we are able to produce our entire line of NIR ND filters from just three types of Schott glass. Refer to the tables below for detailed information about the average transmission obtained with each of our absorptive neutral density filters. Thorlabs also stocks uncoated NIR absorptive ND filters, which offer attenuation over the 1000 - 2600 nm wavelength range.

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.

Item # Diameter Optical Density @ 1550 nma,b Optical Density Tolerance
@ 1550 nm
Substrate Substrate Thicknessc
NENIR501x-C 12.7 mm 0.09 ±5% NG11 0.5 mm
NENIR01x-C 25 mm
NENIR502x-C 12.7 mm 0.16 NG11 1.2 mm
NENIR02x-C 25 mm
NENIR503x-C 12.7 mm 0.30 NG11 2.4 mm
NENIR03x-C 25 mm
NENIR504x-C 12.7 mm 0.40 NG11 3.4 mm
NENIR04x-C 25 mm
NENIR505x-C 12.7 mm 0.47 KG2 0.8 mm
NENIR05x-C 25 mm
NENIR506x-C 12.7 mm 0.58 KG2 1.0 mm
NENIR06x-C 25 mm
NENIR507x-C 12.7 mm 0.68 KG2 1.1 mm
NENIR07x-C 25 mm
NENIR508x-C 12.7 mm 0.77 KG2 1.3 mm
NENIR08x-C 25 mm
NENIR509x-C 12.7 mm 0.86 KG2 1.4 mm
NENIR09x-C 25 mm
NENIR510x-C 12.7 mm 0.94 KG2 1.6 mm
NENIR10x-C 25 mm
NENIR513x-C 12.7 mm 1.26 KG3 0.8 mm
NENIR13x-C 25 mm
NENIR515x-C 12.7 mm 1.44 KG3 1.0 mm
NENIR15x-C 25 mm
NENIR520x-C 12.7 mm 1.91 KG3 1.3 mm
NENIR20x-C 25 mm
NENIR530x-C 12.7 mm 2.87 KG3 2.0 mm
NENIR30x-C 25 mm
NENIR540x-C 12.7 mm 3.84 KG3 2.6 mm
NENIR40x-C 25 mm
  • Transmission plots and raw data are available by clicking on the blue icon in the tables below.
  • Measured Prior to Coating
  • 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.
General Specifications
Diameter 12.7 mm 25.0 mm
Diameter Tolerance +0.0 / -0.2 mm
Clear Aperture >Ø10.2 mm >Ø20.0 mm
Reflectance (Average) <0.5% from 1050 - 1700 nm (AOI = 0°)
Transmitted Wavefront Error
<λ/4
(at 633 nm)
<λ/4
(at 633 nm, OD < 2.0)
Surface Flatness (OD ≥ 2.0) - <λ/4
(at 633 nm)
Surface Quality 60-40 Scratch-Dig
Parallelism <10 arcsec
C AR Coating
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The blue shaded region indicates the specified 1050 - 1700 nm wavelength range for optimum performance.
Damage Threshold Specifications
Item # Damage Threshold
NENIR10B-C
NENIR10A-C
CWa: 50 W/cm (1064 nm, Ø0.218 mm)
Pulsed: 7.5 J/cm2 (1064 nm, 10 ns, 10 Hz, Ø0.429 mm)
Pulsed: 7.5 J/cm2 (1542 nm, 10 ns, 10 Hz, Ø0.163 mm)
NENIR540A-C
NENIR540B-C
NENIR40B-C
NENIR40A-C
CWa: 40 W/cm (1064 nm, Ø0.218 mm)
Pulsed: 5 J/cm2 (1064 nm, 10 ns, 10 Hz, Ø1.010 mm)
Pulsed: 7.5 J/cm2 (1542 nm, 10 ns, 10 Hz, Ø0.163 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.

Damage Threshold Data for Thorlabs' Absorptive ND Filters

The specifications to the right are measured data for a selection of Thorlabs' Absorptive ND Filters.

 

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:
Hakan Demir  (posted 2024-04-23 08:54:23.18)
Toleranzen in den zeichnungen fehlen
cdolbashian  (posted 2024-04-26 02:21:39.0)
Thank you for reaching out to us with regard to the missing tolerances. I have contacted you directly regarding which tolerances you are seeking.
Jean-philippe BES  (posted 2024-01-12 16:28:08.373)
Hello Is there any Export Control Compliance for this product? Thank You
jpolaris  (posted 2024-01-16 04:04:54.0)
Thank you for contacting Thorlabs. I have reached out to you directly with this information.
Bram Burkink  (posted 2022-10-04 10:43:59.947)
Dear sir/madam, I was wondering if this product is coated on each side? Kind regards, Bram
jdelia  (posted 2022-10-06 12:48:03.0)
Thank you for contacting Thorlabs. Yes, the NENIR07A-C is AR coated on both sides.
Arturo Canales  (posted 2021-01-19 16:40:09.253)
Hello, We need a custom solution for the clear aperture (~7.8 mm). Could you provide your custom capabilities? Thanks
YLohia  (posted 2021-01-20 02:38:20.0)
Hello, thank you for contacting Thorlabs. Custom optics can be requested by emailing techsupport@thorlabs.com or by clicking the "Request Quote" above. We discuss the possibility of offering this directly.
Slava Kachkanov  (posted 2020-05-05 08:51:51.917)
Have you got the same C-coated ND filters but on SM2 mounts?
YLohia  (posted 2020-05-05 09:29:22.0)
Thank you for contacting Thorlabs. If you are looking to mount the 1" version of the NENIR05A-C to an SM2 system, you may use the SM2A6 adapter. Inquiries for custom sized optics can be emailed to techsupport@thorlabs.com. I have reached out to you directly in case you have further questions.
Arkady Savikovsky  (posted 2019-08-28 18:25:25.153)
I have the following technical questions: 1. We are interested in this kind of a filter but larger in size: 2" x 2" or 2" diameter. Is that possible to order and what could be the price and delivery time? 2. What is the AR reflectivity at 45 degrees AOI at 1550 nm? 3. What is the level of a light back scattering from your AR coating, preferably at 45 degrees AOI?
nbayconich  (posted 2019-09-03 01:58:56.0)
Thank you for contacting Thorlabs. We can provide this as a custom order, I will reach out to you directly to discuss our custom capabilities. The reflectivity of the -C AR coating is about 0.09% at 1550nm, we guarantee that Ravg will be <0.5% across 1050nm - 1700nm. Regarding the scattering of the surface, we expect the amount of scattering to be negligible.
eugenio.fasci  (posted 2015-11-11 18:54:22.61)
Please could you tell us if the neutral density filters have polarization dependency?
jlow  (posted 2015-11-16 01:53:12.0)
Response from Jeremy at Thorlabs: These ND filters do not have polarization dependency.
michael.deyerler  (posted 2013-10-07 17:02:58.713)
We would like to use your NIR ND Filters. However we'd need the 1/2" Versions. Can you provide thes on request? I'd lov to see them included in the catalouge. Best regards Michael Deyerler
jlow  (posted 2013-10-10 16:04:00.0)
Response from Jeremy at Thorlabs: We will get in contact with you directly for the quote. We will look into the possibility of stocking these in Ø1/2" size as well.
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Ø12.7 mm Unmounted Absorptive ND Filters, AR Coated: 1050 - 1700 nm

Item # Nominal Optical Densitya
(Transmission)
Optical Density @ 1550 nmb Optical Density Tolerance @ 1550 nm Damage Thresholds Transmission
Datac
NENIR501B-C 0.1 (79%) 0.09 ±5% - info
NENIR502B-C 0.2 (63%) 0.16 - info
NENIR503B-C 0.3 (50%) 0.30 - info
NENIR504B-C 0.4 (40% ) 0.40 - info
NENIR505B-C 0.5 (32%) 0.47 - info
NENIR506B-C 0.6 (25%) 0.58 - info
NENIR507B-C 0.7 (20%) 0.68 - info
NENIR508B-C 0.8 (16%) 0.77 - info
NENIR509B-C 0.9 (13%) 0.86 - info
NENIR510B-C 1.0 (10%) 0.94 - info
NENIR513B-C 1.3 (5%) 1.26 - info
NENIR515B-C 1.5 (3%) 1.44 - info
NENIR520B-C 2.0 (1%) 1.91 - info
NENIR530B-C 3.0 (0.1%) 2.87 - info
NENIR540B-C 4.0 (0.01%) 3.84 CWd: 40 W/cm
(1064 nm, Ø0.218 mm)
Pulsed: 5 J/cm2 (1064 nm, 10 ns, 10 Hz, Ø1.010 mm)
Pulsed: 7.5 J/cm2 (1542 nm, 10 ns, 10 Hz, Ø0.163 mm)
info
  • For wavelength-dependent performance over the coating range, click on the blue icons under Transmission Data.
  • Values are measured prior to coating.
  • Click on the More Info Icon for a plot and downloadable data.
  • 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.
Based on your currency / country selection, your order will ship from Newton, New Jersey  
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NENIR501B-C Support Documentation
NENIR501B-CØ12.7 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.1
$44.10
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NENIR502B-C Support Documentation
NENIR502B-CØ12.7 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.2
$44.10
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NENIR503B-C Support Documentation
NENIR503B-CØ12.7 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.3
$44.10
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NENIR504B-C Support Documentation
NENIR504B-CØ12.7 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.4
$44.10
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NENIR505B-C Support Documentation
NENIR505B-CØ12.7 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.5
$44.10
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NENIR506B-C Support Documentation
NENIR506B-CØ12.7 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.6
$44.10
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NENIR507B-C Support Documentation
NENIR507B-CØ12.7 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.7
$44.10
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NENIR508B-C Support Documentation
NENIR508B-CØ12.7 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.8
$44.10
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NENIR509B-C Support Documentation
NENIR509B-CØ12.7 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.9
$44.10
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NENIR510B-C Support Documentation
NENIR510B-CØ12.7 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 1.0
$44.10
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NENIR513B-C Support Documentation
NENIR513B-CØ12.7 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 1.3
$44.10
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NENIR515B-C Support Documentation
NENIR515B-CØ12.7 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 1.5
$44.10
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NENIR520B-C Support Documentation
NENIR520B-CØ12.7 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 2.0
$44.10
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NENIR530B-C Support Documentation
NENIR530B-CØ12.7 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 3.0
$44.10
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NENIR540B-C Support Documentation
NENIR540B-CØ12.7 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 4.0
$44.10
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Ø25 mm Unmounted Absorptive ND Filters, AR Coated: 1050 - 1700 nm

Item # Nominal Optical Densitya
(Transmission)
Optical Density @ 1550 nmb Optical Density Tolerance @ 1550 nm Damage Thresholds Transmission
Datac
NENIR01B-C 0.1 (79%) 0.09 ±5% - info
NENIR02B-C 0.2 (63%) 0.16 - info
NENIR03D-C 0.3 (50%) 0.30 - info
NENIR04D-C 0.4 (40% ) 0.40 - info
NENIR05B-C 0.5 (32%) 0.47 - info
NENIR06B-C 0.6 (25%) 0.58 - info
NENIR07B-C 0.7 (20%) 0.68 - info
NENIR08B-C 0.8 (16%) 0.77 - info
NENIR09B-C 0.9 (13%) 0.86 - info
NENIR10B-C 1.0 (10%) 0.94 CWd: 50 W/cm
(1064 nm, Ø0.218 mm)
Pulsed: 7.5 J/cm2 (1064 nm, 10 ns, 10 Hz, Ø0.429 mm)
Pulsed: 7.5 J/cm2 (1542 nm, 10 ns, 10 Hz, Ø0.163 mm)
info
NENIR13B-C 1.3 (5%) 1.26 - info
NENIR15B-C 1.5 (3%) 1.44 - info
NENIR20B-C 2.0 (1%) 1.91 - info
NENIR30B-C 3.0 (0.1%) 2.87 - info
NENIR40B-C 4.0 (0.01%) 3.84 CWd: 40 W/cm
(1064 nm, Ø0.218 mm)
Pulsed: 5 J/cm2 (1064 nm, 10 ns, 10 Hz, Ø1.010 mm)
Pulsed: 7.5 J/cm2 (1542 nm, 10 ns, 10 Hz, Ø0.163 mm)
info
  • For wavelength-dependent performance over the coating range, click on the blue icons under Transmission Data.
  • Values are measured prior to coating.
  • Click on the More Info Icon for a plot and downloadable data.
  • 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.
Based on your currency / country selection, your order will ship from Newton, New Jersey  
+1 Qty Docs Part Number - Universal Price Available
NENIR01B-C Support Documentation
NENIR01B-CCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.1
$68.54
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NENIR02B-C Support Documentation
NENIR02B-CCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.2
$68.54
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NENIR03D-C Support Documentation
NENIR03D-CØ25 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.3
$68.54
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NENIR04D-C Support Documentation
NENIR04D-CØ25 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.4
$68.54
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NENIR05B-C Support Documentation
NENIR05B-CCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.5
$68.54
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NENIR06B-C Support Documentation
NENIR06B-CCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.6
$68.54
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NENIR07B-C Support Documentation
NENIR07B-CCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.7
$68.54
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NENIR08B-C Support Documentation
NENIR08B-CCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.8
$68.54
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NENIR09B-C Support Documentation
NENIR09B-CCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.9
$68.54
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NENIR10B-C Support Documentation
NENIR10B-CCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 1.0
$68.54
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NENIR13B-C Support Documentation
NENIR13B-CCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 1.3
$68.54
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NENIR15B-C Support Documentation
NENIR15B-CCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 1.5
$68.54
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NENIR20B-C Support Documentation
NENIR20B-CCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 2.0
$68.54
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NENIR30B-C Support Documentation
NENIR30B-CCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 3.0
$68.54
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NENIR40B-C Support Documentation
NENIR40B-CCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm Unmounted AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 4.0
$68.54
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Ø12.7 mm Mounted Absorptive ND Filters, AR Coated: 1050 - 1700 nm

Item # Nominal Optical Densitya
(Transmission)
Optical Density @ 1550 nmb Optical Density Tolerance @ 1550 nm Damage Thresholds Transmission
Datac
NENIR501A-C 0.1 (79%) 0.09 ±5% - info
NENIR502A-C 0.2 (63%) 0.16 - info
NENIR503A-C 0.3 (50%) 0.30 - info
NENIR504A-C 0.4 (40% ) 0.40 - info
NENIR505A-C 0.5 (32%) 0.47 - info
NENIR506A-C 0.6 (25%) 0.58 - info
NENIR507A-C 0.7 (20%) 0.68 - info
NENIR508A-C 0.8 (16%) 0.77 - info
NENIR509A-C 0.9 (13%) 0.86 - info
NENIR510A-C 1.0 (10%) 0.94 - info
NENIR513A-C 1.3 (5%) 1.26 - info
NENIR515A-C 1.5 (3%) 1.44 - info
NENIR520A-C 2.0 (1%) 1.91 - info
NENIR530A-C 3.0 (0.1%) 2.87 - info
NENIR540A-C 4.0 (0.01%) 3.84 CWd: 40 W/cm
(1064 nm, Ø0.218 mm)
Pulsed: 5 J/cm2 (1064 nm, 10 ns, 10 Hz, Ø1.010 mm)
Pulsed: 7.5 J/cm2 (1542 nm, 10 ns, 10 Hz, Ø0.163 mm)
info
  • For wavelength-dependent performance over the coating range, click on the blue icons under Transmission Data.
  • Values are measured prior to coating.
  • Click on the More Info Icon for a plot and downloadable data.
  • 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.
Based on your currency / country selection, your order will ship from Newton, New Jersey  
+1 Qty Docs Part Number - Universal Price Available
NENIR501A-C Support Documentation
NENIR501A-CØ12.7 mm AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, SM05-Threaded Mount, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.1
$59.02
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NENIR502A-C Support Documentation
NENIR502A-CØ12.7 mm AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, SM05-Threaded Mount, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.2
$59.02
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NENIR503A-C Support Documentation
NENIR503A-CØ12.7 mm AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, SM05-Threaded Mount, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.3
$59.02
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NENIR504A-C Support Documentation
NENIR504A-CØ12.7 mm AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, SM05-Threaded Mount, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.4
$59.02
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NENIR505A-C Support Documentation
NENIR505A-CØ12.7 mm AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, SM05-Threaded Mount, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.5
$59.02
3 weeks
NENIR506A-C Support Documentation
NENIR506A-CØ12.7 mm AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, SM05-Threaded Mount, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.6
$59.02
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NENIR507A-C Support Documentation
NENIR507A-CØ12.7 mm AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, SM05-Threaded Mount, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.7
$59.02
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NENIR508A-C Support Documentation
NENIR508A-CØ12.7 mm AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, SM05-Threaded Mount, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.8
$59.02
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NENIR509A-C Support Documentation
NENIR509A-CØ12.7 mm AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, SM05-Threaded Mount, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.9
$59.02
3 weeks
NENIR510A-C Support Documentation
NENIR510A-CØ12.7 mm AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, SM05-Threaded Mount, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 1.0
$59.02
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NENIR513A-C Support Documentation
NENIR513A-CØ12.7 mm AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, SM05-Threaded Mount, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 1.3
$59.02
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NENIR515A-C Support Documentation
NENIR515A-CØ12.7 mm AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, SM05-Threaded Mount, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 1.5
$59.02
3 weeks
NENIR520A-C Support Documentation
NENIR520A-CØ12.7 mm AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, SM05-Threaded Mount, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 2.0
$59.02
3 weeks
NENIR530A-C Support Documentation
NENIR530A-CØ12.7 mm AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, SM05-Threaded Mount, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 3.0
$59.02
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NENIR540A-C Support Documentation
NENIR540A-CØ12.7 mm AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, SM05-Threaded Mount, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 4.0
$59.02
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Ø25 mm Mounted Absorptive ND Filters, AR Coated: 1050 - 1700 nm

Item # Nominal Optical Densitya
(Transmission)
Optical Density @ 1550 nmb Optical Density Tolerance @ 1550 nm Damage Thresholds Transmission
Datac
NENIR01A-C 0.1 (79%) 0.09 ±5% - info
NENIR02A-C 0.2 (63%) 0.16 - info
NENIR03C-C 0.3 (50%) 0.30 - info
NENIR04C-C 0.4 (40% ) 0.40 - info
NENIR05A-C 0.5 (32%) 0.47 - info
NENIR06A-C 0.6 (25%) 0.58 - info
NENIR07A-C 0.7 (20%) 0.68 - info
NENIR08A-C 0.8 (16%) 0.77 - info
NENIR09A-C 0.9 (13%) 0.86 - info
NENIR10A-C 1.0 (10%) 0.94 CWd: 50 W/cm
(1064 nm, Ø0.218 mm)
Pulsed: 7.5 J/cm2 (1064 nm, 10 ns, 10 Hz, Ø0.429 mm)
Pulsed: 7.5 J/cm2 (1542 nm, 10 ns, 10 Hz, Ø0.163 mm)
info
NENIR13A-C 1.3 (5%) 1.26 - info
NENIR15A-C 1.5 (3%) 1.44 - info
NENIR20A-C 2.0 (1%) 1.91 - info
NENIR30A-C 3.0 (0.1%) 2.87 - info
NENIR40A-C 4.0 (0.01%) 3.84 CWd: 40 W/cm
(1064 nm, Ø0.218 mm)
Pulsed: 5 J/cm2 (1064 nm, 10 ns, 10 Hz, Ø1.010 mm)
Pulsed: 7.5 J/cm2 (1542 nm, 10 ns, 10 Hz, Ø0.163 mm)
info
  • For wavelength-dependent performance over the coating range, click on the blue icons under Transmission Data.
  • Values are measured prior to coating.
  • Click on the More Info Icon for a plot and downloadable data.
  • 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.
Based on your currency / country selection, your order will ship from Newton, New Jersey  
+1 Qty Docs Part Number - Universal Price Available
NENIR01A-C Support Documentation
NENIR01A-CCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, SM1-Threaded Mount, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.1
$86.75
Today
NENIR02A-C Support Documentation
NENIR02A-CCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, SM1-Threaded Mount, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.2
$86.75
Today
NENIR03C-C Support Documentation
NENIR03C-CØ25 mm AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, SM1-Threaded Mount, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.3
$86.75
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NENIR04C-C Support Documentation
NENIR04C-CØ25 mm AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, SM1-Threaded Mount, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.4
$86.75
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NENIR05A-C Support Documentation
NENIR05A-CCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, SM1-Threaded Mount, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.5
$86.75
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NENIR06A-C Support Documentation
NENIR06A-CCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, SM1-Threaded Mount, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.6
$86.75
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NENIR07A-C Support Documentation
NENIR07A-CCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, SM1-Threaded Mount, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.7
$86.75
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NENIR08A-C Support Documentation
NENIR08A-CCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, SM1-Threaded Mount, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.8
$86.75
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NENIR09A-C Support Documentation
NENIR09A-CCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, SM1-Threaded Mount, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 0.9
$86.75
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NENIR10A-C Support Documentation
NENIR10A-CCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, SM1-Threaded Mount, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 1.0
$86.75
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NENIR13A-C Support Documentation
NENIR13A-CCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, SM1-Threaded Mount, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 1.3
$86.75
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NENIR15A-C Support Documentation
NENIR15A-CCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, SM1-Threaded Mount, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 1.5
$86.75
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NENIR20A-C Support Documentation
NENIR20A-CCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, SM1-Threaded Mount, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 2.0
$86.75
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NENIR30A-C Support Documentation
NENIR30A-CCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, SM1-Threaded Mount, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 3.0
$86.75
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NENIR40A-C Support Documentation
NENIR40A-CCustomer Inspired! Ø25 mm AR-Coated Absorptive Neutral Density Filter, SM1-Threaded Mount, 1050 - 1700 nm, OD: 4.0
$86.75
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