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60FC-Q421-4-M75-01

Fiber Collimator for collimating large beam diameters with integrated quarter-wave plate

60FC-Q421-4-M75-01
60FC-Q421-4-M75-01
60FC-Q421-4-M75-01
60FC-Q421-4-M75-01
60FC-Q421-4-M75-01

Features

The fiber collimator is designed for collimating radiation exiting from an optical fiber cable. An integrated adjustable quarter-wave plate is used to generate left-handed or right-handed circularly polarized radiation.
  • Large beam diameters: Focal length 75 mm
  • Optics type: Doublet optics, Achromatic
  • AR-Coating: 400 - 700 nm
  • Retardation optics for 421 nm
  • Low-order retardation optics with minimal angular dependency
  • Inclined coupling axis, FC-APC connection
  • Integrated TILT adjustment to prevent aberrations from vignetting or clipping
  • Front connector accepts attachment optics

Description

The fiber collimators series 60FC-Q has an integrated quarter-wave plate and is designed for collimating radiation exiting optical fiber cables with high pointing stability and adjustable right-handed or left-handed circular polarization. They are suitable for single-mode and polarization-maintaining fiber cables leading to collimated beams with a Gaussian intensity profile.
The features of the collimator type 60FC-Q include:

Optics
The achromat with focal length 75 mm is designed for collimating multiple wavelengths. It is AR-coated from 400 - 700 nm. It is corrected for spherical aberrations and designed in such a way that it leads to a diffraction-limited beam with an M2 < 1.05. Additionally it is corrected for chromatic aberration so that there are certain wavelengths or wavelength ranges where the focal length does not vary significantly. It is not suitable for UHV applications.

Adjustment of focus, TILT, and state of polarization
The distance between fiber end-face and collimating optics is adjusted by means of an eccentric key. The lens does not rotate when adjusting the focus. The final focus setting is locked by means of two radially arranged clamping screws. Additionally attachment opticsof series 60FC-Q can be mounted to the front of the collimator. Additionally, the collimator has an integrated TILT adjustment for aligning the beam axis to the mechanical axis. This prevents vignetting of the collimated beam as well as diffraction arising from the clipped beam. The integrated low order retardation optics with minimal angular dependency allows the adjustment of the state of polarization in the assembled state between right-handed and left-handed circular polarization. This is done using a cogged tool and can be monitored using the polarization analyzers series SK010PA. Retardation optics are available for typical wavelengths between 389 nm and 1084 nm.

Optimum lens performance
The angled polish of connectors of type APC is considered by a pre-angled mechanical coupling axis that compensates the beam deflection and you can use the lens centrically. This minimizes aberrations simply resulting from a non-ideal beam path through the lens.

Connector Type
The fiber collimator is equipped with a FC-APC type receptacle. Because of the spring-loaded fiber ferrule the fiber collimator has an additional grub screw to increase pointing stability.

Material
The fiber collimator type 60FC-Q is made from nickel silver/aluminium (standard)

Mounting
The collimator possesses a flange for low-strain mounting e.g. using the clamp collars series CC.

Technical data

60FC-Q421-4-M75-01

Series
60FC-Q
Order Code
60FC-Q421-4-M75-01
Focal length
75 mm
AR coating
01
Wavelength range
400 - 700 nm
Lens type
Doublet optics
Correction
Achromatic
Numerical aperture
0.16
Clear aperture
24 mm
Wave plate
421 nm
Wave plate retardation
lambda/4
Wave plate type
low order
Connector type
FC-APC
Outer diameter
Ø 32/34.5 mm
Length
85 ± 2 mm
Tilt adjustment
Yes
Front fitting
Ø M27 x 0.5 mm
Housing material
Nickel silver/Aluminium
Weight
118 g
UHV compatible
No
Suitable for multimode
No
Note
Dimensions (for a complete dimensional drawing please refer to the downloads section)

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Accessories

9D-12
Screwdriver WS 1.2
55EX-5
Eccentric key with a stroke of ± 1.5 mm.
50HD-15
Hex key WS 1.5
60Z-2803
Tool for rotating the wave plate in fiber collimators series 60FC-Q
Attachment optics series 25

to attach in the front of collimators with M27x0.5 thread

Polarization Analyzer SK010PA

Measurement tool for coupling into polarization-maintaining fiber cables