The Agilent/Keysight 10713C is a cube corner retroreflector designed for precision linear measurement and interferometry applications. This lightweight optical component integrates with single-beam interferometer systems to enable high-accuracy metrology across measurement ranges up to 40 meters. The retroreflector weighs just 1.4 g and features a nodal point depth of 6.33 mm, making it ideal for mass-critical measurement setups in demanding industrial and scientific environments.
Technical Specifications
• Form Factor: Cube corner retroreflector
• Weight: 1.4 g (0.05 oz)
• Nodal Point Depth: 6.33 mm (0.248 in)
• Measurement Range: Up to 40 meters (130 feet) for sum of all axes
• Wavelength (operating systems): 632.99137 nm or 632.99139 nm (nominal, in vacuum)
• Wavelength Accuracy: ±0.1 ppm (vacuum, 3 sigma, lifetime); ±0.02 ppm with factory calibration to MIL-STD 45663
• Wavelength Stability: ±0.002 ppm per hour (typical, vacuum); ±0.02 ppm lifetime (vacuum)
• Laser Safety Classification: Class II product per 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11
• Magnetic Field Strength: ≤5.25 milliGauss at 4.6 m (15 ft) from packaged laser head surface
– Key Features
• Extremely lightweight construction suitable for mass-critical applications
• Stable optical performance enabling sub-ppm wavelength stability
• Factory calibration available to military standards
• Compatible with interferometer mounting requirements within ±1° angular tolerance
– Typical Applications
• Linear displacement and positioning measurement
• Interferometric metrology systems
• Precision dimensional inspection in manufacturing
• Multi-axis coordinate measurement
– Compatibility & Integration
The 10713C pairs with single-beam interferometer systems such as the 10705A. Mounting planes must align with beam-splitter and beam-bender housings within ±3°, and with interferometer structures within ±1°. Laser heads operating in conjunction with this retroreflector deliver 23 W during operation and 35 W during warm-up, with MTBF exceeding 50,000 hours.
