The Agilent/Keysight E1834M is a 90-degree beam bender engineered for precision laser beam routing within interferometer systems and complex measurement setups. This referenced optics component deflects incoming laser beams with exceptional pointing stability, making it ideal for applications demanding accurate beam manipulation and minimal angular deviation.
Technical Specifications
• Beam Bending Angle: 90 degrees
• Maximum Laser Beam Diameter: 9 mm or less
• Clear Aperture: 11 mm (input/output)
• Beam Height (Transmitted): 31.5 mm
• Beam Offset (Transmitted): 2.13 mm
• Beam Pointing Accuracy:
– Pitch: ≤ 2.0 mradians
– Yaw: ≤ 1.5 mradians
• Housing Material: 416 stainless steel (low coefficient of thermal expansion)
• Mounting: Fixed horizontal-bend mount with 8 flexure feet
• Dimensions: 55 mm L × 55 mm W × 45 mm H
• Weight: 0.76 kg
– Key Features
• High pointing stability relative to machined datums ensures beam alignment integrity across thermal cycles and mechanical vibration
• Flexure foot design isolates the optical path from structural influences, preserving beam pointing accuracy
• Low-CTE stainless steel housing minimizes dimensional drift with temperature changes, critical for long-term measurement confidence
• Compact form factor fits space-constrained optical benches
– Typical Applications
Laser interferometer systems requiring precise beam steering, dimensional metrology setups, and laboratory measurement environments where pointing stability and thermal repeatability are paramount.
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed for integration into modular laser measurement systems where beam routing and angular stability directly impact system performance. The fixed horizontal-bend configuration and standardized aperture dimensions support integration with complementary optical and mechanical components.
