PCF-PM-20 patch cord
The PCF-PM-20 is a polarization-maintaining photonic crystal fiber, specifically engineered to deliver outstanding performance. With its large 20 µm-Core and strictly single-mode operation, it ensures optimal transmission of high-power single-frequency lasers while maintaining perfect linear polarization. Ideal for demanding quantum applications such as atom trapping and cooling, the PCF-PM-20 is ready to use, thanks to custom functionalization by ALPhANOV. A turnkey solution designed to push the boundaries of your photonics projects.
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Key features
- Large 20 µm-Core Diameter
Enables high-power delivery with stable single-mode performance - Wide Single-Mode Spectral Range
750 to 1800 nm spectral range - Large Mode Field Diameter (MFD)
Approximately 17 µm - High Polarization Extinction Ratio (PER)
Greater than 18 dB - Excellent Beam Quality (M2)
M2 < 1.1 - Superior Brillouin Threshold
Functionalization Options:
Delivered by ALPhANOV with advanced customization capabilities:
> End-cap splicing (custom lengths available on request, suitable
for high power applications)
> High-power connectors
With integrated mode strippers and heat sinks for robust and user-friendly operation
> Anti-reflective (AR) coatings
Typical Applications in the quantum field:
> Atom trapping
> Quantum sensing
> Quantum metrology
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
| Core Diameter | 20 µm |
| Spectral Range | 750 - 1800 nm |
| Mode Field Diameter (MFD) | ~17 µm |
| Polarization Extinction Ratio (PER) | > 18 dB |
| Beam Quality (M2) | < 1.1 |
| Functionalization | End-cap, HP connectors, AR coatings |