HOLLOW RETROREFLECTORS

Because of their state-of-the art accuracy and unique ability to withstand harsh environments, you’ll find PLX's Hollow Retroreflectors utilized in Aerospace and Defense systems and laboratory instruments around the world. PLX Hollow Retroreflectors can be customized to fit your specific needs.

Coating Specification Chart

Our Hollow Retroreflector Products:

Ultra Low-Profile Retroreflectors™ (ULPR)

Hard-Mounted Hollow Retroreflector™ (HMHR)

Hard-Mounted Hollow Retroreflectors™ (HMHR)

Ultra Stable Hard-Mounted Hollow Retroreflectors™ (USHM)

LPR-Series Low Profile Retroreflectors

Omni Wave Hollow Retroreflectors™ (OWHR)

PLX Tool Cube™

Ball Mounted Hollow Retroreflectors™ (BMRs)

Retroreflector Selector Chart

PROPERTIES	Ultra Low-Profile	Omni Wave	Hard Mount	USHM
Weight	Very Light	Heaviest	Very Light	Light
Overall Size	Smallest	Large	Small	Small
Apex Location Control	Good	Fair	Excellent	Excellent
Vacuum Compatible	Excellent	Not Standard	Not Standard	Excellent
Mounting Stiffness	Excellent	Fair	Good	Excellent
Mechanical Stability	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Thermal Stability	Excellent	Good	Very Good	Excellent
Vibration	Very Good	Good	Very Good	Excellent
Shock Resistance	Very Good	Excellent	Very Good	Excellent
Protective Housing	Yes	Yes	No	No
APPLICATIONS	Ultra Low-Profile	Omni Wave	Hard Mount	USHM
Metrology	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
OEM Use	Excellent	Fair	Excellent	Excellent
Motion Control	Very Good	Good	Excellent	Excellent
OEM Interferometry	Good	Good	Excellent	Excellent
OEM Spectroscopy	Good	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Laboratory	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Good
Industrial	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Good

PLX Hollow Retroreflectors are self-compensating mirror configurations with extraordinary beam return accuracy and can withstand harsh environments. They can be coated for maximization over any spectral range, from UV to far IR.

HOLLOW RETROREFLECTORS