Arsuf lasers offers competitive production capability and crystal growth for laser rods/slabs, in particular Erbium doped glass. Our standard polish and hard-coating result in very high Laser Induced Damage (LIDT) compared to others. The Erbium and Ytterbium co-doped phosphate glass is the best glass material for 1.54μm laser due to its eye safe wavelength of 1540 nm and high transmission through the atmosphere.

However, this phosphate is highly temperature- sensitive, turning high spec polishing into a skilled mission. The phosphate is also hygroscopic, affecting the coating’s life expectancy. In the process of providing thousands of erbium rods to clients worldwide, we developed a controlled process. We offer prototyping at no risk and charge upon success only. The material can either be grown by us to spec or duplicated from materials in use.