
AOMO 3041 GE 9.4UM 11.6MM Modulator
The AOMO 3041 GE 9.4µm is a Germanium acousto-optic modulator designed for long-wave infrared and CO₂ laser systems where high optical throughput, robust power handling and stable thermal performance are key requirements.
Full Product Description- Stock Code:
- 97-03454-01
- Minimum Wavelength (nm):
- 9400
- Maximum Wavelength (nm):
- 9400
- Center Frequency (MHz):
- 40.68
Product description
The AOMO 3041 GE 9.4µm provides controlled modulation for long-wave infrared laser systems where efficient transmission, reliable beam control and thermal stability are important. Its Germanium interaction material is well suited to demanding infrared operation, supporting stable performance in CO₂ laser and specialist Mid-IR photonics applications.
This modulator is designed for systems that require dependable beam gating, optical switching and intensity control under higher optical and RF power conditions. Low-reflection coated optics, compressional acoustic operation and water-cooled thermal management make it suitable for industrial laser processing, materials processing, infrared test systems, scientific laser platforms and OEM laser equipment.
Key features
- Suitable for CO₂ laser and specialist LWIR photonics applications
- Supports stable beam gating, optical switching and intensity modulation
- Germanium interaction material supports efficient infrared beam interaction
- High optical transmission helps preserve available laser power
- Low-reflection coated optics help reduce unwanted optical losses
- Compressional acoustic mode supports robust modulation performance
- Linear polarisation supports predictable optical system integration
- Water-cooled housing supports thermal stability in demanding laser platforms
- Designed for higher optical power density applications
- Supports clean diffracted beam control and practical beam separation
- Suitable for industrial laser processing and materials processing systems
- Supports scientific laser platforms, infrared test systems and OEM laser equipment
- Ideal for applications requiring reliable long-wave infrared beam control
Specifications
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Stock Code | 97-03454-01 |
| Model | AOMO 3041 GE 9.4UM 11.6MM |
| Spectral Region | LWIR |
| Minimum Wavelength (nm) | 9400 |
| Maximum Wavelength (nm) | 9400 |
| Separation Angle at Center Wavelength (mrad) | 69.5 |
| Center Frequency (MHz) | 40.68 |
| Rise Time (ns/mm) | 120 |
| Active Aperture Height (mm) | 11.6 |
| Active Aperture Length (mm) | 11.6 |
| Optical Material | Germanium |
| Acoustic Velocity (mm/µs) | 5.5 |
| Recommended RF Driver | HP041-125ADG-A10 |
(Values for Guidance Only - refer to datasheet where available)
Example AR Coating Curve (Guidance only)

