Manufacturing of high-precision Spiral Phase Plates, Vortex Lenses, and Mode Converters made from Fused Silica
Vortex Photonics – Inh. Dr. Michael Fedoruk
Planegg (82152) · GermanyNew on Amplifa
About Vortex Photonics
Vortex Photonics is a sole proprietorship founded in 2013 and based in Planegg near Munich, specializing in the manufacturing of high-precision diffractive optical components. The product portfolio includes Spiral Phase Plates (Vortex Lenses) that convert a Gaussian beam into an optical vortex with a dark intensity center, Phase Steps or Hermite-Gaussian Mode Converters, as well as circular Pi plates (axial phase plates) for axial beam shaping. Additionally, custom phase plates are manufactured with individual wavelengths, topological charges, and geometries. The optics are made of resistant Fused Silica and feature geometrical accuracy in the nanometer range, making them suitable for use in high-energy and pulsed laser systems. Production is locally and transparently conducted in Germany, with every manufacturing step documented; dimensions are tailored to standardized holders and adapters. Customers are found in optical research, laser material processing, medical technology, telecommunications, as well as in super-resolution microscopy (STED, MINFLUX) and quantum computing.
- Site
- Planegg
- Processes
- Manufacturing Spiral Phase Plates / Vortex Lenses (diffractive optical elements), Manufacturing Phase Steps / Hermite-Gaussian Mode Converter, Manufacturing Circular Phase Plates (pi plates / axial phase plates), Custom Optical Components (custom phase plates, custom wavelengths, geometries), Custom Optical Components Phase Plates, Manufacturing in Germany with local, transparent monitoring of manufacturing steps
- Materials
- Fused Silica
- Certificates
- Local Manufacturing Support
- Industries
- Optical Research/Laboratory Photonics, Laser Material Processing, Medical Technology, Telecommunications, Microscopy/Super-Resolution (STED, MINFLUX), Quantum Computing
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Custom design (wavelength, topological charge, geometry)
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Manufacturing of diffractive optics
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Support of all manufacturing steps in Germany
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Testing of geometrical accuracy
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Delivery
Materials & Processes
Fused Silica
Resistant quartz glass for use in high-energy and pulsed laser systems.
Locations
Planegg
DECompany/Headquarters and Manufacturing
- Materials
- Fused Silica
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Spiral Phase Plates / Vortex Lenses (diffractive optical elements)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Fused Silica |
| Manufacturing Phase Steps / Hermite-Gaussian Mode ConverterEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing Circular Phase Plates (pi plates / axial phase plates)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Custom Optical Components (custom phase plates, custom wavelengths, geometries)Engineering | few nanometers geometrical accuracy | – | – | – | Fused Silica |
Additional services
Quality
The local, transparent manufacturing in Germany allows for the monitoring of every manufacturing step to ensure the high standard of the optics; the geometrical dimensions are adapted to standardized holders and adapters.
| Evidence | Planegg |
|---|---|
| Local Manufacturing Support |
History
- 2013
Foundation as a sole proprietorship by Dr. Michael Fedoruk