High-Reflectivity Optical Mirrors

First Surface Mirrors

High-reflectivity coatings deposited on the front surface of a float-glass substrate — minimal ghosting, accurate beam redirection, and reflectivity ≥ 94% from 400 – 700 nm.

45° first surface reflection principle diagram
Key Features

Engineered for Reliable Reflection

Reflectivity ≥ 94%Enhanced Al / protected Ag / Au, 400 – 700 nm

Multiple FormatsCircular, square & rectangular; 0.5 – 3 mm thick

Laser Cutting ± 0.01 mmAny custom size, in mm or inches

Product Overview

About First Surface Mirrors

First Surface Mirrors feature a high-reflectivity coating deposited on the front surface of a float-glass substrate to minimize ghosting and enable accurate beam redirection. They are available with enhanced aluminum, protected silver, and protected gold coatings for applications requiring high reflectivity from 400 – 700 nm.

These mirrors are ideal for optical path folding, beam steering, and imaging systems where the mirror is mounted at 45° to produce a 90° bend in the light path.

Offered in circular, square, and rectangular formats, they are well-suited for OEM integration, prototype builds, and general laboratory alignment setups.

With typical surface flatness of 4 – 6λ (waves) and 60-40 surface quality, they provide a cost-effective solution for applications that require reliable reflected beam performance without the added expense of precision polished substrates.

First-surface mirrors are commonly used in life sciences, metrology, semiconductor, and general photonics systems where the quality of reflected light is important.

Usage Note: For proper use, the coated surface should be oriented toward the incident light to avoid transmission through the substrate and preserve optical performance.
Technical Data

Common Specifications

Specifications
SubstrateFloat Glass
Coating TypeAluminum / Silver
Surface Flatness (P-V)4 – 6λ
Surface Quality60-40
Reflectivity≥ 94%
Standard Sizes
Size No.Dimensions (L × W × T)
Size 1622 × 870 × 0.5 mm
Size 2622 × 914 × 1.0 mm
Size 31420 × 915 × 2.0 mm
Size 41220 × 610 × 3.0 mm
General Information

Manufacturing Capabilities

Unless requested otherwise, every mirror we ship follows these standards:

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Safe edges. All glasses will have smoothed, safe edges and corners.

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Laser cutting. All glasses will be cut to an accuracy of ± 0.01 mm.

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Any size. We manufacture the mirror to your specification, with sizes cut in mm or inches.

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Thin to thick. Glass thickness is available from 0.5 mm to 3 mm.

Custom Sizes Welcome

We Can Cut Any Size You Need

Didn't find your exact size? Send us your inquiry — our team will get back to you with a custom quote quickly.

Applications

Where They Are Used

Life Sciences

Imaging & analytical instruments

Metrology

Precision measurement systems

Semiconductor

Inspection & lithography optics

Photonics

Beam folding & steering systems