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Richardson Gratings

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High-Precision Optical Gratings

Richardson Gratings™, founded in 1947 and now an MKS Instruments brand, is an industry leader in the design, manufacture and characterization of ruled and holographic diffraction gratings. Superior dimensional tolerances, groove spacing tolerances, and minimized reflected wavefront distortion ensure high performance in your optical system. Richardson Gratings’ selection of planar and concave gratings is ideal for applications as varied as spectroscopy, telecommunications, and education. Edmund Optics® is a proud global distribution partner of Richardson Gratings products and has a large selection in-stock and ready to ship.

   

Why Buy Richardson Gratings™ Products from Edmund Optics®?

  Large global inventory and broad selection of in-stock Richardson Gratings products available for immediate shipping.
  Complimentary global application support trained by Richardson Gratings ready to help via phone, chat, or email.
  Edmund Optics® can offer gratings from Richardson Gratings in custom sizes.

RICHARDSON GRATINGSâ„¢ PRODUCTS

Richardson Gratingsâ„¢ High Precision Plane Ruled Reflective Diffraction Gratings
Richardson Gratings

Richardson Gratingsâ„¢ High Precision Plane Ruled Reflective Diffraction Gratings

  • Excellent Efficiency at Blaze Wavelength and Blaze Angle
  • Superior Dimensional Tolerances
  • Ideally Suited for Spectroscopic Applications
  • Custom Sizes Available
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Richardson Gratingsâ„¢ Echelle Reflective Diffraction Gratings
Richardson Gratings

Richardson Gratingsâ„¢ Echelle Reflective Diffraction Gratings

  • Highest Resolving Power and Dispersion
  • Low Groove Density for Use in Higher Orders
  • Groove Spacing Tolerance <0.05%
  • Custom Sizes Available
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Richardson Gratingsâ„¢ High Precision Reflective Holographic Diffraction Gratings
Richardson Gratings

Richardson Gratingsâ„¢ High Precision Reflective Holographic Diffraction Gratings

  • High Diffraction Efficiency
  • Reduced Stray Light and More Accurate Periodicity than Ruled Gratings
  • Wavelength Options from UV to NIR Regions Available
  • Custom Sizes Available



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Richardson Gratingsâ„¢ High Precision Plane Reflective Gold Diffraction Gratings
Richardson Gratings

Richardson Gratingsâ„¢ High Precision Plane Reflective Gold Diffraction Gratings

  • Optimized for use from 350-800nm (500nm) or 700-1600nm (1000nm)
  • Available in standard sizes 12.7 x 12.7, 25 x 25 and 30 x 30mm
  • Groove Spacing Tolerance <0.05%
  • Custom Sizes Available



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Technical Resources

FAQs

Answers to some commonly asked questions.

What is the blaze angle and blaze wavelength of a grating and how are they related?
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What is the difference between reflective and transmission gratings?
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What is the difference between holographic and ruled diffraction gratings?
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What is the difference between Rowland circle and a polychromator mounts for gratings?
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What is the grating equation?
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How do I handle and clean my gratings?
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How do the efficiency curves relate to the actual amount of light I will see at any given wavelength?
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Technical Literature

Downloadable detailed technical paper.

MKS Diffraction Grating Handbook (8th edition)
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