The optomechanics stock in the lab was in a sad state. We have obtained the following from Thorlabs in the last two months:
- 6 pcs each of DT12 and DT12B compact translation stages (for lens mode matching).
- 3pcs each KM100PM + PM3 cube beamsplitter mounts (for polarization control).
- 1 Post / spacer kit for height adjustment.
- 3 pcs ea of K6XS + AD11F + F220APC for fiber applications.
I have used some of these for the ari BHD setup. The unused items are stored in the shelves that house the optomechanics ~halfway down the east arm. I'm wondering what's a good setup to document the stock of this stuff so we can always have a healthy stock of optomechanics (at least the non speciality ones like posts, spacers etc). It sucks to realize at 0000hrs that you're missing a 3mm shim or 250mm converging lens or something. |