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    Question Is it possible to combine 405nm & 473nm with a PBS?

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    I was thinking using a 405nm PBS with the 473 passing straight through, and the 405 being reflected 90 degrees.

    Did anyone ever try this?

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    I don't think so, I think the answer is to use a 405 dichro.
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    Hi Paul
    using a dichroic is better.you don't worry about polarization problems.
    reflect 405nm pass 473nm.
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    there is to much loss when using the pbs cube. laser wave does carry a 405 dichro though.
    -Josh

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    Quote Originally Posted by thesk8nmidget View Post
    there is to much loss when using the pbs cube. laser wave does carry a 405 dichro though.
    How much power did you lose when you tried it, Josh?

    I'm guessing that you'd lose a good 20% or so, which is why a dichro would be better, but apart from the optical loss there's nothing stopping you from doing this. I'm interested in any real-world tests that have been done on this, if anyone has any data...

    Adam

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    i personally did not try it nor would i recommend it since you can use the dichro and not lose nearly as much as you would with a cube
    -Josh

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