The Polaris Glue-In Ø1” Mirror Mount, model POLARIS-K1G4, is a high-quality optics mount from Thorlabs, designed for precision alignment and stability. This kinematic optic mount, made of stainless steel, is ideal for use with circular optics up to 25.4 mm in diameter.
The mount features two adjusters with side holes, providing tip-tilt adjustment with a fine tilt angular range of 4 degrees. Each adjuster has a thread of 3/16 inches and an adjustment per revolution of 7.7 degrees, ensuring precise and secure positioning of the optic. The mount is compatible with 8-32 post mounting screws, providing flexibility in integration with other optical systems.
The Polaris-K1G4 offers pointing stability of 5 arcseconds, ensuring minimal disturbance to the optical alignment. It is vacuum compatible up to 1e-09 torr, making it suitable for use in high vacuum environments. The mount is available in both metric and imperial versions, with the imperial version being the default.
The POLARIS-K1G4 is a robust and reliable choice for applications requiring precise alignment and secure mounting of Ø1” optics. It is available for purchase directly from Thorlabs, with a step file provided for integration into optical design software.