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Optical windows and Tubes
Windows are used to allow optical radiation to pass from one environment to another without allowing other components of these environments to mix. Considerations in selecting windows may include transmission, scattering, wave front distortion and resistance to certain environments. The ideal window allows an optical beam to pass from one medium to the next without changing the wavelength distribution of the beam, the transmitted wave front or scatter any of the light out of the beam.
We offer windows of three different materials, from which you may choose in accordance with the properties you need: BK7, Sapphire, and Quartz respectively.
Custom optical windows are available in any size and configuration. AR coated will be provided as per your request.
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ZnSe window
Zinc selenide (ZnSe) is the most popular material for infrared applications, windows, lenses, and partial reflectors in the IR region. It has low absorption in the red end of the visible spectrum... -
Germanium windows
Germanium (Ge) based optical components are widely used in imaging systems working in the 2 to 12 icrons. The 8-12µm coated Germanium windows are typically used in thermal imaging and... -
Silicon
Silicon (Si)is commonly used for 3-5 µm imaging applications. Widespread use of this material in the semiconductor industry has driven the price of silicon down, making it the least...
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