High-Precision BaF₂ Window for Infrared Optics
Description
The High-Precision BaF₂ (Barium Fluoride) Window is an essential optical component designed for infrared (IR) optical applications. Known for its excellent transmission across a wide IR wavelength range, this window is ideal for use in spectroscopic instruments, thermal imaging systems, and high-performance IR lasers. The BaF₂ material offers superior durability and resistance to radiation, making it suitable for both laboratory and field environments.
With customizable diameters up to 200 mm and thicknesses up to 50 mm, these windows provide flexibility for various optical designs. Additionally, the crystallographic orientations (<100>, <111>, <110>) and surface flatness of Lambda/10 ensure precise optical performance and minimal distortion in high-accuracy systems. This makes the BaF₂ window an ideal choice for advanced IR optics, including aerospace and defense applications, where clarity and resilience are paramount.
High-Precision BaF₂ Window for Infrared Optics
Specifications |
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| Substrate Material: | BaF2 |
| Antireflection Coating: | Coated |
| Diameter: | 200 mm |
| Surface Quality: | 10-5 scratch-dig, 20-10 scratch-dig |
| Surface Flatness: | lambda/10, lambda/8, lambda/6, lambda/4, lambda/2, 1 lambda |
| Thickness: | custom mm |
| Applications: | IR Optics, Spectroscopy, Laser Systems, Imaging |
Features
- Broad IR Transparency: High transmission across a wide infrared wavelength range, from mid-IR to far-IR
- Customizable Dimensions: Diameters available up to 200 mm with thicknesses up to 50 mm to suit specific optical designs
- Durable BaF₂ Material: Manufactured from high-purity BaF₂ (Barium Fluoride) for superior radiation resistance and durability
- Multiple Orientations: Available in crystallographic orientations <100>, <111>, and <110> to meet various optical requirements
- High Surface Flatness: Polished to Lambda/10 flatness for minimal distortion and high precision in demanding applications
- Radiation Resistant: Excellent performance in environments exposed to high radiation, ensuring long-lasting reliability
Applications
- Infrared Optics: Perfect for use in IR optical systems where high transmission and clarity are critical
- Spectroscopic Instruments: Ideal for IR spectroscopy due to its high transmission in the IR spectrum and low absorption
- Thermal Imaging: Used in thermal imaging systems where IR transparency and precision are required
- Laser Systems: Suitable for high-power IR laser applications that demand durable, high-quality optical components
- Aerospace and Defense: Widely used in aerospace and defense optics, where radiation resistance and optical precision are essential
- Research and Development: Used in R&D labs for high-precision IR experiments and optical instrumentation
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Frequently Asked Questions
BaF₂ windows are primarily used in infrared (IR) optics, including spectroscopy, thermal imaging, and high-performance IR laser systems.
BaF₂ windows have high transparency across a broad IR wavelength range, making them ideal for infrared optical systems requiring low absorption.
These windows are available in custom diameters up to 200 mm and thicknesses up to 50 mm to meet specific optical design requirements.
The windows are made from high-purity BaF₂ (Barium Fluoride), known for its excellent IR transmission and durability.
The windows are offered in <100>, <111>, and <110> orientations, allowing for tailored optical performance based on application needs.
These windows are polished to a flatness of Lambda/10, ensuring minimal optical distortion for high-precision IR applications.
Yes, BaF₂ is highly resistant to radiation, making it suitable for applications in harsh environments such as aerospace and defense.
BaF₂ windows are used in the infrared optics industry, aerospace, defense, spectroscopy, thermal imaging, and R&D sectors.
BaF₂ provides superior IR transmission and is more durable in high-radiation environments compared to some other optical materials.