Germanium Windows
Description
Germanium is well suited for IR laser applications. Due to its broad transmission range and opacity in the visible portion of the spectrum. It also acts as a longpass filter for wavelengths greater than 2 µm. In addition, germanium is inert to air, water, alkalis, and many acids. Germanium's transmission properties are highly temperature sensitive; in fact, the absorption becomes so large that germanium is nearly opaque at 100 °C and completely non-transmissive at 200 °C.
When handling optics, always wear gloves. This is especially true when working with germanium, as dust from the material is hazardous. For your safety, please follow all proper precautions, including wearing gloves when handling these windows and thoroughly washing your hands afterward.
Germanium Windows
Specifications |
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| Substrate Material: | Ge |
| Antireflection Coating: | Uncoated |
| Diameter: | 20 mm |
| Surface Quality: | 10-5 scratch-dig |
| Surface Flatness: | lambda/8 |
| Thickness: | 3 mm |
| Parallelism: | 30 arc Sec |
Features
Ge Windows
Germanium Windows
CO2 windows
Laser Windows
Applications
CO2 Laser optics
IR optics
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China
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since 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
Germanium's transmission properties are highly temperature sensitive. At 100 °C, the absorption becomes so large that germanium is nearly opaque, and at 200 °C, it is completely non-transmissive.
Germanium has a broad transmission range and is opaque in the visible portion of the spectrum. It also acts as a longpass filter for wavelengths greater than 2 µm.
When handling germanium windows, it is important to wear gloves as dust from the material is hazardous. After handling, hands should be thoroughly washed.
Germanium windows are optical components that are used in IR laser applications.
Germanium windows are used in CO2 laser optics and IR optics.