Frequently Asked Questions

ZnSe offers broad infrared transmission (0.5–22 μm), low absorption in the MWIR/LWIR spectrum, high refractive index (~2.4 at 10 μm), and minimal scatter losses. Its chemical stability and durability further enable reliable prism performance in harsh environments.

A tight angular tolerance (e.g., <1 arcminute) ensures minimal deviation from the ideal 90° reflection, critical for maintaining beam path accuracy in interferometry or LIDAR systems. Deviations cause beam walk-off, affecting system resolution.

A dielectric coating ensures >99% reflectivity across specific angles and wavelengths, bypassing the critical angle limitations of total internal reflection (TIR). This allows flexibility in incidence angles and broadband performance.

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