Frequently Asked Questions

SQ Fused Silica is suitable for a variety of applications such as excimer laser optics and beam guiding systems, DUV and UV optics components, standard optics (VIS and NIR), UV rods, preforms and optical fibers, laser fusion, technical applications, lithography and microlithography applications.

SQ Fused Silica features excellent optical and physical properties such as laser durability, refractive index homogeneity, thermal stability and temperature shock resistance, low stress birefringence, and small thermal expansion coefficients.

SQ Fused Silica is available in five quality grades concerning homogeneity, absence of striae and application type. The quality grades are adjusted to individual customer needs in proven measuring and selection procedures.

SQ Fused Silica is used for the production of optical and photonic devices in the fiber optic, semiconductor and display technology markets, as well as for optical applications and laser applications.

The excimer grade of SQ Fused Silica is available as SQ1 or SQ0 and has excellent transmission at 193 nm / 248 nm and the lowest level of laser-induced fluorescence (LIF).

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