Optical Fused Silica Glass Laser Protective Window

Specifications

Substrate Material: Fused Silica
Antireflection Coating: Coated
Diameter: 20 mm
Surface Quality: 60-40 scratch-dig
Surface Flatness: lambda/4
Thickness: 2 mm
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Features

  • Ultra-High Laser Damage Threshold: ≥10 J/cm² (1064 nm, 10 ns pulses) for uncoated windows; up to 20 J/cm² with laser-hardened AR coatings—resistant to laser-induced damage in high-power systems
  • Low Optical Absorption: <0.01%/cm at 1064 nm, minimizing light loss and thermal lensing effects in laser beams
  • Exceptional Thermal Stability: Fused silica’s low thermal expansion coefficient (0.55 × 10⁻⁶/°C) and high melting point (1710°C) prevent deformation under extreme laser heating
  • High Purity & Homogeneity: Synthetic fused silica material ensures minimal inclusions and bubbles, avoiding beam distortion or scatter

Applications

  • Industrial Laser Systems: Protect lenses, mirrors, and detectors in fiber lasers (1064 nm), CO₂ lasers (10.6 μm), and ultrafast lasers (fs/ps) used for cutting, welding, and engraving
  • Medical Laser Devices: Safeguard optical components in dermatology lasers (e.g., tattoo removal, hair removal), ophthalmic lasers, and surgical laser systems (532 nm/1064 nm wavelengths)
  • Aerospace & Defense: Used in laser rangefinders, directed energy systems, and satellite laser communication (lasercom) to shield optics from harsh environmental conditions (vibration, dust, moisture)
  • Scientific Research: Employed in laser spectroscopy, fusion research, and high-energy physics experiments (e.g., UV excimer lasers at 193 nm) requiring ultra-high optical performance
  • Semiconductor Manufacturing: Protect lithography tools and laser annealing systems from debris and contamination during wafer processing