Description
The High-Precision CaF₂ (Calcium Fluoride) Window is a superior optical component designed for UV and broadband optical applications. Manufactured from high-quality CaF₂ material, these windows are highly transparent across a wide range of wavelengths, from ultraviolet (UV) to infrared (IR), making them ideal for demanding optical systems. With custom diameters available up to 320 mm and thicknesses up to 50 mm, these windows offer flexibility in a variety of applications, including spectroscopy, laser systems, and optical imaging.
The windows are available in different crystallographic orientations (<100>, <111>, <110>) to suit specific optical requirements. Precision-polished to achieve surface flatness as high as Lambda/10, they ensure minimal distortion and excellent optical performance. Whether for research labs, laser applications, or advanced optical systems, these CaF₂ windows deliver consistent performance and durability.
High-Precision CaF₂ Window for UV and Broadband Optics
Specifications
| Substrate Material: | CaF2 |
|---|---|
| Antireflection Coating: | Coated |
| Diameter: | 320 mm |
| Surface Quality: | 20-10 scratch-dig, 40-20 scratch-dig, 60-40 scratch-dig |
| Surface Flatness: | lambda/10, lambda/8, lambda/6, lambda/4, lambda/2, 1 lambda |
| Thickness: | Not Specified |
| Applications: | UV Optics, Laser Systems, Spectroscopy, Imaging |
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Features
- Broad Wavelength Transparency: High transmission from UV to IR, making them versatile for various optical systems
- Customizable Dimensions: Diameters up to 320 mm and thicknesses up to 50 mm available to fit specific project requirements
- Material Quality: Manufactured from high-purity CaF₂ (Calcium Fluoride) for optimal optical clarity and performance
- Multiple Orientations: Available in <100>, <111>, and <110> crystallographic orientations for tailored optical properties
- High Surface Flatness: Achieves Lambda/10 flatness for minimal optical distortion in high-precision applications
- Durable and Stable: Excellent thermal and chemical stability, making it suitable for harsh environments
Applications
- UV Optics: Ideal for applications requiring high transmission in the ultraviolet range, such as spectroscopy
- Broadband Optical Systems: Suitable for use in broadband optical systems that require transparency across UV to IR wavelengths
- Laser Systems: Perfect for high-power laser systems requiring durable and precise optical components
- Optical Imaging and Sensing: Essential for optical imaging systems requiring minimal distortion and high optical clarity
- Spectroscopy: Ideal for spectroscopic instruments that need materials with high transparency and minimal absorption
- Astronomy and Aerospace: Used in telescopes and other high-precision optical instruments where UV and IR performance is critical
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main application of CaF₂ windows?
CaF₂ windows are primarily used in UV and broadband optics, including spectroscopy, laser systems, and optical imaging due to their wide wavelength transparency.
What wavelengths are these CaF₂ windows suitable for?
These windows are highly transparent across UV to IR wavelengths, making them versatile for various optical systems.
What sizes and thicknesses are available for the CaF₂ windows?
Custom diameters up to 320 mm and thicknesses up to 50 mm are available to meet specific application requirements.
What material is used for these windows?
The windows are made from high-purity CaF₂ (Calcium Fluoride), known for its excellent optical clarity and durability.
What crystallographic orientations are offered?
The windows are available in <100>, <111>, and <110> orientations to meet different optical performance needs.
How flat are these CaF₂ windows?
These windows are polished to achieve a flatness of Lambda/10, ensuring minimal optical distortion for precision applications.
Are these windows suitable for laser systems?
Yes, these windows are perfect for high-power laser systems, offering durability and high transmission in UV and IR wavelengths.
What industries commonly use CaF₂ windows?
CaF₂ windows are widely used in spectroscopy, laser systems, optical imaging, aerospace, astronomy, and advanced research.
Can the CaF₂ windows withstand harsh environments?
Yes, the windows have excellent thermal and chemical stability, making them suitable for use in challenging environments.
What makes CaF₂ a preferred material for optical windows?
CaF₂ is preferred due to its broad wavelength transmission range, high optical clarity, and thermal stability, essential for precision optical systems.
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