Description

The High-Precision ZnSe (Zinc Selenide) Window is specifically designed for advanced infrared (IR) optical applications, offering superior transmission across the infrared spectrum. ZnSe is a highly transparent material in the IR region, making it an ideal choice for IR laser systems, thermal imaging, and spectroscopy. With a low absorption coefficient and high resistance to thermal shock, ZnSe windows provide reliable performance in demanding environments.

These windows are available in customizable sizes, with diameters up to 300 mm and thicknesses up to 50 mm, to suit a wide range of optical designs. The surface quality, with roughness ranging from 2 to 6 nm, and flatness of Lambda/10, ensures minimal optical distortion, making these windows perfect for high-precision IR applications in research, aerospace, and industrial sectors.

High-Precision ZnSe Window for Infrared Optics

Specifications

Substrate Material: ZnSe
Diameter (or Largest Dimension): 300 mm
Thickness: Not Specified
Antireflection Coating: Uncoated
Surface Quality (Scratch-Dig): 20-10
Surface Flatness: <= Lambda/10, <= Lambda/8, <= Lambda/6, <= Lambda/4, <= Lambda/2, <= Lambda
Applications: IR Optics, Laser Systems, Spectroscopy, Imaging, Aerospace, Industrial

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Features

  • High IR Transparency: Excellent transmission across the infrared (IR) spectrum, ideal for IR-based optical systems
  • Customizable Sizes: Available in custom diameters up to 300 mm and thicknesses up to 50 mm for tailored optical designs
  • Durable ZnSe Material: Made from high-purity Zinc Selenide, known for its low absorption and high resistance to thermal stress
  • Precision Surface Quality: Surface roughness ranging from 2 to 6 nm, ensuring minimal scattering and high optical clarity
  • High Flatness: Polished to Lambda/10 flatness for high-precision IR optics, minimizing distortion
  • Thermal and Mechanical Stability: Resistant to thermal shock, making it suitable for high-power IR laser systems

Applications

  • Infrared Optics: Optimized for use in infrared optical systems such as thermal imaging and IR laser applications
  • IR Laser Systems: Ideal for high-power IR laser systems due to its high transmission and thermal stability
  • Spectroscopy: Perfect for IR spectroscopy instruments that require precise optical performance with low absorption
  • Aerospace and Defense: Used in infrared systems for aerospace and defense, requiring durability and high optical clarity
  • R&D Applications: Essential for research labs working with infrared wavelengths in high-precision optical experiments
  • Industrial Applications: Suitable for IR optical systems in industrial environments requiring reliable and stable optical components

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary application of ZnSe windows?
ZnSe windows are primarily used in infrared (IR) optics, including IR laser systems, thermal imaging, and spectroscopy.
What is the maximum size available for ZnSe windows?
ZnSe windows can be customized with diameters up to 300 mm and thicknesses up to 50 mm.
How transparent is ZnSe in the infrared spectrum?
ZnSe offers excellent transmission in the infrared spectrum, making it ideal for IR applications such as lasers and thermal imaging.
What is the surface roughness of the ZnSe windows?
The surface roughness of ZnSe windows ranges from 2 to 6 nm, ensuring minimal optical scattering and high clarity.
What is the flatness specification of the ZnSe windows?
The ZnSe windows are polished to a flatness of Lambda/10, which minimizes optical distortion in high-precision IR applications.
Are ZnSe windows resistant to thermal stress?
Yes, ZnSe windows have high thermal stability and are resistant to thermal shock, making them suitable for high-power IR laser systems.
What industries commonly use ZnSe windows?
ZnSe windows are used in industries such as aerospace, defense, research & development, spectroscopy, and industrial IR systems.
What are the benefits of using ZnSe over other optical materials?
ZnSe is known for its excellent IR transmission, low absorption, and thermal stability, making it a superior choice for demanding infrared applications.

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