Coating - a range of custom coatings can applied - which include
- Single QWOT
- Broad Band AR
- V coatings
- ITO
- DLC (Diamond like coating)
Standard Viewing diameters from .55" to 1.94 ".
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BaF2 viewport -
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1. CF Flange: Material : stainless steel, CF40 O.D: 1.33 " (34mm)
Bake out temp: 120 Celsius degree
Leak rate <1x10-10 mbar
Seal: copper gasket
2. BaF2 window
view diamter: 0.5" (12.7mm)
Thickness: 0.157" (4 mm)
Surface quality: 60-40
Flatness: λ/2 at 633nm
Vacuum viewport - request a quote - fill out specifications table
Del Mar Photonics offer a range of competitively priced UHV viewports , Conflat,
ISO or KF including a variety of coatings to enhance performance.
When you send us your inquiry please
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the following form to indicate all important specifications and
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to us with your inquiry.
Del Mar Photonics viewports are manufactured using advanced techniques for control of special and critical
processes, including 100 percent helium leak testing and x-ray measurements for
metallization control.
Windows Materials include:
Fused silica, Quartz , Sapphire , MgF2, BaF2, CaF2, ZnSe, ZnS, Ge, Si, Pyrex
Coating - a range of custom coatings can applied - which include
- Single QWOT
- Broad Band AR
- V coatings
- ITO
- DLC (Diamond like coating)
Standard Viewing diameters from .55" to 1.94 ".
Typical specifications
CF Flange:
Material : stainless steel 304,
CF16 O.D: 1.33 " (34mm)
View diameter: 10 mm
Bake out temp: 200 Celsius degree
Leak rate <1x10-10 mbar
withstand 400-450 psi
Seal: copper gasket
ZnSe window
Material: laser grade ZnSe crystal
Thickness: 10 mm, uncoated
Surface quality 60-40
Custom vacuum viewport are available upon request.
Del Mar Photonics featured optical components monthly edition - March 2009
Del Mar Photonics continuously expands its optical components portfolio. Browse our online store, read monthly notes about our featured optical products or just send us your requirements or product ideas.
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Axicon Lens Axicon lens also known as conical lens or rotationally symmetric prism is widely used in different scientific research and application. Axicon can be used to convert a parallel laser beam into a ring, to create a non diffractive Bessel beam or to focus a parallel beam into long focus depth. Del Mar Photonics supplies axicons with cone angles range from 130° to 179.5° for use with virtually any laser radiation. We manufacture and supply axicons made from BK7 glass, fused silica and other materials. buy online - download brochure |
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Rutile (TiO2) coupling
prisms Del Mar Photonics offers optical elements made of high quality synthetically grown Rutile Titanium Dioxide crystals. Rutile’s strong birefringency, wide transmission range and good mechanical properties make it suitable for fabrication of polarizing cubes, prisms and optical isolators. Boules having high optical transmission and homogeneity are grown by proprietary method. Typical boules have 10 - 15 mm in dia. and up to 25 mm length. Optical elements sizes - from 2 x 2 x 1 mm to 12.7 x 12.7 x 12.7 mm. Laser grade polish quality is available for finished elements. So far we the largest elements that we manufactured are 12 x15 x 5 mm, in which optical axis is parallel to 15 mm edge, 5 mm is along beam path, 12 x 15 mm faces polished 20/10 S/D, one wave flatness, parallelism < 3 arc.min. (better specs. available on request). more details - buy online - download brochure |
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Vacuum viewport Del Mar Photonics offer a range of competitively priced UHV viewports , Conflat, ISO or KF including a variety of coatings to enhance performance. Del Mar Photonics viewports are manufactured using advanced techniques for control of special and critical processes, including 100 percent helium leak testing and x-ray measurements for metallization control. Windows Materials include: Fused silica, Quartz , Sapphire , MgF2, BaF2, CaF2, ZnSe, ZnS, Ge, Si, Pyrex. Standard Viewing diameters from .55" to 1.94 ". Coating - a range of custom coatings can applied - which include - Single QWOT - Broad Band AR - V coatings - ITO - DLC (Diamond like coating) more details - request a quote |
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Manufacturing challenging optical components Our group works to characterize the interaction of biomolecules with solid surfaces, writes Dennis Hore of University of Victoria, Canada. Nature designs proteins with well-defined structures in solution. The conformation of these molecules may serve a structural purpose, or a chemical one in the case of enzymes. In order to further the progress of technologies that immobilize such molecules on synthetic surfaces (like biosensors employing enzymes), it is important to have a detailed understanding and control of the interactions of these molecules with the surface more For that project Del Mar has been able to manufacture all shapes of prisms from CaF2, fused silica, and ZnSe according to our custom specifications. Del Mar Photonics online store features windows, prisms, lenses, attenuators, etalons, crystals and wafers, and other items. Axicons, barium fluoride windows, germanium etalons, rutile (TiO2) prisms, microchannel plates and detectors, saturable absorber mirrors, photoconductive THz antennas, lithium niobate wafers and crystals and many other high quality affordable components for scientific research and OEM production are delivered globally from stock. |
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We are looking forward to hear from you and help you with your optical and crystal components requirements. Need time to think about it? Drop us a line and we'll send you beautiful Del Mar Photonics mug (or two) so you can have a tea party with your colleagues and discuss your potential needs |
CaF2 window, ø 25.4 mm x 3.0 mm
CaF2 optical grade
Type: circular plane window
Diameter: 25.4 mm (+0.0/-0.2 mm)
Thickness: 3 mm (+/-0.1 mm)
Surface quality: 40/20 scr/dig
Parallelism: 3 arc minutes
Clear aperture: 90% of diameter
Del Mar Photonics supplies infrared optics from other materials including ZnSe, Germanium, Barium Fluoride, Calcium Fluoride IR grade and many others. E-mail us for custom quote or check our online store for items available in stock.
| CaF2 | |
| Model | Product Name+ | Price | Buy Now |
| W-CF-25.4-3 | CaF2 window, ø 25.4 mm x 3.0 mm | $149.00 |
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| W-CaF-40-7 | CaF2 window, ø 40 mm x 7.0 mm | $450.00 |
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| W-CF-50.8-3 | CaF2 window, ø 50.8 mm x 3.0 mm | $190.00 |
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| DSP-CF-15 | Dispersion prism, IR grade CaF2, 15x15x15x10 mm | $150.00 |
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| Ge optics | |
| Model | Product Name+ | Price | Buy Now |
| E-Ge-12.7-25.4 | Ge etalon, ø 12.7 mm x 25.4 mm (ø 0.5" x 1") | $790.00 |
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| W-Ge-25.4-3 | Ge window, ø 25.4 mm x 3 mm | $110.00 |
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| W-Ge-38.1-4 | Ge window, ø 38.1 mm x 4 mm | $250.00 |
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| ZnSe | |
| Model | Product Name+ | Price | Buy Now |
| PH-ZnSe-25.4-12.7 | ZnSe hemicylindrical prism, 25.4 mm | $1,350.00 |
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| W-ZnSe-60-3-K | ZnSe window, ø60 mm, tckn. 3 mm, coated | $620.00 |
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| W-ZnSe-12.7-1 | ZnSe window, ø12.7 mm, thickn. 1 mm | $90.00 |
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| W-ZnSe-25.4-3 | ZnSe window, ø25.4 mm, thickn. 3 mm | $110.00 |
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| W-ZnSe-76.2-3-K | ZnSe window, ø76.2 mm, tckn. 3 mm, coated | $700.00 |
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| BaF2 - Barium Fluoride | |
| Model | Product Name+ | Price | Buy Now |
| WG-BF-25.4-10-1.55 | BaF2 wedge, 25.4 mm x 10.0 mm x 1.55 mm | $129.00 |
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| WG-BF-25.4-10-2.1 | BaF2 wedge, 25.4 mm x 10.0 mm x 2.1 mm | $129.00 |
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| WG-BF-25.4-10-2.5 | BaF2 wedge, 25.4 mm x 10.0 mm x 2.5 mm | $129.00 |
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| W-BF-12.7-2 | BaF2 window, ø 12.7 mm x 2.0 mm | $62.00 |
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| W-BF-4-0.5 | BaF2 window, ø 4" x 0.5", polished, uncoated | $1,200.00 |
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ZnSe rhomb request a quote
ZnSe half-wave rhomb
Type: half-wave rhomb
Material: ZnSe optical grade
Dimensions of working faces (input and
output): 25.4 x 25.4 mm (+0.0/-0.2 mm)
and two faces: 25.4 x 30.9 mm (+0.0/-0.2
mm)
Height: 25.4 mm (+0.0/-0.2 mm)
Angles: 32.5 deg and 147.5 deg
Angular deviation: +/-20 arc minutes
4 faces polished: SQ 60-40 scr-dig
Other 4 faces: fine ground
Coating: none
Working range of wavelength: 2-10 microns
Part number: ZnSe_rhomb_25.4_47.6 -
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ZnSe window, ø 25.4 mm x 3.0 mm
ZnSe optical grade
Type: circular plane window
Diameter: 25.4 mm (+0.0/-0.2 mm)
Thickness: 3 mm (+/-0.2 mm)
Surface quality: 60/40 scr/dig
Parallelism: 3 arc minutes
Clear aperture: 90% of diameter
Del Mar Photonics supply infrared optics from other materials including ZnSe, Germanium, Barium Fluoride, Calcium Fluoride IR grade and many others. E-mail us for custom quote or check our online store for items available in stock.
| CaF2 | |
| Model | Product Name+ | Price | Buy Now |
| W-CF-25.4-3 | CaF2 window, ø 25.4 mm x 3.0 mm | $149.00 |
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| W-CaF-40-7 | CaF2 window, ø 40 mm x 7.0 mm | $450.00 |
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| W-CF-50.8-3 | CaF2 window, ø 50.8 mm x 3.0 mm | $190.00 |
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| DSP-CF-15 | Dispersion prism, IR grade CaF2, 15x15x15x10 mm | $150.00 |
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| Ge optics | |
| Model | Product Name+ | Price | Buy Now |
| E-Ge-12.7-25.4 | Ge etalon, ø 12.7 mm x 25.4 mm (ø 0.5" x 1") | $790.00 |
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| W-Ge-25.4-3 | Ge window, ø 25.4 mm x 3 mm | $110.00 |
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| W-Ge-38.1-4 | Ge window, ø 38.1 mm x 4 mm | $250.00 |
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| ZnSe |
| Model | Product Name+ | Price | Buy Now |
| PH-ZnSe-25.4-12.7 | ZnSe hemicylindrical prism, 25.4 mm | $1,350.00 |
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| W-ZnSe-20-3 | ZnSe window, ø 20, thickness 3 mm | $150.00 |
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| W-ZnSe-60-3-K | ZnSe window, ø60 mm, tckn. 3 mm, coated | $620.00 |
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| W-ZnSe-12.7-1 | ZnSe window, ø12.7 mm, thickn. 1 mm | $90.00 |
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| W-ZnSe-25.4-3 | ZnSe window, ø25.4 mm, thickn. 3 mm | $110.00 |
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| W-ZnSe-76.2-3-K | ZnSe window, ø76.2 mm, tckn. 3 mm, coated | $700.00 |
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| BaF2 - Barium Fluoride |
| Model | Product Name+ | Price | Buy Now |
| WG-BF-25.4-10-1.55 | BaF2 wedge, 25.4 mm x 10.0 mm x 1.55 mm | $129.00 |
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| WG-BF-25.4-10-2.1 | BaF2 wedge, 25.4 mm x 10.0 mm x 2.1 mm | $129.00 |
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| WG-BF-25.4-10-2.5 | BaF2 wedge, 25.4 mm x 10.0 mm x 2.5 mm | $129.00 |
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| W-BF-12.7-2 | BaF2 window, ø 12.7 mm x 2.0 mm | $62.00 |
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| W-BF-4-0.5 | BaF2 window, ø 4" x 0.5", polished, uncoated | $1,200.00 |
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ZnSe window, ø 3.5 inch x 0.25 inch
Material: ZnSe optical grade
Diameter: 3.5 inch (+0.0/-0.004 inch)
Thickness: 0.250 inch (+/-0.004 inch)
Surface quality: 60/40 scr/dig
Parallelism: <= 5 arc minutes
Clear aperture: >= 90% of diameter
Coating: AR/AR at 10.6 microns
ZnSe window, ø 25.4 mm x 3.0 mm
ZnSe optical grade
Type: circular plane window
Diameter: 25.4 mm (+0.0/-0.2 mm)
Thickness: 3 mm (+/-0.2 mm)
Surface quality: 60/40 scr/dig
Parallelism: 3 arc minutes
Clear aperture: 90% of diameter
Del Mar Photonics supply infrared optics from other materials including ZnSe, Germanium, Barium Fluoride, Calcium Fluoride IR grade and many others. E-mail us for custom quote or check our online store for items available in stock.
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CVD grown ZnSe high optical quality material
Lasergrade ZnSe material.
Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) Windows/Lenses. Zinc based materials provide excellent IR
transmission as well as some transmission in the visible.
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In contrast to other optical materials for infrared light such as Ge
(germanium), or Si (silicon), ZnSe windows allow transmission of some visible
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ZnSe windows for very different IR optics applications such as night vision
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FTIR and scientific research.
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ZnSe windows are used as end elements or protective windows. Similar to cutting
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ZnSe Cylindrical lens
| CaF2 | |
| Model | Product Name+ | Price | Buy Now |
| W-CF-25.4-3 | CaF2 window, ø 25.4 mm x 3.0 mm | $149.00 |
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| W-CaF-40-7 | CaF2 window, ø 40 mm x 7.0 mm | $450.00 |
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| W-CF-50.8-3 | CaF2 window, ø 50.8 mm x 3.0 mm | $190.00 |
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| DSP-CF-15 | Dispersion prism, IR grade CaF2, 15x15x15x10 mm | $150.00 |
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| Ge optics | |
| Model | Product Name+ | Price | Buy Now |
| E-Ge-12.7-25.4 | Ge etalon, ø 12.7 mm x 25.4 mm (ø 0.5" x 1") | $790.00 |
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| W-Ge-25.4-3 | Ge window, ø 25.4 mm x 3 mm | $110.00 |
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| W-Ge-38.1-4 | Ge window, ø 38.1 mm x 4 mm | $250.00 |
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| ZnSe |
| Model | Product Name+ | Price | Buy Now |
| PH-ZnSe-25.4-12.7 | ZnSe hemicylindrical prism, 25.4 mm | $1,350.00 |
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| W-ZnSe-20-3 | ZnSe window, ø 20, thickness 3 mm | $150.00 |
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| W-ZnSe-12.7-1 | ZnSe window, ø 12.7 mm, thickness 1 mm | $90.00 |
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| W-ZnSe-25.4-3 | ZnSe window, ø 25.4 mm, thickness 3 mm | $190.00 |
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| W-ZnSe-60-3-K | ZnSe window, ø 60 mm, thickness 3 mm, coated | $620.00 |
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| W-ZnSe-76.2-3-K | ZnSe window, ø 76.2 mm, thickness 3 mm, coated | $700.00 |
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| BaF2 - Barium Fluoride |
| Model | Product Name+ | Price | Buy Now |
| WG-BF-25.4-10-1.55 | BaF2 wedge, 25.4 mm x 10.0 mm x 1.55 mm | $129.00 |
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| WG-BF-25.4-10-2.1 | BaF2 wedge, 25.4 mm x 10.0 mm x 2.1 mm | $129.00 |
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| WG-BF-25.4-10-2.5 | BaF2 wedge, 25.4 mm x 10.0 mm x 2.5 mm | $129.00 |
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| W-BF-12.7-2 | BaF2 window, ø 12.7 mm x 2.0 mm | $62.00 |
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| W-BF-4-0.5 | BaF2 window, ø 4" x 0.5", polished, uncoated | $1,200.00 |
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Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) Components
Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) is the most popular material for infrared application. Due to very wide transmission range covering 0.6 to 20 m m CVD grown ZnSe high optical quality material is used to manufacture optical components (windows, mirrors, lenses etc.) for high power IR lasers.
Physical Properties
| Crystal type | cubic |
| Lattice constant | a=5.657Е |
| Density | 5.27 g/cm3 at 25° C |
| Melting point | 1525 ° C |
| Refractive index | 2.417 - 2.385 @ 8 - 13
m m 2.40272 at 10.6 m m |
| Transmission band | 0.6 to 20 m m |
| Bulk absorption coefficient | 5 ґ 10-4 cm-1 @ 10.6 m m |
| Young's Modulus | 6.72 ґ 109 dynes/mm2 |
| Specific Heat at 25 ° C | 0.085 ca/g° C |
| Linear thermal expansion | 7.57 ґ 10-6 /° C at 20° C |
General Specifications of Zinc Selenide Optical Components
| Material | ZnSe |
| Surface Quality | 40-20 scratch & dig |
| Clear aperture | 90% of diameter |
| Diameter tolerance | +0.0, -0.1 mm |
| Thickness tolerance | +0.1, -0.25 mm |
| Surface Irregularity | l /2 per inch @ 633 nm over clear aperture |
| Coatings | Typical available coatings for ZnSe include BBAR for 0.8 to 2.5µm, 3 to 5µm, 1 to 5µm, 8 to 12µm, and the 3 to 12µm spectral regions and single wavelength AR coating at 10.6µm RЈ 0.5% per surface. Many other specialized wavelength bands are possible within the 0.6 to 16µm range. |
Standard ZnSe windows (uncoated)
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Diameter, mm |
Thickness, mm |
Cat.-No |
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12.5 (or 0.5") |
2.0 |
40701 |
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25.0 (or 1") |
3.0 |
40703 |
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40.0 (or 1.5") |
4.0 |
40705 |
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50.0 (or 2") |
5.0 |
40707 |
Zinc Selenide custom made windows, lenses, Brewster windows, mirrors, beamsplitters and other components are available on request.
Zinc selenide most obvious and important advantage over other materials is its low absorption in the red end of the visible spectrum. This allows the ubiquitous helium neon laser to be used as a convenient and inexpensive alignment or sighting tool for infrared laser beams. Prealignment of optics may be necessary merely because the infrared beam is invisible to the eye, or in addition because the infrared laser beam is of such a high energy misdirected laser beam can be extremely dangerous to equipment or personnel.
Although zinc selenide has this clear advantage over silicon and germanium, unfortunately it is not an easy material from which to produce optics. Firstly, it is not a naturally occurring material and has to be synthesized using a difficult process (CVD). Secondly, the dust, which is generated when zinc selenide is ground and polished constitutes a significant health hazard as a cumulative toxin. Also, it is not a particularly hard substance and scratches easily.
Refractive Index
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Wavelength, µm |
2.75 |
5.00 |
7.50 |
9.50 |
11.0 |
12.5 |
13.5 |
15.0 |
16.0 |
16.9 |
17.8 |
18.6 |
19.3 |
20.0 |
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Refractive Index |
2.44 |
2.43 |
2.42 |
2.41 |
2.40 |
2.39 |
2.38 |
2.37 |
2.36 |
2.35 |
2.34 |
2.33 |
2.32 |
2.31 |
Transmission
Although the internal transmittance of zinc selenide is very high (absorption <= 0.0005cm-1 at 10.6mm), the relatively high refractive index (2.4 at 10.6m m) cause reflection losses of nearly 30%. Unless such losses can be tolerated, zinc selenide optics should always be antireflection coated. Because of the high refractive index, single and double layer antireflection coatings can be very effective.
Zinc selenide is not hygroscopic unlike certain salts which are used for windows in the infrared.