Del Mar Photonics - Newsletter Fall 2010 - Newsletter Winter 2010
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.
New: ZnSe rhomb
ZnSe windows updates
ZnSe Windows for Infrared Laser. Windows for infrared light, allowing
transmission of light at wavelengths from 600 nm up to around 20 μm. ...
CO2 Laser Windows - Zinc Selenide( ZnSe) is used for optical windows, lenses,
mirrors and prisms particularly for infrared applications.
ZnS, ZnSe, and ZnS/ZnSe windows for FLIR system
CVD-formed ZnSe windows
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ZnSe Windows for FT-IR
Replacement Pair of ZnSe Windows for FTIR Liquid Autosampler.
ZnSe Windows and Lens for CO2 laser
High precision IR optics ZnSe windows and lens for CO2 laser
Zinc Selenide Optical Components
Very wide transmission range covering 0.6 to 20 µm
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.
Antireflective Coatings for GaAs and ZnSe Windows and Lenses
ZnSe Windows for Infrared Laser
In contrast to other optical materials for infrared light such as Ge
(germanium), or Si (silicon), ZnSe windows allow transmission of some visible
light.
Windows for applications in mid-infrared (MIR) solid-state ...
ZnSe windows for very different IR optics applications such as night vision
systems, thermal imaging devices etc.
Optical Coatings for High Energy ZnSe Laser Windows
Znse Windows For Tg/Ir Gas Cell
ZnSe CVD laser grade windows, lens, beam splitters, filters etc. for lasers,
FTIR and scientific research.
Laser Beam Delivery Components ...
ZnSe windows are used as end elements or protective windows. Similar to cutting
lenses, they are made exclusively with high quality "laser grade" material.
ZnSe windows to be used with the FEANICS (Flow Enclosure Accommodating Novel
Investigations in Combustion of Solids) ...
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 | |
W-CaF-40-7 | CaF2 window, ø 40 mm x 7.0 mm | $450.00 | |
W-CF-50.8-3 | CaF2 window, ø 50.8 mm x 3.0 mm | $190.00 | |
DSP-CF-15 | Dispersion prism, IR grade CaF2, 15x15x15x10 mm | $150.00 |
more |
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 | |
W-Ge-25.4-3 | Ge window, ø 25.4 mm x 3 mm | $110.00 | |
W-Ge-38.1-4 | Ge window, ø 38.1 mm x 4 mm | $250.00 |
more |
ZnSe |
Model | Product Name+ | Price | Buy Now |
PH-ZnSe-25.4-12.7 | ZnSe hemicylindrical prism, 25.4 mm | $1,350.00 | |
W-ZnSe-20-3 | ZnSe window, ø 20, thickness 3 mm | $150.00 | |
W-ZnSe-12.7-1 | ZnSe window, ø 12.7 mm, thickness 1 mm | $90.00 | |
W-ZnSe-25.4-3 | ZnSe window, ø 25.4 mm, thickness 3 mm | $190.00 | |
W-ZnSe-60-3-K | ZnSe window, ø 60 mm, thickness 3 mm, coated | $620.00 | |
W-ZnSe-76.2-3-K | ZnSe window, ø 76.2 mm, thickness 3 mm, coated | $700.00 |
More |
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 | |
WG-BF-25.4-10-2.1 | BaF2 wedge, 25.4 mm x 10.0 mm x 2.1 mm | $129.00 | |
WG-BF-25.4-10-2.5 | BaF2 wedge, 25.4 mm x 10.0 mm x 2.5 mm | $129.00 | |
W-BF-12.7-2 | BaF2 window, ø 12.7 mm x 2.0 mm | $62.00 | |
W-BF-4-0.5 | BaF2 window, ø 4" x 0.5", polished, uncoated | $1,200.00 |
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)
Diameter, mm |
Thickness, mm |
Cat.-No |
12.5 (or 0.5") |
2.0 |
40701 |
25.0 (or 1") |
3.0 |
40703 |
40.0 (or 1.5") |
4.0 |
40705 |
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
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 |
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.
Del Mar Photonics - Greyhawkoptics - Infrared Optics from Del Mar Photonics
Infrared Technology: Applications to Electro-Optics, Photonic
Devices and Sensors
A. R. Jha
A complete reference guide to the theory, design, and applications of
infrared technology
Rapid advances in infrared (IR), photonic, and electrooptic technologies have
given rise to sophisticated sensors with important commercial, industrial, and
military applications-from remote sensing, surveillance, and high-resolution TV
to home security systems. This book provides scientists and engineers with a
comprehensive, state-of-the-art guide to the analysis and development of IR,
photonic, and electrooptical devices and systems for specific applications.
Well-known industry expert A. R. Jha compiles and consolidates the latest data
on IR sources and systems, presenting fully referenced technical information
plus numerical examples illustrating performance parameters and design aspects
for an amazingly broad array of applications. Basic IR theory is also provided.
Coverage includes:
* Transmission characteristics of optical signals through the atmosphere,
including effects of scattering, absorption, turbulence, and diffraction
* Performance characteristics and capabilities of various IR sources, including
state-of-the-art laser technologies
* Performance capabilities of IR detectors and focal planar arrays (FPAs) as
well as passive and active IR and electronic devices
* Potential and existing applications in such diverse fields as medicine,
telecommunications, space research, missile systems, and defense IR signature
analysis and measurement techniques
From the Back Cover
A complete reference guide to the theory, design, and applications of infrared
technology
Rapid advances in infrared (IR), photonic, and electrooptic technologies have
given rise to sophisticated sensors with important commercial, industrial, and
military applications–from remote sensing, surveillance, and high-resolution TV
to home security systems. This book provides scientists and engineers with a
comprehensive, state-of-the-art guide to the analysis and development of IR,
photonic, and electrooptical devices and systems for specific applications.
Well-known industry expert A. R. Jha compiles and consolidates the latest data
on IR sources and systems, presenting fully referenced technical information
plus numerical examples illustrating performance parameters and design aspects
for an amazingly broad array of applications. Basic IR theory is also provided.
Coverage includes:
* Transmission characteristics of optical signals through the atmosphere,
including effects of scattering, absorption, turbulence, and diffraction
* Performance characteristics and capabilities of various IR sources, including
state-of-the-art laser technologies
* Performance capabilities of IR detectors and focal planar arrays (FPAs) as
well as passive and active IR and electronic devices
* Potential and existing applications in such diverse fields as medicine,
telecommunications, space research, missile systems, and defense
IR signature analysis and measurement techniques
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absorption region thickness, electrooptic technology, optical commutator,
detection range capability, radiance contrast, various jet engines, pump beam
diameter, using optical technology, domain detectors, peak radiation wavelength,
most critical performance parameter, spectral radiant exitance, high mechanical
integrity, precision weapon delivery, photonic sensors, critical performance
parameters, thermal blooming, peak radiation intensity, severe operating
environments, radiance level, critical performance requirements, optic size,
high detection probability, afterburner operation, spectral radiant emittance
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Halogen Osram, New York, Optoelectronics World, Unit Symbol Notes, Applied
Optics, Superconductor Technology, Technical Report
Infrared Detectors and Systems (Wiley Series in Pure and
Applied Optics)
E. L. Dereniak (Author), G. D. Boreman (Author)
Product Description
This text covers the range of subjects necessary for the understanding of modern
infrared-imaging systems at a level appropriate for seniors or first-year
graduate students in physics or electrical engineering. The first six chapters
focus on fundamental background issues of radiation detection, beginning with
the basics of geometrical optics and finishing with a discussion of the figures
of merit used for describing the signal-to-noise performance of a detector
system. Other topics include radiometry and flux-transfer issues, basic
radiation-detector mechanisms, and random-process mathematics.
The presentation then moves on to specific detector technologies and the
fundamental mechanisms of detection, paying special attention to responsivity
and noise performance. Devices discussed include photovoltaic detectors,
photoconductive detectors, thermal detectors, Schottky-barrier diodes, and
bandgap-engineered photodetectors via multiple quantum wells and superlattices.
The book concludes with a close look at infrared detection systems and related
issues. In the discussion of infrared search systems, the range equation is
developed in terms of the optical and detector parameters of the system. A
separate chapter is devoted to modulation transfer function, a
spatial-frequency-domain description of image quality. The final chapter
describes the design equations for thermal-imager systems in terms of
noise-equivalent temperature difference and minimum resolvable temperature.
Supported and clarified by 470 illustrations and accompanied by an extensive
glossary of the nomenclature, this is an excellent text for graduate and senior
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Infrared Detectors and Systems is a complete, accessible, and timely exposition
of a technology whose applications are increasingly important and widespread.
Based on courses presented by two of the field's leading figures, this book
provides extensive coverage of the background and fundamentals of radiation
detection and goes on to examine specific technologies and systems in depth and,
in some cases, for the first time in print.
Technologies discussed include
* Photovoltaic detectors
* Photoconductive detectors
* Thermal detectors
* Schottky-barrier diodes
* Bandgap-engineered photodetectors via multiple quantum wells and superlattices
Supplemented with 470 illustrations and a complete glossary of the nomenclature,
this is the ideal text for senior- and graduate-level courses in radiometry and
optical detection.
From the Publisher
Two acknowledged authorities in the field describe the optical detection process
and electronics involved in mimicking the eye. Provides a detailed overview of
optical sensors and systems, remote sensing, superlattices, and the electrical
characteristics of various detectors. Covers recent research in new detector
materials and advances in cutting-edge optical detectors.
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photon exitance, blackbody responsivity, blackbody exitance, optical radiation
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