High-Performance Germanium Windows
- Uncoated or with AR Coatings Designed for a Variety of IR Ranges
- Minimal Chromatic Aberration Due to Low Dispersion
- Ideal for Infrared Applications Requiring Rugged Optics
High-Performance Germanium Windows
Germanium windows are widely used in infrared (IR) optical applications due to their exceptional performance in the mid-wave infrared (MWIR) and long-wave infrared (LWIR) ranges. These high-performance Germanium optical windows offer excellent transmission and durability, making them ideal for thermal imaging, spectroscopy, and other critical IR systems. With their low absorption and high refractive index, Germanium windows provide high clarity and reliability, even under challenging environmental conditions. Available in custom sizes and shapes, they are a perfect choice for demanding optical applications.
General specification
| Wavelength range: | 2-16µm | Coating: | Uncoated |
| Diameter tolerance: | ±0.2mm | Surface Quality: | 60/40 |
| Thickness tolerance: | ±0.1mm | Paralellism: | <1 arc minute |
| Clear Aperture: | 90% | Density: | 5.33g/cm3 |
| Melting point: | 938.2ºC | Young’s Modulus(GPa): | 102.7 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion: | 5.9 x 10-6/°C | Knoop Hardness: | 780kg/mm2 |
