Windows

Optical windows are flat, plane‐parallel plates. They are used to protect digital sensors or detectors from external influences. The choice of an optical home window is based primarily on the substrate’s light transmission and mechanical properties. Optical windows do not alter a machine’s magnification. SAM optical windows are manufactured using substrates such as Germanium (Ge), Silicon (Si), N‐BK7, UV‐fused silicon dioxide, Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) and Potassium Bromide (KBr). For ultraviolet (UV), visible or infrared (IR) applications, specified anti‐reflection coatings are available.

Features of our optical windows:

Material diversity: Select from a range of substrates, including Germanium (Ge), Silicon (Si), N‐BK7, UV‐fused silicon dioxide, Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) and Potassium Bromide (KBr). The substrate is chosen based on its light transmission and mechanical properties.

Clarity and transmission: Our Optical Home Windows are designed to maintain optical clarity with minimal distortion and high light transmission. This ensures accurate imaging and detection.

Anti‐reflection coatings: Specified anti‐reflection coating options are available. These coatings reduce unwanted reflections in the ultraviolet (UV), visible and infrared (IR) ranges, thereby improving the signal throughput.

Precision manufacture: Each optical home window is produced under strict conditions to ensure the required plane‐parallelism and optical quality. The production process guarantees that light follows a distortion‐free path.

Advantages of our optical windows:

Undiminished protection: Sensitive sensors and detectors are shielded from adverse environmental conditions without compromising optical clarity or image quality.

Material versatility: The diverse range of substrates allows you to meet specific requirements regarding thermal stability, spectral transmission or mechanical strength.

Enhanced optical performance: Anti‐reflection coatings reduce losses due to reflections. This design ensures that the optical system captures a higher proportion of light.

Application flexibility: Our Optical Home Windows find use in various sectors, including microscopy, sensor technology, aerospace and defence.

Reasons to choose our optical windows:

Quality assurance: Each optical home window undergoes strict quality control. They are engineered and manufactured to meet industry standards and deliver consistent optical performance.

Technical expertise: Our team of optics scientists and engineers provides technical support, consultation and recommendations to assist you in selecting the appropriate optical home window for your application.

Global availability: We offer worldwide shipping and support. Consequently, our Optical Home Windows are accessible to research institutions and industries around the globe.

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