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Optical Windows
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Introduction
Optical windows are an essential component of many scientific and industrial applications. They are used to transmit light from one place to another, and they can be made from a variety of materials, including glass, plastic, and diamond. Diamond optical windows are particularly useful in applications where high power, high temperature, or extreme harsh conditions are present. They offer exceptional broad-band infrared transparency, excellent thermal conductivity, high fracture strength, and extremely low thermal expansion coefficient.
Applications
Diamond optical windows are widely used in various industries due to their exceptional properties, including broad-band optical transparency, high thermal conductivity, low scattering, and high fracture strength. Here are the main application areas of diamond optical windows:
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High-power IR laser windows: Diamond windows are ideal for high-power IR laser systems due to their ability to withstand high laser fluences and their low thermal expansion coefficient, which minimizes distortion.
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High-power microwave windows: Diamond windows are also used in high-power microwave applications, such as radar systems and electron cyclotron resonance ion sources, due to their ability to handle high power densities and their low loss characteristics.
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Extreme harsh working conditions: Diamond windows are suitable for use in extreme harsh working conditions, such as high temperatures, corrosive environments, and high radiation environments, due to their exceptional durability and chemical inertness.
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Optical applications: Diamond windows are used in a wide range of optical applications, including eye glasses, self-cleaning tinted windows, and optical sensors, due to their high transparency and low scattering properties.
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Photovoltaic applications: Diamond windows are also used in photovoltaic applications for solar energy, as they exhibit high transmission of light and low absorption losses.
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Device applications: Diamond windows are used in various device applications, such as computer chips, displays, and communications, due to their ability to withstand harsh environments and their high thermal conductivity.
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Functional or decorative finishes: Diamond windows are used in various functional or decorative finishes, such as durable hard protective films, brilliant gold, platinum, or chrome plating, due to their exceptional hardness and chemical inertness.
Features
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Exceptional Broad Band Infrared Transparency: Diamond optical windows exhibit exceptional broad-band infrared transparency, making them suitable for various applications, including high-power IR laser windows and high-power microwave windows.
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Excellent Transparency in Optical and Ultraviolet Spectrum: They provide excellent transparency in both the optical and ultraviolet spectrum, ensuring accurate transmission of light signals.
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Excellent Thermal Conductivity: Diamond windows possess excellent thermal conductivity, enabling efficient heat dissipation and preventing thermal damage to sensitive components.
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Low Scattering in Infrared: The low scattering property of diamond windows minimizes signal distortion and ensures clear and accurate transmission of infrared signals.
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High Fracture Strength: Diamond windows are characterized by their high fracture strength, making them resistant to mechanical stress and ensuring durability in demanding environments.
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Extreme Low Thermal Expansion Coefficient: The extremely low thermal expansion coefficient of diamond windows minimizes thermal expansion-induced distortions, ensuring stable performance even under extreme temperature variations.
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Ultra-high-vacuum Mounting: Diamond windows can achieve ultra-high-vacuum mounting, which is crucial for applications requiring a clean and contamination-free environment.
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Customizable Dimensions and Specifications: Our company offers customizable dimensions and specifications for diamond optical windows, allowing you to tailor the windows to your specific application requirements.
Principle
Optical windows use diamond as a highly durable material with exceptional broad-band optical transparency, providing high thermal conductivity, outstanding hardness, and low thermal expansion coefficient for various demanding applications such as IR laser windows and microwave windows in challenging environments.
Advantages
- Exceptional broad band infrared transparency
- Excellent transparency in the optical and ultraviolet spectrum
- Excellent thermal conductivity
- Low scattering in infrared
- High fracture strength
- Extreme low thermal expansion coefficient
- Can achieve ultra-high-vacuum mounting
Specification
| Diameter: | 65mm (F150mm on request) |
| thickness: | 1mm |
| Flatness: | 4um/cm |
| With higher transparency | |
| Thickness: | ＜ 0.3mm |
| Size: | ＜ 20 diameter |
FAQ
What are the advantages of diamond optical windows?
What are the applications of diamond optical windows?
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These optical windows have been a game-changer for my research. The exceptional transparency and low scattering properties have greatly enhanced the accuracy of my measurements.
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Highly durable and reliable, these windows have withstood the extreme conditions of my experiments without any degradation in performance.
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The ultra-high-vacuum mounting capability has enabled me to achieve a pristine environment for my experiments, minimizing contamination and ensuring accurate results.
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The customizable dimensions and specifications have allowed me to tailor the windows to my specific experimental setup, ensuring optimal performance.
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The exceptional broad-band infrared transparency has been invaluable for my high-power IR laser applications, providing clear and undistorted transmission.
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These windows have proven to be highly resistant to thermal stress, maintaining their integrity even under extreme temperature fluctuations.
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The low scattering in infrared has significantly reduced signal distortion, leading to improved data quality in my optical measurements.
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The high fracture strength has ensured the durability of these windows in my demanding experimental conditions.
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The ultra-high-vacuum mounting capability has been crucial for my research, enabling me to maintain a contamination-free environment.
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These optical windows have exceeded my expectations in terms of performance and reliability.
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The excellent thermal conductivity has effectively dissipated heat from my sensitive components, preventing thermal damage.
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The customizable dimensions and specifications have been instrumental in integrating these windows seamlessly into my experimental setup.
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The exceptional broad-band infrared transparency has enabled me to achieve high transmission efficiency in my optical applications.
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The low scattering in infrared has been essential for my research, minimizing signal distortion and ensuring accurate data analysis.
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These optical windows are a testament to the company's commitment to quality and innovation.
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The ultra-high-vacuum mounting capability has been a lifesaver for my experiments, preventing contamination and ensuring reliable results.
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The excellent thermal conductivity has been crucial for my high-power applications, preventing thermal damage to my equipment.
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These optical windows have been an excellent investment for my research, providing exceptional performance and durability.
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