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Historically the most common material utilised for IR imaging optics has been Germanium. The reasons for this are simple. Germanium is a unique material with exceptional optical properties arising from its high refractive index and excellent transparency in the LWIR...
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Custom optics are key when standard, off-the-shelf components cannot meet specific, demanding application requirements, offering superior performance and specialised functionality. They are essential for optimising resolution, handling unique wavelengths, and fitting...
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Producing a lens / lens system for military use requires careful consideration of its resistance to vibration, shock, temperature and water ingress in addition to ensuring high reliability and top performance. The benefits of sourcing a designed for purpose MIL-SPEC...
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For high temperature process monitoring, optical systems must be designed to ensure performance is maintained at the application operating temperature. When a material heats up there is expansion. The rate of expansion differs depending on material types. To avoid...
