Search
Menu
Deposition Sciences Inc. - Difficult Coatings - LB - 8/23

Common Infrared Optical Materials and Coatings: A Guide to Properties, Performance, and Applications

Facebook X LinkedIn Email
The purpose of this guide is to identify the most common infrared-transmitting materials, pointing out key properties and their typical manufacturing and optical coating options. The information provided within this article is for reference purposes only.

Jeffrey L. Tosi and Kumar M. Khajurivala, Janos Technology LLC

The optical materials selected for an optical system depend upon the application, the required system performance and the environment in which the system is to perform; thus the materials’ optical, mechanical, thermal and thermo-optic properties must be taken into account. There are three major bands that are worked with when optical systems are used within the Earth’s atmosphere. They are the short-wave infrared (SWIR) or near-infrared (NIR), which covers from 0.75 to 3 μm; the mid-wave (MW) infrared, which covers from 3 to 5 μm; and the long-wave infrared, which...Read full article

Related content from Photonics Media



    Articles


    Products


    Photonics Handbook Articles


    White Papers


    Webinars


    Photonics Dictionary Terms


    Media


    Photonics Buyers' Guide Categories


    Companies
    Glossary
    astronomy
    The scientific observation of celestial radiation that has reached the vicinity of Earth, and the interpretation of these observations to determine the characteristics of the extraterrestrial bodies and phenomena that have emitted the radiation.
    optical materials
    Materials that, by virtue of their optical characteristics (i.e. refractive index, dispersion, etc.), are used in optical elements. See crystal; glass; plastic lens.
    antireflection coatingsFeaturesastronomyBasic ScienceCoatingsindustrialinfrared materialsMaterialsoptical materialschemicalsMaterials & Coatings

    We use cookies to improve user experience and analyze our website traffic as stated in our Privacy Policy. By using this website, you agree to the use of cookies unless you have disabled them.