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Precision Infrared Optics from Nova Component

Specialized infrared optics including germanium, silicon, ZnSe, CaF2, and sapphire components for 3-12μm applications.

As a professional precision optical components manufacturer, Nova Component offers a comprehensive range of Infrared Optics designed for demanding industrial, medical, aerospace, and research applications. Our Infrared Optics are manufactured to the highest quality standards with surface quality up to 10-5 scratch-dig and surface irregularity down to λ/10.

Applications of Infrared Optics

Our Infrared Optics are used across diverse industries:

• Aerospace & Defense — Navigation, targeting, thermal imaging, and reconnaissance optics
• Automotive — ADAS cameras, LiDAR, heads-up displays, and night vision systems
• Industrial Automation — Machine vision, LiDAR, sensing, and quality inspection optics
• Laser Processing — High-power laser cutting, welding, drilling, and marking optics
• Medical & Healthcare — Surgical lasers, diagnostic imaging, and endoscopy optics
• Optical Communication — Fiber coupling, collimation, and telecom wavelength optics
• Scientific Research — Spectroscopy, microscopy, interferometry, and lab instrumentation
• Semiconductor — Lithography, inspection, wafer handling, and UV-NIR process optics

Our Infrared Optics Product Range

Browse our selection of Infrared Optics available in standard and custom configurations:

• Sapphire Viewport / Window — Material: Synthetic Sapphire; Pressure Rating: High pressure resistant; Temperature Rating: High temperature resistant;
• Silicon Lens — Material: Single Crystal Silicon; Spectral Range: 1–7μm (optimal 1–5μm); Application: 3–5μm IR windows, IR imaging;
• Germanium (Ge) Window — Material: Monocrystalline Germanium; Spectral Range: 2–12μm; Coating: AR/DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon);
• Sapphire Dome Lens — Material: Synthetic Sapphire; Hardness: 9 Mohs; Application: Extreme environments, aerospace, defense;
• Sapphire Lamp Socket / Base — Material: Synthetic Sapphire; Temperature Rating: High temperature; Application: High-temperature lamp bases, furnace windows;
• Sapphire Spherical Mirror — Material: Synthetic Sapphire; Application: Specialized reflective optics, IR applications;
• Calcium Fluoride (CaF₂) Spherical Lens — Material: Calcium Fluoride (CaF2); Diameter Range: 3mm to 280mm; Spectral Range: 250nm–7μm;
• Calcium Fluoride (CaF₂) Window — Material: Calcium Fluoride (CaF2); Surface Flatness: Up to λ/10; Application: IR spectroscopy, excimer laser windows;
• Germanium (Ge) Prism — Material: Monocrystalline Germanium; Spectral Range: 2–12μm (LWIR); Application: IR thermal imaging, CO2 laser (10.6μm);
• Germanium (Ge) Spherical Lens — Material: Monocrystalline Germanium; Spectral Range: 2–12μm; Application: Thermal imaging, IR optics;
• Calcium Fluoride (CaF₂) Aspheric Lens — Material: Calcium Fluoride (CaF2); Spectral Range: 250nm–7μm (UV to Mid-IR); Application: UV-IR optics, laser focusing, imaging;
• Calcium Fluoride (CaF₂) Prism — Material: Calcium Fluoride (CaF2); Spectral Range: 250nm–7μm; Laser Threshold: High;

Key Specifications

Our Infrared Optics are available with the following specifications:

• Materials: BK7, Fused Silica, UVFS, CaF2, MgF2, ZnSe, ZnS, Sapphire, Silicon, Germanium
• Diameter Range: 0.5mm to 600mm (custom sizes available)
• Surface Quality: 10-5, 20-10, 40-20, 60-40 scratch-dig
• Surface Irregularity: λ/10, λ/4, λ/2 @ 632.8nm
• Coatings: AR, HR, partial reflection, BBAR, ITO, protective

Custom Infrared Optics

Need a custom solution? Our engineering team specializes in custom Infrared Optics tailored to your exact requirements. Contact us with your specifications for a free design consultation and quote.

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