Superior Light Management for Demanding Optics
Single-crystal CVD diamond delivers unparalleled broadband transmission – 225 nm (UV) to 25 μm (IR) with exclusion at 1.8-2.5 μm – coupled with exceptional microwave band permeability. This material’s synergy of radiation hardness, mechanical robustness, thermal conductivity (2,200 W/mK), chemical inertness, and near-zero thermal expansion defines it as the ultimate solution for advanced IR optical windows.
Mid-IR Efficiency: Refractive index ~2.4 ensures >95% transmission across 1-30 μm
Nanoscale Smoothness: Sub-50 nm surface roughness minimizes photon scattering
Precision Tolerance: Strict ±0.2 mm dimensional control
Prism Superiority: Triangular geometry maximizes mid-infrared radiation capture
High-Energy Systems | Precision Instruments |
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• CO₂/Disc/Raman lasers | • 8-14 μm IR imagers |
• RF gyrotrons | • Spectroscopic analyzers |
• High-power generators | • Micro-optics lenses |
Engineering Breakthroughs
Near-Zero Scatter: Maintains signal integrity in harsh environments
Compact Design Enablement: Facilitates lightweight optical architectures
Hazard Immunity: Resists chemical/thermal degradation
Novel Problem Solving: Advanced shaping techniques address emerging optical challenges
Product Properties
Refractive Index (1064nm) | 2.392 |
Refractive Index (600nm) | 2.415 |
Transmission (1064nm) | >68% |
Transmission (8μm-25μm) | >70% |
Thermal Conductivity | >2000 W/mK |
Crystallographic Orientation | 100 110 111 |
Miscut for Main Face Orientation | ±3° |
Common Product Size | 2mm×2mm×6mm 2mm×2mm×7mm 4mm×4mm×7mm |
Transverse Tolerance | ±0.05mm |
Thickness Tolerance | ±0.1mm |
Parallelism | <2′ |
Surface Roughness | <10nm |
Edge Cutting | Laser Cutting |
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MCD Diamond CVD Diamond Polished Diamond Rough Diamond Diamond Abrasive PCD & PDC