Fused Silica Laser Protective Window
Product Description
Fused Silica protective windows are specially designed optics made of Fused Silica optical glass, offering excellent transmission properties in the visible and near-infrared wavelength ranges. Highly resistant to thermal shock and capable of withstanding high laser power densities, these windows provide critical protection for laser systems. Their rugged design ensures they can withstand intense thermal and mechanical stresses without compromising the integrity of the components they protect.
The Laser Protective Window have the following specifications:
• Substrate: UV Fused Silica(Corning 7980/ JGS1/ Ohara SK1300)
• Dimensional Tolerance: ±0.1 mm
• Thickness Tolerance: ±0.05 mm
• Surface Flatness: 1 (0.5) @ 632.8 nm
• Surface Quality: 40/20 or Better
• Edges: Ground, 0.3 mm max. Full width bevel
• Clear Aperture: 90%
• Centering: <1'
• Coating: Rabs<0.5% @ Design Wavelength
• Damage Threshold: 532 nm: 10 J/cm², 10 ns pulse, 1064 nm: 10 J/cm², 10 ns pulse
Prominent Features
1. Excellent transmission properties in visible and near-infrared ranges
2. Highly resistant to thermal shock
3. Able to withstand high laser power densities
4. Act as a barrier against debris, dust, and inadvertent contact
5. Offers excellent optical clarity
Applications
Laser protective windows are available in a variety of industries and environments, including but not limited to:
1. Laser Cutting and Welding: This window protects sensitive optics and components from damage caused by debris and intense laser energy during cutting and welding.
2. Medical and Aesthetic Surgery: Laser devices used in surgery, dermatology and aesthetics can benefit from the use of protective windows to protect delicate equipment and ensure practitioner and patient safety.
3. Research and Development: Laboratories and research facilities frequently utilize lasers for scientific experiments and research. This window protects the optics, sensors and detectors within the laser system.
4. Industrial Manufacturing: Laser systems are widely used in industrial environments for tasks such as engraving, marking and material processing. Laser Protective windows can help maintain the integrity of optical systems in these environments.
5. Aerospace and Defense: Laser systems play a vital role in various applications in the aerospace and defense sector, including laser-based targeting and guidance systems. Laser protective windows ensure the reliability and longevity of these systems.
Overall, laser application windows protect sensitive optics and components in a variety of laser applications, thereby contributing to the safety, efficiency, and longevity of laser systems in various industries.
