Optics Supplier, Germanium, Calcium Fluorides, IR lens
Optics Supplier, Germanium, Calcium Fluorides, IR lens
BK7 windows
N-BK7, commonly known as optical glass, serves as the primary selection for applications within the visible spectrum (400-700nm). It serves as an optimal choice for safeguarding costly optical components and display systems.
YREMOptics offers a range of standard options in optical glass, yet also specializes in tailored and coated variants tailored precisely to your requirements.
BK7 glass is highly transparent in the visible spectrum and has relatively low optical dispersion, making it suitable for a wide range of optical applications. Here is a standard examples of manufacturing in stock:
| BK7 Windows | ||
| Uncoated and AR-Coated Versions Available | ||
| Available | Diameter | Thickness |
| 1/2‘’ | 3.0 | |
| 1‘’ | 1.0 | |
| 1‘’ | 5.0 | |
| 1.5‘’ | 8.0 | |
| 2‘’ | 12.0 | |
| Size Tolerance | +0.0 / – 0.2mm |
| Thickness Tolerance | + / – 0.3mm |
| Wavelength Range (Uncoated) | 350 nm – 2.0 μm |
| AR Coating Range> | 350 – 700 nm; 400 – 1100 nm |
| Clear Aperture | >90% |
| Parallelism | 5 arc min |
| Bevel | available |
Applications:
BK7 windows are utilized across diverse fields, encompassing:
- Optical Instruments: Serving as pivotal components in optical instruments like cameras, telescopes, microscopes, and binoculars, BK7 windows function as optical windows, lenses, and prisms. Their role involves ensuring optical access, efficient light transmission, and minimal optical aberrations.
- Laser Systems: In laser systems operating within the visible and near-infrared (NIR) regions, BK7 windows serve as crucial elements such as laser windows, beam splitters, or output couplers. They facilitate optical access and transmission essential for laser cavities and other optical setups.
- Imaging Systems: BK7 windows play integral roles in imaging systems utilized for photography, cinematography, and machine vision applications. They function as protective windows for imaging sensors, guaranteeing optical clarity and shielding against environmental factors.
- Spectroscopy: BK7 windows are integral components of spectroscopic instruments employed for analyzing material composition based on their optical properties. They enable the transmission of light through the sample under scrutiny, facilitating qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Industrial Applications: In various industrial domains like inspection systems, laser cutting, welding, and marking, BK7 windows find extensive use. They provide essential optical access and transmission capabilities vital for monitoring and controlling industrial processes.