Germanium infrared lens


Germanium (Ge) lenses are efficient optical components used in infrared imaging systems. Germanium is the most commonly used material for spherical lenses and windows in the 2-12 micron wavelength range. Germanium has a high refractive index (about 4.0 within the 2-14 micron band) and typically does not require modification in low-power imaging systems due to its low dispersion characteristics

The optical performance of germanium is greatly affected by temperature; as temperature increases, transmittance decreases. Therefore, most applications involving germanium elements can only be used below 100°C. Designers also need to consider the weight limitations due to the density of germanium (5.33 g/cm³) in system design. Germanium is mainly used in thermal imaging systems and infrared (FLIR) fields.

He rui optics' germanium lenses can have diameters up to 300mm and have a broad working wavelength range from 3 micrometers to 14 micrometers. They are available in various custom lens shapes such as plano-convex, plano-concave, double convex, double concave, meniscus, and aspheric lenses. These lenses are typically used in applications such as thermal imaging, FLIR, FTIR, etc.

Materialoptical glass,N-BK7 , Fused Silica, sapphire,Si,Ge,CaF2,LiF,BaF2,Znse,ZnS
Dimensions3-400mm
Dimension Tolerance±0.01mm
Thickness Tolerance±0.01mm
Center thickness>1mm
Focal Length tol.±1%
Centration3 arc minutes
Surface Quality80/50  60/40  40-20 20-10
Clear Aperture>90%
BevelProtective bevel as needed
Coating as per your request

Can be customized as per your need.


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