{"id":12004,"date":"2024-02-27T09:38:34","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T08:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wintech-groupe.com\/?p=12004"},"modified":"2024-07-29T14:54:30","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T12:54:30","slug":"optical-windows-the-most-common-applications-by-material","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wintech-groupe.com\/en\/news\/optical-windows-the-most-common-applications-by-material\/","title":{"rendered":"Optical Windows: The Most Common Applications by Material"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>The manufacture of <a href=\"https:\/\/wintech-groupe.com\/en\/precision-optics\/\">optical windows<\/a> requires the selection of the right material for the desired use. Optical materials have specific characteristics identified according to criteria such as transmission spectral range, refractive index or Knoop hardness. These criteria help to define the field(s) of application where optical materials perform best. We offer you an overview of the most common areas of application of optical windows depending on the material of manufacture.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-dotted\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#000000;border-color:#000000;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"awb-toc-el awb-toc-el--1\" data-awb-toc-id=\"1\" data-awb-toc-options=\"{&quot;allowed_heading_tags&quot;:{&quot;h2&quot;:0},&quot;ignore_headings&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;ignore_headings_words&quot;:&quot;inscription|article|lire|Cat\\u00e9gories|vus|newsletter|categories|posts&quot;,&quot;enable_cache&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;highlight_current_heading&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;hide_hidden_titles&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;limit_container&quot;:&quot;custom&quot;,&quot;select_custom_headings&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:&quot;fa-flag fas&quot;,&quot;counter_type&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\"><div class=\"awb-toc-el__content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-dotted\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#000000;border-color:#000000;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:20%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:9.6%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:9.6%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-42b3ebd6-7dae-4a02-ba76-8a07e39fb292\"><span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-42b3ebd6-7dae-4a02-ba76-8a07e39fb292\" id=\"hs-cta-42b3ebd6-7dae-4a02-ba76-8a07e39fb292\"><!--[if lte IE 8]><div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/hubspot-cta-redirect-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/cta\/redirect\/25400659\/42b3ebd6-7dae-4a02-ba76-8a07e39fb292\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-42b3ebd6-7dae-4a02-ba76-8a07e39fb292\" style=\"border-width:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/cta\/default\/25400659\/42b3ebd6-7dae-4a02-ba76-8a07e39fb292.png\"  alt=\"Nouveau call-to-action\"\/><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js-eu1.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(25400659, '42b3ebd6-7dae-4a02-ba76-8a07e39fb292', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"eu1\"}); 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In research, N-BK7 is used in light microscopy, spectroscopy, and as a protective window. It can also be used to insulate a vacuum chamber. The N-BK7 optical windows are also suitable for use in laser research laboratories and can be used in astronomical instruments to protect optical components (telescopes, cameras).<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0.6em;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.2;\">Pyrex optical windows for high-temperature, high-pressure observations<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>Pyrex optical windows are often used for <strong>industrial furnaces or heat treatment equipment<\/strong> (high-temperature observation). They are also used to monitor chemical reactions in high-temperature, high-pressure reactors. Pyrex optical windows are also used to observe deposition processes in the coatings and vacuum metallization industry. In scientific research, they are used in fluorescence microscopes, chemical research reactors and are used in high-temperature spectrometry instruments. Pyrex windows allow observation of samples under high pressure conditions. Pyrex is used mainly in the visible range.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0.6em;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.2;\">Germanium optical windows for infrared applications<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>Due to its wide spectral range in the infrared, germanium is used for the manufacture of<strong> optical windows for thermal cameras, night vision and ranging systems<\/strong> (security, military industry). In the field of research, germanium windows are suitable for infrared applications in spectroscopy (study of spectral properties), microscopy (high-resolution imaging of analyzed samples) and astronomy (observation of infrared emissions from stars and planets). Due to the very high reflection loss of this material, it must always be coated with an anti-reflective and\/or hard carbon coating (outdoor applications).<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:20%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:9.6%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:9.6%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-765346cc-e3f2-46cc-9e69-b7b6dac99aa2\"><span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-765346cc-e3f2-46cc-9e69-b7b6dac99aa2\" id=\"hs-cta-765346cc-e3f2-46cc-9e69-b7b6dac99aa2\"><!--[if lte IE 8]><div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/hubspot-cta-redirect-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/cta\/redirect\/25400659\/765346cc-e3f2-46cc-9e69-b7b6dac99aa2\" ><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-765346cc-e3f2-46cc-9e69-b7b6dac99aa2\" style=\"border-width:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/cta\/default\/25400659\/765346cc-e3f2-46cc-9e69-b7b6dac99aa2.png\"  alt=\"Download our free brochure about special windows\"\/><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js-eu1.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(25400659, '765346cc-e3f2-46cc-9e69-b7b6dac99aa2', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"eu1\"}); 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ZnSe optical windows are commonly used in high-power laser systems (cutting, welding, laser engraving). Their infrared properties are exploited for applications in thermal imaging (detecting temperature variations), spectroscopy (analysis of infrared spectra of samples), astronomy and astrophysics (on camera detectors to conduct observations). In the defense sector, ZnSe optical windows are equipped with night vision systems, infrared sights and ranging systems.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0.6em;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.2;\">Multispectral ZnS Windows<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p>Multispectral ZnS optical windows are used in<strong> multispectral imaging systems<\/strong> applied to areas such as environmental monitoring (remote sensing instruments), geological mapping or material characterization (property study). Multispectral ZnS portholes are used in spectroscopy and microscopy for sample analysis or biomarker detection. In astronomy, multispectral ZnS optical windows are integrated into the construction of telescopes.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0.6em;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.2;\">Silica Windows for UV and Visible Research<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>Fused silica windows are <strong>used in imaging systems<\/strong> (including cameras and microscopes) <strong>and for the creation of high-quality images<\/strong> in the medical field or machine vision (transmission of visible light). In the fields of analytical chemistry or pharmaceutical research, they are used in spectrometers. Silica optical windows can also be mounted on laser systems (outlet windows). Scientific applications include astronomy (silica optical windows for telescope construction \u2013 ultraviolet and visible observation), biology (microscopy), materials science research (study of optical properties).<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" alt=\"Optical Windows Materials - Wintech Groupe\" title=\"Optical Windows Materials &#8211; Wintech Groupe\" src=\"https:\/\/wintech-groupe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/optical-windows-materials-wintech-groupe.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-12001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wintech-groupe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/optical-windows-materials-wintech-groupe-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wintech-groupe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/optical-windows-materials-wintech-groupe-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wintech-groupe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/optical-windows-materials-wintech-groupe-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wintech-groupe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/optical-windows-materials-wintech-groupe-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wintech-groupe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/optical-windows-materials-wintech-groupe-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wintech-groupe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/optical-windows-materials-wintech-groupe.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0.6em;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.2;\">Quartz windows for versatile UV and visible applications<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p>Quartz is a material used to manufacture optical windows dedicated to <strong>spectroscopy<\/strong> (sample analysis, material characterization) <strong>and laser optics<\/strong> (high-power laser systems). Quartz optical windows are also found in imaging systems (transparency in the visible and ultraviolet range). Quartz is used as a substrate for the manufacture of optoelectronic devices. In the field of research, quartz optical windows are used in remote sensing instruments (study of the earth&#8217;s surface, monitoring of natural resources, etc.) and telescopes for observation in the UV and visible waves. They are also used in microscopy and materials science (study of optical and electronic properties). Finally, quartz is also used as a high temperature viewing window in furnaces.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0.6em;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.2;\">BaF2 windows for industrial infrared detection and UV and visible research<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p>In industry, BaF2 optical windows are commonly used in <strong>infrared spectrometers, laser optics<\/strong> (resistance to high levels of laser energy and rapid temperature variations), <strong>thermal imaging cameras, and infrared imaging systems<\/strong>. For research applications, BaF2 optical portholes are used for the construction of telescopes (UV and visible observation), spectroscopy and microscopy instruments (UV and visible). In materials science, BaF2 optical windows are also used to study optical and electronic properties.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0.6em;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.2;\">CaF2 windows for multispectral applications<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p>CaF2 optical windows have the<strong> ability to transmit light over a wide range of wavelengths<\/strong>, from ultraviolet to infrared (8\u03bcm). In the industrial field, they are <strong>used in microlithography, pyrometry, UV spectroscopy<\/strong> (chemical industry, pharmaceutical research, etc.)<strong> and high-power UV laser optics<\/strong> (engraving, cutting and micromachining) as an output window. For research applications in the ultraviolet and infrared, CaF2 optical portholes are used in telescopes (far UV), microscopes (high-resolution imaging in biology and nanotechnology, UV fluorescence microscopes), Raman spectrometers and wind tunnels. It is very interesting for its high transmission over a very wide band from UV, visible to IR.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0.6em;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.2;\">Sapphire windows for applications in harsh UV and IR environments<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><p>Due to its optical and mechanical properties, synthetic sapphire makes it possible to manufacture <strong>optical windows of very high quality<\/strong>. Sapphire is <strong>used for high-precision optics<\/strong> (spectrometers, atomic force microscopes or dimensional measurement systems)<strong> and surveillance and imaging optics<\/strong> (aerial, maritime and terrestrial surveillance). Sapphire windows are used as an output window for high-power lasers in particular. Highly resistant, sapphire optical windows allow applications in harsh environments (high temperatures or pressures, corrosive chemical environment, resistance to space radiation and extreme space conditions). Sapphire is also present in<strong> thermal imaging cameras<\/strong> to protect the optical lens while allowing the passage of infrared radiation.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wintech-groupe.com\/en\/news\/sapphire-windows-properties-and-advantages\/\">Read our article on the properties and benefits of sapphire optical windows.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:20%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:9.6%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:9.6%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-42b3ebd6-7dae-4a02-ba76-8a07e39fb292\"><span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-42b3ebd6-7dae-4a02-ba76-8a07e39fb292\" id=\"hs-cta-42b3ebd6-7dae-4a02-ba76-8a07e39fb292\"><!--[if lte IE 8]><div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/hubspot-cta-redirect-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/cta\/redirect\/25400659\/42b3ebd6-7dae-4a02-ba76-8a07e39fb292\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-42b3ebd6-7dae-4a02-ba76-8a07e39fb292\" style=\"border-width:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/cta\/default\/25400659\/42b3ebd6-7dae-4a02-ba76-8a07e39fb292.png\"  alt=\"Nouveau call-to-action\"\/><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js-eu1.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(25400659, '42b3ebd6-7dae-4a02-ba76-8a07e39fb292', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"eu1\"}); 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