ZnSe, Ge, Si, BaF for laser machine

The choice of infrared optical lens material directly impacts the performance of your system.
Whether you are working with ZnSe for its durability in high-power applications, Ge for its precision in mid- to long-wave infrared imaging, Si for its cost-effectiveness and high thermal conductivity, or BaF2 for its low dispersion and broad transmission range, each material offers unique advantages. Understanding the properties of these materials allows you to select the best lenses for your specific infrared application, ensuring reliability, accuracy, and longevity in even the most demanding environments.

ZnSe is one of the most popular materials used for infrared lenses, offering a broad transmission range from approximately 0.5 µm to 22 µm
Barium Fluoride (BaF2) is a high-performance material often used in applications that require low refractive index and wide transmission range from 0.2 µm to 15 µm
Germanium lenses are well-known for their excellent infrared transmission in the 2 to 15 µm range
Barium Fluoride (BaF2) is a high-performance material often used in applications that require low refractive index and wide transmission range from 0.2 µm to 15 µm.