Germanium
Germanium Aspheric Lenses
Aspheric Germanium lenses for thermal imaging systems. Diameters 10–100 mm with improved image quality.
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Germanium (Ge)
Key Properties
Transmission Range: 2 - 14 μm
Refractive Index: 4.0026 at 10.6 μm
Density: 5.323 g/cm3
Knoop Hardness: 780 kg/mm2
About Germanium (Ge)
Germanium is a high-refractive-index semiconductor material extensively used in long-wave infrared (LWIR) imaging systems. With excellent transmission from 2 to 14 μm and a refractive index of approximately 4.0, Germanium is ideal for thermal imaging lenses, infrared windows, and optical systems requiring minimal chromatic aberration.
Common Applications
Thermal imaging lensesInfrared camera systemsForward-looking infrared (FLIR)Night vision systemsAutomotive thermal sensorsGas analysis systemsInfrared spectroscopy
Germanium (Ge) Products
Germanium
Germanium Optics
Germanium windows and lenses for thermal imaging. Diameters 5–200 mm for 8–14 μm applications.
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Germanium
Germanium Windows
Germanium windows for thermal imaging systems. Diameters 5–200 mm for 8–14 μm with DLC coating options.
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