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Optics
Sapphire
Sapphire optics offer broadband
optical transmission through UV, visible
to near infra-red. The single crystal
sapphire optics have excellent optical,
physical and chemical properties.
The hardest of the oxide crystals,
sapphire retains its high strength
at high temperatures. Various antireflective
coatings to match customer
reflectance requirements.
Magnesium Fluoride
Magnesium Fluoride transmits well into
the VUV region and is used mostly for
UV optics and is excellent for Excimer
laser applications. Magnesium Fluoride
is a tough material and is slightly
birefringent. Special AR coated optics
can be offered on request.
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