ZnSe (Zinc Selenide) is a preferred material for lenses, windows, output couplers and beam expanders for its low absorptivity at infrared wavelengths and its visible transmission. For high-power applications, it’s critical that the material bulk absorption and internal defect structure be carefully controlled, that minimum-damage polishing technology be employed, and the highest quality optical thin-film coatings are used. The material absorption is verified by CO2 laser vacuum calorimetry.
ZnSe is non-hygroscopic and chemically stable, unless treated with strong acids. It’s safe to use in most industrial, field, and laboratory environments.
ZnSe Characteristics & Transmission Curve
ZnSe Windows Specifications:
Material |
Zinc Selenide |
Dimension Tolerance |
+0.0/-0.1mm |
Thickness Tolerance |
±0.1mm |
Surface Accuracy |
λ/4@632.8nm |
Surface Quality |
60-40 |
Parallelism |
<1' |
Clear Aperture |
>90% |
Bevel |
<0.2×45° |
Coating |
upon request |
ZnSe Lenses Specifications:
Material |
Zinc Selenide |
Design Wavelength |
10.6μm |
Focal Length Tolerance |
±1% |
Diameter Tolerance |
+0.0/-0.1mm |
Thickness Tolerance |
0.2mm |
Surface Accuracy |
λ/2@632.8nm |
Surface Quality |
60-40 |
Centration |
<3' |
Clear Aperture |
>80% |
Bevel |
<0.2x45° |
Coating |
AR Coating @ 8-12μm |