Parallel Windows
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Parallel Windows are similar to Plane Windows, but with parallel surfaces. These windows are well suited for applications in which angular deviation of the transmitted beam must be kept as small as possible. Misalignment errors are also minimized when the window is repeatedly inserted and removed.
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RMI Standard Specifications
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| Materials: |
BK7, UVFS, FS, CaF2, IR grade CaF2,MgF2, BaF2, ZnSe, ZnS, Ge, Si, Sapphire, Cleartran, Suprasil |
Surface Figure: BK7, UVFS, FS: CaF2, MgF2, BaF2: ZnSe, ZnS, Ge, Si, Cleartran: Sapphire (2 grades):
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Both Surfaces λ/20 at 633 nm λ/4 at 633 nm λ/40 at 10.6 µm λ/10, or λ/4 at 633 nm |
Surface Quality: BK7, UVFS, FS: CaF2, MgF2, BaF2: ZnSe, ZnS, Ge, Si, Cleartran: Sapphire (2 grades):
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Both Surfaces 10-5 20-10 40-20 20-10 or 60-40 |
| Diameter Tolerance: |
+ 0.000", – 0.010" |
| Thickness Tolerance: |
± 0.010" |
Wedge:
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≤ 10 arc seconds |
| Bevels: |
0.02" at 45º typical
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| Clear Aperture: |
Exceeds central 85% of diameter |
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