Diamond Turned Germanium Lenses
Precision diamond-turned Germanium lenses engineered for high-performance infrared beam shaping, thermal imaging, and laser systems in defense, aerospace, and industrial applications.
Full Product DescriptionProduct description
G&H diamond-turned Germanium lenses offer unmatched precision and performance in mid-wave and long-wave infrared (MWIR and LWIR) optical systems. These lenses are machined using state-of-the-art single-point diamond turning (SPDT) technology to produce aspheric, freeform, or diffractive surfaces with nanometric accuracy.
Crafted from high-purity monocrystalline Germanium, these lenses exhibit excellent IR transmission from 2 to 14 µm and support complex optical designs that reduce aberrations and system size. Ideal for use in thermal imaging, IR laser beam shaping, and multi-spectral sensing, diamond-turned lenses enable next-generation performance in compact, rugged optical systems.
G&H offers custom configurations with optional broadband anti-reflective (AR) or diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings to enhance transmission and environmental resistance.
Key features
- Diamond-Turned Surfaces: Nanometric precision for aspheric, freeform, or diffractive geometries
- Excellent IR Transmission: Covers 2–14 µm spectral range
- Complex Optical Profiles: Reduce system size and optical aberrations
- High Refractive Index (~4.0 @ 10.6 µm): Enables compact lens designs
- Surface Roughness <10 nm RMS: Superior optical quality for high-performance IR systems
- Custom Coatings: AR and DLC coatings available for enhanced performance and protection
- Thermal and Mechanical Stability: Durable in extreme operating conditions
- Custom Configurations: Tailored diameters, focal lengths, and surface geometries available
Applications
- MWIR & LWIR thermal imaging systems
- Infrared beam shaping and collimation
- IR laser systems (focusing and divergence control)
- Freeform optics for compact imaging systems
- Aerospace and defense optical payloads
- Hyperspectral and multispectral sensors
- Optical metrology and scanning systems
