II-VI and Edmund Optics Collaborating to Make IR Optics More Accessible than Ever Before

Edmund Optics^® (EO), the premier provider of optical components, announces a collaboration with II-VI Incorporated to provide immediate delivery of Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) optical components. Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) Plano-Convex (PCX) Lenses, Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) Aspheric Lenses, CO₂ Beam Expanders, and Lens Stress Analyzers are now available.

This collaboration makes it easier than ever before to purchase optical components for infrared applications throughout the design, prototyping, and production project cycles.

TECHSPEC^® Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) Plano-Convex (PCX) Lenses are designed by EO and manufactured by II-VI out of premier grade ZnSe material with <0.0005cm^-1 bulk absorption at 10.6µm. They are available uncoated or coated with broadband anti-reflection coatings for 8-12µm or 3-12µm. Their irregularity of <λ/20 at 10.6µm and surface roughness of <50Å makes them ideal for precision IR applications.

Similarly, the TECHSPEC^® Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) Aspheric Lenses are also designed by EO and manufactured out of the same premier grade ZnSe. While offering the same surface specifications and 8-12µm AR coating option as the ZnSe PCX Lenses, the TECHSPEC^® Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) Aspheric Lenses feature diffraction-limited performance for minimum focused spot sizes.

The CO₂ Beam Expanders are constructed out of more premier grade ZnSe optical elements for collimating and improving the energy distribution of high power CO₂ laser beams at 10.6µm. The beam expanders feature minimized beam deviation and AR coatings that result in 99.4% transmission and <0.1% absorbance per surface at 10.6μm.

The final new II-VI product offered by EO are Lens Stress Analyzers, which utilize cross polarization to identify mechanical stress, thermal stress, and contamination. They are available in either a portable, clip-on design or a bench-top model, ideal for lab settings.

About EO:

Edmund Optics^® is a leading global supplier of optics, imaging, and photonics technology that has served a variety of markets including Life Sciences, Biomedical, Industrial Inspection, Semiconductor, R&D, and Defense since 1942. EO designs and manufactures a wide array of optical components, multi-element lenses, imaging systems, and optomechanical equipment, while supporting OEM applications with volume production of stock and custom products. With locations in more than seven countries across the globe, EO employs over 1,000 employees and continues to expand. Customers can purchase items by calling 1-800-363-1992, via the catalog or the website at www.edmundoptics.com.