Galvoptics

We design and manufacture optical filters including:

  • Filters Dichroic
  • Filters HOYA
  • Filters SCHOTT optical filters with custom manufacture and stock filters
  • Filters KOPP / CORNING
  • Filters Photopic (eye response)
  1. Anti-Reflection Coated Germanium Windows

    Anti-Reflection Coated Germanium Windows
    We supply a wide range of anti-reflection coated germanium windows in a variety of shapes and sizes, both off the shelf and custom-made for your exact requirements. Germanium (Ge) is a hard, high-density, IR transmitting material that blocks UV (ultraviolet) and VIS (visible) wavelengths but allows IR from 2µm. Germanium has the highest RI (refractive index) of commonly available IR-transmitters and has low optical dispersion. Germanium transmits over 45% between 2-14?m up to 45?C, but transmission degrades slowly at 100?C then more rapidly above 200?C. Exposure to higher temperatures can lead to catastrophic failure in the material so Germanium is not suited for use in these conditions. Where weight is an issue, its relatively high density (5.327gm/cc) should be considered . Typical applications for Germanium include thermal imaging where the material can be used as a front optic while its index of refraction makes Germanium useful for wide-angle lenses and microscopes. Additionally, Germanium components can be used for FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared) and FTIR (Fourier Transformed Infrared) spectroscopy systems, alongside other analytical instruments.
  2. Germanium Optics

    Germanium Optics
    Germanium Windows from Galvoptics are available from stock, custom size and shape Germanium IR windows are available on request. Germanium Windows AR/DLC coated/cover windows & thermal imaging GE windows. Germanium (Ge) optics are commonly found in Thermal Imaging Systems, and FLIR applications due to its high transmission in the 8µm to 12µm region.. Our Germanium Optics are available as standard with an Anti reflection/DLC hard carbon coating for 8-12µm . Specific coatings applied to stock items are listed below . Custom coatings for Germanium windows available on request
  3. Germanium Windows

    Germanium Windows
    Germanium Windows from Galvoptics are available from stock, custom size and shape Germanium IR windows are available on request. Germanium Windows AR/DLC coated/cover windows & thermal imaging GE windows. Germanium (Ge) optics are commonly found in Thermal Imaging Systems, and FLIR applications due to its high transmission in the 8µm to 12µm region.. Our Germanium Optics are available as standard with an Anti reflection/DLC hard carbon coating for 8-12µm . Specific coatings applied to stock items are listed below . Custom coatings for Germanium windows available on request.
  4. Germanium Windows Anti-Reflection Coated

    Germanium Windows Anti-Reflection Coated
    We offer AR ( antireflection ) coatings for the 7-14 & 8-14um region These can be custom manufactured to your exact specifications We hold stock of AR / DLC diamond / carbon coatings. Our Germanium ( Ge )windows are used in FLIR thermal imaging and survailence systems.
  5. Thermal imaging germanium windows

    Thermal imaging germanium windows
    In addition to the manufacture and supply of your optical components we also offer an in house assembly service. Whether an existing customer looking to reduce your own internal workload or a new customer seeking a production partner, we can offer this service for 1off to volume production quantities