Q: What options are available for LWIR zoom lenses? A: Avantier offers long-wave infrared zoom lenses that deliver clear and high-resolution images across the entire zoom range. These lenses are suitable for demanding machine vision applications and are available in both discrete and continuous zoom options to cater to various needs. Back to top page

Q: What materials are used in MWIR lens construction?  A: MWIR lenses utilize substrates like silicon, germanium, Chalcogenide, zinc selenide, and zinc sulfide, complemented by anti-reflective and durability coatings for optimal performance. Back to top page

Q: What materials are used in LWIR lens construction, and what are their properties? A: Avantier utilizes materials like Germanium, ZnSe, and Chalcogenide glass in LWIR lens construction. Each material offers unique properties such as durability, stable focusing over temperature changes, and excellent transmission of midwave-infrared (MWIR) and LWIR, respectively. Back to top page

Q: What is an IR lens, and what is its function? A: An IR lens is an optical lens specifically designed to collimate, focus, or collect infrared light. Its primary function is to manipulate infrared radiation within various spectrums, including near-infrared (NIR), short-wave infrared (SWIR), mid-wave infrared (MWIR), and long-wave infrared (LWIR). Back to top […]

Q: What industries typically use IR lenses, and for what applications? A: IR lenses find applications across various industries, including defense, life sciences, medical, research, security, and surveillance. Specific applications include night vision devices, near-infrared spectroscopy, fiber optic telecommunication, gas leak detection, thermal imaging, and guided missile technology. Back to top page

Q: What factors should be considered when selecting the substrate material for an IR lens? A: The choice of substrate material depends on the intended application and the specific infrared region the lens is designed for. Factors such as optimal transmission, mechanical and thermal resistance, and environmental ruggedness play a crucial role in substrate selection. […]

Q: What are the different types of IR lenses available, and how do they differ?  A: IR lenses are categorized based on the specific infrared spectrum they operate within: Back to top page

Q: What are the applications of SWIR lenses? A: SWIR lenses find extensive use in outdoor night vision cameras for defense and civilian security. Additionally, they are essential in medicine for biomedical imaging and environmental stewardship, among other industrial processes. Back to top page

Q: What are the applications of NIR lenses?  A: NIR lenses have diverse applications, including: Back to top page

Q: What are the applications of LWIR lenses? A: LWIR lenses find applications in various fields, including manufacturing quality control, predictive maintenance, security, defense, and medical diagnostics. They enable precise thermal analysis and early detection of equipment malfunctions, among other functions. Back to top page