Defense Optics

Photograph courtesy of Cpl. Matt Tippin

Component design and manufacturing expertise

I², NIR, SWIR, and MID-IR Objectives
Beam Combiner, Image Blending, and Fusion Optics
Range Finder Collimators and Windows, Retroreflectors, and Wedge Prisms
Laser Designators
Reticle Prisms
EMI Shielding
Beam Shaping Optics

EO Lenses perform much better than our current supplier's
– they also delivered quickly. right quotation mark

Manufacturing Capabilities

Optical Component Specifications	Plano	Prism	Sphere Radius	Asphere Radius	Cylindrical
Custom Manufacturing Specialize in Designs for Manufacturability – We’ll help take you from design to prototype to volume production Optical Glass, Fused Silica, Crystalline, Plastic, and Chalcogenide Materials Available State-of the-Art Manufacturing Locations in USA, Singapore, and Japan. Learn More
Diameter (mm)	3 - 500	2 - 150	1 - 200	10 - 150	15 - 120
Length (mm)	2 - 350	2 - 105	2 - 140	–	10.5 - 85
Width (mm)	2 - 350	2 - 105	2 - 140	–	10.5 - 85
Dimensional Tolerances (mm)	0.010	0.05	0.010	0.010	0.010
Center Thickness Tolerance (mm)	0.010	–	0.010	0.010	0.010
Parallelism Tolerance (arcsec)	5	–	–	–	30
Wedge Tolerance (mm)	0.005	–	0.005	0.025	–
Surface Accuracy	λ/20 (Flatness)	λ/20	λ/20	λ/10	λ/20
Surface Quality	10-5	10-5	10-5	10-5	10-5
Angle Accuracy (arcsec)	–	1	–	–	–
Pyramidal Accuracy (arcsec)	–	5	–	–	–
Concave	–	–	>5.0	>30.0	>10.0
Convex	–	–	>2.5	>5.0	>5.0
Radius Tolerance (%)	–	–	0.05	0.05	0.1
Total Sag (mm)	–	–	–	<25	–

Edmund Optics® offers the world’s largest inventory of commercial-off-the-shelf optical components for easy integration into a wide range of applications. These products are fully characterized with design and prescription files that allow quick and easy modeling, as well as functionalized analysis. By partnering with Edmund Optics® at the beginning of the design process, designers of systems serving the defense industry can rapidly produce prototypes and quickly bring products to full rate production.

IR Molding Capabilities (L) Thermal Imaging, (R) IR Molding Ideally Suited for Volume Defense, Life Sciences, and Industrial Applications High Precision Molding of Nontraditional Materials to Support OEM Production at a Competitive Price Key Applications: Thermal Imaging, Thermal Weapon Sight, Vehicle Vision Enhancement, Long Range Surveillance, and Thermography Learn More Download Brochure

Coatings State-of-the-art Coating Facility in NJ Hydrophobic Coatings EMI / ITO Coatings Infrared Coatings (SWIR, Thermal) Thermal Resistant Filters Multi-Layer Dielectrics Dichroic Filters Beam Combiners (Polarizing and Non-Polarizing) Hot and Cold Dielectric Mirrors High Laser Damage Threshold Coatings Transparent Conductive Coatings Anti-Reflection Coatings Laser Mirrors Metallic Mirrors Neutral Density Filters Fluorescence Filters Notch (Minus) Filters High Performance Edge Filters (LWP and SWP Filters) Learn More

Modified COTS Optics Modified COTS Optics Customized in 2 - 3 Weeks, Many Within 10 Days 19,500 Stock Optics Available for Quick Modification From Concept to Design to Prototype to Volume Production - We Make it Easy! Learn More

Optical Design Expertise Optical, Optomechanical, and Manufacturing Engineers Experienced in Design for Manufacturability UV, Visible, NIR, SWIR, MID-IR, and Thermal Designs Learn More

Quality and Metrology Capabilities

Quality ISO 9001:2008 ANSI / ASME Y14.5 ISO 10110 MIL-C-48497A MIL-STD-810 MIL-PRF-13830B Fully ITAR Compliant Factories

Metrology State-of-the-Art Optical Metrology Automated Equipment for Optical Parameters such as EFL, Distortion, Field Curvature, and Concentricity Radiometrics: Straylight, Veiling Glare, etc Semi-Automated MTF Measurement Equipment Environmental Testing Equipment such as Vibration, Humidity, and Immersion

COTS Optical Components

Standard Substrate	Wavelength Range	Coating Options	Standard Sizes
COTS Windows COTS Windows are used in defense or security applications to separate multiple environments. COTS Windows are designed to protect sensitive optical components or people from harmful laser beams. COTS Windows use a variety of substrates, coatings, or a combination of the two to reflect only specific wavelengths. COTS Windows are a low cost alternative to developing custom optical windows. COTS Windows designed for use in the ultraviolet, visible, or infrared are available.
Fluorides: BaF₂ , CaF₂ , MgF₂	0.120 - 12 µm	Uncoated	5 - 50 mm
Fused Silica	0.2 - 2.2 µm	Uncoated, 5 BBAR & 4 Laser Line Options	5 - 50 mm
Sapphire	0.2 - 5.5 µm	Uncoated & Metalized Edge Options	2.5 - 75 mm
Salts: KBr, NaCl	0.25 - 26 µm	Uncoated	13 - 50 mm
N-BK7 & Visible Glasses	0.35 - 2 µm	Uncoated, 5 BBAR, 7 Laser Line & Hydrophobic Options	5 - 200 mm
Zinc Selenide and Zinc Sulfide	0.4 - 18 µm	Uncoated & 2 BBAR Options	10 - 75 mm
Silicon	1.2 - 7 µm	Uncoated & 1 BBAR Option	10 - 50 mm
Germanium	2 - 14 µm	Uncoated & 3 BBAR Options	10 - 75 mm

Standard Geometries	Function	Substrates	Standard Sizes
COTS Prisms COTS Prisms are used to reflect or redirect light in a wide variety of defense or security applications. COTS Prisms use a variety of substrates, coatings, or a combination of the two to redirect particular wavelengths at specific angles. COTS Prisms are a low cost alternative to expensive custom components. Edmund Optics offers a wide variety of COTS Prisms.
Right Angle, Penta, Amici Roof Prisms	90° Deviation	N-BK7, N-SF11, Fused Silica	0.18 - 75 mm
Half Penta, Schmidt Prisms	45° Deviation	N-BK7	10 - 25 mm
Corner Cube Prisms	Retroreflection	N-BK7, Fused Silica	7.16 - 76.2 mm
Light Pipes, Tapered Light Pipes	Homogenization	N-BK7, Fused Silica	2 - 20 mm
Wedge, Anamorphic, Rhomboid Prisms	Beam Manipulation	N-BK7, N-SF11, Fused Silica	5 - 50 mm
Dove Prisms	Image Rotation	N-BK7	0.5 - 25 mm
Equilateral, Littrow, Ultrafast Prisms	Dispersion	N-BK7, N-SF11, LaKL21, SF10, Fused Silica	5 - 50 mm

Standard Beamsplitter Types	Wavelength Range	R/T Ratio	Standard Sizes
COTS Beamsplitters COTS Beamsplitters are used to split a laser beam into separate beams in defense or security applications. COTS Beamsplitters use a variety of substrates, coatings, or a combination of the two to reflect a portion of the laser beam while transmitting the rest. COTS Beamsplitters are low cost alternatives to expensive custom components. A wide range of beamsplitters are available to meet the needs of many applications.
Plate Beamsplitters	0.25 - 1.1 μm	20/80, 25/75, 30/70, 40/60, 50/50, 60/40, 70/30, 75/25, 80/20	10 - 356 mm
Polarizing Cube Beamsplitters	0.3 - 1.1 μm	Reflect S / Transmit P	5 - 50 mm
Non-Polarizing Plate Beamsplitters	0.35 - 1.064 μm	50/50	12.5 - 50 mm
Dichroic Beamsplitters	0.4 - 0.8 μm	NA	12.5 - 50 mm
Standard Cube Beamsplitters	0.4 -0.7 μm	30/70, 50/50, 70/30	5 - 50 mm
Polarizing Plate Beamsplitters	0.42 - 0.67 μm	Reflect S / Transmit P	12.5 - 25 mm
Lateral Displacement Beamsplitters	0.43 - 1.08 μm	50/50	10 - 20 mm
Non-Polarizing Cube Beamsplitters	0.43 - 1.62 μm	50/50	5 - 50 mm
Infrared Plate Beamsplitters	2 - 14 μm	50/50	5.4 - 50.8 mm

Standard Lens Types	Focal Length Range	Substrates	Standard Sizes
COTS Lenses COTS Lenses are used to focus or diverge light for many defense or security applications. COTS Lenses feature a range of substrates, coatings, or a combination of the two for optimized performance in the ultraviolet, visible, or infrared. COTS Lenses may also be used to correct image aberrations. COTS Lenses are an excellent, low cost alternative to expensive custom components. Products designed for a wide range of wavelengths are available for a variety of applications’ needs.
Achromatic Lenses	1.5 - 1900 mm	Visible Glasses, Fused Silica, Calcium Fluoride, Silicon, Germanium, Zinc Sulfide, Galium Arsenide	1 - 128 mm
Aspheric Lenses	0.7 - 100 mm	Visible Glasses, Fused Silica, Plastic, Silicon, Germanium, Zinc Selenide, IG6	1.8 - 50 mm
DCX Lenses	3 - 500 mm	Visible Glasses, Fused Silica	3 - 50 mm
Negative Achromatic Lenses	-7.5 to -150 mm	Visible Glasses	6.25 - 40 mm
PCV & DCV Lenses	-6 to -250 mm	Visible Glasses, Fused Silica	3 - 50 mm
PCX Lenses	0.6 - 1000 mm	Visible Glasses, Fused Silica, Calcium Fluoride, Silicon, Germanium, Zinc Selenide	1 - 75 mm

COTS Optics

Filter Type	Wavelength Range	Optical Densities
Cots Filters COTS Filters and Polarizers are used to transmit certain wavelengths or polarization states of light for a range of safety and security applications. COTS Filters are designed to transmit a certain wavelength or wavelengths while reflecting unwanted wavelengths. COTS Polarizers transmit only specific polarizations of light. COTS Filters and Polarizers are an easier, low cost alternative to developing similar custom components. Products designed for different wavelengths or polarizations are available to suit many applications’ needs.
Single Substrate Bandpass Filters	0.3 - 2.0 µm	≥4, ≥6
Traditional Bandpass Filters	0.193 - 10.6 µm	≥3, ≥4
Notch Filters	0.355 - 1.064 µm	≥6
Longpass Filters	0.266 - 7.3 µm	≥2, ≥4
Shortpass Filters	0.4 - 1.6 µm	≥2, ≥4
Dichroic Filters	0.4 - 1.2 µm	N/A
Color Glass Filters	0.285 - 1.0 µm	N/A
Neutral Density Filters	UV, VIS, NIR, IR	0.1 - 4.0

Assembly Type	Features
COTS Assemblies COTS Assemblies are used to provide imaging or beam manipulation capabilities to a wide range of defense applications. COTS Assemblies consist of a selection of products such as objectives, lenses, or beam shapers designed to be easily integrated into defense systems. COTS Assemblies offer a quicker, lower cost alternative to developing custom optical components. A wide variety of COTS Assemblies are available for a range of applications’ needs.
Imaging Lenses	Fixed Focal Length, Telecentric, Variable Magnification, and Fixed Magnification Designs
Eyepieces	Large Field of View and Eye Relief Optimized for Use with Microdisplays
Night Vision	ENVG Eyepiece and Objective, PVS-14 Eyepiece and Objective
Relay Lenses	Achromatic Pairs, Designs Optimized for 1:1 Imaging
Laser Beam Expanders	Fixed Power and Variable Versions Designed for UV, Visible, and IR Lasers
Reflective Objectives	Magnifications Ranging from 15X - 74X with Aluminum or Gold Coatings

Photograph courtesy of Cpl. Matt Tippin

Component design and manufacturing expertise

Manufacturing Capabilities

(L) Thermal Imaging, (R) IR Molding

State-of-the-art Coating Facility in NJ

Modified COTS Optics

Quality and Metrology Capabilities

COTS Optical Components

COTS Optics