34-242 25 mm Dia. UVFS Wedged Window; t=3 mm Uncoated

The 34-242 is a 25 mm diameter wedge window, sourced from Edmund Optics, designed for use in optical systems and applications. This window features a base shape of a circle, ensuring ease of integration and alignment within various setups. The window's thickness is 3 mm, providing sufficient structural integrity while minimizing the impact on the optical path.

A notable feature of this window is its wedge angle, which is 0.008726646259971648 radians or approximately 0.5 degrees. This subtle wedge angle helps mitigate unwanted internal reflections and reduces the likelihood of standing waves within the optical system. The wedge angle also aids in managing stress birefringence, which can be introduced when mounting the window in an optical setup.

The window is made from UVFS (UV Fused Silica) material, identified as UVFS Mal-1965 in the Edmund Optics catalog. This material is known for its excellent transparency in the ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared regions of the spectrum, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. The uncoated nature of this window ensures minimal alteration to the incident light's polarization and phase, providing a more authentic representation of the light's properties.

The 34-242 window is intended for use at a wavelength of 633 nm, although its performance can extend beyond this value, depending on the application's requirements. This window is currently in stock and available for immediate purchase, as indicated by its weblink status.