Optical Testing, Imaging, and Spectroscopy Thermal Vacuum Testing Chamber

Key Features:

• Customizable Test Configurations: Our thermal vacuum systems are built for versatility, capable of testing a wide variety of optical components and assemblies. We offer customizable chamber sizes and flexible viewport configurations, which can be positioned in any orientation. The viewports can be made from a range of materials, including quartz (fused silica), sapphire, and kodial glass, with options for different transmission percentages and wavelengths, ensuring that the system meets the specific needs of your optical testing requirements.

• Precision Temperature Control: Our thermal vacuum systems offer precise temperature control, ranging from -180°C to +200°C, to simulate the extreme temperature fluctuations that optical systems experience in space, high-altitude, or other harsh environments.

• Vacuum Simulation: Simulate the vacuum conditions found in space with pressures as low as 10E-8 Torr. This ensures your optics are tested in low-pressure environments, allowing you to evaluate performance under conditions similar to those they will face in orbit.

• Low Emissivity Coating Testing: Specially designed for testing optical components with low emissivity coatings, our chambers help you assess the impact of temperature extremes and vacuum conditions on these delicate coatings, ensuring they maintain high optical performance and durability.

• Thermal Cycling: Test the thermal resilience of optics with low-E coatings by cycling between extreme temperatures. This process evaluates the optical performance of coatings when exposed to thermal stresses and rapid temperature changes.

• Accurate Data Logging: Real-time monitoring of temperature, vacuum, and other critical parameters ensures precise data collection for evaluating the performance of optical systems. Our system includes detailed data logging for temperature, pressure, and thermal responses, ensuring repeatable and traceable test results.

Applications:

• Aerospace and Satellite Optics: Test mirrors, lenses, and optical assemblies used in satellites, telescopes, and other spaceborne instruments. Ensure that low-emissivity coatings maintain optimal performance under space conditions.

• Precision Optics Testing: Verify the durability and optical clarity of precision components, including camera lenses, optical filters, and mirrors, in simulated space environments.

• Infrared and UV Optics: Test optical components used in infrared and ultraviolet applications, where low emissivity coatings are critical for minimizing heat absorption and improving performance.

• High-Performance Optical Coatings: Assess the long-term durability of low-E coatings used in high-performance optical systems for a variety of industries, including aerospace, defense, and scientific research.

Why Choose Our Thermal Vacuum System for Optics Testing?

• Specialized for Optics: Our system is specifically designed for the unique needs of optical testing, ensuring accurate simulations of space and high-altitude conditions.

• Precise Control: The system offers highly accurate control over temperature and pressure, replicating the exact conditions that optical components with low emissivity coatings will face in space or other extreme environments.

• Accelerated Testing: Thermal cycling and rapid temperature changes ensure that your optics are thoroughly tested for resilience, without the need for prolonged testing periods.

• Advanced Data Collection: Real-time logging of test parameters such as temperature and pressure allows for thorough analysis and verification of optical performance, providing valuable insights for your development process.

• Custom Solutions: We understand that each optical system is unique. Our chambers can be customized to fit your specific needs, whether you’re testing small lenses or large optical assemblies.

Why Low Emissivity Coatings are Crucial

Low emissivity coatings are designed to minimize heat absorption and reflect infrared radiation, making them essential for optical components used in space, satellite, and high-performance optical systems. However, these coatings are sensitive to temperature fluctuations and vacuum conditions. Our thermal vacuum systems ensure that your optics are rigorously tested under the conditions they will encounter in real-world environments, validating their performance and durability in space-like conditions.