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8 December 2024
Happy Second Advent from art photonics GmbH

As the second Advent candle burns, we reflect on the harmony between tradition and modern technology. At art photonics, our fiber optic probes deliver precision for process control and PAT—whether in industrial applications or just measuring the alcohol content in a glass of Glühwein. We wish everyone a joyful Advent season and continued success in […]

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1 December 2024
Happy First Advent from art photonics!

As the first Advent candle burns bright, we reflect on the connection between light and technology. At art photonics, we are committed to advancing remote process control with our fiber probes, which cover a wide spectral range from 200 nm to 18 μm, tailored to meet the needs of modern laboratories and industries. Take a […]

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5 December 2024
art photonics at the 19th Herbstkolloquium Prozessanalytik 2024

We’re excited to announce our presence at the 19th Herbstkolloquium Prozessanalytik, taking place from December 4–6, 2024, at Merck Darmstadt. At Booth #1, we will demonstrate how the compact Bruker FTIR Alpha II, equipped with our custom-designed fiber coupler and fiber probe, can be used for remote spectroscopy and advanced process control applications. As a […]

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19 November 2024
Herbstkolloquium Prozessanalytik 2024 | 4–6 December 2024, Merck Darmstadt, Germany

art photonics GmbH is proud to announce its participation in the 19th Herbstkolloquium Prozessanalytik, taking place from December 4–6, 2024, at Merck Darmstadt. We will be showcasing our innovative fiber spectroscopy solutions for in-line process control at Booth №1, including: Additionally, our colleague Andrea Teuber will deliver a presentation, providing insights into the role of […]

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About Our Company
art photonics GmbH, founded in Berlin in September 1998, is one of the worldwide leaders in development and production of specialty fiber products for a broad spectrum from 300 nm to 16 µm. Unique technologies of Polycrystalline Mid InfraRed (PIR-) fibers and Metal coated Silica fibers are used for assembly of various spectroscopy probes for medical diagnostics and industrial process control, in volume production of fiber for medical and industrial lasers, for different fiber bundles, etc. Since January 2024 art photonics GmbH is a member of NYNOMIC GROUP.
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UV 200-400 nm
Visible
Near IR 750-2500 nm
Mid IR 2.5 - 18 µm

Indium and Zirconium Fluoride Glass Fibers

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We are offering a complete product line of single- and multi-mode Indium and Zirconium Fluoride Glass Fibers manufactured by our French partner Le Verre Fluoré.

 

Note: All fibers are available as fiber patch cables or fiber bundles. 

Specs

Specifications of Single Mode Fluoride Glass Fibers
 Indium Fluoride Glass Fibers  Zirconium Fluoride Glass Fibers
Typical Background Loss < 15 dB/km < 10 dB/km
Fresnel Losses (Backwards Reflection) 4% per face (air) 4% per face (air)
Coating Material UV curable acrylate UV curable acrylate
Operating Temperature -180°C to 150°C -180°C to 150°C
Customization Custom cut-off Custom cut-off
Custom NA (0.18 – 0.32) Custom NA (0.06 – 0.35)
Custom core size (from 1 μm diameter) Custom core size (from 1 μm diameter)
Parameters of Single Mode Fluoride Glass Fibers
Product Code Core/Clad Diameter Numerical Aperature Cutoff Wavelength Operating Wavelength Short Term Bend Radius Long Term Bend Radius
Standard Single Mode
Indium Fluoride Glass Fibers
IFG SM [2.95] 7.5/125 7.5/125 µm      0.30 2.95 µm 0.3-5.5 µm ≥  15mm ≥ 45mm
IFG SM [3.3] 8.5/125 8.5/125 µm      0.30 3.3 µm 0.3-5.5 µm ≥  15mm ≥ 45mm
IFG SM [3.7] 9.5/125 9.5/125 µm      0.30 3.7 µm 0.3-5.5 µm ≥  15mm ≥ 45mm
Standard Single Mode
Zirconium Fluoride Glass Fibers
ZFG SM [1.95] 6.5/125 6.5/125 µm      0.23 1.95 µm 0.3-3.90 µm ≥  15mm ≥ 45mm
ZFG SM [2.55] 8.5/125 8.5/125 µm      0.23 2.55 µm 0.3-4.5 µm ≥  15mm ≥ 45mm
ZFG SM [2.2] 7.5/150 7.5/150 µm      0.23 2.2 µm 0.3-4.0 µm ≥  15mm ≥ 45mm
ZFG SM [2.3] 14/250 14/250 µm      0.125 2.3 µm 0.3-4.1 µm ≥  25mm ≥ 75mm
Specifications of Multi Mode Fluoride Glass Fibers
 Indium Fluoride Glass Fibers  Zirconium Fluoride Glass Fibers
Operating Wavelength 0.3-5.5 μm 0.3-4.5 μm
Typical Optical Loss at 2.5 μm < 10 dB/km < 10 dB/km
Fresnel Losses (Backwards Reflection) 4% per face (air) 4% per face (air)
Coating Material UV curable acrylate UV curable acrylate
Operating Temperature -180°C to 150°C -180°C to 150°C
Customization Custom NA (0.18 – 0.32) Custom NA (0.12 – 0.30)
Custom core/cladding size (up to 1mm core diameter) Custom core/cladding size (up to 1mm core diameter)
Parameters of Multi Mode Fluoride Glass Fibers
Product Code Core/Clad Diameter Numerical Aperature Short Term Bend Radius Long Term Bend Radius
Standard Multi Mode
Indium Fluoride Glass Fibers
IFG MM (NA) 100/160 100/160 µm      0.20/0.30 ≥  15 mm ≥ 45 mm
IFG MM (NA) 200/260 200/260 µm      0.20/0.30 ≥  25 mm ≥ 75 mm
IFG MM (NA) 300/360 300/360 µm      0.20/0.30 ≥ 40 mm ≥ 100 mm
IFG MM (NA) 400/460 400/460 µm      0.20/0.30 ≥  55 mm ≥ 120 mm
IFG MM (NA) 600/680 600/680 µm      0.20/0.30 ≥  90 mm ≥ 150 mm
Standard Multi Mode
Zirconium Fluoride Glass Fibers
ZFG MM [0.15] 90/150 90/150 µm      0.15 ≥  15 mm ≥ 45 mm
ZFG MM [0.20] 100/160 100/160 µm      0.20 ≥  15 mm ≥ 45 mm
ZFG MM [0.20] 200/260 200/260 µm      0.20 ≥  25 mm ≥ 75 mm
ZFG MM [0.20] 300/360 300/360 µm      0.20 ≥ 35 mm ≥ 100 mm
ZFG MM [0.20] 400/460 400/460 µm      0.20 ≥  45 mm ≥ 120 mm
ZFG MM [0.20] 600/680 600/680 µm      0.20 ≥  70 mm ≥ 150 mm

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