Anti-Reflection Windows

Anti-Reflection (AR) Window Specialty Filters

Anti-reflection (AR) window specialty filters minimize surface reflection on glass and other substrates. These filters are critical in optical systems for increasing light transmission and contrast while reducing glare and ghost images.

At Optical Filter Shop, we carry high-efficiency AR windows to cover or seal your optical devices.

Features and Benefits of Our AR Window Specialty Filters

Our AR windows have a clear coating on both sides that reduces reflectance to less than 0.5% over the visible range (400-700 nanometers). Their high transmission helps improve readability by virtually eliminating back reflection.

Our AR windows are also highly durable. You can rely on them to withstand harsh environmental conditions and provide reliable, long-lasting performance. They are also easy to clean using a mild soap solution.

Other benefits of our AR windows include:

• Easy assembly.
• Improved sensor performance.
• Clearer images with reduced stray light.

AR Window Applications

AR windows can be used for a range of applications and industries, including:

• Industrial displays
• Optical devices
• Avionics
• Sealed sensors
• Photodetectors
• Machine vision
• Defense
• Telecommunications
• Scientific instrumentation

Integrated Solutions for AR Windows

AR windows are often matched or combined with other filter types to optimize their performance. Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) design often combines multiple coatings into one optic to enhance the device’s size, weight or capabilities. Some complementary filters for AR windows include:

• Bandpass filters: These filters provide select wavelengths for trimming detection and source signals, improving signal-to-noise ratios in single- and multi-wavelength photodetectors.
• UV-IR (ultraviolet-infrared) filters: These filters transmit visible colors while suppressing harmful near-infrared and ultraviolet light.
• NIR (near-infrared) filters: These filters block near-infrared wavelengths to improve contrast in the visible light range, making them ideal for sensors that are sensitive to near-infrared light.
• Solderable coating: A patterned solderable coating frame can provide a sealing joint and an aperture in one AR window.
• Patterned apertures: These coatings are patterned around the sensor’s active area to prevent signal disturbances and protect against light radiation.

Custom Solutions for AR Windows

At Optical Filter Shop, we specialize in optical filter customization. Our team engineers custom AR window solutions specifically for your device, matching your unique angle, wavelength and package requirements. We can also design multilayer AR coatings to cover single or multiple laser lines and ranges.

What’s more, we deliver your optics in the precise shape, size and substrate you need for your application. Whatever your filter requirements may be, we’ll work with you to find the best solutions.

Purchase AR Window Speciality Filters Today

At Optical Filter Shop, we’re experts in precision optical coating. We have decades of experience engineering thin films and other advanced optical coatings to meet our customers’ unique requirements.

We have the expertise and equipment to support virtually any need, from standard samples to high-volume production. Browse our AR window inventory to find quick-turn prototyping options. When you place your order online, you can choose the filter’s specific shape and dimensions for on-demand customization. If you have additional customization needs, contact our sales team for assistance.