Unrivalled visible and infrared transmission
From swtichable optical circuits to multistate memory. Easily swithcable without needing power to maintain state
Transmitting to 7 micron and beyond for remote sensing and thermal imaging
Video abstract of our latest publication in Advanced Materials Jul 6, 2017 The results of the addition of Se to gallium lanthanum sulphide (GLS) glass through the substitution of Ga2S3 by Ga2Se3 are described. An innovative open melting apparatus is used. The addition of selenium to GLS glass generally results in a lower glass transition temperature…
Andrea Ravagli presents the latest on ChAMP chalcogenide glass development at SPIE Secuirty and Defence in Anaheim on April 11 2017. Including new CTE, Tg and hardness measurements for up to 60% Ga2Se2 glass and the impact of Indium and Tellurium doping on infrared absorption.
Optimisation of material composition for individual applications is a core part of ChAMP. This is achieved through partnership with the Advanced Composite Materials Facility (ACMF) at the University of Southampton headed by Prof. Brian Hayden and housed in the department of Chemistry. …
The enhanced infrared performance of a new modified Gallium Lanthium Sulphide (GLS) chalcogenide glass family is illustrated in this transmission curve. Details of the modification and the range transmission achieved are in Dan Hewak’s latest presentation. The strong bonding and high glass transition temperature that characterise GLS glasses are maintained in this formulation and are…
Building on ChAMP, the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) and Plasma App Ltd are collaborating in a one-year £150k feasibility study exploring novel thin film coating technology and applications for Gallium Lanthanum Sulphide (GLS) Chalcogenide glass
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With a new glass formulation, ChAMP has extended the transmission of high durability non-toxic chalcogenide glasses from the visible to the thermal infrared LWIR band Images show a thermal LWIR image from 7-14 microns being simultaneously transmitted through the same glass as the visible image. With a glass formulation specifically chosen for its strong covalent…
In operation at SPIE Security + Defence and Remote Sensing meeting in Edinburgh 27-28 September 2016
Prof Dan Hewak, presented the latest ground breaking developments on chalcogenide glasses developed in ChAMP on Wednesday 28 September 2016 at SPIE Security + Defence and Remote Sensing meeting in Edinburgh. 17:10 paper 9989-2 Dan’s full presentation on next generation chalcogenide glasses is available here including details of the new extended GLS glass with transmission…
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