What are the applications of fused silica domes?
UV applications: UV laser systems, UV spectrometers, UV microscopes.
High temperature environments: high temperature imaging, laser processing, high temperature sensors.
Chemical corrosive environments: chemical sensors, corrosive liquid detection.
High power laser systems: laser focusing, laser cutting, laser welding.
Low thermal expansion requirements: precision optical systems, environments requiring high thermal stability.
High transmittance requirements: high transmittance optical systems, spectral analysis.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of fused silica domes?
Advantages:
High UV transmittance, low coefficient of thermal expansion, high temperature and chemical resistance, high damage threshold.

Disadvantages:
Difficult to process, high price.

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