The
most well-known low-expansion borEBG is typically less
homogeneous and contains more striae and bubbles than
optical glasses such as BK7. This material is ideally
suited to such tasks as mirror substrates, condenser
lenses for high-power illumination systemosilicate glass
(LEBG) is Pyrex® made by Corning. It is well suited
for applications in which high temperature, thermal
shock, or resistance to chemical attack are primary
considerations. On the other hand, Ls, or windows in
high-temperature environments. Because of its low cost
and excellent thermal stability, it is the standard
material used in test plates and optical flats. As seen
in the figure below, transmission of LEBG extends into
the ultraviolet and well into the infrared.
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