Silicon material's low density and cost in addition to high transmission from 1.2 - 7µm make it popular for IR and visible systems where component weight is a factor.

Silicon's properties offer a wide range of uses from lenses and windows in infrared imaging systems to components in material testing instruments, and its high thermal conductivity make it an ideal substrate for mirrors and laser polarisers.

Roditi's optical Silicon material is single-crystal optical quality, fabricated to order.