Transmission Curves

Fused silica, also called quartz, has the highest transmission of any type of fiber from 200 to 2,200nm. It is more expensive than borosilicate, but you can’t beat the performance.

Plastic fiber is inexpensive and useful in the visible, but cannot withstand temperatures over 80°C.

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