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High-Transmission Visible Diamond Windows (2D-LIPSS Nanostructured Surface)

March18, 2026

High-Transmission Visible Diamond Windows (2D-LIPSS Nanostructured Surface)


Product Overview

Semixicon / Diasemi introduces a next-generation high-transmission diamond optical window engineered with via 2D-LIPSS (Laser-Induced Periodic Surface Structures). Fabricated via advanced femtosecond laser processing with beam-shaping technology, this solution delivers film-free anti-reflection performance in the visible spectrum while maintaining the intrinsic durability of diamond.

Designed for extreme-environment photonics, this product eliminates the reliability limitations of conventional AR coatings, enabling stable, long-term operation in harsh thermal, mechanical, and corrosive conditions.


Key Features & Advantages

High Visible-Light Transmittance

  • >80% average transmission (450–700 nm)

  • ~13% improvement over uncoated diamond

  • Enhanced optical throughput for imaging, sensing, and laser systems


Coating-Free Anti-Reflection Design

  • No dielectric or multilayer AR coatings required

  • Eliminates:

    • Delamination risk

    • Thermal expansion mismatch

    • Environmental degradation

Ensures long-term optical stability in harsh conditions


2D Nanostructure Advantage

  • Isotropic 2D subwavelength surface structures

  • Superior to conventional 1D structures:

    • Improved light coupling efficiency

    • Polarization-independent performance

    • Reduced surface reflection across wide angles


Extreme Environment Compatibility

Leveraging diamond’s intrinsic properties:

  • Ultra-high hardness (Mohs 10)

  • Ultra high thermal conductivity

  • Chemical inertness

Ideal for:

  • High  pressure environments

  • Sand, dust, and abrasion exposure

  • Marine / deep-sea corrosion conditions


Advanced Manufacturing Technology

  • Femtosecond laser orthogonal scanning

  • Proprietary elliptical beam shaping

    • Up to ~40× higher processing efficiency

  • High uniformity and scalable surface texturing


Technical Specifications (Typical)

ParameterSpecification
MaterialCVD Diamond
Surface Structure2D-LIPSS (Subwavelength)
Transmission Range450–700 nm
Average Transmittance>80%
Enhancement vs Bare Diamond~13%
Surface TypeCoating-free nanostructured
Processing MethodFemtosecond laser + beam shaping

Applications

High-Power Laser Systems

  • Optical windows for high էնergy density environments

  • Improved transmission with zero coating failure risk

Defense & Aerospace Optics

  • Ruggedized windows for airborne and space platforms

Deep-Sea Detection Systems

  • Seawater environments

  • Stable optical performance under high pressure

Advanced Imaging & Photonics

  • Visible-band sensors

  • Quantum optics and precision detection systems


Competitive Positioning

TechnologyPerformanceReliabilityEnvironmental Stability
AR CoatingsHigh (initial)Medium–LowLimited
1D-LIPSSModerateHighHigh
Semixicon 2D-LIPSSHigh (>80%)Very HighExcellent

Value Proposition

Semixicon / Diasemi’s 2D-LIPSS diamond windows provide a breakthrough combination of optical performance and durability, offering:

  • Higher transmission without coatings

  • Reduced lifecycle cost

  • Superior reliability in extreme conditions


Customization & Integration

We support:

  • Custom diameters and thicknesses

  • Double-sided structuring options

  • Integration into optical assemblies

  • Process optimization for specific wavelength bands