Neutral Density or check filters have many applications but are generally used in the attenuation of energy covering the NUV-VIS-NIR band. Because the attenuation is achieved by a combination of absorption and reflection, the filter can be used as beamsplitters in some applications.
TMF manufactures a range of ND filters covering ND 0.1. to ND 3. and can be optimised at any wavelength from 350 to 1100nm.
The relationship between neutral density ND and transmission T is ND = log 1/T
To achieve neutrality of attenuation with wavelength, nickel chrome alloy is used in their construction. This material is extremely durable when applied to quartz and glass, less so on plastic substrates.
Neutral Density Configurations
TMF offer three configurations:
Plate
The required density applied uniformly to the entire surface.
| ND Range: | >0.1 to 3 |
| Wavelength: | 400-1100 (Glass) 300-2000 (Quartz) |
| Tolerance on ND: | +/- 5% |
Zonal
This is a graded circular 'spot' being most dense at the centre and normally decaying to zero at the outside of the substrate. This is a very valuable filter in CCT cameras to increased the dynamic operating range.
| ND Range: | 0.5-3 |
Step
ND Filters can be applied in discrete steps across the substrate in both linear or radial manner.
| Reflectivity: | >95% 360-410nm |
| Transmission: | Average 70% Visible |
Please contact us to discuss any variations in standard coatings that you may require.
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