Targeting systems: IR optics enable precision-guided missile and laser tracking

Surveillance & imaging: Longwave IR elements support thermal cameras and night vision

Laser communication: IR optics transmit secure, high-bandwidth signals in airborne systems

Threat detection: Sensors with IR windows identify heat signatures and anomalies

High-temp environments: Rugged IR optics endure propulsion systems and thermal extremes

Stealth & countermeasures: IR filters reduce optical signatures in defense systems

Minimally invasive surgery: IR-transmitting optics deliver laser energy for precise tissue interaction with minimal collateral damage

Dermatology & aesthetics: IR-compatible lenses and windows support skin resurfacing, hair removal, and vascular treatments

Ophthalmic procedures: Specialty IR optics enable accurate delivery in retinal surgery and corneal reshaping

Photocoagulation & ablation: Durable IR optics withstand pulsed or continuous-wave high-energy beams for controlled targeting

Biometric sensing & diagnostics: IR materials facilitate non-contact measurements of vital signs and tissue characteristics

​Laser cutting, laser welding, laser marking, laser drilling, surface texturing, laser ablation

Material analysis: IR-compatible optics enable spectroscopic systems for surface inspection and compositional analysis

Safety and beam containment: Long-wave IR filters help isolate specific wavelengths, minimizing stray beam hazards

Process monitoring: IR optics support real-time monitoring in high-power operations, e.g., melt pools or heat-affected zones

Environmental sealing: Often integrated into purgeable, ruggedized housings to withstand industrial conditions