Zinc sulfide has shown unequaled utility for infrared windows that require a combination of long-wavelength infrared transparency, mechanical durability, and elevated-temperature performance. This book reviews the physical properties of chemical vapor deposited ZnS and their relationship to the CVD process that produced them. An in-depth look at the material microstructure is included, along with a discussion of the material's optical properties. Finally, because the CVD process itself is central to the development of this material, a brief history is presented.
Partial Contents: Physics and Chemistry of ZnS
Technical Issues in Processing of CVD ZnS
Structure and Microstructure
Optical Transmission
The Development of Chemically Vapor Deposited ZnS
Perspective and Future Work
Engineering Data