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This paper describes the attributes that make diamond a unique material for infrared synchrotron beam experiments. New developments in diamond synthesised by Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD) promise to extend the range of applications which have been hitherto limited by the availability and cost of large-size single-crystal diamond. Polycrystalline CVD diamond components such as large (100 mm) diameter windows with extremely good transparency over a wide spectral range are now commercially available. Properties of CVD diamond of relevance to optical applications, such as mechanical strength, thermal conductivity and absolute bulk absorption, are discussed. It is shown that although some of the properties of CVD diamond (similar to other polycrystalline industrial ceramics) are affected by the grain structure, currently produced CVD diamond optical components have the quality and performance required for numerous demanding applications.
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Paper written for the 3rd Workshop on “Development of Infrared Synchrotron Radiation and Applications to Materials Science”, Orsay, 27–28 March 1997.
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Sussmann, R.S., Pickles, C.S.J., Brandon, J.R. et al. CVD diamond windows for infrared synchrotron applications. Nouv Cim D 20, 503–525 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03185545
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