Ion Beam Processing is a high-precision technique used for surface treatment of optical components, particularly when conventional polishing methods reach their limits. NTG - Neue Technologien GmbH & Co. KG in Gelnhausen specializes in advanced ion beam techniques, such as Ion Beam Figuring (IBF) and Reactive Ion Beam Etching (R)IBE,to achieve extremely smooth and accurate surfaces. How NTG does it: • A focused ion beam is directed at the surface of an optical component. • The ions remove material at a microscopic scale, allowing precise shaping and correction of surface irregularities. • This process can achieve nanometer-level accuracy, improving the optical performance of lenses, mirrors, and other high-precision components. • By carefully controlling the ion beam and scanning patterns, NTG can manufacture surfaces that meet the stringent requirements of research, industry, and scientific applications. This technology is widely used in fields such as particle physics, laser systems, and high-precision optics...
