Infrared (IR) optical components are specialized devices designed to manipulate, transmit, or detect infrared radiation (wavelengths from 0.75 μm to 1000 μm), divided into three main bands: Near-Infrared (NIR: 0.75-3 μm), Mid-Wave Infrared (MWIR: 3-8 μm), and Long-Wave Infrared (LWIR: 8-15 μm).
