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PGD39 : Optics and Photonics


  • Scope : Standardization of terminology, requirements, interfaces and test methods in the field of optics and photonics. This includes complete systems, devices, instruments (excluding medico – optical instruments like ophthalmological and endoscope related), optical and photonic components, auxiliary devices and accessories, as well as materials.
  • Liaison :
    ISO/TC 172 - Optics and photonics - Participating (P)
    ISO/TC 172/SC 1 - Fundamental standards - Participating (P)
    ISO/TC 172/SC 3 - Optical materials and components - Participating (P)
    ISO/TC 172/SC 5 - Microscopes and endoscopes - Participating (P)
    ISO/TC 172/SC 5/WG 6 - Endoscopes - Participating (P)
    ISO/TC 172/SC 6 - Geodetic and surveying instruments - Participating (P)
    ISO/TC 172/SC 7 - Ophthalmic optics and instruments - Participating (P)
    ISO/TC 172/SC 9 - Laser and electro-optical systems - Participating (P)
    ISO TC 172/SC 5/WG 3 - Terms and definitions - Participating (P)
    ISO TC 172/SC 5/WG 9 - Optical performance of microscope components - Participating (P)
    ISO TC 172/SC 5/WG 10 - Microscope systems - Participating (P)

Published Standards

SI. No.
IS No.
Title
Reaffirmation Details
No. of Amendments
Degree of Equivalence
1.
 IS 10236 (Part 1):1989
Reviewed In : 2022
Procedure for basic climatic and durability tests for optical instruments: Part 1 general
March, 2022
-
Indigenous
2.
 IS 10236 (Part 2):1982
Reviewed In : 2022
Procedure for climatic and durability tests for optical instruments: Part 2 dry heat test
March, 2022
-
Indigenous
3.
 IS 10236 (Part 3):1982
Reviewed In : 2022
Procedure for basic climatic and durability tests for optical instruments: Part 3 cold test
March, 2022
-
Indigenous
4.
 IS 10236 (Part 4):1982
Reviewed In : 2022
Procedure for basic climatic and durability for optical instruments: Part 4 damp heat test
March, 2022
-
Indigenous
5.
 IS 10236 (Part 5):1982
Reviewed In : 2022
Procedure for basic climatic and durability tests for optical instruments: Part 5 damp heat (Cyclic) test
March, 2022
-
Indigenous
6.
 IS 10236 (Part 6):1982
Reviewed In : 2022
Procedure for basic climatic and durability tests for optical instruments: Part 6 salt mist test
March, 2022
-
Not Equivalent
7.
 IS 10236 (Part 7):1983
Reviewed In : 2022
Procedure for basic climatic and durability tests for optical instruments .: Part 7 mould growth test
March, 2022
-
Not Equivalent
8.
 IS 10236 (Part 8):1983
Reviewed In : 2022
Procedure for basic climatic and durability tests for optical instruments: Part 8 thermal shock (Rapid Change Of Temperature) test
March, 2022
-
Indigenous
9.
 IS 10236 (Part 9):1983
Reviewed In : 2022
Procedure for basic climatic and durability tests for. optical instruments: Part 9 low air pressure (Altitude) test
March, 2022
-
Indigenous
10.
 IS 10236 (Part 10):1985
Reviewed In : 2022
Procedure for basic climatic and durability tests for optical instruments: Part 10 bump test
March, 2022
-
Indigenous
11.
 IS 10236 (Part 11):1985
Reviewed In : 2022
Procedure for basic climatic and durability tests for optical instruments: Part 11 vibration test
March, 2022
-
Indigenous
12.
 IS 10236 (Part 12):1985
Reviewed In : 2022
Procedure for basic climatic and durability tests for optical instruments: Part 12 shock test
March, 2022
-
Indigenous
13.
 IS 10236 (Part 13):1986
Reviewed In : 2022
Procedure for basic climatic and durability tests for optical instruments: Part 13 dust test
March, 2022
-
Not Equivalent
14.
 IS 10236 (Part 14):1986
Reviewed In : 2022
Procedure for basic climatic and durability tests for optical instruments: Part 14 driving rain test
March, 2022
-
Indigenous
15.
 IS 10236 (Part 15):1986
Reviewed In : 2019
Procedure for basic climatic and durability tests for optical instruments: Part 15 drop test
March, 2019
-
Indigenous
16.
 IS 10236 (Part 16):1988
Reviewed In : 2025
Procedure for basic climatic and durability tests for optical instruments part 16 solar radiation test
February, 2025
-
Not Equivalent
17.
 IS 10236 (Part 17):1988
Reviewed In : 2025
Procedure for basic climatic and durability tests for optical instruments: Part 17 acceleration (Steady - State) test
May, 2025
-
Not Equivalent
18.
 IS 10236 (Part 18):1988
Reviewed In : 2019
Procedure for basic climatic and durability tests for optical instruments: Part 18 sealing test
March, 2019
-
Indigenous
19.
 IS 10679:1983
Reviewed In : 2025
Specificati - On for photoelectric spectrophotometer (Single Beam Type)
May, 2025
-
Indigenous
20.
 IS/ISO 11145:2018
IS/ISO 11145
Optics and Photonics Lasers and Lasers-related equipment Vocabulary and Symbols
-
Identical under single numbering
21.
 IS 11444:1985
Reviewed In : 2022
Specification for grinding and polishing materials for optical components
March, 2022
-
Indigenous
22.
 IS 12713:1989
Reviewed In : 2019
Optical instruments - Permissible cosmetic defects and inspection of optical components
March, 2019
-
Indigenous
23.
 IS 12874:1989
Reviewed In : 2025
Optical and mathematical instruments - Telescopic alidade - specification
May, 2025
-
Indigenous
24.
 IS 12888:1989
Reviewed In : 2025
Optical and mathematical instruments - Short range infrared distance measuring instruments specification
May, 2025
-
Indigenous
25.
 IS 13108:2019
ISO 8036 : 2015
Reviewed In : 2025
Optics and photonics - Microscopes - Immersion liquids for light microscopy (Second Revision)
January, 2025
-
Identical under dual numbering
26.
 IS 1399:1959
Reviewed In : 2022
Glossary of terms used in optical technology
March, 2022
2
Indigenous
27.
 IS 14146:1994
ISO 9689
Reviewed In : 2025
Raw optical glass - Resistance to attack by aqueous alkaline phosphate - Containing detergent solutions at 50°C - Testing and classification
January, 2025
-
Identical under dual numbering
28.
 IS 14258:2018
ISO 8424 : 1996
Reviewed In : 2022
Raw optical glass - Testing of the resistance to attack by aqueous acidic solutions at 25oC and classification (First Revision)
March, 2022
-
Identical under dual numbering
29.
 IS 14819:2018
ISO 11670 : 2003
Reviewed In : 2022
Lasers and laser - Related equipment - Test methods for laser beam parameters - Beam positional stability (First Revision)
March, 2022
-
Identical under dual numbering
30.
 IS 14820:2000
ISO 11146 : 1999
Reviewed In : 2022
Lasers and laser - Related equipment - Test methods for laser beam parameters - beam widths, divergence angles and beam propagation factor
March, 2022
-
Identical under dual numbering
31.
 IS 14820 (Part 1):2024
ISO 11146-1 : 2021
Lasers and Laser -- Related Equipment -- Test Methods for Laser Beam Widths, Divergence Angles and Beam Propagation Ratios: Part 1 -- Stigmatic and Simple Astigmatic Beams (Second Revision )
-
Identical under dual numbering
32.
 IS 14820 (Part 3):2016
ISO/TR 11146-3 : 2004
Reviewed In : 2022
Lasers and laser - Related equipment - Test methods for laser beam widths, divergence angles and beam propagation ratios: Part 3 intrinsic and geometrical laser beam classification, propagation and details of test methods (First Revision)
March, 2022
-
Identical under dual numbering
33.
 IS 14963:2023
ISO 11554 : 2017
OPTICS AND PHOTONICS LASERS AND LASER-RELATED EQUIPMENT TEST METHODS FOR LASER BEAM POWER ENERGY AND TEMPORAL CHARACTERISTICS
-
Identical under dual numbering
34.
 IS 14964:2001
ISO 12844
Reviewed In : 2022
Raw optical glass - Grindability with diamond pellets - Test method and classification
March, 2022
-
Identical under dual numbering
35.
 IS 14965:2024
ISO 12005 : 2022
Lasers and Laser-Related Equipment - Test Methods for Laser Beam Parameters - Polarization (Second Revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
36.
 IS 15269:2018

Reviewed In : 2024
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Optics and optical instruments - Microscopes - Values, tolerances and symbols for magnification (First Revision)
September, 2024
-
Identical under dual numbering
37.
 IS 15483 (Part 1):2019
ISO 12858-1
Reviewed In : 2025
Optics and optical instruments - Ancillary devices for geodetic instruments: Part 1 inver levelling staffs (First Revision)
January, 2025
-
Identical under dual numbering
38.
 IS 15483 (Part 2):2024
ISO 12858-2 : 2020
Optics and optical instruments Ancillary devices for geodetic Instruments Part 2 : Tripods
-
Identical under dual numbering
39.
 IS/ISO 15529:2010
ISO 15529 : 2010
Reviewed In : 2022
Optics and photonics - Optical transfer function - Principles of measurement of modulation transfer function (MTF) of sampled imaging systems
March, 2022
-
Identical under single numbering
40.
 IS 1632:1993
Reviewed In : 2025
Optical instruments - Bubbles - Specification (First Revision)
February, 2025
-
Indigenous
41.
 IS 16506 (Part 1):2024
ISO 9211-1 : 2018
Optics and Photonics Optical Coatings Part 1 Vocabulary (First Revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
42.
 IS 17172 (Part 22):2020
37.020.00
Optics and Photonics — Environmental Test Methods Part 22 Combined Cold, Dry Heat or Temperature Change with Bump or Random Vibration
-
Identical under dual numbering
43.
 IS 17172 (Part 23):2019
ISO 9022-23 : 2016
Optics and Photonics — Environmental Test Methods Part 23 Low Pressure Combined with Cold, Ambient Temperature and Dry or Damp Heat
-
Identical under dual numbering
44.
 IS 18442:2024
12123
Optics and photonics -- Raw optical glass -- Specification
-
Identical under dual numbering
45.
 IS 18726 (Part 1):2025
14880-1:2019
Optics and photonics - Microlens arrays : Part 1 Vocabulary
-
Identical under dual numbering
46.
 IS 18726 (Part 2):2024
14880-2:2006
Optics and photonics -- Microlens arrays: Part 2 Test methods for wavefront aberrations
-
Identical under dual numbering
47.
 IS 18726 (Part 3):2024
14880-3:2006
Optics and photonics -- Microlens arrays : Part 3 Test methods for optical properties other than wavefront aberrations
-
Identical under dual numbering
48.
 IS 18726 (Part 4):2024
14880-4:2006
Optics and photonics -- Microlens arrays : Part 4 Test methods for geometrical properties
-
Identical under dual numbering
49.
 IS 18726 (Part 5):2024
14880-5:2010
Optics and photonics -- Microlens arrays : Part 5 Guidance on testing
-
Identical under dual numbering
50.
 IS 18909:2024
9802 : 2022
Raw Optical Glass -- Vocabulary
-
Identical under dual numbering
51.
 IS 18916:2024
11455
Raw optical glass -- Determination of birefringence
-
Identical under dual numbering
52.
 IS 2754:1964
Reviewed In : 2022
Genral requirements for optical instruments
March, 2022
2
Indigenous
53.
 IS 2976:1964
Reviewed In : 2022
Specification for optical theodolite
March, 2022
-
Indigenous
54.
 IS 3113:1965
Reviewed In : 2021
Specification for prismatic binoculars for common use
March, 2021
1
Indigenous
55.
 IS 3135:1965
Reviewed In : 2021
Specieication for cathetometer
March, 2021
-
Indigenous
56.
 IS 5415:1969
Reviewed In : 2025
Code of practice for packing and packaging of optical and mathematical instruments and components
May, 2025
-
Indigenous
57.
 IS 5706:1993
Reviewed In : 2022
Optical instruments - Spirit levels for use in precision engineering - Specification (First Revision)
March, 2022
-
Indigenous
58.
 IS 5920:2024
ISO 10110-1
Optics and Photonics -- Preparation of Drawings for Optical Elements and Systems : Part 1 General (First Revision )
-
Identical under dual numbering
59.
 IS 5920 (Part 2):2024
ISO 10110-5:2015
Optics and photonics -- Preparation of drawings for optical elements and systems : Part 2 Surface form tolerances
-
Identical under dual numbering
60.
 IS 5920 (Part 3):2024
ISO 10110-6:2015
Optics and photonics -- Preparation of drawings for optical elements and systems : Part 3 Centring tolerances
-
Identical under dual numbering
61.
 IS 5920 (Part 4):2024
ISO 10110-7:2017
Optics and photonics -- Preparation of drawings for optical elements and systems : Part 4 Surface imperfections
-
Identical under dual numbering
62.
 IS 5920 (Part 5):2024
ISO 10110-8:2019
Optics and photonics -- Preparation of drawings for optical elements and systems : Part 5 Surface texture
-
Identical under dual numbering
63.
 IS 5920 (Part 6):2024
ISO 10110-9:2016
Optics and photonics -- Preparation of drawings for optical elements and systems : Part 6 Surface treatment and coating
-
Identical under dual numbering
64.
 IS 5920 (Part 7):2024
ISO 10110-11:2016
Optics and photonics -- Preparation of drawings for optical elements and systems : Part 7 Non-toleranced data
-
Identical under dual numbering
65.
 IS 5920 (Part 8):2024
ISO 10110-12:2019
Optics and photonics -- Preparation of drawings for optical elements and systems : Part 8 Aspheric Surfaces
-
Identical under dual numbering
66.
 IS 5920 (Part 9):2024
ISO 10110-14:2018
Optics and photonics -- Preparation of drawings for optical elements and systems : Part 9 Wavefront deformation tolerance
-
Identical under dual numbering
67.
 IS 5920 (Part 11):2024
ISO 10110-17:2004
Optics and photonics -- Preparation of drawings for optical elements and systems : Part 11 Laser irradiation damage threshold
-
Identical under dual numbering
68.
 IS 5920 (Part 12):2024
ISO 10110-18:2018
Optics and photonics -- Preparation of drawings for optical elements and systems : Part 12 Stress birefringence bubbles and inclusions homogeneity and striae
-
Identical under dual numbering
69.
 IS 5920 (Part 13):2024
ISO 10110-19:2015
Optics and photonics -- Preparation of drawings for optical elements and systems : Part 13 General description of surfaces and components
-
Identical under dual numbering
70.
 IS 6471:1971
Reviewed In : 2025
Specification for spectrometer (Student Type)
April, 2025
1
Indigenous
71.
 IS 7009:1973
Reviewed In : 2025
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Specification for optical square (For Surveying)
February, 2025
-
Indigenous
72.
 IS 7011:1973
Reviewed In : 2021
Specification for back - Silvered mirrors used in insturment industry
March, 2021
2
Indigenous
73.
 IS 7265:1973
ISO 7946-1985
Reviewed In : 2022
Coating materials (Metals, Alloys And Dielectrics) used in optical instrument industry
March, 2022
-
Indigenous
74.
 IS 7545:1975
Reviewed In : 2025
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Specification for optical bench (Advanced Type)
January, 2025
-
Indigenous
75.
 IS 7919:1975
Reviewed In : 2025
Specification for refractometer - abbe type
April, 2025
-
Indigenous
76.
 IS 8248:1976
Reviewed In : 2022
Specification for antireflection coating on glass optical components
March, 2022
-
Indigenous
77.
 IS 8651:1977
Reviewed In : 2025
Specification for flame photometer
April, 2025
-
Indigenous
78.
 IS 8661:1977
Reviewed In : 2025
Specification for polarimeter and saccharimeter (Optical)
April, 2025
-
Indigenous
79.
 IS 8691:1986
Reviewed In : 2021
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Specification for mirror stereoscope (First Revision)
March, 2021
-
Indigenous
80.
 IS 9107:1979
Reviewed In : 2025
Specification for autocollimator
May, 2025
2
Indigenous
81.
 IS 9514:1980
Reviewed In : 2021
Specification for front surface aluminized mirrors
March, 2021
-
Indigenous
82.
 IS 9571:1980
Reviewed In : 2021
Specification for photoelectric colorimeter (Single Beam)
March, 2021
-
Indigenous
83.
 IS/ISO 9849:1991
Reviewed In : 2022
Optics and optical instruments - Geodetic instruments - Vocabulary
March, 2022
-
Identical under dual numbering
84.
 IS 988:1959
Reviewed In : 2022
General requirements for optical components
March, 2022
-
Indigenous

Standards Under Develpoment

Projects Approved

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Preliminary Draft Standards

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
PGD 39 (27592)
Revision of: IS 10236:1986
Procedure for basic climatic and durability tests for optical instruments Part 15 drop test
2
PGD 39 (27593)
Revision of: IS 10236:1988
Procedure for basic climatic and durability tests for optical instruments part 16 solar radiation test

Drafts Standards in WC Stage

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
PGD 39 (28757)
Optics and photonics -- Optical coatings Part 3 Environmental durability
2
PGD 39 (28758)
Optics and photonics -- Optical coatings Part 4 Specific test methods abrasion adhesion and resistance to water
3
PGD 39 (28761)
Optics and photonics -- Optical coatings Part 5 Minimum requirements for antireflecting coatings
4
PGD 39 (28762)
Optics and photonics -- Optical coatings Part 6 Minimum requirements for reflecting coatings
5
PGD 39 (28763)
Optics and photonics Optical coatings Part 7 Minimum requirements for neutral beam splitter coatings
6
PGD 39 (28764)
Optics and photonics Optical coatings Part 8 Minimum requirements for coatings used for laser optics

Draft Standards Completed WC Stage

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Finalized Draft Indian Standard

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
PGD 39 (22109)
Revision of: IS/ISO 9849:1991
Optics and optical instruments -- Geodetic and surveying instruments -- Vocabulary
2
PGD 39 (24213)
Revision of: IS 1399:1959
Glossary of terms used in optical technology

Finalized Draft Indian Standards under Print

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
PGD 39 (22120)

Revision of: IS 14820:2000
Lasers and laser-related equipment Test methods for laser beam widths divergence angles and beam propagation ratios Part 2 General astigmatic beams


Aspect Wise Report

 
 Product:   27
 Code of Practices :    14
 Methods of Test :   33
 Terminology :   6
 Dimensions :   0
 System Standard :   0
 Safety Standard :   0
 Others :    4
 Service Specification :    0
 Process Specification :    0
 Unclassified :    0
 


Annexure-I :List of Indian Standards Withdrawn/Superseded

SI. No.
IS No.
Title
1.
 IS 13117:1991
ISO 8040 : 1986
Reviewed In : 2022
Optics and optical instruments - Microscopes - Connecting dimensions of tube slides and tube slots
2.
 IS 1400:1960
Reviewed In : 2022
Specification for optical glass


Annexure-II :List of Indian Product Standards

SI. No.
IS No. & Year
Title
1.
 IS 10679:1983
Reviewed In : 2025
Specificati - On for photoelectric spectrophotometer Single Beam Type
2.
 IS 11444:1985
Reviewed In : 2022
Specification for grinding and polishing materials for optical components
3.
 IS 12874:1989
Reviewed In : 2025
Optical and mathematical instruments - Telescopic alidade - specification
4.
 IS 12888:1989
Reviewed In : 2025
Optical and mathematical instruments - Short range infrared distance measuring instruments specification
5.
 IS 13108:2019
ISO 8036 : 2015
Reviewed In : 2025
Optics and photonics - Microscopes - Immersion liquids for light microscopy Second Revision
6.
 IS 15269:2018

Reviewed In : 2024
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Optics and optical instruments - Microscopes - Values tolerances and symbols for magnification First Revision
7.
 IS 15483 (Part 1):2019
ISO 12858-1
Reviewed In : 2025
Optics and optical instruments - Ancillary devices for geodetic instruments Part 1 inver levelling staffs First Revision
8.
 IS 15483 (Part 2):2024
ISO 12858-2 : 2020
Optics and optical instruments Ancillary devices for geodetic Instruments Part 2 Tripods
9.
 IS 1632:1993
Reviewed In : 2025
Optical instruments - Bubbles - Specification First Revision
10.
 IS 18442:2024
12123
Optics and photonics -- Raw optical glass -- Specification
11.
 IS 2976:1964
Reviewed In : 2022
Specification for optical theodolite
12.
 IS 3113:1965
Reviewed In : 2021
Specification for prismatic binoculars for common use
13.
 IS 3135:1965
Reviewed In : 2021
Specieication for cathetometer
14.
 IS 5706:1993
Reviewed In : 2022
Optical instruments - Spirit levels for use in precision engineering - Specification First Revision
15.
 IS 6471:1971
Reviewed In : 2025
Specification for spectrometer Student Type
16.
 IS 7009:1973
Reviewed In : 2025
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Specification for optical square For Surveying
17.
 IS 7011:1973
Reviewed In : 2021
Specification for back - Silvered mirrors used in insturment industry
18.
 IS 7265:1973
ISO 7946-1985
Reviewed In : 2022
Coating materials Metals Alloys And Dielectrics used in optical instrument industry
19.
 IS 7545:1975
Reviewed In : 2025
Decision taken to Reaffirm and Archive
Specification for optical bench Advanced Type
20.
 IS 7919:1975
Reviewed In : 2025
Specification for refractometer - abbe type
21.
 IS 8248:1976
Reviewed In : 2022
Specification for antireflection coating on glass optical components
22.
 IS 8651:1977
Reviewed In : 2025
Specification for flame photometer
23.
 IS 8661:1977
Reviewed In : 2025
Specification for polarimeter and saccharimeter Optical
24.
 IS 8691:1986
Reviewed In : 2021
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Specification for mirror stereoscope First Revision
25.
 IS 9107:1979
Reviewed In : 2025
Specification for autocollimator
26.
 IS 9514:1980
Reviewed In : 2021
Specification for front surface aluminized mirrors
27.
 IS 9571:1980
Reviewed In : 2021
Specification for photoelectric colorimeter Single Beam