The 14-107 is a 25 mm diameter, 2mm thick Neutral Density (ND) filter from the reputable vendor, Edmund Optics. This filter is made from SCHOTT NG11 Gray Glass, a material known for its excellent optical properties. The NG11 Gray Glass is specifically designed for absorptive applications, making it ideal for use in various optical systems.
The filter's primary function is to reduce the intensity of light entering the optical system without altering the color composition. This is achieved through the use of absorptive coatings on both the front and back surfaces, specifically the EDM 14-106 coating. This coating ensures a consistent attenuation of light across the entire spectral range of 400-700nm, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
The 14-107 filter features a circular geometry, a common shape in optical filters due to its ease of integration into various systems. The filter is designed to be thin, reducing the likelihood of it introducing unwanted aberrations into the optical system.
In terms of physical data, the filter has a cut-on wavelength of 400nm and a cut-off wavelength of 700nm. This means that it begins to significantly attenuate light at 400nm and stops doing so at 700nm. This wide spectral range makes it a versatile component in many optical systems.