The 46-441 25.4 mm Dia. Hoya U-360 (UV) Black Colored Glass Bandpass Filter is a specialized optical component designed for applications that require precise filtering of ultraviolet light at a wavelength of 360nm. This filter is sourced from Edmund Optics, a leading vendor in the optical industry, and is available for purchase through their online catalog.
The filter is constructed from Hoya's UVFS Mal-1965 material, a unique colored glass specifically engineered for UV applications. It features a base shape of a circle, with a diameter of 25.4mm and a thickness of 2.5mm, making it compatible with a wide range of optical systems. The filter's geometry is designed in the shape of a thin lens, optimized for minimal distortion and maximum light transmission.
The U-360 filter boasts a coating on both the front and back surfaces, identified as EDM 46-081. This coating enhances the filter's performance by reducing unwanted reflections and increasing transmission efficiency. The coating also provides mechanical protection to the glass, ensuring durability and longevity.
The physical data of the filter specifies a center wavelength (CWL) of 360nm, indicating its primary function as a bandpass filter for UV light at this specific wavelength. This makes it ideal for applications such as UV spectroscopy, fluorescence microscopy, and other UV-based analytical techniques.