This is a Ge-px-25.4-76 25.4 mm Dia. Germanium Plano-Convex Lens, a high-quality optical component sourced from Alkor Technologies. The lens is designed with a spherical geometry, featuring a plano-convex shape and a circular base. The lens has a diameter of 25.4 mm and a thickness that varies from 2 mm at the edge to 2.4 mm at the center.
The lens is made from Germanium burnett, a material known for its excellent optical properties, particularly in the infrared spectrum. This specific lens is designed for a wavelength of 10600 nm. The effective focal length (EFL) of this lens is 75 mm, making it suitable for a wide range of optical applications.
Notably, this lens is uncoated. While coatings can enhance the performance of lenses by reducing reflections, increasing transmission, or providing other benefits, an uncoated lens can be advantageous in certain situations. For instance, uncoated lenses can be more cost-effective and are often more resistant to damage from environmental factors.
For more information about this lens, including its availability and pricing, please refer to the vendor's website at http://www.alkor.net/germanium_lenses.html.