This item is a 36-738 25mm Dia x 40mm FL VIS-NIR Coated; UV Plano-Convex Lens, sourced from the reputable optical components vendor, Edmund Optics. The lens is designed for use within the visible to near-infrared spectrum, specifically catering to wavelengths between 400 and 1000 nanometers.
The lens boasts a base shape of a circle and is a Spherical Lens (Plano-Convex) type, which is characterized by having one side flat and the other side curved. This particular lens has a diameter of 25 millimeters and a thickness at the edge of 2.58 millimeters, while the center thickness measures 7.5 millimeters. The effective focal length (EFL) is 40 millimeters, and the radius of curvature (R1) is 18.34 millimeters. The back focal length (BFL) is 34.86 millimeters, and both the inner and outer radii are 0 millimeters.
The lens is constructed from fused sil mal-1965, a material known for its excellent optical properties. The lens's coating is edm visnir0sp2002000 on both the front and back surfaces, enhancing its performance within the specified wavelength range.