43-832 6.35 mm Dia. Ruby Doped Sapphire Ball Lenses Uncoated

The 43-832 is a 6.35 mm diameter ball lens, specifically designed for use in optical systems that require a spherical lens element. This lens is manufactured from ruby doped sapphire, a material with unique properties that make it particularly suitable for certain applications.

The ruby doped sapphire material, also known as aluminum oxide (al2o3) with mal-1972-n-o characteristics, is a crystal grown under specific conditions to incorporate chromium ions. This doping process gives the material its distinctive red color and imparts unique optical properties. The ruby doped sapphire is highly transparent across a wide range of wavelengths, making it suitable for use in a variety of optical systems.

The lens has a circular base shape, with a diameter of 6.35 mm. The geometry of the lens is defined by its inner and outer radii, both of which are zero in this case, indicating a perfect spherical shape. The lens is uncoated, meaning it does not have any additional layers applied to modify its optical properties.

The lens is designed to operate at a wavelength of 587.6 nm. This wavelength falls within the visible spectrum, suggesting that this lens could be used in systems designed for visible light applications.

This lens is sourced from Edmund Optics, a leading vendor in the field of optical components. The item data indicates that it is currently in stock, suggesting that it is readily available for purchase and use in optical systems.