45-356 5.0mm Dia. x 15.0mm FL; Uncoated; Plano-Convex Lens

The 45-356 is a 5.0mm diameter, 15.0mm focal length Plano-Convex lens, sourced from the renowned optical components vendor, Edmund Optics. This lens, designed for general-purpose use, is uncoated, offering users a cost-effective solution for various applications.

The lens's geometry showcases a 1.19mm edge thickness and a 1.6mm center thickness, ensuring durability and precision. The base shape is circular, providing a wide field of view and uniform illumination. The lens's shape is spherical, with an inner radius of 0mm and an outer radius of 0mm, ensuring minimal distortion and high-quality imaging.

The lens is made from the high-quality material, N-BK7 Schott, a borosilicate crown glass known for its excellent optical properties, including high homogeneity, low auto-fluorescence, and good transmission in the visible and near-infrared regions. The material's refractive index at the specified wavelength of 587.6nm is 1.5168, ensuring reliable and consistent performance.

The 45-356 lens is uncoated, offering users a bare, unaltered glass surface. While coatings can enhance performance by reducing surface reflections, increasing transmission, and protecting against environmental factors, this uncoated lens provides a more affordable option for users who do not require these enhancements.