46-259 9mm Dia. x 18mm FL UV-AR Coated; UV Plano-Convex Lens UV-AR 250-425nm
- Type
- Lens
- Subtype
- Spherical Lens (Plano-Convex)
- Brand
- Edmund Optics
Properties
- Shape
- Circular
- Diameter
- 9 mm
- EFL
- 18 mm
- BFL
- 15.94 mm
- R1
- 8.25 mm
Material
- Name
- Fused Silica
- Dispersion Equation
- Sellmeier
- n (λ)
- 1.458462342053241
- λ
- 587.6 nm
- B1
- 0.6961663
- C1
- 0.00467914825849 μm2
- B2
- 0.4079426
- C2
- 0.013512063073959999 μm2
- B3
- 0.8974794
- C3
- 97.934002537921 μm2
46-259 9mm Dia. x 18mm FL UV-AR Coated; UV Plano-Convex Lens UV-AR 250-425nm
The 46-259 is a UV-AR coated plano-convex lens, boasting a 9mm diameter and a focal length of 18mm. This lens is sourced from Edmund Optics, a reputable vendor known for its high-quality optical components. The lens features a standard UV-AR coating on both the front and back surfaces, ensuring optimal performance within the 250-425nm wavelength range.
The lens's geometry is characterized by a thickness of 1.66mm at the edge and 3mm at the center, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. Its base shape is circular, and the inner and outer radii are both zero, indicating a uniform curvature. The lens's effective focal length (EFL) is 18mm, and the radius of curvature (R1) is 8.25mm. The back focal length (BFL) is 15.94mm.
The lens is made from fused silica, identified as mal-1965 in the material ID. This material is known for its excellent transmittance and durability, making it an ideal choice for UV applications. The lens's shape is spherical, ensuring high-quality imaging and minimal aberrations.
