48-052 12.0mm Dia. x -40 FL; UV-AR Coated; UV Plano-Concave Lens 250-425nm
- Type
- Lens
- Subtype
- Spherical Lens (Plano-Concave)
- Brand
- Edmund Optics
Properties
- Shape
- Circular
- Diameter
- 12 mm
- EFL
- -40 mm
- BFL
- -41.37 mm
- R1
- -18.33 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
48-052 12.0mm Dia. x -40 FL; UV-AR Coated; UV Plano-Concave Lens 250-425nm
The 48-052 is a 12.0mm diameter UV-AR coated plano-concave lens, specifically designed for use within the ultraviolet spectrum of 250-425nm. This lens is sourced from Edmund Optics, a reputable vendor known for their high-quality optical components.
The lens features a base shape of a circle, with a significant focal length of -40mm, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. The geometry of the lens includes a thickness of 2.91mm at the edge and 2mm at the center, providing a balanced structure for efficient light transmission.
The lens material is fused silica (mal-1965), a common choice for UV applications due to its high transparency in this spectrum. The lens is coated with a standard UV anti-reflection coating on both the front and back surfaces, further enhancing its performance within the UV range.
This plano-concave lens is a spherical design, ensuring excellent optical quality and minimal distortion. The wavelength for this lens is 587.6nm, which is within the visible light spectrum, although the lens is specifically designed for UV applications.