This is a UV-AR coated, double-convex lens, model 49-252, sourced from Edmund Optics. The lens boasts a 12mm diameter and a 15mm focal length, making it suitable for a variety of applications. The base shape of the lens is circular, and it features a spherical geometry.
The lens has a center thickness of 4.5mm and an edge thickness of 1.57mm, providing a solid structure for its use. The effective focal length (EFL) is 15mm, and the radii of curvature are 13.01mm for the first surface and -13.01mm for the second surface. The back focal length (BFL) is 13.37mm.
The lens is made from fused silica, identified as mal-1965 in the material ID. This material is known for its excellent transmission properties, making it ideal for UV applications. The lens is coated with a standard UV coating on both the front and back surfaces, providing anti-reflection properties within the 250-425nm wavelength range.