This 18mm diameter by 20mm focal length (FL) double-convex lens, sourced from Edmund Optics, is designed for use within the visible to near-infrared (VIS-NIR) spectrum, spanning 400-1000nm. The lens is made of fused silica (mal-1965) and features a UV-grade double-convex geometry, with radii of curvature of 17.05mm for the first surface and -17.05mm for the second surface.
The lens has a center thickness of 7.64mm and an edge thickness of 2.5mm, with a back focal length (BFL) of 17.18mm. The effective focal length (EFL) is 20mm. Both the front and back surfaces of the lens are coated with the EDM VIS-NIR 0SP-2002000 coating, which is optimized for the VIS-NIR range.
This lens is ideal for applications that require a high-quality, broadband optical component within the VIS-NIR spectrum. Its double-convex geometry provides excellent imaging performance, making it suitable for various applications, including optical systems, beam shaping, and imaging.