This product is a Plano-Convex spherical lens, sourced from the reputable optical components vendor, Edmund Optics. The lens boasts a 50.0mm diameter and a focal length of 175.0mm, making it suitable for a wide range of applications that require laser beam shaping and focusing.
The lens is crafted from the high-quality material, n-BK7 Schott, which is renowned for its excellent optical properties, including high transparency and low dispersion. This ensures that the lens delivers superior optical performance, making it an ideal choice for applications that demand high-precision optics.
The lens features a laser-optimized V-coat coating on both the front and back surfaces. This coating is specifically designed to enhance the lens's performance in laser applications, providing improved laser damage threshold and reduced reflection. The coating is optimized for a wavelength of 633nm, making it suitable for use with helium-neon lasers and other similar light sources.
The lens geometry includes a thickness of 5.48mm at the edge and 9mm at the center. The inner and outer radii are 0mm, indicating a plano-convex design. The lens's effective focal length (EFL) is 175.05mm, and the back focal length (BFL) is 169.05mm.