L-PCX136 15 mm Dia. Plano-Convex Lens; EFL=36mm Uncoated
- Type
- Lens
- Subtype
- Spherical Lens (Plano-Convex)
- Brand
- Ross Optical
Properties
- Shape
- Circular
- Diameter
- 15 mm
- EFL
- 36 mm
- BFL
- 33.76 mm
- R1
- 18.6 mm
Material
- Name
- N-BK7
- Dispersion Equation
- Sellmeier
- n (λ)
- 1.5167984379050088
- λ
- 587.6 nm
- B1
- 1.03961212
- C1
- 0.00600069867 μm2
- B2
- 0.231792344
- C2
- 0.0200179144 μm2
- B3
- 1.01046945
- C3
- 103.560653 μm2
L-PCX136 15 mm Dia. Plano-Convex Lens; EFL=36mm Uncoated
The L-PCX136 is a 15 mm diameter Plano-Convex lens, sourced from the renowned optical component vendor, Ross Optical. This lens is specifically designed for use in optical systems that require a convex lens with a flat plane on one side. The lens is uncoated, which means it does not have any additional layers to protect the surface or modify its optical properties.
The lens's geometry is characterized by its diameter, thickness, and focal length. The diameter of the lens is 15 mm, and it has a thickness of 2 mm at the edge, which gradually increases to 3.6 mm at the center. The Effective Focal Length (EFL) of the lens is 36 mm, which is the distance from the lens's center to the point where light rays converge or diverge.
The lens is made from N-BK7 Schott glass, a common material in optical systems due to its excellent optical properties and high Abbe number. The Abbe number, a measure of dispersion, is 64.2 for this material, indicating low chromatic aberration. The wavelength of light for which the lens is designed is 587.6 nm, which is the green line in the visible spectrum.
The lens's shape is spherical, meaning it has the same curvature throughout its surface. This shape is simple to manufacture and provides good image quality, making it a popular choice for many applications.