L-PCX292 145 mm Dia. Plano-Convex Lens; EFL=1000mm Uncoated

The L-PCX292 is a Plano-Convex lens with a diameter of 145 mm, sourced from the renowned optical component vendor, Ross Optical. This lens is specifically designed for use in systems where a long effective focal length (EFL) of 1000mm is required. The Plano-Convex design, where one side is flat and the other is curved, is a common choice for applications that require a simple, cost-effective lens with a wide field of view.

The lens has a base shape of a circle, with a thickness of 3.9 mm at the edge and 9 mm at the center. The inner radius is 0 mm, and the outer radius is also 0 mm, indicating a uniform curvature. The radius of curvature (R1) is 516.8 mm, and the back focal length (BFL) is 997.69 mm. These parameters are crucial in determining the lens's performance in a given optical system.

The L-PCX292 lens is made from N-BK7 Schott, a popular optical glass due to its excellent optical properties and high Abbe number. This makes it an ideal choice for applications that require high precision and low dispersion. The lens is uncoated, meaning it does not have any anti-reflective or other coatings. While coatings can enhance the performance of a lens in certain applications, an uncoated lens can be a more cost-effective choice, especially for applications where such enhancements are not necessary.

The lens is designed to work with a wavelength of 587.6 nm, which is in the middle of the visible light spectrum. This makes it suitable for a wide range of applications, including imaging, metrology, and beam shaping.