The LA4184-C UVFS Plano-Convex Lens is a high-quality optical component sourced from Thorlabs, a leading vendor in the field of optical equipment. This lens, with a diameter of 1 inch, is designed for use in the infrared spectrum, specifically between 1050nm and 1700nm.
The lens is spherical in shape, with a base shape of a circle. It features a plano-convex geometry, meaning one side is flat (plano) and the other side is curved (convex). The lens has a thickness of 2mm at the edge and 2.4mm at the center. The effective focal length (EFL) of this lens is 501.8mm, and the back focal length (BFL) is 500.2mm. The inner and outer radii are 0, indicating a uniform curvature.
The LA4184-C lens is made from UVFS, a material with the material ID "uvfs mal- 1965". This material is specifically designed for use in the infrared spectrum, ensuring high transmittance and low absorption in this range.
The lens is coated with a broadband anti-reflection coating (ARC) on both the front and back surfaces. This coating, designated as "tho c bbar", reduces surface reflections and increases the amount of light transmitted through the lens. The coating is designed to work across the entire wavelength range of the lens, from 1050nm to 1700nm.