LA4545 UV Fused Silica Plano-Convex Lens; Dia:2 in; f=100.0 mm; Uncoated

The LA4545 UV Fused Silica Plano-Convex Lens is a high-quality optical component designed for use in a wide range of applications. Manufactured by Thorlabs, a leading vendor in the field of optical components, this lens boasts a diameter of 2 inches (50.8 mm) and a focal length of 100.0 mm.

The lens is spherical in shape, with a base shape of a circle. It features a plano-convex design, which means one side of the lens is flat (plano), while the other side is curved (convex). This design is often used to correct spherical aberration in optical systems. The lens has an effective focal length (EFL) of 100 mm, which is the distance from the lens's center to the focal point when the lens is used in air.

The LA4545 lens is made from UV Fused Silica, a material with a high transmission range from the UV to the near-IR. This makes it suitable for use in a wide range of wavelengths. The material also has a low coefficient of thermal expansion, making it resistant to thermal shock and suitable for use in environments with varying temperatures.

The lens has a thickness of 3 mm at the edge and 10.7 mm at the center. The inner radius is 0 mm, and the outer radius is also 0 mm, indicating that the lens is a simple plano-convex design without any additional features.

Notably, this lens is uncoated. While coatings can be used to enhance the performance of lenses by reducing reflection, increasing transmission, or providing other benefits, an uncoated lens can be a cost-effective choice for applications where such enhancements are not necessary.

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