LA4600 UV Fused Silica Plano-Convex Lens; Dia:0.5 in; f=100.3 mm Uncoated

The LA4600 UV Fused Silica 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 0.5 inches, is designed for use in a variety of applications that require precise optical control.

The lens is spherical in shape, with a base shape of a circle. It features a plano-convex design, meaning one side is flat (plano) and the other is curved (convex). This design is often used to focus or collimate light in optical systems. The lens has a center thickness of 2.2 mm and an edge thickness of 1.8 mm, providing robustness and durability.

The LA4600 lens has an effective focal length (EFL) of 100.3 mm, which is the distance from the lens to the point at which it focuses or collimates light. This EFL is a critical parameter in designing optical systems, as it determines the magnification and the angular field of view.

The lens is made of UV Fused Silica, a high-purity silica glass that is highly transparent in the ultraviolet region of the spectrum. This makes it ideal for applications that require UV transmission, such as UV curing, fluorescence microscopy, and UV laser systems.

The LA4600 lens is uncoated, meaning it does not have any anti-reflective or other coatings. While coatings can enhance the performance of a lens by reducing reflections or increasing transmission, an uncoated lens can be advantageous in certain applications, such as where broadband transmission is required or where cost is a concern.

The LA4600 lens is currently in stock and available for immediate shipping. For more information, including detailed specifications and pricing, please refer to the vendor's website.