The LA4874-1550 is a Plano-Convex Spherical Lens, part of Thorlabs' extensive catalog of optical elements. This lens boasts a diameter of 25.4 mm and a center thickness of 3.2 mm, with a significantly thinner edge of 2 mm. The lens's effective focal length (EFL) is 150.5 mm, making it suitable for a variety of applications.
The lens is made from UVFS material, specifically identified as "UVFS mal- 1965" in the item data. This material is designed to work optimally with a wavelength of 587.6 nm. The lens's front and back surfaces are coated with Thorlabs' V-AR-1550 coating, which is designed to reduce reflection and increase transmission at 1550 nm.
The lens's geometry is circular, with an inner radius of 0 and an outer radius of 0, indicating a uniform curvature across the lens surface. The lens's shape is spherical, which is a common choice for many optical applications due to its simplicity and predictable behavior.
The item data also provides a link to Thorlabs' website for more information and to check the product's availability. This lens, like all products from Thorlabs, is designed with precision and quality in mind, ensuring reliable and accurate performance in a variety of optical systems.