LA4874-UV UV Fused Silica Plano-Convex Lens; Dia:1 in; f=150.5 mm ARC 245-400nm

The LA4874-UV 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 1 inch (25.4 mm) and a focal length of 150.5 mm.

The lens is constructed from UV Fused Silica, a material known for its excellent transmission properties in the ultraviolet (UV) range. This makes it an ideal choice for applications that require high-performance UV transmission, such as UV curing, fluorescence microscopy, and UV spectroscopy.

The lens features a plano-convex geometry, with a spherical surface on one side and a flat surface on the other. This design allows for efficient light collection and focusing, making it suitable for use as a focusing or collimating element in optical systems.

The LA4874-UV lens is coated with a broadband anti-reflection coating, specifically designed for the UV range (245-400 nm). This coating reduces surface reflections, thereby increasing the amount of light transmitted through the lens. It also helps to minimize glare and improve contrast, enhancing the overall performance of the lens.

In terms of dimensions, the lens has a thickness of 2 mm at the edge and 3.2 mm at the center. The effective focal length (EFL) is 150 mm, and the back focal length (BFL) is 147.8 mm. The lens does not have any inner or outer radius, indicating a uniform thickness across the lens.