PLCX304 30 mm Dia. x 150 mm FL; Uncoated; Plano-Convex Lens
- Type
- Lens
- Subtype
- Spherical Lens (Plano-Convex)
- Brand
- WTS Photonics
Properties
- Shape
- Circular
- Diameter
- 30 mm
- EFL
- 150 mm
- BFL
- 147.38 mm
- R1
- 77.8 mm
Material
- Name
- N-BK7
- Dispersion Equation
- Sellmeier
- n (λ)
- 1.518720636186463
- λ
- 546.1 nm
- B1
- 1.03961212
- C1
- 0.00600069867 μm2
- B2
- 0.231792344
- C2
- 0.0200179144 μm2
- B3
- 1.01046945
- C3
- 103.560653 μm2
PLCX304 30 mm Dia. x 150 mm FL; Uncoated; Plano-Convex Lens
The PLCX304 is a Plano-Convex lens, a type of spherical lens characterized by one flat and one curved surface. This lens, sourced from WTS Photonics, boasts a diameter of 30 mm and an effective focal length (EFL) of 150 mm. The EFL, also known as the focal length, is the distance between the lens and the focal point where light rays converge.
The lens's geometry includes a thickness edge of 2.5 mm and a thickness center of 3.96 mm. The radius of curvature (R1) of the curved surface is 77.8 mm, and the back focal length (BFL) is 147.38 mm. The BFL is the distance from the back surface of the lens to the focal point. The lens's inner and outer radii are both 0, indicating a uniform curvature across the lens surface.
The lens is made of n-BK7 Schott glass, a common material in optical applications due to its excellent optical properties and high Abbe number, which measures dispersion. The lens is uncoated, meaning it does not have any additional layers to enhance its optical properties or protect it from environmental factors.
This lens is designed to operate at a wavelength of 546.1 nm, typically used in monochromatic applications. It's important to note that the lens's performance may vary at different wavelengths.