PLCX305 38 mm Dia. x 50 mm FL; Uncoated; Plano-Convex Lens

The PLCX305 is a Plano-Convex lens, a type of spherical lens characterized by its single curved surface and a flat surface. This lens, sourced from WTS Photonics, has a diameter of 38 mm and a center thickness of 11.3 mm, making it suitable for a wide range of optical applications. The lens's base shape is circular, and it has a total length of 50 mm, as indicated by its effective focal length (EFL).

The lens's curved surface has a radius of curvature (R1) of 25.92 mm, and its back focal length (BFL) is 42.6 mm. The BFL is the distance from the lens's rear surface to the focal point, while the R1 is the radius of curvature of the first surface. The lens's inner and outer radii are both 0, indicating that the lens is uniformly curved.

The PLCX305 is made from N-BK7 Schott glass, a popular material for optical lenses due to its excellent optical properties and high Abbe number. The lens is uncoated, meaning it does not have any anti-reflective or other coatings applied to its surfaces. This can be advantageous in certain applications where the natural properties of the glass are desired, but it may also result in higher reflectivity and lower transmission compared to coated lenses.

The lens is designed to operate at a wavelength of 546.1 nm, a common reference wavelength in optical systems. It is important to note that the lens's performance may vary at different wavelengths.