AX251-B 25.4 mm Dia. UVFS Plano-Convex Axicon Prism; 5 mm AR 650-1050nm
- Type
- Prism
- Subtype
- Axicon Prism
- Brand
- Thorlabs
Properties
- Shape
- Circular
- Diameter
- 25.4 mm
Material
- Name
- UVFS
- Dispersion Equation
- Sellmeier
- n (λ)
- 1.4524982859534705
- λ
- 850 nm
- B1
- 0.6961663
- C1
- 0.004679148 μm2
- B2
- 0.4079426
- C2
- 0.013512063 μm2
- B3
- 0.8974794
- C3
- 97.93400254 μm2
AX251-B 25.4 mm Dia. UVFS Plano-Convex Axicon Prism; 5 mm AR 650-1050nm
The AX251-B is a 25.4 mm diameter Axicon Prism from Thorlabs, designed with a plano-convex geometry and a 5 mm thick edge. This Axicon Prism is part of the UVFS material family, specifically identified as UVFS Mal-1965, which is known for its excellent optical properties.
The Axicon Prism features a small angle (alpha) of approximately 0.017453292519943295 radians, or approximately 1 degree, making it suitable for a variety of applications. The convex side of the prism has a thickness of 5.2 mm, slightly more than the 5 mm thickness of the flat side.
This Axicon Prism is coated with a front AR coating optimized for the wavelength range of 650-1050 nm, providing improved transmission and reducing unwanted reflections. The coating is identified as tho b bbar, ensuring high-quality performance and durability.
The Axicon Prism's shape is a crucial aspect of its functionality. Axicon Prisms are used to focus light into a thin line or sheet, making them ideal for applications such as laser material processing, beam shaping, and optical manipulation.
