AX255-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
AX255-B 25.4 mm Dia. UVFS Plano-Convex Axicon Prism; 5 mm AR 650-1050nm
The AX255-B is a UVFS Plano-Convex Axicon Prism, a specialized optical component designed for a variety of applications. Sourced from Thorlabs, this axicon prism boasts a 25.4 mm diameter and a 5 mm AR coating optimized for the 650-1050nm wavelength range.
The prism's geometry is a key feature, with a thickness of 5 mm at the edge and 6.1 mm at the center. The axicon's alpha value is 0.08726646259971647, and it is convex, making it ideal for use in beam shaping and other applications where precise control over light propagation is required.
The AX255-B is made from UVFS, a material with a catalog number of MAL-1965. The front surface of the prism is coated with a broadband anti-reflection coating, denoted as "tho b bbar". This coating reduces surface reflections, enhancing the prism's performance in transmission applications.
