Frequently Asked Questions

A Powell lens is an optical lens used to generate a straight line with even distribution of energy.

Cylindrical lenses generate Gaussian beam profiles with hot-spot center points and fading edges, while Powell lenses generate straight lines with even energy distribution.

The uniformity of the output line is related to incident wavelength, beam size, divergence, and working distance.

Powell lenses can be used for imaging, laser optics, spectroscopy, microscopy, and OEM applications.

Yes, all lenses are available with narrow-band or broadband antireflection coatings peaked for the major wavelength of operation, at which transmittance will exceed 99%.

You May Also Like