Description
At Tower Optical Corporation, we understand that quality is not just a feature—it's a necessity. Our cylindrical lenses are crafted with precision and care, ensuring that each piece meets the highest standards of optical performance. Whether you're working on a complex optical system or a simple application, our lenses provide the reliability and accuracy you need. Our cylindrical lenses are available in both plano-convex and plano-concave configurations, each designed to meet specific optical requirements.
Made from high-quality BK7 material or its equivalent, these lenses are engineered to deliver exceptional clarity and durability. With a design wavelength of 587.6nm, our lenses are optimized for a wide range of applications, ensuring versatility and adaptability in various optical setups. Each lens is manufactured with meticulous attention to detail, featuring dimensional tolerances of ±0.2mm and focal length tolerances of ±2%. The centering tolerance ranges from 5 to 15 arc minutes, ensuring precise alignment in your optical system.
With a clear aperture of 90% and a surface quality of 60-40 S/D, our lenses provide superior performance without compromise. Whether you need a standard size or a custom solution, Tower Optical Corporation is committed to delivering products that exceed your expectations.
Cylindrical Lens - CYV16-040-500
Specifications
Lens Type: | Negative |
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Material: | BK7 |
Size: | 40 mm |
Focal Length: | -500 mm |
Design Wavelength: | 587.6nm |
Dimensional Tolerance: | ±0.2mm |
Focal Length Tolerance: | ±2% |
Centering Tolerance: | 5~15 arc min |
Clear Aperture: | 90% |
Surface Quality: | 60-40 S/D |
Bevel: | 0.2mm x 45° |
Features
- High-Quality Material: Made from BK7 or equivalent, ensuring durability and precision.
- Design Wavelength: Optimized for 587.6nm, providing excellent performance in specified applications.
- Dimensional Tolerance: ±0.2mm, ensuring precise measurements and fit.
- Focal Length Tolerance: ±2%, offering reliable and consistent focal lengths.
- Centering Tolerance: 5~15 arc min, ensuring optimal alignment and performance.
- Clear Aperture: 90%, maximizing the usable area of the lens.
- Surface Quality: 60-40 S/D, providing a smooth and clear optical surface.
- Bevel: 0.2mm x 45°, enhancing safety and ease of handling.
- Coating: None, allowing for custom coating options based on specific needs.
- Custom Options Available: We offer custom versions of all products. Send us your drawings or specifications for a quotation.
Applications
- Optical Systems: Cylindrical lenses are used in various optical systems to focus light into a line or to change the aspect ratio of an image.
- Laser Applications: These lenses are commonly used in laser scanning systems, laser diode systems, and laser projection systems to shape and manipulate laser beams.
- Imaging Systems: They are used in imaging systems to correct astigmatism and to focus light onto linear detectors or CCD arrays.
- Scientific Research: Cylindrical lenses are utilized in scientific experiments and research for beam shaping and focusing applications.
- Medical Devices: In medical imaging and laser treatment devices, cylindrical lenses help in focusing and directing laser beams accurately.
- Industrial Applications: Used in industrial laser systems for cutting, welding, and material processing to focus laser beams into lines or specific shapes.
- Telecommunications: Employed in fiber optic systems to couple light into fibers or to collimate light from fiber outputs.
- Projection Systems: Used in projectors to correct image distortion and to focus light uniformly across the screen.
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