Description

The Plano Concave Lens (PCV) is a specialized optical component primarily designed for diverging parallel light. Crafted from high-quality BK7 material, these lenses offer excellent transmittance from visible light to near-infrared wavelengths (350-2000nm). Widely utilized in laser systems and telescopes, BK7 Plano Concave Lenses are indispensable for applications requiring precise light manipulation and divergence.

Specifications

Lens Type: Plano-Concave
Material: BK7, UVFS, CaF2, H-K9L
Diameter: 4 mm
Focal Length: -6 mm
Edge Thickness, Te: 2 mm
Material: BK7
Design Wavelength: 587.6nm
Diameter Tolerance: +0.0/-0.1mm
Center Thickness Tolerance: ±0.1mm
Surface Figure: λ/4 @633nm
Focal Length Tolerance: ±1%
Centration: 3 arc min.
Surface Quality: 40/20-60/40
Bevel: 0.2×45°
Coating: Uncoated or Customized AR

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Features

  • Diverging Optics: Specifically engineered to diverge parallel light, ideal for applications requiring light spreading or beam expansion.
  • Broad Spectral Range: Offers high transmittance across a wide spectrum, from visible light to near-infrared wavelengths (350-2000nm), ensuring versatility in various optical setups.
  • High-Quality Material: Constructed from BK7 optical glass, renowned for its exceptional optical properties, including high transmittance and low dispersion.
  • Precision Design: Engineered with precise diameter and center thickness tolerances, ensuring uniformity and reliability in optical performance.
  • Optimized Surface Quality: Features λ/4 surface figure at 633nm, ensuring excellent imaging quality and minimizing optical aberrations.
    Customizable Options: Available in various diameters (Dia), effective focal lengths (EFL), back focal lengths (BFL), center thicknesses (CT), and edge thicknesses (ET), offering flexibility to suit specific application requirements.
  • Coating Options: Offered with optional custom anti-reflective (AR) coatings to enhance transmission and reduce glare, ensuring optimal performance in different lighting conditions.

Summary:

  • Material: BK7
  • Design Wavelength: 587.6nm
  • Diameter Tolerance: +0.0/-0. 1mm
  • Center Thickness Tolerance: ±0.1mm
  • Surface Figure: λ/4 @633nm
  • Focal Length Tolerance: ±1%
  • Centration: 3 arc min.
  • Surface Quality: 40/20-60/40
  • Bevel: 0.2×45°
  • Coating: Uncoated or Customized AR

Applications

  • Laser Systems: Utilized for beam expansion, collimation, and beam shaping in laser processing equipment, scientific lasers, and industrial laser systems.
  • Telescope Optics: Integrated into telescopes and astronomical instruments for light divergence and aberration correction, facilitating clear and precise astronomical observations.
  • Optical Instrumentation: Applied in optical setups and experimental setups for light spreading, spatial filtering, and optical alignment, enabling diverse research and experimental applications.
  • Medical Devices: Utilized in medical imaging systems and diagnostic instruments for light diffusion and focusing, facilitating accurate analysis and diagnosis.
  • Industrial Applications: Employed in industrial measurement systems, barcode scanners, and metrology equipment for precise light manipulation and beam control.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main use of N-BK7 PlanoConcave Lenses?
N-BK7 PlanoConcave Lenses are mainly used in diverging parallel light.
What is the transmittance range of BK7 material?
BK7 material has high transmittance from visible light to near infrared (350-2000nm).
What are the available sizes of the lenses?
The available sizes of the lenses are listed in the ALPV01 table, ranging from 4.0mm to 50.0mm in diameter.
Can I get customized size and coatings for the PCV lenses?
Yes, in addition to N-BK7, we can also supply CaF2, Fused Silica, ZnSe substrate PCV lenses with customized size and coatings available.

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