Circular and Rectangular Cylinder Lenses
Product Description
Precision cylindrical lenses are optical components used in many industrial and scientific fields. They are used to focus and shape the beams of light in one direction while leaving the other axis unaffected. Cylindrical lenses have a curved surface that is cylindrical in shape, and they can be either positive or negative. Positive cylindrical lenses converge light in one direction, while negative cylindrical lenses diverge light in one direction. They are typically made of materials such as glass or plastic and come in various sizes and shapes. The precision of cylindrical lenses refers to the accuracy of their curvature and the surface quality, meaning the smoothness and evenness of the surface. Highly precise cylindrical lenses are needed in many applications, such as in telescopes, cameras, and laser systems, where any deviation from the ideal shape can cause distortion or aberration in the image forming process. Manufacturing of precision cylindrical lenses requires advanced technologies and techniques such as precision molding, precision grinding, and polishing. Overall, precision cylindrical lenses are a vital component in many advanced optical systems and are crucial for high-precision imaging and measurement applications.
Common applications of cylindrical lenses include:
1.Optical Metrology: Cylindrical lenses are used in metrology applications to measure the shape and form of objects with high accuracy. They are employed in profilometers, interferometers, and other advanced metrology tools.
2.Laser systems: Cylindrical lenses are used in laser systems to focus and shape laser beams. They can be used to collimate or converge the laser beam in one direction while leaving the other direction unaffected. This is useful in applications such as laser cutting, marking, and drilling.
3.Telescopes: Cylindrical lenses are used in telescopes to correct for aberrations caused by the curvature of the lens surface. They help to produce a clear image of distant objects, without distortion.
4.Medical Devices: Cylindrical lenses are used in medical devices such as endoscopes to provide a clear and detailed image of the internal organs of the body.
5.Optomechanical System: Cylindrical lenses are used in combination with other optical components such as mirrors, prisms, and filters to create advanced optical systems for various applications in imaging, spectroscopy, sensing, and other fields.
6. Machine Vision: Cylindrical lenses are also used in machine vision systems to capture high-resolution images of objects in motion, allowing for precise measurements and inspections. Overall, cylindrical lenses play a critical role in many advanced optical systems, enabling high-precision imaging and measurement in a range of applications.
Specifications
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Substrate |
CDGM / SCHOTT |
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Dimensional Tolerance |
±0.05mm |
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Thickness Tolerance |
±0.02mm |
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Radius Tolerance |
±0.02mm |
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Surface Flatness |
1（0.5）@632.8nm |
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Surface Quality |
40/20 |
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Centering
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<5’(Round Shape) |
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<1’(Rectangle) |
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Edges |
Protective Bevel as Needed |
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Clear Aperture |
90% |
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Coating |
As Needed, Design Wavelength:320~2000nm |
