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Aspherized Achromatic Lenses

Aspherized Achromatic Lenses

Aspherized Achromatic Lenses
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  • Unique Innovative Design, Low Cost, Color-Corrected Asphere
  • Better Color Correction than Standard Achromatic Lenses
  • Similar Spherical Aberration Correction to Machined Aspheres
  • Prescription Information Available

Common Specifications

Note:
VIS 0° Coating on First Surface, Second Surface is Aspheric Polymer
Centering (arcmin):
≤5
Focal Length Specification Wavelength (nm):
587.6
Surface Quality:
60-40, glass surfaces only
Coating:
VIS 0° (425-675nm)
Coating Specification:
Ravg ≤0.4% @ 425 - 675nm
Wavelength Range (nm):
425 - 675
Operating Temperature (°C):
-20°C to 80°C

Products

Dia. (mm) EFL (mm) BFL (mm) CT (mm)  Substrate   Compare  Stock Number  Price Buy
9.00 12.00 8.162 6.06 N-LAK8 / N-SF57
9.00 18.00 14.3 6.06 N-LAK8 / N-SF57
12.50 14.00 9.89 8.08 S-FSL5 / N-SF57
12.50 20.00 16.07 6.58 N-LAK8 / N-SF57
12.50 25.00 21.69 5.58 N-LAK8 / N-SF57
25.00 30.00 23.21 11.58 N-LAK14 / N-SF57
25.00 35.00 28.14 11.58 N-LAK8 / N-SF57
25.00 40.00 33.23 11.58 N-SK14 / N-SF57
25.00 50.00 44.12 11.58 S-FSL5 / S-TIH13

Product Details

TECHSPEC® Aspherized Achromats bridge the gap between color-corrected achromats and spherical aberration-corrected aspheres. This unique design results in a cost-effective, color-corrected aspheric component. The doublet lenses consist of two cemented elements matched for their color-correction ability and small RMS spot size.   The second surface of the doublet is fused with a molded polymer aspheric surface. These molds create a stable aspheric contour, removing or reducing wavefront errors present in typical achromats while boosting numerical aperture. TECHSPEC Aspherized Achromats’ typical applications include fiber optic focusing or collimation, image relay, inspection, scanning, and high numerical aperture imaging. 

These lenses were honored with the PhAST/Laser Focus World Innovation Award for Optics and Optical Components. 

Technical Information

CT: Center Thickness, ET: Edge Thickness, R: Radius, P: Principal Plane, BFL: Back Focal Length, EFL: Effective Focal Length
CT: Center Thickness, ET: Edge Thickness, R: Radius, P: Principal Plane, BFL: Back Focal Length, EFL: Effective Focal Length

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