*Much like surface flatness for flat optics, surface power is a measure of the deviation between the surface of the curved optic and a calibrated reference gauge, typically for a 633 nm source, unless otherwise stated. This specification is also commonly referred to as surface fit.
Round Geometry Enables Easy Mounting and Adjustment
Pre-Mounted and Aligned in an Engraved, Black Anodized Aluminum Ring
Full Contact Between Mounting Cell and Retaining Rings
Fabricated from N-BK7 Glass
Focal Lengths from -50 mm to -1000 mm Available
SM1 Lens Tube Compatible
Collimates & Cirularizes the Output of a Laser Diode
Like our N-BK7 plano-concave cylindrical lenses, these Ø1" negative round cylindrical lenses can be used to expand light but only in one dimension. However, they have the added advantage that they are epoxied into a round cell, allowing them to be mounted in our SM1 Lens Tubes or any Ø1" Lens Mounts.
The cell is black anodized and engraved with the part number, focal length, and coating information (if applicable). The wall thickness is designed to allow full contact with the cylindrical lens when using an SM1RR retaining ring to hold the lens.
One possible application is to use these lenses to convert a collimated laser source into a line generator. Alternatively, pairs of cylindrical lenses can be used for anamorphic beam shaping. When used to diverge light from a line source, the curved surface should face the source to limit the effects of aberrations.
Item #*
Focal Length**
BackFocal Length
Radius
Center Thickness
Length
Working Distance
Reference Drawing
LK1336RM
-50 mm
-51.3 mm
-25.8 mm
2.0 mm
8.26 mm
-50.0 mm
LK1431RM
-75 mm
-76.3 mm
-38.8 mm
2.0 mm
5.84 mm
-75.0 mm
LK1743RM
-100 mm
-102.0 mm
-51.7 mm
3.0 mm
5.84 mm
-100.6 mm
LK1419RM
-150 mm
-152.0 mm
-77.5 mm
3.0 mm
5.84 mm
-150.6 mm
LK1069RM
-200 mm
-202.0 mm
-103.4 mm
3.0 mm
5.84 mm
-200.6 mm
LK1487RM
-400 mm
-402.0 mm
-206.7 mm
3.0 mm
5.84 mm
-400.6 mm
LK1002RM
-1000 mm
-1002.0 mm
-516.8 mm
3.0 mm
5.84 mm
-1000.6 mm
*For AR-coated lenses, the same radius of curvature and center thickness applies as listed above for the uncoated version. **All focal lengths are specified at the design wavelength (587.6 nm). Since the index of refraction for N-BK7 is inversely proportional to the wavelength, the focal length of each lens increases with increasing wavelength.
All of our round cylindrical lenses can be ordered uncoated or with one of the following broadband AR coatings: -A: 350 - 700 nm, -B: 650 - 1050 nm or -C:1050 - 1620 nm.
These high performance multilayer AR coatings have an average reflectance of less than 0.5% (per surface) across the specified wavelength ranges. The central peak in each curve is less than 0.25%. These coatings are designed for use with angles of incidence (AOI) between 0 and 30 degrees (0.5 NA). For optics intended to be used with larger incident angles, consider using a custom coating optimized for a 45 degree AOI; these coatings are effective for use with angles of incidence between 25 and 52 degrees. The plot shown below indicates the performance of the standard coatings in this family as a function of wavelength. Broadband coatings have a typical absorption of 0.25%, which is not shown in the reflectivity plots.
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Posted Comments:
Poster: dane.austin
Posted Date: 2012-06-20 17:44:54.0
Could you do a round, cylindrical, plano-concave lens AR coated for 650-1050 nm, with a focal length of f = -125 mm?
Poster: tcohen
Posted Date: 2012-06-20 15:13:00.0
Response from Tim at Thorlabs: Thank you for your interest in our custom capabilities! We are able to provide custom optics, but this will largely depend on the desired specifications and quantity. I have contacted you to go over the details of your requirements.
Poster: Adam
Posted Date: 2010-05-20 08:59:24.0
A response from Adam at Thorlabs to abdul: Currently we do offer some beam expanders that are designed around 248nm, but should provide optimal performance at 244nm. They can be found on the following website:
http://www.thorlabs.com/NewGroupPage9.cfm?ObjectGroup_ID=2973
If you need beam expanders in one direction(i.e. using only cylindrical lenses), we can provide the components necessary to make this expander. I will contact you directly to get more information.
Poster: abdul
Posted Date: 2010-05-20 02:30:26.0
I am looking for some expander that can be used for 244nm, please provide with a quotation if you have this wavelength expander.
thanks
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