Antireflection Coating Spherical Lenses
Description
Antireflection coating spherical lenses are optical components designed to minimize the reflection of light on their surfaces. By applying a thin film of antireflective material, these lenses enhance the transmission of light through the lens, thereby increasing the overall efficiency of optical systems.
Working Principle
Antireflection coatings work by depositing a material at the interface of the lens to suppress glare and stray reflections. The effectiveness of these coatings is determined by the type and thickness of the thin-film material, which is chosen based on the refractive indices of the mediums involved. By using dielectric materials such as magnesium fluoride, calcium fluoride, and metal oxides, the coatings can achieve a reflectiveness as low as 0.1% at specific wavelengths. This is accomplished by maximizing destructive interference of light waves, which reduces the amount of light reflected off the lens surface
Applications
Antireflection coating spherical lenses are used in a variety of applications where high light transmission and minimal reflection are critical. Specific examples include camera lenses, where they reduce glare and improve image clarity, and laser systems, where they prevent back reflections that can destabilize the system. They are also used in medical imaging devices to ensure clear and accurate images .
Advantages over other Spherical Lenses
Compared to uncoated spherical lenses, those with antireflection coatings offer significantly reduced reflection losses, leading to higher light throughput. This is particularly beneficial in systems with multiple optical elements, where cumulative reflection losses can be substantial. The coatings also help prevent laser-induced damage by minimizing the amount of light reflected back into the system .
Limitations
One limitation of antireflection coating spherical lenses is that their effectiveness can be wavelength-dependent, meaning they may not perform equally well across all wavelengths of light. Additionally, the coatings can be sensitive to environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity, which may affect their durability and performance over time .
Considerations
When considering antireflection coating spherical lenses, it is important to evaluate the initial costs, which can be higher due to the complexity of the coating process. Operating expenses may be lower due to increased efficiency and reduced energy losses. However, the durability of the coatings can vary, and they may require periodic maintenance or replacement to maintain optimal performance. The accuracy of the coatings in reducing reflections is generally high, but it is crucial to ensure that the coatings are appropriate for the specific wavelengths and environmental conditions of the intended application .
from Newport MKS
The SBC028AR.33 Bi-Concave Lens is a 1064 nm antireflection coated, 25.4 mm diameter, UV grade fused silica bi-concave lens with an effective focal length of -100 mm. It is designed to meet the demanding requirements of laser electro-optic applications. Newport's UV grade fused silica precision... [See More]
- Lens Form: Concave-Concave; Bi-Concave
- Diameter: 25.4
- Focal Length: -101
- Center Thickness: 2.5
from CeNing Optics Co., Ltd.
CeNing Optics specializes in manufacturing high precision optical components, including optical lenses, prisms, beam splitters, waveplates, polarizers, interference filters, laser mirrors, BBO crystals, achromatic lenses, cylindrical lenses, and CaF2 windows. CeNing Optics produces optical... [See More]
- Lens Form: Concave-Concave
- Focal Length: -250 to -20
- Lens Application: Visible
- Diameter: 12.7 to 25.4
from Newport MKS
The KBC016AR.18 Bi-Concave Lens is a 1000 to 1550 nm anti-reflection coated, 12.7 mm diameter, N-BK7 Bi-concave lens with an effective focal length of -100 mm. It is designed to meet the demanding requirements of laser electro-optic applications. Newport's N-BK7 precision bi-concave lenses are... [See More]
- Lens Form: Concave-Concave; Bi-Concave
- Diameter: 12.7
- Focal Length: -101
- Center Thickness: 2.5
from CeNing Optics Co., Ltd.
CeNing Optics specializes in manufacturing high precision optical components, including optical lenses, prisms, beam splitters, waveplates, polarizers, interference filters, laser mirrors, BBO crystals, achromatic lenses, cylindrical lenses, and CaF2 windows. CeNing Optics produces optical... [See More]
- Lens Form: Convex-Convex
- Focal Length: 25 to 500
- Lens Application: Visible
- Diameter: 12.7 to 25.4
from Newport MKS
The KBC037AR.18 Bi-Concave Lens is a 1000 to 1550 nm anti-reflection coated, 25.4 mm diameter, N-BK7 Bi-concave lens with an effective focal length of -100 mm. It is designed to meet the demanding requirements of laser electro-optic applications. Newport's N-BK7 precision bi-concave lenses are... [See More]
- Lens Form: Concave-Concave; Bi-Concave
- Diameter: 25.4
- Focal Length: -101
- Center Thickness: 2.5
from CeNing Optics Co., Ltd.
CeNing Optics specializes in manufacturing high precision optical components, including optical lenses, prisms, beam splitters, waveplates, polarizers, interference filters, laser mirrors, BBO crystals, achromatic lenses, cylindrical lenses, and CaF2 windows. CeNing Optics produces optical... [See More]
- Lens Form: Concave-Concave
- Focal Length: -100 to 1000
- Lens Application: Visible
- Diameter: 25.4
from Newport MKS
The KBC082AR.18 Bi-Concave Lens is a 1000 to 1550 nm anti-reflection coated, 50.8 mm diameter, N-BK7 Bi-concave lens with an effective focal length of -100 mm. It is designed to meet the demanding requirements of laser electro-optic applications. Newport's N-BK7 precision bi-concave lenses are... [See More]
- Lens Form: Concave-Concave; Bi-Concave
- Diameter: 50.8
- Focal Length: -101
- Center Thickness: 2.5
from CeNing Optics Co., Ltd.
CeNing Optics specializes in manufacturing high precision optical components, including optical lenses, prisms, beam splitters, waveplates, polarizers, interference filters, laser mirrors, BBO crystals, achromatic lenses, cylindrical lenses, and CaF2 windows. CeNing Optics produces optical... [See More]
- Lens Form: Plano-Concave
- Focal Length: -500 to -10
- Lens Application: Visible
- Diameter: 6 to 50.8
from Newport MKS
The KBC010AR.18 Bi-Concave Lens is a 1000 to 1550 nm anti-reflection coated, 6.35 mm diameter, N-BK7 Bi-concave lens with an effective focal length of -12.7 mm. It is designed to meet the demanding requirements of laser electro-optic applications. Newport's N-BK7 precision bi-concave lenses are... [See More]
- Lens Form: Concave-Concave; Bi-Concave
- Diameter: 6.35
- Focal Length: -13.29
- Center Thickness: 2.5
from CeNing Optics Co., Ltd.
CeNing Optics specializes in manufacturing high precision optical components, including optical lenses, prisms, beam splitters, waveplates, polarizers, interference filters, laser mirrors, BBO crystals, achromatic lenses, cylindrical lenses, and CaF2 windows. CeNing Optics produces optical... [See More]
- Lens Form: Plano-Convex
- Focal Length: 4 to 1000
- Lens Application: Visible
- Diameter: 3 to 76.2
from Newport MKS
The SBX013AR.33 Fused Silica Bi-Convex Lens is a 12.7 mm diameter, 1064 nm anti-reflection coated, fused silica bi-convex lens with an effective focal length of 12.7 mm. It is designed to meet the demanding requirements of laser electro-optic applications. Newport's UV grade fused silica precision... [See More]
- Lens Form: Convex-Convex; Bi-Convex
- Diameter: 12.7
- Focal Length: 9.86
- Center Thickness: 7.35
from Newport MKS
The SBX028AR.33 Fused Silica Bi-Convex Lens is a 25.4 mm diameter, 1064 nm anti-reflection coated, fused silica bi-convex lens with an effective focal length of 100 mm. It is designed to meet the demanding requirements of laser electro-optic applications. Newport's UV grade fused silica precision... [See More]
- Lens Form: Convex-Convex; Bi-Convex
- Diameter: 25.4
- Focal Length: 98.34
- Center Thickness: 4.78
from Newport MKS
The SBX055AR.33 Fused Silica Bi-Convex Lens is a 50.8 mm diameter, 1064 nm anti-reflection coated, fused silica bi-convex lens with an effective focal length of 100 mm. It is designed to meet the demanding requirements of laser electro-optic applications. Newport's UV grade fused silica precision... [See More]
- Lens Form: Convex-Convex; Bi-Convex
- Diameter: 50.8
- Focal Length: 96.4
- Center Thickness: 10.3
from Newport MKS
The KBX022AR.18 N-BK7 Bi-Convex Lens is a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) diameter, 1000 to 1550 nm anti-reflection coated, N-BK7 bi-convex lens with an effective focal length of 12.7 mm. It is designed to meet the demanding requirements of laser electro-optic applications. Newport's N-BK7 precision bi-convex... [See More]
- Lens Form: Convex-Convex; Bi-Convex
- Diameter: 12.7
- Focal Length: 10.26
- Center Thickness: 6.68
from Newport MKS
The KBX064AR.18 N-BK7 Bi-Convex Lens is a 1 inch (25.4 mm) diameter, 1000 to 1550 nm anti-reflection coated, N-BK7 bi-convex lens with an effective focal length of 100 mm. It is designed to meet the demanding requirements of laser electro-optic applications. Newport's N-BK7 precision bi-convex... [See More]
- Lens Form: Convex-Convex; Bi-Convex
- Diameter: 25.4
- Focal Length: 98.47
- Center Thickness: 4.58
from Newport MKS
The KBX154AR.18 N-BK7 Bi-Convex Lens is a 2 inch (50.8 mm) diameter, 1000 to 1550 nm anti-reflection coated, N-BK7 bi-convex lens with an effective focal length of 100 mm. It is designed to meet the demanding requirements of laser electro-optic applications. Newport's N-BK7 precision bi-convex... [See More]
- Lens Form: Convex-Convex; Bi-Convex
- Diameter: 50.8
- Focal Length: 96.83
- Center Thickness: 9.44
from Newport MKS
The KBX013AR.18 N-BK7 Bi-Convex Lens is a 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) diameter, 1000 to 1550 nm anti-reflection coated, N-BK7 bi-convex lens with an effective focal length of 12.7 mm. It is designed to meet the demanding requirements of laser electro-optic applications. Newport's N-BK7 precision bi-convex... [See More]
- Lens Form: Convex-Convex; Bi-Convex
- Diameter: 6.35
- Focal Length: 11.37
- Center Thickness: 3.82
from Newport MKS
The CSV100AR.10 Plano-Concave Cylindrical Lens is a 245 to 440 nm anti-reflection coated, fused silica plano-concave cylindrical lens with a 2 inch (50.8 mm) length and a 1 inch (25.4 mm) width and an effective focal length of -100 mm. It is designed to meet the demanding requirements of laser... [See More]
- Lens Form: Plano-Concave; Plano-Concave
- Center Thickness: 2.5
- Focal Length: -102
- Edge Thickness: 4.15
from Newport MKS
The CSV150AR.10 Plano-Concave Cylindrical Lens is a 245 to 440 nm anti-reflection coated, fused silica plano-concave cylindrical lens with a 2 inch (50.8 mm) length and a 2 inch (50.8 mm) width and an effective focal length of -150 mm. It is designed to meet the demanding requirements of laser... [See More]
- Lens Form: Plano-Concave; Plano-Concave
- Center Thickness: 2.5
- Focal Length: -152
- Edge Thickness: 7.15
from Newport MKS
The CKV025AR.33 Plano-Concave Cylindrical Lens is a 1064 nm anti-reflection coated, 1 inch (25.4 mm) length by 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) width, N-BK7 plano-concave cylindrical lens with an effective focal length of -25 mm. It is designed to meet the demanding requirements of laser electro-optic... [See More]
- Lens Form: Plano-Concave; Plano-Concave
- Center Thickness: 6
- Focal Length: -28.96
- Edge Thickness: 7.4
from Newport MKS
The CKV006AR.33 Plano-Concave Cylindrical Lens is a 1064 nm anti-reflection coated, 1 inch (25.4 mm) length by 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) width, N-BK7 plano-concave cylindrical lens with an effective focal length of -6.4 mm. It is designed to meet the demanding requirements of laser electro-optic... [See More]
- Lens Form: Plano-Concave; Plano-Concave
- Center Thickness: 6
- Focal Length: -10.96
- Edge Thickness: 7.36
from Newport MKS
The CKV100AR.14 Plano-Concave Cylindrical Lens is a 430 to 700 nm anti-reflection coated, 2 inch (50.8 mm) length by 1 inch (25.4 mm) width, N-BK7 plano-concave cylindrical lens with an effective focal length of -100 mm. It is designed to meet the demanding requirements of laser electro-optic... [See More]
- Lens Form: Plano-Concave; Plano-Concave
- Center Thickness: 6
- Focal Length: -104
- Edge Thickness: 7.46
from Newport MKS
The CSX025AR.33 Plano-Convex Cylindrical Lens is a 1064 nm anti-reflection coated, fused silica, plano-convex cylindrical lens with a 2 inch (50.8 mm) length, a 19.0 mm width and an effective focal length of 25.4 mm. It is designed to meet the demanding requirements of laser electro-optic... [See More]
- Lens Form: Plano-Convex; Plano-Convex
- Center Thickness: 7.88
- Focal Length: 20.2
- Edge Thickness: 3
from Newport MKS
The CSX100AR.33 Plano-Convex Cylindrical Lens is a 1064 nm anti-reflection coated, fused silica, plano-convex cylindrical lens with a 2 inch (50.8 mm) length, a 1 inch (25.4 mm) width and an effective focal length of 100 mm. It is designed to meet the demanding requirements of laser electro-optic... [See More]
- Lens Form: Plano-Convex; Plano-Convex
- Center Thickness: 4.79
- Focal Length: 92.98
- Edge Thickness: 3
from Newport MKS
The CSX150AR.33 Plano-Convex Cylindrical Lens is a 1064 nm anti-reflection coated, fused silica, plano-convex cylindrical lens with a 2 inch (50.8 mm) length, a 2 inch (50.8 mm) width and an effective focal length of 150 mm. It is designed to meet the demanding requirements of laser electro-optic... [See More]
- Lens Form: Plano-Convex; Plano-Convex
- Center Thickness: 7.85
- Focal Length: 145
- Edge Thickness: 3
from Newport MKS
The CKX10-C Plano-Convex Cylindrical Lens is a Magnesium Fluoride (MgF2) coated, 0.5 inch (12.50 mm) diameter, N-N-BK7 plano-convex cylindrical lens with an effective focal length of 12.50 mm. It is designed to meet the demanding requirements of laser electro-optic applications. Newport's N-N-BK7... [See More]
- Lens Form: Plano-Convex; Plano-Convex
- Center Thickness: 7.48
- Focal Length: 7.57
- Materials: BK7 Glass; Grade A N-BK7
from Newport MKS
The CKX18-C Plano-Convex Cylindrical Lens is a Magnesium Fluoride (MgF2) coated,1.0 inch (25.00 mm) diameter, N-N-BK7 plano-convex cylindrical lens with an effective focal length of 100.00 mm. It is designed to meet the demanding requirements of laser electro-optic applications. Newport's N-N-BK7... [See More]
- Lens Form: Plano-Convex; Plano-Convex
- Center Thickness: 3.16
- Focal Length: 97.98
- Materials: BK7 Glass; Grade A N-BK7
from Newport MKS
The CKX019AR.33 Plano-Convex Cylindrical Lens is a 1064 nm anti-reflection coated, 1 inch (25.4 mm) length by 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) width, N-BK7 plano-convex cylindrical lens with an effective focal length of 19.0 mm. It is designed to meet the demanding requirements of laser electro-optic... [See More]
- Lens Form: Plano-Convex; Plano-Convex
- Lens Features: Antireflection Coating
- Materials: BK7 Glass; Grade A N-BK7
from Newport MKS
The CKX150AR.18 Plano-Convex Cylindrical Lens is a 1000 to 1550 nm anti-reflection coated, 2 inch (50.8 mm) length by 2 inch (50.8 mm) width, N-BK7 plano-convex cylindrical lens with an effective focal length of 150 mm. It is designed to meet the demanding requirements of laser electro-optic... [See More]
- Lens Form: Plano-Convex; Plano-Convex
- Lens Features: Antireflection Coating
- Materials: BK7 Glass; Grade A N-BK7
from Newport MKS
The CKX038AR.33 Plano-Convex Cylindrical Lens is a 1064 nm anti-reflection coated, 2 inch (50.8 mm) length by 1 inch (25.4 mm) width, N-BK7 plano-convex cylindrical lens with an effective focal length of 38.1 mm. It is designed to meet the demanding requirements of laser electro-optic applications. [See More]
- Lens Form: Plano-Convex; Plano-Convex
- Lens Features: Antireflection Coating
- Materials: BK7 Glass; Grade A N-BK7
from Changchun Sunday Optics Co., Ltd.
A plano-concave lens is machined from a plane and a concave sphere.It has a negative focal length, which makes it widely used.In optical system, it is used for beam expansion, projection ray and extension of optical system focal length.Plane-concave lenses can diverge a collimating beam into a... [See More]
- Lens Form: Plano-Convex; Plano-Concave
- Materials: H-K9L (Customization)
- Lens Application: Infrared; Ultraviolet
- Surface Quality: 20-10 Scratch / Dig
from Thorlabs, Inc.
At Thorlabs, we constantly reinforce our desire to serve at the pleasure of our customers. From this comes our desire to be connected to our industry in a way that far exceeds what would typically be expected of a vendor. Thorlabs lives this core principle by seeking to enhance, at every turn, the... [See More]
- Lens Form: Plano-Convex; Plano-Concave; Convex-Convex; Concave-Concave
- Focal Length: -1000 to 750
- Lens Application: Infrared; Visible; Ultraviolet
- Diameter: 5 to 75
from HG Optronics, Inc.
Achromatic Lenses are used to minimize or eliminate chromatic aberration. The achromatic design also helps minimize spherical aberrations. Achromatic Lenses are ideal for a range of applications, including fluorescence microscopy, image relay, inspection, or spectroscopy. Achromatic Lenses, which... [See More]
- Focal Length: -50 to 120
- Materials: Crown Glass; Flint Glass; Crown Glass&Flint Glass CDGM, Schott, Ohara etc
- Diameter: 6 to 25.4
- Surface Quality: 20-10 Scratch / Dig; 60-40 Scratch / Dig
from Ophir-Spiricon Inc.
Plano-convex lenses provide a greater depth of field [See More]
- Lens Form: Plano-Convex
- Focal Length: 318
- Lens Application: Infrared
- Diameter: 25.4
from HG Optronics, Inc.
Double Concave Lenses are used in beam expansion, image reduction, or light projection applications. These lenses are also ideal for expanding the focal length of an optical system. Double Concave Lenses, which have two concave surfaces, are Optical Lenses with negative focal lengths. HG OPTRONICS... [See More]
- Lens Form: Concave-Concave
- Diameter: 10 to 50
- Focal Length: -500 to -10
- Center Thickness: 2 to 3