What is a plano convex lens?

Plano-convex lenses is positive focal length elements that have one spherical surface and one flat surface. These lenses are designed for infinite conjugate (parallel light) use or simple imaging in non-critical applications. These optic lenses are ideal for all-purpose focusing elements. PCX Lenses have one convex surface. For maximum efficiency, the second, plano (flat) surface should face the desired focal plane.

How convex lens work?

Plano-convex lenses are used for applying focus to an optical system, and collimating diverging light beams. ... Low spherical aberration is obtained if the lens is orientated in a way that causes the collimated beam to enter or exit the curved surface, thereby making the plano side face towards the point source or focus.

Plano-Convex lenses Application

Plano-Convex Lens usually for light collimation or for focusing applications utilizing monochromatic illumination, in a range of industries including industrial, pharmaceutical, robotics, or defense etc..

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Optical spherical lens provided by VY Optoelectronics Co.,Ltd.

VY Optoelectronics Co.,Ltd. offers large inventory of off-the-shelf optical components, which includes a large variety of Plano-Convex Lenses. VY Optics’PCX lenses are available in a range of coating or substrate options. Anti-reflection coatings range from the Ultraviolet (UV) to the Infrared (IR), including UV-AR, UV-VIS, MgF2, VIS 0°, VIS-NIR, NIR I, NIR II, or Telecom-NIR. Additional coatings designed specifically for laser wavelengths, such as 266nm, 355nm, 532nm, or 1064nm are also offered. Germanium (Ge), Silicon (Si), or Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) substrates are ideal for Infrared (IR) applications.

VY Optics can also manufactures Plano-convex lenses according to you specication, material has wide range, from S1-UV Grade Fused Silica, G1 Fused Quartz, Commercial Grade, and BK7 Optical Glass. Every optic is pitch polished, providing good surface quality and an exceptional low-cost imaging performance with a variety of light sources.

We also offer plano-concave lenses, which have negative focal length components and one concave surface. For information on our optic lens custom work, contact VY immediately.

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