Crysmit have more than 10 years of experience in lens manufacturing, design, and optical precision assembly. CRYSMIT provide Double Concave Lenses with the material of N-BK7, fused silica, sapphire, CaF2, and other glass raw material.
A Double Concave Lens, or Biconcave Lens, has two inwardly curved surfaces. It diverges light, forming virtual images that appear on the same side as the light source. This lens type has a negative focal length, indicating it spreads light rather than focusing it. It can also reduce the spherical aberration caused by other lenses. They are essential components in many optical systems, found in a wide range of optical equipment.
Know about the features and application of Double Concave Lens ?
A Double Concave Lens, also known as a Biconcave Lens, is a lens that has two inwardly curved, concave surfaces. Here are the key features of a double concave lens:
Diverging Light: Double Concave Lenses are designed to diverge light, spreading out parallel light rays. This makes them useful in a variety of applications where light needs to be diverged, such as beam expanders.
Forming Virtual Images: Unlike double convex lenses, which form real images, double concave lenses form virtual images that appear to be located on the same side of the lens as the light source. This is useful in devices like peepholes and optical character recognition (OCR) systems.
Negative Focal Length: Double Concave Lenses have a negative focal length, which means they cause light to diverge rather than focus.
Reduction of Spherical Aberration: When used appropriately, a double concave lens can be used to reduce the spherical aberration produced by other lenses.
Material Variety: Double Concave Lenses can be made from a wide range of materials, including N-BK7, Fused Silica, and various types of plastic. The choice of material can significantly affect the properties of the lens, such as its transmission range, resistance to physical and chemical damage, and its refractive index.
In summary, double concave lenses are an essential component in many optical systems due to their ability to diverge light and form virtual images. They're found in a variety of optical equipment, from simple viewing devices to more advanced optical systems.
Attribute | Specification |
Material | N-BK7, Fused Silica, N-SF10, Silicon, CaF2, Sapphire, etc. |
Typical Diameter (Фmm) | 10.0, 12.7, 15.0, 20.0, 25.4, 30.0, 50.8, etc. |
Diameter Tolerance (mm) | +0.0/-0.02 (High Precision) |
Paraxial Focal Length Tolerance (mm) | ±2% |
Centration | <3 arc min |
Clear Aperture | >90% |
Surface Figure (@632.8nm) | λ/4 (High Precision) |
IRR ( @632.8nm) | λ/10 (High Precision) |
Surface Quality | 10/5 (High Precision) |
Bevel (face width x 45°) | <0.25mm |
Coating | uncoated, AR, HR, PR Coating, etc. |