Fused quartz double-convex lens is a high-performance optical component designed for efficient light convergence, minimized spherical aberration, and superior ultraviolet and infrared transmission. Manufactured from high-purity fused quartz, it offers exceptional optical clarity, strong resistance to environmental degradation, and excellent thermal stability. This precision lens is widely used in laser systems, spectroscopy, aerospace applications, and scientific instrumentation, ensuring optimal light manipulation and performance for advanced optical systems.
Product Overview
The fused quartz double-convex lens is an optical element featuring two convex surfaces, typically made from high-purity fused quartz material. It is widely used in optical systems to alter the focusing characteristics of light beams. Due to its high purity and high-temperature melting properties, fused quartz offers outstanding optical performance, especially in the ultraviolet spectrum. The lens is fabricated with precise machining and polishing techniques, ensuring high surface quality and dimensional accuracy. Additionally, it can be coated to enhance transmission and anti-reflective properties.
Key Features
- Wide Spectral Range: Suitable for the spectral range of 185nm to 2.1μm, particularly effective for ultraviolet light.
- Excellent Light Transmission: High optical transmittance and low optical absorption ensure efficient light beam transmission.
- Thermal Stability: Excellent thermal stability and low thermal expansion coefficient allow the lens to function stably in high-temperature environments.
- Chemical Resistance: Fused quartz has excellent chemical resistance, making it resistant to corrosion from various chemical substances.
- Low Fluorescence: The material has low fluorescence, ideal for applications requiring high-purity light sources.
- Precision Manufacturing: Precision cutting, grinding, and polishing techniques ensure high accuracy and superior surface finish.
Applications
- Optical Systems: Widely used in laser systems, optical instruments, and spectroscopic equipment to provide efficient beam transmission and focusing.
- Imaging Relay Systems: Used in optical imaging systems to modify the focusing characteristics of light beams, with applications in imaging relay systems and object imaging.
- Thermal Imaging Systems: Due to its excellent thermal stability, fused quartz double-convex lenses are crucial in thermal imaging and infrared systems.
- Optical Filter Substrates: Can be used as substrates for optical filters, ensuring efficient operation of optical systems.
- Research & Commercial Applications: Suitable for various research and commercial optical applications, with customized sizes and focal lengths to meet diverse needs.
Optical Property | Value |
Transmission Range | 0.18-2.1 μm |
Refractive Index (@0.5876μm) | 1.4585 |
Physical Property | Value |
Density | 2.21 g/cm³ |
Melting Point | 1900 ℃ |
Thermal Conductivity | 1.35 W/(m·℃) |
Thermal Expansion | 4.0×10⁻⁶ ℃⁻¹ |
Specific Heat Capacity | 0.728×10⁻³ J/(Kg·℃) |
Young's Modulus | 7.36 GPa |
Shear Modulus | 3.14 GPa |
Poisson's Coefficient | 0.17 |
Chemical Property | Value |
Solubility | Insoluble |
Property | Value |
Diameter Range | 2-300mm |
Focal Length | 15-5000mm |
Thickness | 0.12-60mm |
Surface Quality | 80-50, 60-40, 40-20, 20-10, 10-5 |
Surface Flatness | λ/2, λ/4, λ/8, λ/10 |
Clear Aperture | >90% |
Coating | Customizable |