1064 nm Antireflection Coated N-BK7 Plano-Convex Cylindrical Lenses
1064 nm Antireflection Coated N-BK7 Plano-Convex Cylindrical Lenses
Our 1064 nm N-BK7 precision plano-convex cylindrical lenses are designed to focus or expand light within a single axis only. Applications include diode laser beam shaping and profiling.
- 1064 nm anti-reflection coating
- High performance 40-20 scratch-dig N-BK7 substrates
- Rectangular optic with plano-convex lens shape See All Features
| Compare | Description | Drawings, CAD & Specs | Avail. | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | CKX006AR.33 1064 nm N-BK7 Plano-Convex Cylindrical LensesCylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 25.4 x 6.35 mm, 6.4 mm, 1064 nm | |||||
 | CKX012AR.33 1064 nm N-BK7 Plano-Convex Cylindrical LensesCylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 25.4x12.7 mm, 12.7 mm, 1064 nm | |||||
| CKX019AR.33 1064 nm N-BK7 Plano-Convex Cylindrical LensesCylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 25.4 x 12.7 mm, 19 mm, 1064 nm | |||||
 | CKX025AR.33 1064 nm N-BK7 Plano-Convex Cylindrical LensesCylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 50.8x25.4 mm, 25.4 mm, 1064 nm | |||||
| CKX038AR.33 1064 nm N-BK7 Plano-Convex Cylindrical LensesCylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 50.8x25.4 mm, 38.1 mm, 1064 nm | |||||
| CKX050AR.33 1064 nm N-BK7 Plano-Convex Cylindrical LensesCylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 50.8x25.4 mm, 50.2 mm, 1064 nm | |||||
| CKX062AR.33 1064 nm N-BK7 Plano-Convex Cylindrical LensesCylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 50.8x25.4 mm, 62.9 mm, 1064 nm | |||||
| CKX075AR.33 1064 nm N-BK7 Plano-Convex Cylindrical LensesCylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 50.8x25.4 mm, 75.6 mm, 1064 nm | |||||
 | CKX100AR.33 1064 nm N-BK7 Plano-Convex Cylindrical LensesCylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 50.8 x 50.8 mm, 100 mm, 1064 nm | |||||
| CKX150AR.33 1064 nm N-BK7 Plano-Convex Cylindrical LensesCylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 2x2 in., 150 mm EFL, 1064 nm |
Mounting Options
| Lens Dimensions | 50.8 x 50.8 mm | 50.8 x 25.4 mm | 50.8 x 19.05 mm | 25.4 x 12.7 mm | 25.4 x 6.35 mm |
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CYM-2R | CYM-2R w/ CYM-2R-A25.4 |
CYM-2R w/ CYM-2R-A19.0 |
CYM-2R w/ CYM-2R-A12.7 |
CYM-2R w/ CYM-2R-A6.35 |
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N/A | CYH-2 | CYH-2 | CYH-1 | CYH-1 |
Features
N-BK7 Substrates for VIS and NIR Applications
N-BK7 is an excellent lens material for most visible and near infrared applications. It is the most common borosilicate crown optical glass, and it provides great performance at a good value. Its high homogeneity, low bubble and inclusion content, and straightforward manufacturability make it a good choice for transmissive optics. N-BK7 is also relatively hard and shows good scratch resistance. The transmission range for BK 7 is 380 to 2100 nm. It is not recommended for temperature sensitive applications, such as precision mirrors. For more information, refer to our optical materials technical note.
Precision Plano-Convex Cylindrical Lens Surfaces
Our N-BK7 precision plano-convex cylindrical lenses are designed to meet the demanding requirements of laser electro-optic applications. They are manufactured from fine annealed optical glass and are polished to tight tolerances to ensure minimum wavefront distortion. Tight 40-20 scratch-dig surface quality tolerances minimize scatter and unwanted diffraction effects, making these lenses especially well suited for sensitive laser applications, including laser scanning, diode laser beam shaping. Additional applications include focusing light into a thin line for optical metrology or collecting light in spectroscopy systems. They can also be used to expand the output of a laser diode into a symmetrical beam.
1064 nm Laser Line Antireflection V-Coating
Our AR.33 laser line V-coating offers the lowest reflectance at 1064 nm for maximum transmission while maintaining high durability and high damage resistance. Valuable laser energy is efficiently transmitted through the plano-convex lens rather than lost to surface reflection and scattering. The trade off to its superior performance is the minimal laser line wavelength range.
Circularize a Laser Diode Beam Profile
In a typical laser diode (a P-i-N diode), electrical current flows vertically between contacts on top of and below the semiconductor material substrate. Charge carrier combination and the resulting light emission occurs in the intrinsic region between the doped electrodes. A horizontal optical cavity is formed by cleaving the substrate and polishing the side faces. Fresnel surface reflections at these faces create optical feedback resulting in a lasing effect. Light emitted from a rectangular aperture typically takes on an elliptical beam profile with angle θ1 and θ2 along the major and minor axes. Two cylindrical lenses with focal lengths f2/f1 = θ1/θ2, each positioned their focal length away from the laser diode, may be used to produce a circular collimated beam output.
Cylindrical Lens Rotation Adapters
Our CYH Series Cylindrical Lens Rotation Adapters have been designed to accommodate the special geometry of cylindrical optics. The holders consist of a lens base that centers the lens in the holder and a knurled retaining ring to hold the lens in place. The inner face of the retaining ring is a Delrin washer that contacts the lens surface. This configuration avoids the possibility of a point contact between the lens surface and a metal retaining ring. The CYH-1 and CYH-2 fit into LM-R Series mounts to provide accurate positioning and easy rotation for cylindrical axis alignment.
Adjustable Cylindrical Lens Mount
Our CYM-2R Adjustable Cylindrical Lens Mount can hold and position cylindrical optics as large as 2-in in height. What makes this mount unique is its ability to rotate a cylindrical optic about its center. This feature eliminates unwanted translation during rotation of the power axis.
