Compare Model Drawings, CAD & Specs Availability Price
CKX006
Cylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 25.4x6.35 mm, 6.4 mm, Uncoated
$371
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 CKX006 Cylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 25.4x6.35 mm, 6.4 mm, Uncoated
In Stock
 $371
CKX012
Cylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 25.4x12.7 mm, 12.7 mm, Uncoated
$244
In Stock
 CKX012 Cylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 25.4x12.7 mm, 12.7 mm, Uncoated
In Stock
 $244
CKX019
Cylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 25.4 x 12.7 mm, 19 mm, Uncoated
$211
In Stock
 CKX019 Cylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 25.4 x 12.7 mm, 19 mm, Uncoated
In Stock
 $211
CKX025
Cylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 50.8x25.4 mm, 25.4 mm, Uncoated
$233
CKX025 Cylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 50.8x25.4 mm, 25.4 mm, Uncoated $233
CKX038
Cylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 50.8x25.4 mm, 38.1 mm, Uncoated
$275
In Stock
 CKX038 Cylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 50.8x25.4 mm, 38.1 mm, Uncoated
In Stock
 $275
CKX050
Cylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 50.8x25.4 mm, 50.2 mm, Uncoated
$265
In Stock
 CKX050 Cylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 50.8x25.4 mm, 50.2 mm, Uncoated
In Stock
 $265
CKX062
Cylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 50.8x25.4 mm, 62.9 mm, Uncoated
$265
CKX062 Cylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 50.8x25.4 mm, 62.9 mm, Uncoated $265
CKX075
Cylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 50.8x25.4 mm, 75.6 mm, Uncoated
$223
In Stock
 CKX075 Cylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 50.8x25.4 mm, 75.6 mm, Uncoated
In Stock
 $223
CKX100
Cylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 50.8x50.8 mm, 100 mm, Uncoated
$201
In Stock
 CKX100 Cylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 50.8x50.8 mm, 100 mm, Uncoated
In Stock
 $201
CKX150
Cylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 2 x 2 in., 150 mm EFL, Uncoated
$244
In Stock
 CKX150 Cylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 2 x 2 in., 150 mm EFL, Uncoated
In Stock
 $244
CKX200
Cylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 2x2 in., 200 mm EFL, Uncoated
$339
In Stock
 CKX200 Cylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 2x2 in., 200 mm EFL, Uncoated
In Stock
 $339
CKX300
Cylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 2x2 in., 300 mm EFL, Uncoated
$339
In Stock
 CKX300 Cylindrical Lens, Plano-Convex, N-BK7, 2x2 in., 300 mm EFL, Uncoated
In Stock
 $339

Specifications

  • Lens Type
    Cylindrical
  • Lens Shape
    Plano-Convex
  • Lens Material
    Grade A N-BK7
  • Antireflection Coating
    Uncoated
  • Centration
    <3 arc min
  • Size Tolerance
    ±0.1 mm
  • Focal Length Tolerance
    ±2.0%
  • Center Thickness Tolerance
    +0.5/-0.25 mm
  • Edge Thickness Tolerance
    ±0.3 mm
  • Clear Aperture
    ≥central 80% of dimensions
  • Chamfers
    0.5 mm face width
  • Chamfers Angle/Tolerance
    45°, typical
  • Cleaning
    See How to Clean Optics

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 Uncoated Cylindrical Lens Surfaces

Our N-BK7 precision 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 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.

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.

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
OM-cym_2R_group2 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
OM-cyl_lens_mb-S N/A CYH-2 CYH-2 CYH-1 CYH-1

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