UV Fused Silica Rod Lenses have small diameter.
Press Release Summary:
Available in 1-5 mm dia and 8 lengths ranging from 2-20 mm, TECHSPEC® UV Fused Silica Rod Lenses are small diameter rods that, when illuminated, act as cylinder lens, focusing collimated light into a line. They are polished on circumference, ground on both sides, and provide high transmission from UV into NIR. Featuring low coefficient of thermal expansion, units are suited for use in biomedical instrumentation, UV microscopy, and laser scanning applications.
Original Press Release:
TECHSPEC® UV Fused Silica Rod Lenses Offer High Transmission in the UV
May 23, 2008, Barrington, NJ. Edmund Optics® new TECHSPEC® UV Fused Silica Rod Lenses are highly polished small diameter rods that provide excellent transmission from the UV into the NIR. They are available in diameters ranging from 1mm to 5mm and in eight lengths from 2mm to 20mm.
EO's Fused Silica rod lenses are manufactured with precise diameters and unsurpassed surface quality. They are polished on the circumference and ground on both sides. When illuminated they act as a cylinder lens, focusing collimated light into a line. Fused Silica offers high transmission in the UV and through the NIR and low coefficient of thermal expansion making them ideal for use in demanding applications such as biomedical instrumentation, UV microscopy, laser scanning and more. Prices start at $59 and volume pricing is available.
About EO:
Edmund Optics® (EO) is a leading producer of optics, imaging, and photonics technology. Supporting the R&D, electronics, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biomedical, and military markets around the globe; EO products are used in a variety of applications ranging from DNA sequencing to retinal eye scanning to high-speed factory automation. EO's state of the art manufacturing capabilities combined with its global distribution network has earned it the position of the world's largest supplier of off-the-shelf optical components. Customers can purchase items by contacting EO at 1-800-363-1992, via the catalog or via the website at www.edmundoptics.com.
