Product Case Studies

Flat convex lens:

Flat convex lenses are suitable for situations where one conjugate distance is more than five times the conjugate distance of another. The performance of this lens shape is suitable for situations with infinite conjugate ratios (focusing collimated light or point light source collimation)

Main characteristics

• Positive focal length：A plano convex lens has a positive focal length, which means it can focus incident parallel rays onto a point.
• Focusing light：When light passes through a plano convex lens, it converges towards the focal point of the lens, making it highly suitable for focusing and imaging applications.
• real focus：Unlike a plano convex lens, the focal point produced by a plano convex lens is located on one side of the lens and is a real focal point because the light rays actually intersect there.

application area

The focusing characteristics of plano convex lenses make them widely used in multiple fields:

• Imaging system：In imaging systems such as cameras, microscopes, telescopes, etc., plano convex lenses are used to focus light and form clear images.
• Laser focusing：In laser systems, plano convex lenses are used to focus laser beams for high-precision cutting, marking, or measurement.
• DESIGN：In lighting systems, plano convex lenses can be used to focus or direct light, improving lighting efficiency.
• Orthoptics：In the field of glasses and contact lenses, plano convex lenses are used to correct myopia and help the eye focus on distant objects.

advantage

• Efficient Focus：Flat convex lenses can effectively focus light to a point, making them suitable for applications that require high-precision focusing.
• Simplify the optical system：Flat convex lenses can be combined with other lenses to achieve complex optical effects while simplifying system design.
• Cost effectiveness：Compared to more complex optical components, plano convex lenses are typically simpler, lower in cost, and easier to mass produce.

note

When using a plano convex lens, the following factors should be considered:

• Material selection：Select appropriate lens materials based on the spectral range and environmental conditions of the application to ensure good transparency and durability.
• Lens quality：The manufacturing quality of lenses, including surface accuracy and cleanliness, directly affects optical performance.
• Combination use：In complex optical systems, plano convex lenses are often combined with other types of lenses to achieve the desired optical effect.

conclusion

Convex lens is a powerful optical component that enables the focusing and control of light beams, playing a crucial role in various optical applications.