Meniscus Lenses for the Infra-red
Meniscus
lenses are commonly used as focusing lenses for CO2 laser systems. They are available in low absorption, CVD grown Zinc Selenide,
or single crystal Germanium.
A
range of focal lengths, diameters are offered as well as several specific
configurations to suit common replacement lenses.
Typical
diameters offered are: 12.7, 15.2, 19.1, 25.4, 27.9, 38.1 and 50.8 mm. (1/2”,
0.6”, 3/4”, 1”, 1.1”, 1.5”, 2”)
Lenses
are normally supplied uncoated but a range of anti-reflection coatings are
available including one for low reflectance at 10.6μm.