43-712 5.00 mm Dia. N-BK7 Ball Lenses Uncoated

The 43-712 is a 5.00 mm diameter Ball Lens, specifically designed and manufactured by Edmund Optics using high-quality N-BK7 Schott glass. This lens is uncoated, offering a simplistic yet effective solution for various optical applications.

The Ball Lens, also known as a plano-convex lens, features a convex surface that is semicircular in shape, focusing light to a single point. This particular model has a diameter of 5.00 mm, making it suitable for use in compact optical systems. The lens's geometry includes an inner radius of 0 mm and an outer radius of 0 mm, which is typical for ball lenses.

The N-BK7 Schott material used in this lens is a borosilicate crown glass, known for its excellent optical properties, including low dispersion and high transmission in the visible spectrum. The wavelength of 587.6 nm is ideal for various applications, particularly those in the visible light range.

The uncoated feature of this lens means it does not have any additional layers to enhance its optical properties. However, this does not compromise its performance in many applications, and it can be advantageous in situations where cost, simplicity, or specific optical characteristics are priorities.