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Angled view of UV Fused Silica Drum Lens for laser focusing, imaging and beam-shaping systems

SO-L32 SERIES

UV Fused Silica Drum Lens

SO-L32 UV fused silica drum lenses combine spherical optical surfaces with a cylindrical sidewall that is easier to locate and retain than a full ball lens. They are useful for compact fiber coupling, miniature collimators and UV-visible optical probes requiring a short focal length.

UV Fused Silica
$82.35
$82.35

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Product Overview

Configure UV Fused Silica Drum Lens around focal geometry and coating

The model geometry is defined by diameter and center thickness, while focal length and back focal length establish the optical spacing. The cylindrical barrel improves mechanical registration but still requires accurate centering relative to the optical axis.

Choose a drum lens when ball-lens-like power is needed with a more practical cylindrical mounting surface.

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Engineering Guidance

Choose the configuration around focal length and working wavelength

Optical behavior

The model geometry is defined by diameter and center thickness, while focal length and back focal length establish the optical spacing. The cylindrical barrel improves mechanical registration but still requires accurate centering relative to the optical axis.

Selection and integration

Choose a drum lens when ball-lens-like power is needed with a more practical cylindrical mounting surface.

Need a different diameter, tolerance or coating?

Custom substrate materials, dimensions, angular tolerances and coating bands can be reviewed for prototype and production quantities.

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Technical Resources

Related engineering articles

Selection notes and practical guidance matched to this product family.

CANAL GLASS SHOP
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Optical Fundamentals · 7 min

Understanding Focal Length, BFL and Lens Orientation

Relate effective focal length, back focal length and lens orientation to focusing and collimation performance.
CANAL GLASS SHOP
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Material Selection · 6 min

K9 Glass, Fused Silica and Optical Material Tradeoffs

Compare transmission, thermal behavior and cost before choosing a substrate for a precision lens.
CANAL GLASS SHOP
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Selection Guide · 8 min

Reading Radius, Center Thickness and Surface Quality

Use geometric and surface specifications to confirm optical fit, mounting depth and expected image quality.