CCRQ Optics Blog

  Cylindrical lenses play a crucial role in various optical applications, ranging from laser systems to imaging technologies. Their unique geometry allows them to focus light into a line rather than a point, making them essential for manipulating light in specific directions. This article delves into the design and manufacturing processes of custom cylindrical lenses, highlighting the importance of tailored solutions for diverse industry needs.     Understanding the Basics of Cylindrical Lenses Cylindrical lenses  differ from traditional spherical lenses in that they have curvature in only one direction. This design allows them to converge or diverge light along one axis while transmitting it unchanged along the perpendicular axis. The most common types include concave cylindrical lenses and plano concave cylindrical lenses, which are specifically designed to meet various optical requirements.  Concave cylindrical lenses  are typically used to expand light ...

  Aspheric cylindrical lenses   are critical optical components designed to correct aberrations and improve focusing in a variety of high-performance applications. These lenses are a hybrid between cylindrical and aspheric designs, delivering unparalleled precision in directing and manipulating light. Their superior functionality makes them indispensable in industries like medical imaging, laser systems, telecommunications, and more. In this article, we will dive into the intricate details of aspheric cylindrical lenses, their advantages, and how they outshine traditional lenses in modern optics. What is an Aspheric Cylindrical Lens? An aspheric cylindrical lens combines the features of both cylindrical and aspheric lenses to achieve a highly controlled focus of light in one dimension. Unlike traditional spherical lenses, aspheric lenses have a surface profile that deviates from a simple sphere. This deviation allows for correction of spherical aberrations and produces a sharp...

  Sapphire Window Specifications Substrate  Sapphire crystal Size 5-420mm Thickenss 0.1-20mm Dimension Tolerance  +/-0.01~+/-0.1mm Shape  circular,rectangular, wedged, cone,tube, window with hole,dome,irregularly shape, customized chipping <0.1mm Bevel <0.2*45degree Surface Quality 60/40-10/5 as request  Parallelism  <3arc min Antireflective Coating  R<0.1% Sapphire Optical Window  can resistance of higher temperatures, high pressure, strong vacuum or corrosive environments, because of these features sapphire windows can withstand harsh environmental conditions and provide good performance and reliability, therefore it can be used to make  optical components , night vision cameras and other instruments, it can be seen that it has many advantages  Sapphire Glass Window  both surfaces round  sapphire windows , of course other shape also accept custom made such as rectangular windows, Sapp...

  When selecting lenses for optical systems, understanding the specific characteristics and applications of different types of   Cylindrical lenses   is crucial. Two commonly used lenses in various optical applications are the plano convex cylindrical lens and the plano concave cylindrical lens. While both lenses share some similarities, they have distinct differences in shape, function, and application. Plano Convex Cylindrical Lens Shape and Structure A  plano convex cylindrical lens  has one flat surface (plano) and one convex cylindrical surface. The convex surface causes the lens to focus light along a single axis. Unlike spherical lenses, which focus light to a point, cylindrical lenses focus light to a line. Function and Application This lens type is typically used in applications where light needs to be focused in one dimension rather than two. For example, in laser scanning systems, spectroscopy, and optical data storage, plano convex cylindrical lenses...

CCRQ Optics Co., Ltd . is located in Changchun City, Jilin Province, the optical base of China. The company has specialized production equipment and experienced technical team. Company is mainly engaged in optical components, such as Optical lens, spherical lens   and Aspheric lens ,  optical windows , optical prisms , optical mirrors, Coating including Anti-reflective coating, reflective coating,Metal Coating, Beamsplitter coating,waterproof coating etc. Wavelength range from Ultra-Violet, Visible light, Near infrared and Infrared.    The optical lens   is mainly applied in mechanical instrumentation, optical instrument, medical hairdressing apparatus, teaching and scientific research instrument, semiconductor, laser technology, military and aerospace high-tech areas, etc; products are mainly exported to Southeast Asia, North America, Europe, Russia, Japan, Korea and other developed countries and regions.