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UV grade fused silica is ideal for UV and visible applications, but IR grade fused silica has better transmission in the IR due to a lack of OH- impurities.

Using an Infrared Application? Discover the importance of choosing the right material and comparisons of each at Edmund Optics.

UV Lenses require extremely tight tolerances and novel materials such as sapphire. Learn more at Edmund Optics.

Learn all about the benefits of aspheres, their unique anatomy, how they're manufactured, and how to choose the right one for your system.

Cinema lenses designed to create content tailored for online streaming utilize aspheres to shoot with a shallow depth of field while maintaining quality.

Traditional spherical lenses are evolving due to the increasing demands of applications. Learn about the future of spherical lenses at Edmund Optics.

Meniscus lenses offer superior performance compared to plano convex lenses in IR applications. Find out the benefits of using a meniscus lens at Edmund Optics.

Optotune Focus-Tunable lenses feature a liquid polymer substrate with continuous focusability.

Learn what cylindrical lenses are, how they work, and how they are used in different systems in this guide by Edmund Optics.

Laser Induced Damage Threshold describes the maximum quantity of laser radiation an optic can take before damaging. Learn more at Edmund Optics.

Fresnel lenses come in different sizes and can be used in a variety of applications. Read more about the theory, manufacturing, and application use at Edmund Optics.

Imaging lenses and sensors must be paired together with special attention.

Quickly Autofocus and Overcome Depth of Field Limitations