Plano-convex lens element

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Cylindrical plano-convex lenses condense light in one dimension only. These lenses are ideal for producing line images, for scanning and projection. These lenses are used to focus light to a thin line in laser scanners, spectroscopy, dye lasers, acousto-optics, optical processors and other similar applications. They are the best for circularization of diode laser outputs, energy collection for linear detectors or for coupling to a slit input. Earlier remarks made about plano-convex and plano-concave spherical lenses, with regard to aberrations and conjugate ratios, are also applicable to cylindrical lenses. A variety of anti-reflection coatings is available for these lenses. We can supply custom cutting, edging, coating or complete fabrication if required.