Ball Lens

Ball Lens

Supplier
Ecoptik
Category
Optical Lenses
Origin
China

Ball lens is the simplest type of optical lens. The basic principle of ball lens imaging is refraction. When light travels from one medium (such as air) into another medium of different density (such as glass), its direction of propagation changes. The focal length (f) of a ball lens depends on its diameter (D) and the refractive index (n) of the material it is made of. Its approximate formula is: f ≈ D / (4(n-1))

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Overview

Ball lens is the simplest type of optical lens. The basic principle of ball lens imaging is refraction. When light travels from one medium (such as air) into another medium of different density (such as glass), its direction of propagation changes. The focal length (f) of a ball lens depends on its diameter (D) and the refractive index (n) of the material it is made of. Its approximate formula is: f ≈ D / (4(n-1))

Specifications

ParameterValue
Substrate MaterialH-K9L(CDGM), Sapphire, Ruby, JGS1, JGS2, Silicon, High Borosilicate etc.
Dimension0.5mm~80mm
Diamerter Tolerance [In general]±0.1mm
Diamerter Tolerance [Best]±0.005mm
Sphericty0.01 mm (10 µm), 0.005mm (5 µm), 0.001mm (1 µm)
Center Tolerance±0.03mm~0.05mm
Surface Quality60/40, 40/20, 20/10, 10/5

Applications

Fiber Optic Communication:- Fiber Optic Coupling: Used to efficiently couple light emitted from a laser diode into a single-mode fiber, or to couple light from two fibers. This is the most classic and widely used application of ball lenses. - Optical Isolators/Circulators: Ball lenses are used internally for collimation and focusing of light. Sensors:In some optoelectronic sensors and barcode scanners, they are used to converge reflected light onto the detector. Endoscopes and Micro-Optical Systems:In extremely confined spaces, ball lenses can be used as miniature objectives or condensers. Laser Processing:In some low-power laser marking or engraving equipment, they are used to focus laser beams. Teaching and Demonstration:Due to their simple structure, they are ideal teaching aids for explaining basic optical concepts such as refraction, focal length, and aberrations.

Key Features

Simple structure and low cost Strong symmetry:Their optical characteristics are the same from any direction, with no directionality, making installation convenient. Short focal length and high numerical aperture:They can achieve a high numerical aperture (NA) at a very short working distance, thus converging a large amount of light. Robust and durable:Compared to complex lens groups, a solid sphere is less prone to misalignment or damage due to mechanical stress.

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ECOPTIK has been researching optical component fabrication technology for 15 years. We manufacture precision optics such as dome, spherical lens, micro-optical component, cylindrical mirror, filter, prism, and window. We offer glass materials from Schott, CDGM, Corning, and Sapphire, CaF2, MgF2, Fused Silica, Si, etc. We offer lens assembly service. We possess ZYGO laser interferometers, ZEISS CMM Spectrum, and Agilent Cary 7000 UMS for testing and providing product reports.

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