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  • A close-up image of a Meniscus Lens, showing its unique double curved shape with bulging surfaces on both sides.
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    Meniscus Lenses

    Meniscus lens is a lens that has two curved spherical surfaces, one convex and the other concave. Around the middle, the meniscus lens is thicker than at the sides. Thus, with a rising beam waist and spherical aberration, the lens has a smaller beam diameter. When a meniscus lens is paired with another lens it shortens the focal length and increases the system's numerical aperture. This decreases the distortion of the image and increases the resolution of the image.
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  • Plano-concave cylindrical lens drawing showing a lens with a flat surface on one side and a curved surface on the other that bulges inward. Used in optical applications to correct for astigmatism and other vision issues. This image can help illustrate the concept of cylindrical lenses and their uses in optics.
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    Cylindrical Lenses

    • Z-OPTICS has big catalog of cylindrical lens off-the-shelf for quick delivery and provides quick sampling service for new drawings.
    • Multiplicity of materials, Glass, Fused Silica, Sapphire, CaF2, ZnSe ….
    • Innovative low cost plano convex cylindrical lens is available.

    Overview

    • Ready Stock: Z-Optics offers a large catalog of cylindrical lenses available for fast delivery and custom sampling for your unique designs.
    • Material Multiplicity: Select from premium optical glass, fused silica, sapphire, CaF2, ZnSe, and more—a solution for every requirement.
    • Cost-Effective Options: Innovative low-cost plano convex cylindrical lenses and specialized shapes for demanding optical applications.

    What Is a Cylindrical Lens?

    A cylindrical lens focuses light into a straight line. Its surface is shaped from a cylinder, compressing images perpendicular to the axis and maintaining clarity parallel to it. These lenses are critical for correcting astigmatism, as well as precision tasks in spectroscopy, laser scanning, image projection, and advanced imaging systems. Explore a comprehensive description on Wikipedia - Cylindrical Lens for scientific insight.

    Product Features & Benefits

    • Wide range of sizes and focal lengths for scientific, industrial, and laser applications
    • Custom manufacturing to meet your specifications—reach out via the Contact Page for tailored solutions
    • Rigorous optical and quality inspections for every lens—learn more about our standards in our Lens Catalog (PDF)

    Technical Specifications

    • Materials: Fused Silica, Optical Glass, Sapphire, Calcium Fluoride (CaF2), Zinc Selenide (ZnSe)
    • Available Types: Plano-convex, plano-concave, custom geometries
    • Finish: Precision polished for low scatter and high optical clarity
    • Coatings: Broadband AR, laser-line AR, and custom options
    • Tolerances: Customizable to demanding research and OEM requirements

    Applications

    • Laser Scanning and Beam Shaping
    • Optical Communication Systems
    • Spectroscopy & Analytical Instruments
    • Imaging, Microscopy, and Machine Vision
    • Astigmatism Correction in Ophthalmology (AAO Resource)

    Ordering & Support

    For technical support or to discuss your requirements, visit our main optics page or refer to our full cylindrical lens portfolio.
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  • Z-Optics Equilateral Prisms - Precision-engineered optical components for advanced light dispersion.
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    Equilateral Prisms

    All sides of an Equilateral Prism are the same length. This also implies that they have three 60-degree angles. They are beneficial in wavelength separation applications. They are also often used to refract light. This refraction demonstrates that white light is a blend of all the colours in the spectrum.
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  • Standard Right Angle Prism - Precision-engineered for controlled light redirection in optical systems
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    Standard Right Angle Prism

    The right-angle prism has a basic 45-degree right triangle geometry and is one of the most commonly used prisms for redirecting light and rotating images. It can be used to deviate a light path by 90° or 180°, depending on which surface is used as the input for the light source.
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