• Condense light in one dimension only
• 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.

For appropriate coating please refer to the COATINGS section.We can supply custom cutting, edging, coating or complete fabrication if required.