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ZnSe Plano-Concave Lenses

ZnSe plano-concave lenses for IR beam expansion, divergence control, and Galilean-type beam expanders.

Quick Specifications

Material High purity CVD ZnSe
Wavelength Range 610 nm – 16000 nm
Diameter Ø1–Ø500 mm
Thickness 2–30 mm (customizable)
Focal Length -20 to -1000 mm (negative)
Clear Aperture >90%
Diameter Tolerance +0.00/-0.1 mm
Thickness Tolerance ±0.1 mm
Surface Quality 60/40 / 40/20 / 20-10
Surface Irregularity λ/4 @ 633 nm
Centering Error 3 arcmin
Chamfer 0.2 mm × 45°
Coating Options IR or CO₂ laser AR coating targets

Product Description

Overview

ZnSe plano-concave lenses are negative focal length optics used to diverge infrared beams and expand beam paths. They are commonly combined with positive lenses in beam expanders or for adjusting beam divergence before detectors.

Engineering Value

The plano-concave geometry produces a virtual focus and diverges collimated IR light. This is useful for beam expansion, divergence control, and pre-collimation adjustment in CO₂ laser and thermal imaging systems. ZnSe transmission supports the mid-IR range, making these lenses compatible with CO₂ laser wavelengths.

Technical Specifications

ParameterValue
MaterialHigh purity CVD ZnSe
Wavelength Range610 nm – 16000 nm
DiameterØ1–Ø500 mm
Thickness2–30 mm (customizable)
Focal Length-20 to -1000 mm (negative)
Clear Aperture>90%
Diameter Tolerance+0.00/-0.1 mm
Thickness Tolerance±0.1 mm
Surface Quality60/40 / 40/20 / 20-10
Surface Irregularityλ/4 @ 633 nm
Centering Error3 arcmin
Chamfer0.2 mm × 45°
Coating OptionsIR or CO₂ laser AR coating targets
ZnSe plano-concave lenses selection showing various diameters and negative focal lengths for infrared beam divergence applications

Selection Notes

When selecting a plano-concave lens, engineers should confirm focal length sign, coating wavelength, beam diameter, and mechanical envelope. OPTOstokes-IROptical can review drawings or system requirements before quotation.

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Key Features

Negative focal length for divergence
Wide transmission range: 610 nm – 16000 nm
Large diameter range: Ø1–Ø500 mm
High purity CVD ZnSe
AR coating options for IR and CO₂ laser
Low absorption coefficient

Applications

IR beam expansionGalilean beam expandersBeam divergence controlCO₂ laser beam shapingThermal imaging systemsInfrared spectrometers