The fundamental characteristics that determine the properties of optical glass! Introducing three key factors: refractive index, Abbe number, and transmittance.
This document introduces the specifications and various characteristics of optical glass. It explains representative characteristics that optical designers refer to for flexibility in system design, including the refractive index and Abbe number of glass, as well as specific gravity and thermal expansion coefficient. Edmund Optics handles optical components made from various types of glass, allowing for the consideration of appropriate material selection based on the characteristics listed in this document. [Contents] ■ Specifications of optical glass ■ Various characteristics of optical glass ■ Selection of optical glass *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.
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Edmund Optics is a photonics and imaging company that has been manufacturing and supplying precision optical components and subassemblies to industries worldwide since its founding in 1942. In addition to the design and manufacture of a wide range of optical components, imaging systems, and optomechanical devices, Edmund Optics also supports OEM applications through the mass production of both stock items and custom products.