12 Dec 2007 New product line from asphericon - Standard Precision Axicons enable fast support of precision components for scientific research and laser applications Jena, Germany – (September 20, 2006) – asphericon has recently launched a new product line of off-the-shelf high precision optical components – Standard Precision Axicons. Axicons also known as rotationally symmetric prisms cover two primary functions. First, axicons create long regions of focus along the optical axis to produce a non diffractive Bessel beam. This extracted line focus has important use for optical system alignment and other demanding applications. The second function of axicons is to convert a parallel laser beam into a circular image which is used for a wide range of research and laser applications. asphericon provides axicons with cone angles from 140° to 179.5° with diameters of 1 and 2 inches, made from Fused Silica (UV grade), available in three different quality levels (Standard, Precision, Ultra). Beside these off-the-shelf axicons, custom axicons can also be manufactured in a large variety of shapes, sizes and materials.
Key Benefits
1.Precision polished axicons deliver exceptional performance
2.Three different levels of quality available (Standard, Precision, Ultra)
3.CNC-fabrication (grinding + polishing) guarantees superior surface roughness
4.Fused Silica axicons can be used for demanding UV-applications
5.Full traceability of each production steps and automatically recorded measurement reports available upon request
6.Delivery off-the-shelf guarantees short lead times
About asphericon
Established in 2001 in Jena, Germany, asphericon has become an independent and acknowledged specialist for aspherical components. The company success is based on proprietary and patented technologies for manufacturing aspheres and axicons in various precision levels by using CNC grinding and polishing machines. These comprehensive state-of-the-art control technologies, in combination with both standardized tools and advanced tactile and interferometric measurement systems, allow an extreme quality, flexible and cost effective production of aspheres and axicons in a large variety of shapes, sizes and materials.
Further information
Alexander W. Zschaebitz
Managing Director
Tel. +49-3641-67 56 00
Fax: +49-3641-67 56 06
Email: sales@asphericon.com |
