UV LENSES

UV lenses are available in all shapes and sizes that can be found in other categories, but they are specifically optimized for ultraviolet light. To reach good imaging properties for shorter wavelengths a selection of materials are used like fused silica or CaF2. To further improve the quality of lenses, special coatings are applied that can reduce reflection in the UV spectrum and/or reduce transmission of undesirable wavelengths. The applications for ultraviolet optics are very broad and include laser optics, fluorescence detection and various diagnostic tools in medicine, biology, art and archaeology.