Ross Optical Industries Datasheets for Cylindrical Lenses
Cylindrical lens have at least one surface that is formed in the shape of a cylinder. Cylindrical lenses are used to correct astigmatism in the eye, and, in rangefinders, to produce astigmatism, stretching a point of light into a line. This area includes micro cylindrical lenses as well.
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| Product Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Negative cylinders have one flat surface and one concave surface and have a negative focal length. | |
| Positive cylinders have one flat surface and one convex surface. | |
| Rod lenses are polished on the circumference and ground on both ends. Optical performance is similar to a cylinder lens. Collimated light passing through the diameter of the rod will... |