Optical Lenses

Axicon / Cone Lens

Axicon (cone) lenses for Bessel-beam generation, ring focusing, and specialized laser beam-shaping applications.

Optical Lenses

Axicon / Cone Lens

Axicon (cone) lenses for Bessel-beam generation, ring focusing, and specialized laser beam-shaping applications.

Key specifications

Type Axicon / cone lens
Coating AR @ laser wavelength (optional)
Diameter Custom
Material Optical glass / IR materials (by request)
Apex Angle Custom
  • Drawing-based OEM / ODM
  • Prototype to volume
  • ZYGO metrology available
Overview

Product description

Axicon lenses — also called cone lenses — transform a Gaussian beam into a ring or approximate Bessel intensity profile. They are used in laser machining, optical trapping research, and specialty illumination.

YC Infrared Optics fabricates axicons in optical glass and selected IR materials. Apex angle, diameter, and surface quality are specified by drawing. Coatings can be added for the laser wavelength to reduce Fresnel loss.

Because apex geometry drives ring diameter and depth of focus, we recommend sharing wavelength, desired ring size, and working distance early in the RFQ.

Applications

Where this optic is used

Typical markets and systems that specify this component family.

Custom optics

Need a custom version of this optic?

Send wavelength, diameter, substrate, and coating requirements — we quote prototypes and production volumes.

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