DURYEA, Pa., June 16, 2008 -- With an extremely high index of refraction, LASF35 glass from Schott is suitable for lens systems used in tight spaces. By relying on a continuous-melting production process, Schott said it has also optimized internal transmission, particularly in the blue wavelength region.

Schott Advanced Optics is unveiling its improved LASF35 glass (nd = 2.02204; vd = 29.06) at the Optatec international trade fair (Hall 3.0, Booth D11), being held June 17-20 in Frankfurt, Germany.

"Glasses with a high refractive index represent an important prerequisite for the increasing miniaturization of optical technologies," said Bernhard Hladik, product manager of optical glass at Schott AG. "This improvement to our product portfolio will offer new potential for innovation for industrial lenses, medical technology, optoelectronics and laser technology, as well as related advanced technologies."

LASF35 glass is particularly well-suited for miniaturized lens systems, such as those used as ball lenses or micro prisms in medical technology for endoscopes, microscopes and other micro lenses, for example.

The new glass complies with the European 2002/95/EG RoHS (restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment) directive. Schott said it also plans to introduce an arsenic-free version, N-LASF35.

For more information, visit: www.us.schott.com

Schott North America Inc.
400 York Ave.
Duryea, PA 18642
Phone: (570) 457-7485
Fax: (570) 457-7330

Start a discussion on this article or any photonics topic in the Photonics.com Community Forum