Optical constants of BAF10
BAF10 (HOYA)
Wavelength:
µm
(0.340–1.01398)
Complex refractive index (n+ik)
n
k
LogX
LogY
eV
Derived optical constants
Dispersion formula
$$n^2=2.7324621-0.01249046λ^{2}+0.018562334λ^{-2}+0.00099990536λ^{-4}-6.8388552\text{×}10^{-05}λ^{-6}+4.9257931\text{×}10^{-06}λ^{-8}$$Conditions & Spec sheet
n_is_absolute: false
wavelength_is_vacuum: false
temperature: 20.0 °C
thermal_dispersion:
- type: "Schott formula"
coefficients: 6.13489e-06 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
nd: 1.67003
Vd: 47.19
glass_code: 670472
glass_status: special
density: 3.61 g/cm3
thermal_expansion:
- temperature_range: -30 70 °C
coefficient: 7.2e-06 K-1
- temperature_range: 20 300 °C
coefficient: 8.6e-06 K-1
dPgF: 0.0007
climatic_resistance: 1.0
stain_resistance: 1.0
acid_resistance: 2.0
Comments
Not in a position to accept new order because of discontinuation.
References
HOYA Zemax catalog 2017-04-01 (obtained from http://www.hoya-opticalworld.com)
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HOYA Corporation
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BAF10 optical glass
BAF10 glass is a specific type of optical glass known for its unique refractive index and Abbe number properties. It's often used in the construction of high-precision optical components such as lenses, prisms, and other elements in optical systems that require superior performance. BAF10 glass is especially valued in applications where minimizing chromatic aberration is crucial. The unique composition of this glass type allows it to transmit light with minimal dispersion, thereby improving the quality and clarity of the resulting optical images. BAF10 glass is usually more expensive than more common types of optical glass like BK7 or soda-lime glass, and its use is generally reserved for specialized optical applications where the highest performance is necessary. Overall, BAF10 glass represents a specialized category within optical materials, offering specific advantages in high-performance systems.BAF10 and similar glasses produced by different makers
| Maker | Glass |
|---|---|
| Schott | N-BAF10 |
| Hikari | E-BAF10 |
| HOYA | BAF10 |
| Ohara | S-BAH10 |
| CDGM | H-ZBAF52 |