Optical constants of SF11
ZF13 (CDGM)
Wavelength:
µm
(0.370–2.400)
Complex refractive index (n+ik)
n
k
LogX
LogY
eV
Derived optical constants
Dispersion formula
$$n^2=3.06161235-0.0145895142λ^{2}+0.0328146593λ^{-2}+0.00523989954λ^{-4}-0.000560505494λ^{-6}+4.64234125\text{×}10^{-05}λ^{-8}$$Conditions & Spec sheet
temperature: 293
thermal_dispersion:
-
type: Schott formula
coefficients: 3.7e-06 2.35e-08 -1.53e-10 1.59e-06 6.42e-10 0.278
nd: 1.784724
Vd: 25.754051
glass_code: 785258
glass_status: preferred
density: '4.87 g/cm3'
thermal_expansion:
-
temperature_range: 243 343
coefficient: 7.8E-6
-
temperature_range: 293 573
coefficient: 9.6E-6
dPgF: 0.008
climatic_resistance: "1.0"
References
CDGM Zemax catalog 2022-06 (obtained from http://www.cdgmgd.com)
See also CDGM optical glass data sheets
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SF11 optical glass
SF11 is a specialized type of optical glass with a high refractive index and a relatively low Abbe number, indicating higher dispersion properties. This glass type is particularly useful in optical systems where substantial light bending is required, such as in telephoto lenses, high-magnification microscopes, and other compact optical assemblies. However, the high level of dispersion associated with SF11 can result in chromatic aberration, where different wavelengths of light are focused at different points. To correct for this, SF11 is often combined with other glass types that have lower dispersion in complex lens systems, aiming to achieve balanced chromatic correction. Its unique properties make SF11 a popular choice in high-performance optics where both a high refractive index and specific dispersion characteristics are necessary. While SF11 is generally more expensive than more conventional optical glasses like BK7, its specialized attributes make it invaluable in advanced optical designs that demand high levels of performance.SF11 and similar glasses produced by different makers
| Maker | Glass |
|---|---|
| Schott | N-SF11 |
| Hikari | E-SF11 |
| Sumita | K-SFLD11 |
| CDGM | ZF13 |