For today’s sophisticated and compact laser systems, aspheres are the most powerful lenses for managing laser light. In these systems, spherical aberration is the most prevalent performance detractor. It arises from the use of spherical surfaces and artificially limits focusing and collimating accuracy.

Although it has been known for centuries that spherical geometry is not optimal for refracting light, the expense of fabricating non-spherical (aspheric) surfaces has inhibited their use. With the breakthrough of LightPath’s glass molding technology, this optimal lens geometry has become a reality. More...

LightPath’s Black Diamond™ lenses are infrared lenses manufactured from moldable chalcogenide glass. LightPath's BD-2 glass can be customized for applications between 1 micron and 14 microns in wavelength.

LightPath's Black Diamond™ infrared aspheres are available as catalog lenses or on a custom basis. We offer custom infrared lens solutions for high volume manufacturing at prices equal to that of a standard off-the-shelf infrared lens. If you need a custom infrared lens to fit your particular application, we will be happy to design one for you!

By leveraging our broad optical component portfolio, LightPath has a track record for implementing sophisticated integrated optical assemblies. Our in-house engineering staff can design custom infrared lens assemblies, including complex imaging systems for camera systems, to your exact specifications. Additional services include thermal analysis and athermalization for better performance across a large temperature range. More...

Ideal for high power applications, GRADIUM® lenses and their gradient-index structure often allow a GRADIUM® singlet to replace a conventional spherical doublet. GRADIUM® lenses can be custom designed for visible or near infrared applications in diameters from 5 mm to over 100 mm. GRADIUM® doublets are also available for better achromatic performance and can equal the performance of conventional triplets. More...

LightPath's RoHS compliant isolators can be customized for telecom wavelength ranges in single, one and a half, and two stage compositions. LightPath produces simpler latched isolator configurations, robust isolator designs for Long Haul and Undersea applications with bases and magnets using automated processes and epoxy free isolator assemblies.

LightPath's Oasis™ integrated isolators are a combination of an aspheric lens and an optical isolator designed to reduce the number of parts in a system and allow easier assembly and alignment. More...

The collimator is a fundamental element of any optical network. The performance and reliability of essential components such as the collimator are integral to designing quality systems that meet today's market demands.

For example, the more energy the collimator is able to gather from the source and launch into the fiber end, the stronger the signal strength and the higher the system efficiency. This higher efficiency means time and money saved in fewer system components and greater design freedom. While product efficiency is important, the compatibility of the collimator with your manufacturing process is equally important. If the specifications aren't compatible with your assembly techniques, or if piece-to-piece uniformity and quality are poor, you may be losing valuable savings. More...