David_woo Messages 2 Reaction score 0 Thread starter Jan 4, 2013 #1 Hello. I'm looking for a lens that can collimate (or focus far away >500mm ) a light coming out from a LED. before I give more details is this even possible? Thanks. Attachments focucer.jpg 15.1 KB · Views: 930
Hello. I'm looking for a lens that can collimate (or focus far away >500mm ) a light coming out from a LED. before I give more details is this even possible? Thanks.
Integral Staff Emeritus Science Advisor Homework Helper Gold Member Messages 7,232 Reaction score 66 Jan 4, 2013 #2 Take a pick, do you want it collimated or focused?
David_woo Messages 2 Reaction score 0 Jan 4, 2013 #3 if the focused focal is far away it doesn't matter, I just looking for divergent/convergent angle smaller to 1 degree. but if you want a pick let's said collimator.
if the focused focal is far away it doesn't matter, I just looking for divergent/convergent angle smaller to 1 degree. but if you want a pick let's said collimator.
Integral Staff Emeritus Science Advisor Homework Helper Gold Member Messages 7,232 Reaction score 66 Jan 4, 2013 #4 A point source at the focal distance of a lens will produce a parallel beam out. So you want a 10-30mm focal length lens. You need the thin lens equation.
A point source at the focal distance of a lens will produce a parallel beam out. So you want a 10-30mm focal length lens. You need the thin lens equation.