Specifications

Material: BK7, Fused Silica, etc.

Diameter Tolerance: +0/-0.2mm

Center Thickness Tolerance: +/-0.2mm

Surface Accuracy: <L/2 @ 632.8nm 

Focal Length Tolerance: ±2%

Centratiion: < 3 arc minutes

Clear Aperture: >90%

Surface Quality: Scratch/Dig 40/20 

Bevel: 0.25 mm x 45°

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