SPHERICAL VS. ASPHERIC LENSES

HOW THEY’RE USED IN IMAGING APPLICATIONS

Optical Lenses are often categorized by their shape. Two common surface shapes are spherical and aspherical. Each offers unique characteristics that make it suitable for different use cases.


Modulus of elasticity; the amount of stress required to produce a unit change in length (strain). Expressed in pounds per square inch (PSI) or dynes per square cm.