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Front Silvered Glass Mirrors

Front Silvered Glass Mirrors

Front silvered mirrors avoid the double reflections which you get with normal rear-silvered mirrors where light is reflected off the front surface of the glass as well as the silvered surface. Warning: Handle with care as they are susceptible to scratching although the silvering is protected by a vacuum deposited quartz coating.

Concave mirror 70mm dia x 450mm focal length
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Concave mirror 70mm dia x 450mm focal length

Part No.: OPM0002

Price: £12.90

Front silvered concave glass mirror with a focal length of 450mm. This is the mirror used in the Newton Reflecting Telescope kit OPK0001

Plane mirror 28 x 20 x 1.3mm
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Plane mirror 28 x 20 x 1.3mm

Part No.: OPM0001

Price: £3.90

Front silvered glass mirror.


Plane mirror 22 x 15.5 x 1.3mm

Part No.: OPM0003

Price: £2.90


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Front silvered glass mirror.


Plane mirror 40 x 30 x 1.3mm

Part No.: OPM0004

Price: £4.90


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Front silvered glass mirror.


Plane mirror 50 x 40 x 1.3mm

Part No.: OPM0005

Price: £6.50


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Front silvered glass mirror.


Half-Silvered mirror 40 x 30 x 1.3mm

Part No.: OPM0006

£12.70


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A half-silvered mirror with 50% transmission so half the light is reflected and half goes through the glass. Use for beam splitters or beam combiners.

Lenses

Lenses

We stock top quality Acrylic and Glass Lenses for all your optical experiments in a range of sizes and focal lengths. The Acrylic lenses are the same as the lenses used in the telescope kits. The Glass lenses are available either with a standard 50mm diameter for optical benches or similar or as a range with a variety of diameters, most of which are 2 lens Achromats for less colour aberration.

Smartphone
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Smartphone "Microscope" Lens 8mm focal length

Part No.: OPL3001

£3.70

Precision plastic lens in a threaded housing. Approx 6mm dia x 8mm focal length. Housing is threaded M9 x 0.5mm with an overall housing length of 6.5mm. The threaded housing allows the lens to be accurately focussed. Make a smartphone microscope.

3.5mm Glass Bead lenses
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3.5mm Glass Bead lenses

Part No.: OPL3002

£4.50

3.5mm Glass Bead lenses as used in low-cost smartphone microscope project by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Use a 3D printer to make your own lens holder. The actual magnification will depend on the model of smartphone but expect around 80 X.These are sold as a pack of 25 beads (unsorted). Please note that not all of the beads are sufficiently spherical or unblemished to use as lenses but you will certainly get a reasonable number of useable lenses.
View the PNNL site for more details of the microscope construction.
See details here


Acrylic

CodeTypeDiameterFocal LengthPrice 
OPL0001 Concave 16.5mm -35mm £1.25Quantity Required:


OPL0001A Concave 16.2mm -60mm £1.40Quantity Required:


OPL0002 Convex 16.5mm +15mm £1.25Quantity Required:


OPL0003 Convex 16.5mm +30mm £1.25Quantity Required:


OPL0004 Convex 16.5mm +49mm £1.25Quantity Required:


OPL0005 Convex 16.5mm +65mm £1.25Quantity Required:


OPL0006 Convex 16.5mm +120mm £1.25Quantity Required:


OPL0006A Convex 16.5mm +185mm £1.25Quantity Required:


OPL0007 Convex 34.5mm +106mm £1.75Quantity Required:


OPL0007A Convex 34.5mm +170mm £1.75Quantity Required:


OPL0008 Convex 34.5mm +225mm £1.75Quantity Required:


OPL0008A Convex 40mm +180mm £1.80Quantity Required:


OPL0009 Convex 45mm +360mm £2.10Quantity Required:


OPL0009A Convex 50mm +245mm £2.30Quantity Required:


OPL0010 Convex 62mm +275mm £2.70Quantity Required:



Acrylic Lens Set

Part No.: OPLSET

Price: £18.44


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Experimenters set of one each of the acrylic lenses (15 in total) OPL1 to OPL10. Buy the set and save over 24% on the price of the individual lenses.


Glass


Google Cardboard

Are you looking for lenses for the Google Cardboard project?

The OPL31 and OPL32 lenses are the ones most people are buying for this type of device. These are small diameter lenses with 34mm and 43mm focal lengths respectively. As an alternative you might want to consider the larger OPL1001 which has a 50mm focal length and a 50mm diameter although you may need to modify the design of the cardboard holder.

CodeTypeDiameterFocal LengthPrice 
OPL0031 Bi-Convex 21.5mm +34.1mm £2.50Quantity Required:


OPL0032 Plano-Convex 25.5mm +42.9mm £2.90Quantity Required:


OPL0050 2 Lens Convex Achromat 26mm +99.6mm £4.90Quantity Required:


OPL0051 2 Lens Convex Achromat (Diameter Changed) 15mm +26.5mm £4.60Quantity Required:


OPL0052 2 Lens Convex Achromat 18mm +39.5mm £4.60Quantity Required:


OPL0061 2 Lens Convex Achromat 30mm +135.5mm £5.20Quantity Required:


OPL0062 2 Lens Convex Achromat 35mm +147.3mm £5.60Quantity Required:


OPL0063 2 Lens Convex Achromat 40mm +156.4mm £6.90Quantity Required:


OPL0064 2 Lens Convex Achromat 50mm +182.8mm £7.30Quantity Required:


OPL0069 2 Lens Convex Achromat 30mm +250mm £5.10Quantity Required:



Glass Lens Experiment Set

Part No.: OPLGSET

Price: £35.60


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Experimenter's set of 10 glass lenses OPL31 - OPL69 above - Buy the set and SAVE 25% on the price of the individual lenses.


Glass - 50mm diameter

CodeTypeDiameterFocal LengthPrice 
OPL1001 Bi-Convex 50mm +50mm £3.90Quantity Required:


OPL1002 Bi-Convex 50mm +100mm £3.50Quantity Required:


OPL1003 Bi-Convex 50mm +150mm £2.90Quantity Required:


OPL1004 Bi-Convex 50mm +200mm £2.90Quantity Required:


OPL1005 Bi-Convex 50mm +250mm £2.90Quantity Required:


OPL1006 Bi-Convex 50mm +300mm £2.90Quantity Required:


OPL1007 Bi-Convex 50mm +500mm £2.90Quantity Required:


OPL1008 Bi-Convex 50mm +1000mm £2.90Quantity Required:


OPL2001 Bi-Concave 50mm -50mm £3.90Quantity Required:


OPL2002 Bi-Concave 50mm -100mm £3.50Quantity Required:


OPL2003 Bi-Concave 50mm -150mm £2.90Quantity Required:


OPL2004 Bi-Concave 50mm -200mm £2.90Quantity Required:


OPL2005 Bi-Concave 50mm -250mm £2.90Quantity Required:


OPL2006 Bi-Concave 50mm -300mm £2.90Quantity Required:


OPL2007 Bi-Concave 50mm -500mm £2.90Quantity Required:


OPL2008 Bi-Concave 50mm -1000mm £2.90Quantity Required:


Lens Holder (OUT OF STOCK)
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Lens Holder (OUT OF STOCK)

Part No.: OPL5000

£3.30

This wooden lens holder has a V-shaped groove which will allow lenses up to 80mm diameter to be held vertically. (OUT OF STOCK)


Fresnel Lenses

Flat lenses, invented by French physicist A.L. Fresnel, consisting of concentric prismatic rings which act like a large lens.

90 x 135 x 0.3mm, focal length +120mm.
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90 x 135 x 0.3mm, focal length +120mm.

Part No.: OPLF1

Price: £1.90

108mm diameter, focal length +100mm.
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108mm diameter, focal length +100mm.

Part No.: OPLF2

Price: £2.30

274 x 210mm, focal length +310mm.
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274 x 210mm, focal length +310mm.

Part No.: OPLF3

Price: £4.90

Fresnel Lens Sheet
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Fresnel Lens Sheet

Part No.: OPLF4

Price: £3.30

Sheet with one magnifiying lens (75 x 177mm) and 25 small (33 x 33mm) diverging lenses, focal length +310/-100mm.


Buy the set of all 4 lenses. Save 20%.

Part No.: OPLFSET

Price: £9.90


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180 x 260mm, focal length +300mm
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180 x 260mm, focal length +300mm

Part No.: OPLF5

£4.00

Size: 180mm x 260mm (7"x10")
Focal length: +300mm
Thickness: 0.4mm
Weight: 25 grams
Groove Pitch 0.3mm
Material: optical PVC

2 Polarising Film Pieces
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2 Polarising Film Pieces

Part No.: OPF0001

Price: £5.99

Linearly polarised film for reducing reflections or for polarisation experiments (e.g. view stress patterns in plastic items). Transmissivity: single sheet = 42%, 2 sheets crossed polaristation = <0.005%. Thickness 0.18mm. Two pieces each 50 x 50mm

Polarising Film 20 x 25cm
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Polarising Film 20 x 25cm

Part No.: OPF0041

£28.00

A linearly polarised sheet of polarising film - 200 x 250mm
Polarisation Axis parallel to side
Colour: Neutral Grey, thickness 0.18mm
Transmissivity: single sheet(42%) ; 2 sheets crossed polarisation = <0.005%)
Polarizing efficiency: 99.9%
Wavelength: 380~700nm
Larger sheets available: see OPF0040

Self-Adhesive Polarising Film 20 x 25cm
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Self-Adhesive Polarising Film 20 x 25cm

Part No.: OPF0051

£30.00

A sheet of linearly polarised film as OPF0041 but with a transparent self adhesive backing so it can be stuck to glass or other surfaces. The self-adhesive backing reduces the polarisation efficiency slightly so the transmissivity figure for two sheets with crossed polarisation is 0.98%
Note: This sheet has the axis of polarisation parallel to the 20cm side. For LCD screens the axis of polarisation is normally at 45 degrees to the sides. See OPF0111 to OPF0113 listed below if you want a sheet cut this way.

Large Polarising Film 1m x 0.62m
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Large Polarising Film 1m x 0.62m

Part No.: OPF0042

£253.00

Polarising Film - 1000 x 620 mm.
Transmittance: single(42%) ; crossed(<0.005%)
Color: neutral grey
Polarising efficiency: 99.9%
Wavelength: 380~700nm
Thickness: 0.18mm
Polarisation Axis parallel to long side

Large Self-Adhesive Polarising Film 1m x 0.5m
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Large Self-Adhesive Polarising Film 1m x 0.5m

Part No.: OPF0050

£212.00

A sheet of linearly polarised film as OPF0041 but with a transparent self adhesive backing so it can be stuck to glass or other surfaces. The self-adhesive backing reduces the polarisation efficiency slightly so the transmissivity figure for two sheets with crossed polarisation is 0.98%

A4 Sheet of Polarising Film
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A4 Sheet of Polarising Film

Part No.: OPF0001A4

This size has been discontinued. The nearest replacement is OPF0041 above

Circularly polarised filters 100 x 100mm (pair)
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Circularly polarised filters 100 x 100mm (pair)

Part No.: OPF0030

£44.40

Pair of Circularly Polarised filters. LH and RH. each filter 10 x 10 cm.
Colour: neutral grey
Transmittance: single(42%) ; parallel(35%) ; crossed(0.5%)
Polarizing efficiency: 99.98%

Self-adhesive polarising film 68 x 86mm
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Self-adhesive polarising film 68 x 86mm

Part No.: OPF0111

£5.99

Anti-Glare Self Adhesive neutral grey polarising film for use on LCD screens. The polarisation axis is at 45 degrees to the sides of the film. Size: 68mm x 86mm

Transmittance: single(42.5%) ; parallel(36%) ; crossed(0.05%)
Wavelength: 400~700nm
Thickness: 0.22mm

Self-adhesive polarising film 138 x 172mm
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Self-adhesive polarising film 138 x 172mm

Part No.: OPF0112

£19.40

as OPF0111 - polarisation axis at 45 degrees to side of sheet
size 138 x 172mm

Self-adhesive polarising film 276 x 344mm
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Self-adhesive polarising film 276 x 344mm

Part No.: OPF0113

£68.83

as OPF0111 - polarisation axis at 45 degrees to side of sheet
size 276 x 344mm

Diffraction Grating
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Diffraction Grating

Part No.: OPF0002

Price: £7.99

An experimental kit comprising 3 different transmission diffraction grating pieces.
1 x Single-axis diffraction grating (1000 lines per mm) .
1 x Single-axis diffraction grating (500 lines per mm) .
1 x Twin-axis diffraction grating (532 lines per mm) .
The high line density produces a wide coloured spectrum of the observed or projected light source similar to a prism. Make a hand spectroscope. Each piece is 15.2 x 3.8cm which is sufficient for four 35mm slides (4 self-adhesive slide mounts included)
Larger sizes of all three gratings are available below.

DIFFRACTION GRATING 6
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DIFFRACTION GRATING 6"x6" 1000 lines/mm

Part No.: OPF0010

£8.99

Single-axis Transmission diffraction grating (1000 lines per mm) transparent film. The high line density produces a wide coloured spectrum of the observed or projected light source similar to that from a prism. Size 15.2 x 15.2cm (6"x6")

DIFFRACTION GRATING 6
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DIFFRACTION GRATING 6"x6" 500 lines/mm

Part No.: OPF0019

£8.99

Single-axis Transmission diffraction grating (500 lines per mm) transparent film. The high line density produces a wide coloured spectrum of the observed or projected light source similar to that from a prism. Size 15.2 x 15.2cm (6"x6")

DIFFRACTION GRATING 6
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DIFFRACTION GRATING 6"x6" 532 lines/mm

Part No.: OPF0011

£8.99

Twin-axis Transmission diffraction grating (532 lines per mm) transparent film. This grating gives multiple spectra at 45 degree intervals around the light source. The high line density produces a wide coloured spectrum of the observed or projected light source similar to that from a prism. Size 15.2 x 15.2cm (6"x6")

Optical Illusion Plastic
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Optical Illusion Plastic

Part No.: CDT0249

Price: £4.99

This plastic sheet is less than 1mm thick but it is engraved so that it looks as though it is much thicker. Objects placed on the sheet appear to sink below the surface. A4 sheet.

Glow in the Dark Paper
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Glow in the Dark Paper

Part No.: CDT0245

Price: £7.99

Self-Adhesive Photophorescent paper. A4 sheet. This paper is coated with a phosphorescent material which glows in the dark after exposure to light. You can cut out any shapes you like (e.g. direction arrows, faces, stars and comets, etc.) and stick them where required.

Astro-Solar Sun Filter Film
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Astro-Solar Sun Filter Film

Part No.: OPF0007

Price: £18.00

Sun Filter film. This high-quality film is designed to reduce the light intensity by 100,000 times so you can observe the sun directly. High density coatings on both sides of the foil ensures a highly uniform filtering, whilst neutralizing the effect of occasional microscopic holes in the coating. The image of the sun is extremely contrasty and almost neutral colour.
Instructions to make a sun-filter for your telescope or binoculars included.
Size: 20 x 29 cm. Made for the Baader Planetarium in Germany

Warning: NEVER look at the Sun without using a suitable filter. Your eyes could be permanently damaged.

Set of 3 Interference Filters (RGB)
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Set of 3 Interference Filters (RGB)

Part No.: CDT0366

£9.60

A set of 3 glass interference filters each of which transmits Red, Green or Blue light.
As you view the filter from different angles, the colour of the transmitted light changes as the light path length changes.
Size: 74mm square. These are ex-equipment from RGB projectors and may still have some silicon adhesive adhering.

Coloured Filters (100x100mm)
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Coloured Filters (100x100mm)

Part No.: OPF0004

Price: £2.49

Red, Green, Blue and Yellow coloured filter gel. For stage and theatrical use and demonstrating colour mixing. Flexible film is easily cut to required shape with scissors or a knife.
Pack contains 4 sheets: one of each colour.
Sheet size 100 x 100 mm

Coloured Filters (203x203mm)
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Coloured Filters (203x203mm)

Part No.: OPF0005

Price: £5.99

Red, Green, Blue and Yellow coloured filter gel. For stage and theatrical use and demonstrating colour mixing. Flexible film is easily cut to required shape with scissors or a knife.
Pack contains 4 sheets: one of each colour.
Sheet size 203 x 203 mm (this size fits PAR56 lighting cans)

Coloured Filters (240x240mm)
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Coloured Filters (240x240mm)

Part No.: OPF0006

Price: £6.99

Red, Green, Blue and Yellow coloured filter gel. For stage and theatrical use and demonstrating colour mixing. Flexible film is easily cut to required shape with scissors or a knife.
Pack contains 4 sheets: one of each colour.
Sheet size 240 x 240 mm (this size fits PAR64 lighting cans)

35mm Cardboard Slide Mounts
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35mm Cardboard Slide Mounts

Part No.: CDT0377

£3.00

2" x 2" plain white cardboard self-adhesive slide mounts. These have a diecut aperture and take a 35mm photgraphic slide or negative or any other thin film material. They are latex coated on the inside making them self-adhesive so they just need to be folded over and pressed together. We have these specially made for us and use them for making our diffraction grating slides as they make it easy to handle the thin film. Pack of 20
(Need a larger quantity - ring us)

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