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What are plano-convex (PCX) axicons?
Plano-Convex (PCX) Axicons feature one conical surface and one plano surface. They are used to produce a non-diffractive ring-shaped beam that increases in diameter over distance while retaining a constant ring thickness.
Why are plano-convex (PCX) axicons innovative?
Plano-Convex (PCX) Axicons offer a good approximation to the amount of energy produced by a Bessel beam by maintaining a high level of non-diffractive Bessel beam properties.
In what applications are plano-convex (PCX) axicons used?
When used with a collimated Gaussian beam, Plano-Convex (PCX) Axicons create an approximation of a Bessel beam ideal for a range of medical, research, measurement, and alignment applications.
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