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title: "Collimating Lens System"
industry: "Computer, Electronic and Optical Product Manufacturing"
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    typical_range: "0.5-5.0 mrad beam divergence angle, 400-700 nm wavelength range, 20-80°C operating temperature"
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  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 10
    unit: "mrad"
    consequence: "Thermal lensing from coefficient of thermal expansion mismatch (CTE Δ &gt; 5×10⁻⁶/K), surface contamination causing Mie scattering (particles &gt; λ/2), mechanical stress-induced birefringence (&gt;10 nm/cm retardance)"
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      trigger: "Thermal gradient &gt;15°C/mm across lens elements"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Active thermal stabilization with PID control (±0.1°C), low-CTE materials (Zerodur CTE=0±0.02×10⁻⁶/K), conductive mounting"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Particulate contamination density &gt;100 particles/cm² (≥0.5 μm)"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Class 100 cleanroom assembly, hermetic sealing with &lt;10⁻⁶ mbar·l/s leak rate, anti-static coatings"
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manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 10110-7:2017 OPTICS AND PHOTONICS -- PREPARATION OF DRAWINGS FOR OPTICAL ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS -- PART 7: SURFACE IMPERFECTION TOLERANCES"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "DIN 3140-7:2016-08 DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES FOR OPTICAL SYSTEMS -- PART 7: COLLIMATORS"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
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# Industrial Specification: Collimating Lens System

## 1. Technical Definition
An optical system designed to convert divergent or convergent light beams into parallel (collimated) beams.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-5.0 mrad beam divergence angle, 400-700 nm wavelength range, 20-80°C operating temperature**. Failure boundary: **Beam divergence exceeding 10 mrad, surface roughness &gt; λ/10 RMS at 632.8 nm, wavefront error &gt; λ/4 PV at 632.8 nm**, Mechanism: **Thermal lensing from coefficient of thermal expansion mismatch (CTE Δ &gt; 5×10⁻⁶/K), surface contamination causing Mie scattering (particles &gt; λ/2), mechanical stress-induced birefringence (&gt;10 nm/cm retardance)**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Rayleigh Resolution Criterion**:

> **Primary Equation**: $d = \frac{0.61 \lambda}{NA}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Defines the theoretical limit of machine vision systems.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| \lambda | Wavelength | Engineering Constant |
| NA | Numerical Aperture | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Thermal gradient &gt;15°C/mm across lens elements | 8 | Wavefront distortion exceeding λ/2 RMS at 632.8 nm | Active thermal stabilization with PID control (±0.1°C), low-CTE materials (Zerodur CTE=0±0.02×10⁻⁶/K), conductive mounting |
| Particulate contamination density &gt;100 particles/cm² (≥0.5 μm) | 8 | Beam intensity loss &gt;3% due to Mie scattering | Class 100 cleanroom assembly, hermetic sealing with &lt;10⁻⁶ mbar·l/s leak rate, anti-static coatings |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Adjustment Mechanism](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/adjustment-mechanism.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Optical Alignment Station**, **Laser Interferometer**, **Clean Room Environment**  
**Downstream Applications**: Laser Diode Modules, Fiber Optic Communication Systems, Medical Imaging Devices  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What are the primary applications of this collimating lens system?
**A**: This system is used in laser alignment, optical testing, microscopy, telecommunications, and industrial measurement systems where parallel light beams are required for accuracy.

### Q: How does the adjustment mechanism improve performance?
**A**: The precision adjustment mechanism allows fine-tuning of lens position to achieve optimal collimation, compensating for thermal expansion and ensuring consistent parallel beam output.

### Q: What advantages do BK7 and fused silica materials provide?
**A**: BK7 offers excellent transmission in visible spectrum with good chemical stability, while fused silica provides superior UV transmission and low thermal expansion for high-precision applications.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 10110-7:2017 OPTICS AND PHOTONICS -- PREPARATION OF DRAWINGS FOR OPTICAL ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS -- PART 7: SURFACE IMPERFECTION TOLERANCES
- DIN 3140-7:2016-08 DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES FOR OPTICAL SYSTEMS -- PART 7: COLLIMATORS

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Collimating Lens System](https://cnfx.com/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/collimating-lens-system)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **3** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: COLLIMATING_LENS_SYSTEM | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 4a58865e
