Analytic free-form lens design for imaging applications with high aspect ratio

Fabian Duerr, Pablo Benitez, Jc Minano, Youri Meuret, Hugo Thienpont

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Abstract

A new three-dimensional analytic optics design method is presented that enables the coupling of three ray sets with only two free-form lens surfaces. Closely related to the Simultaneous Multiple Surface method in three dimensions (SMS3D), it is derived directly from Fermat's principle, leading to multiple sets of functional differential equations. The general solution of these equations makes it possible to calculate more than 80 coefficients for each implicit surface function. Ray tracing simulations of these free-form lenses demonstrate superior imaging performance for applications with high aspect ratio, compared to conventional rotational symmetric systems.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCurrent Developments in Lens Design and Optical Engineering XIII
EditorsR. Barry Johnson, Virendra N. Mahajan, Simon Thibault
PublisherSPIE
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)978-0-8194-9203-6
Publication statusPublished - 2012
EventCurrent Developments in Lens Design and Optical Engineering XIII: SPIE 8486 - California, San Diego, United States
Duration: 12 Aug 201212 Aug 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE
PublisherSPIE
Volume8486
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceCurrent Developments in Lens Design and Optical Engineering XIII
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period12/08/1212/08/12

Keywords

  • GROOVE REFLECTOR DESIGN; SMS METHOD
  • OPTICAL-SYSTEMS; 3 DIMENSIONS; SURFACES

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