The Use Of Perturbed Aspherics In Broad Band Optical Systems

D. J. Nicholas

doi:10.1117/12.964490

3 November 1986 The Use Of Perturbed Aspherics In Broad Band Optical Systems

D. J. Nicholas

Proceedings Volume 0645, Optical Manufacturing, Testing and Aspheric Optics; (1986) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.964490
Event: 1986 Technical Symposium Southeast, 1986, Orlando, United States

Abstract

The design and underlying theory is given for an aspheric singlet lens capable of operating, with minimum sphero-chromatic aberration, over a range of pre-selected wavelengths. The performance of the lens is compared with a conventional aspheric (based on Fermat's principle) using finite ray tracing techniques. The use of the lens as a focusing element in a multi-wavelength high-power laser is evaluated. Finally, comments are made on its manufacture and testing and its performance compared with theoretical prediction.

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D. J. Nicholas "The Use Of Perturbed Aspherics In Broad Band Optical Systems", Proc. SPIE 0645, Optical Manufacturing, Testing and Aspheric Optics, (3 November 1986); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.964490

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