Athermalization of a single-component lens with diffractive optics

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Authors

Carmiña Londoño · Polaroid (United States)

William T. Plummer · Polaroid (United States)

Peter P. Clark · Polaroid (United States)

Abstract

We describe a design method to athermalize a single-material lens element by using a kinoform on one surface to keep its focal length and aberrations constant with temperature. We diamond turned and thermally tested a plastic athermat and compared it to an uncompensated conventional lens.

Topics & Keywords

Advanced optical system design Optical Coatings and Gratings Surface Roughness and Optical Measurements

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: Applied Optics

Volume 32, Issue 13, pp. 2295-2295

DOI: 10.1364/ao.32.002295

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