Athermalization of a single-component lens with diffractive optics

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.

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Veröffentlicht in:Applied Optics 1993-05, Vol.32 (13), p.2295-2302
Hauptverfasser: LONDONO, C, PLUMMER, W. T, CLARK, P. P
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung: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.
ISSN:0003-6935
1559-128X
1539-4522
DOI:10.1364/AO.32.002295