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Integral optical imaging devices using grin lens systems

US4501468A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 4, 1983
Grant dateFeb 26, 1985
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B3/0068
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An integral optical imaging device is disclosed in which two or more porous glass bodies, embodying arrays of cylindrical gradient index lens systems, are rigidly maintained in a stacked relationship such that the lens systems are in register. This enhances the accumulative lens power and effective thickness of the device.

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