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Visual field converting optical system

US4895433A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 1989
Grant dateJan 23, 1990
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B23/2423
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A visual field converting optical system comprising an inhomogeneous medium lens or a prism in which refractive index is linearly changed in a direction different from that of travel of light, in order to be able to perform a visual field conversion with a simple and compact configuration, without generating aberration.

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