Double axial gradient lens and process for fabrication thereof
US5044737A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 1989 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S359/90
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A monolithic double-axial gradient lens (30) is provided. The lens has an optic axis and three sections perpendicular to the optic axis: a first section (34) having a first graded index of refraction profile and having an outer surface, a middle section (32) having a second graded index of refraction profile, and a third section (36) having a third graded index of refraction profile and having an outer surface. A gradient in the index of refraction is provided in at least the first and third sections. As a result of appropriate selection of gradients, spherical and chromatic aberrations are eliminated or at least reduced, and thermal dependency of optical properties is minimized.
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