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Objective lens system

US5469299A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 23, 1993
Grant dateNov 21, 1995
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B21/02
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A high resolution objective lens system for use in the ultraviolet region around 250 nm comprising in order from the object side: a first lens unit comprising a meniscus lens component having an object side concave surface having high curvature and a positive lens component, and having a positive refractive power as a whole; a second lens unit comprising at least two cemented lens components and having a positive refractive power as a whole; and a third lens unit comprising a cemented lens component and having a negative refractive power as a whole: each of the lens elements arranged in the lens units being made of an optical material which has, a thickness of at least 5 mm, and an internal transmittance of at least 50% for a ray having a wavelength of 300 nm.

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