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Optical element, optical device provided therewith, and method for evaluating optical element

US6215596A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 1999
Grant dateApr 10, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B17/0848
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical element integrally has an optically acting surface, which is a rotationally asymmetric, aspherical surface, and a monitor surface for evaluation of whether the optical element is defective or not. The monitor surface is provided in a portion effecting no optical action, except for the optically acting surface.

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