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Optical system and optical instrument with diffractive optical element

US6829091B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 1999
Grant dateDec 7, 2004
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70825
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical system for forming an image of an object. The optical system includes an optical element, which is deformed by the weight thereof, and at least one optical member for preventing a change in optical performance of the optical system due to deformation of the optical element, when the optical element is provided in the optical system.

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