Compact zoom visual scope using gradient-index Alvarez lenses

David H. Lippman; Greg R. Schmidt; Julie L. Bentley; Duncan T. Moore; Hooman Akhavan; Paul Harmon

doi:10.1117/12.2692515

14 September 2023 Compact zoom visual scope using gradient-index Alvarez lenses

David H. Lippman, Greg R. Schmidt, Julie L. Bentley, Duncan T. Moore, Hooman Akhavan, Paul Harmon

Proceedings Volume 12798, International Optical Design Conference 2023; 127981Z (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2692515
Event: International Optical Design Conference 2023, 2023, Quebec City, QC, Canada

Abstract

Gradient-index Alvarez lenses, a new type of variable power component, are applied to the design of a zoom visual scope. The axially fixed Alvarez lenses allow for a reduction in system Gradient-index Alvarez lenses (GALs), a recently introduced variable power component, are highlighted in this work. A zoom visual scope is designed using GALs rather than with the conventional approach of longitudinally translating, fixed power elements. The resultant design achieves a significant reduction in system length compared with a conventional zoom scope. A secondary design is also demonstrated using only commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) homogeneous elements.

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David H. Lippman, Greg R. Schmidt, Julie L. Bentley, Duncan T. Moore, Hooman Akhavan, and Paul Harmon "Compact zoom visual scope using gradient-index Alvarez lenses", Proc. SPIE 12798, International Optical Design Conference 2023, 127981Z (14 September 2023); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2692515

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