Diffractive- and Micro-structured Optics

Sales, Tasso R. M., RPC Photonics, Inc.; Morris, G. Michael, Apollo Optical Systems, Inc.

doi:10.1117/3.2599940.ch9

Book: Review of Optical Manufacturing 2000 to 2020

Editor(s): Aizhong Zhang; Richard N. Youngworth

Chapter Author(s): Tasso Sales, G. Michael Morris

Published: 2021

https://doi.org/10.1117/3.2599940.ch9

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Abstract

Diffractive- and micro-structured optics technology provide new degrees of freedom for the design and optimization of optical systems. Using this technology one can create: large-aperture, lightweight optical elements; correct optical aberrations and achromatize optical systems; eliminate or reduce the need for exotic materials, such as flint glasses; combine multiple optical functions; and reduce significantly optical system weight, complexity and cost.