Single-element plastics aspherics: the economical approach to precision optics

Ian K. Pasco

doi:10.1117/12.142837

15 April 1993 Single-element plastics aspherics: the economical approach to precision optics

Ian K. Pasco

Proceedings Volume 1780, Lens and Optical Systems Design; 178016 (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.142837
Event: Optical Systems Design '92, 1992, Berlin, Germany

Abstract

Modern aspheric design, computers, materials for molds and lenses, and advanced production and measuring equipment make possible accurate plastic lens elements that can meet requirements that used to need several elements. Reviewed are miniature TV camera lenses, laser diode collimator lenses and magnification with some detail regarding design, accuracy, and the low costs that can be achieved.

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Ian K. Pasco "Single-element plastics aspherics: the economical approach to precision optics", Proc. SPIE 1780, Lens and Optical Systems Design, 178016 (15 April 1993); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.142837

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