Materials figure of merit for achromatic gradient index (GRIN) optics

G. Beadie; J. N. Mait; R. A. Flynn; P. Milojkovic

doi:10.1117/12.2224105

17 May 2016 Materials figure of merit for achromatic gradient index (GRIN) optics

G. Beadie, J. N. Mait, R. A. Flynn, P. Milojkovic

Proceedings Volume 9822, Advanced Optics for Defense Applications: UV through LWIR; 98220Q (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2224105
Event: SPIE Defense + Security, 2016, Baltimore, MD, United States

Abstract

A new figure of merit is developed for ranking pairs of materials as candidates for gradient index (GRIN) optics capable of good color correction. The approach leverages recent work which derives a connection in GRIN lenses between the optical properties of constituent materials and the wavelength dependence of the lens power. We extend the analysis here, the effectiveness of which is evidenced by a simulated f/3 GRIN lens with diffraction-limited performance over the visible spectrum, using the top material pair selected out of a database of >60,000 possible candidates.

Citation Download Citation

G. Beadie, J. N. Mait, R. A. Flynn, and P. Milojkovic "Materials figure of merit for achromatic gradient index (GRIN) optics", Proc. SPIE 9822, Advanced Optics for Defense Applications: UV through LWIR, 98220Q (17 May 2016); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2224105

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available