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Characterization of Broadband Optical Functionality of Freeform Optics
Title
Characterization of Broadband Optical Functionality of Freeform Optics
Author
Koerber, Jonathan
Date Created
2022
Subjects--Topical
Optics
Description
Freeform optics, broadly described as optical elements with at least one surface lacking translational or rotational symmetry, have seen increased interest due to recent advances in optical design, fabrication, and measurement. Freeform optics pro...
Complex photonic crystals for broadband "all-angle" self-collimation
Title
Complex photonic crystals for broadband "all-angle" self-collimation
Author
Chuang, Yi-Chen
Date Created
2010
Subjects--Topical
Optics
Description
Self-collimation is a dispersion property of many photonic crystals (PCs), in which light beam can propagate free of divergence in the PCs. While self-collimation is a desired property for applications related to wave guiding and light collection,...
Design, Fabrication and Testing of Hierarchical Micro-optical Structures and Systems
Title
Design, Fabrication and Testing of Hierarchical Micro-optical Structures and Systems
Author
Cannistra, Aaron
Date Created
2011
Subjects--Topical
Optics
Description
Micro-optical systems are becoming essential components in imaging, sensing, communications, computing, and other applications. Optically based designs are replacing electronic, chemical and mechanical systems for a variety of reasons, including l...
Effects of Edge Roughness on Optical Scattering from Periodic Microstructures
Title
Effects of Edge Roughness on Optical Scattering from Periodic Microstructures
Author
Bergner, Brent
Date Created
2009
Subjects--Topical
Optics, Nanotechnology
Description
Planar photonic crystals and other microstructured surfaces have important applications in a number of emerging technologies. However, these structures can be difficult to fabricate in a consistent manner. Rapid, precise measurements of critical p...
Specification and Modeling of Mid-Spatial Frequency Errors in Optical Systems
Title
Specification and Modeling of Mid-Spatial Frequency Errors in Optical Systems
Author
DeMars, Luke
Date Created
2023
Subjects--Topical
Optics
Description
Recent advancements in manufacturing and post-processing of optics with sub-aperture methods have enabled greater degrees of freedom to realize complex optical surfaces. Introduction of residual mid-spatial frequency (MSF) surface errors is a cons...
Variable extended depth of field imaging using freeform optics
Title
Variable extended depth of field imaging using freeform optics
Author
Moein, Sara
Date Created
2022
Subjects--Topical
Optics
Description
Recent advancements in design, manufacturing, and metrology have enabled broader use of freeform components for high-performing optical systems. Freeform optics, which lack rotational symmetry, provide additional design freedoms that can enable co...