Micro-optics systems and devices: review and analysis using multiaperture design software

Dante P. D'Amato

doi:10.1117/12.165689

15 December 1993 Micro-optics systems and devices: review and analysis using multiaperture design software

Dante P. D'Amato

Proceedings Volume 1992, Miniature and Micro-Optics and Micromechanics; (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.165689
Event: SPIE's 1993 International Symposium on Optics, Imaging, and Instrumentation, 1993, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Miniature optical systems utilizing arrays of lenses had been conceived by the early part of this century. More recent uses for multi-aperture optics have included Hartmann wavefront sensing and agile beam steering. To support our own research efforts in micro-optics Adaptive Optics Associates, Inc. developed first-order raytrace software that is capable of modeling multi-aperture systems. The graphical user interface at the heart of this software gives a CAD- like utility to the program, which is a powerful tool for the micro-optics design engineer. The article discusses the benefits of such an interface. Several examples of micro-optics systems taken from available literature are analyzed.

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Dante P. D'Amato "Micro-optics systems and devices: review and analysis using multiaperture design software", Proc. SPIE 1992, Miniature and Micro-Optics and Micromechanics, (15 December 1993); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.165689

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