Multi-aperture microoptical system for close-up imaging

René Berlich; Andreas Brückner; Robert Leitel; Alexander Oberdörster; Frank Wippermann; Andreas Bräuer

doi:10.1117/12.2061562

25 September 2014 Multi-aperture microoptical system for close-up imaging

René Berlich, Andreas Brückner, Robert Leitel, Alexander Oberdörster, Frank Wippermann, Andreas Bräuer

Proceedings Volume 9192, Current Developments in Lens Design and Optical Engineering XV; 91920E (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2061562
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2014, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Modern applications in biomedical imaging, machine vision and security engineering require close-up optical systems with high resolution. Combined with the need for miniaturization and fast image acquisition of extended object fields, the design and fabrication of respective devices is extremely challenging. Standard commercial imaging solutions rely on bulky setups or depend on scanning techniques in order to meet the stringent requirements. Recently, our group has proposed a novel, multi-aperture approach based on parallel image transfer in order to overcome these constraints. It exploits state of the art microoptical manufacturing techniques on wafer level in order to create a compact, cost-effective system with a large field of view. However, initial prototypes have so far been subject to various limitations regarding their manufacturing, reliability and applicability. In this work, we demonstrate the optical design and fabrication of an advanced system, which overcomes these restrictions. In particular, a revised optical design facilitates a more efficient and economical fabrication process and inherently improves system reliability. An additional customized front side illumination module provides homogeneous white light illumination over the entire field of view while maintaining a high degree of compactness. Moreover, the complete imaging assembly is mounted on a positioning system. In combination with an extended working range, this allows for adjustment of the system’s focus location. The final optical design is capable of capturing an object field of 36x24 mm² with a resolution of 150 cycles/mm. Finally, we present experimental results of the respective prototype that demonstrate its enhanced capabilities.

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René Berlich, Andreas Brückner, Robert Leitel, Alexander Oberdörster, Frank Wippermann, and Andreas Bräuer "Multi-aperture microoptical system for close-up imaging", Proc. SPIE 9192, Current Developments in Lens Design and Optical Engineering XV, 91920E (25 September 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2061562

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