Title :
Free programmed lens form for the elements of a convex-concave microoptic raster homogenizer
Author :
Darscht, Maxim Ya ; Miklyaev, Yuri V. ; Mikhailov, Alexei V. ; Lissotschenko, Vitalij N.
Author_Institution :
LIMO GmbH, Dortmund
Abstract :
A new type refractive homogenizer provides a 98% light throughput. Special lens form of the microoptic raster elements solves usual problems with interference and diffraction effects even for a small NA.
Keywords :
integrated optics; microlenses; optical design techniques; convex-concave microoptic raster homogenizer; diffraction effects; free programmed lens design; interference effects; light throughput; refractive homogenizer; Interference; Lenses; Microoptics; Optical design; Optical devices; Optical diffraction; Optical imaging; Optical refraction; Throughput; US Department of Energy; (000.3110 ) Instruments, apparatus, and components common to the sciences; (030.1670) Coherent optical effects; (050.1960) Diffraction theory; (230.1980) Diffusers; (350.3950) Micro-optics;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2006 and 2006 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2006. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2006.4628557