Variable spherical aberration generators

Matthew T. Chang; Jose M. Sasian

doi:10.1117/12.284239

25 September 1997 Variable spherical aberration generators

Matthew T. Chang, Jose M. Sasian

Proceedings Volume 3129, Zoom Lenses II; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.284239
Event: Optical Science, Engineering and Instrumentation '97, 1997, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Most variable spherical aberration generators have differential moving components or floating elements, much like a regular zoom lens but with insignificantly small overall magnification change over the "zoom" range. The main purpose of the differential movements is to generate a variable amount of spherical aberration (SA). Such aberration generators can be used as standalone systems for aberration control or as subsystems for aberration compensation. The theory can also be applied to macro focusing mechanism as well as soft-focus mechanism. This paper presents a survey of different variable SA generation mechanisms. Examples of some applications of the theory are presented.

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Matthew T. Chang and Jose M. Sasian "Variable spherical aberration generators", Proc. SPIE 3129, Zoom Lenses II, (25 September 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.284239

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