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Lie algebraic approach to GRIN optimization

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The Lie algebraic approach provides a systematic method to determine aberration coefficients for ray propagation in inhomogeneous media. We present the underlying concepts and report analytical expressions for aberration coefficients of arbitrary rotationally symmetric gradient-index (GRIN) lenses. These explicit formulas are well-suited for the application of optimization routines that do not require repeated ray tracing at intermediate optimization steps. We optimize a radial lens, for which we recover a classical solution, and a GRIN lens with inhomogeneous terms along the optical axis.

Source: Journal of the Optical Society of America A

DOI: 10.1364/josaa.532205

Authors: A. Barion, M. J. H. Anthonissen, J. H. M. ten Thije Boonkkamp, W. L. IJzerman

Institutions: Eindhoven University of Technology, Signify (Netherlands)

Language: English

Topic: Advanced optical system design

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Funder: Topconsortium voor Kennis en Innovatie

Award: G6316403820