Title :
Gradient index polymer optics
Author :
Beadie, G. ; Fleet, E. ; Rosenberg, A. ; Lane, P. ; Shirk, J.S. ; Jin, Y. ; Tai, H. ; Hiltner, A. ; Baer, E.
Author_Institution :
Naval Res. Lab., Washington, DC
Abstract :
We developed novel lenses from gradient index, multi-polymer sheets. The sheets were processed into lenses with spherically-symmetric index profiles. An F/2.25 GRIN singlet produced images with 4times better contrast than a commercial F/2.25 glass singlet.
Keywords :
gradient index optics; lenses; GRIN singlet; gradient index polymer optics; lenses; multipolymer sheets; spherically-symmetric index; Biomedical optical imaging; Focusing; Lenses; Optical films; Optical polymers; Optical refraction; Optical surface waves; Optical variables control; Polymer films; Substrates; 110.2760 gradient index lenses; 160.0160 polymers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
