Title :
Achromatic mode-index/diffractive waveguide lens
Author :
Spaulding, Kevin E. ; Morris, G. Michael ; Brazas, John C.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Opt., Rochester Univ., NY, USA
fDate :
12/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An achromatic mode-index/diffractive waveguide lens is designed and fabricated on a Corning 7059 waveguide. The lens has a focal length of 10 mm and an F/# of 5 and is designed for a nominal wavelength of 605 nm. conventional mode-index and diffractive lens elements were also fabricated for comparison. The wavelength dependence of the focal length was measured for the three lenses and was found to be in excellent agreement with theoretical predictions. The usable wavelength range of the achromatic lens is found to be 49 nm, as compared to 11 nm for the mode-index lens and 5 nm for the diffractive lens
Keywords :
integrated optics; lenses; optical design techniques; optical workshop techniques; refractive index; 605 nm; Corning 7059 waveguide; achromatic mode-index waveguide lens; diffractive waveguide lens; focal length; nominal wavelength; planar lens design; planar lens fabrication; usable wavelength range; wavelength dependence; Chromatic dispersion; Lenses; Optical design; Optical device fabrication; Optical diffraction; Optical refraction; Optical sensors; Optical surface waves; Optical waveguides; Surface waves;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
