Additive manufacturing of freeform gradient index optics

George M. Williams Jr.

doi:10.1117/12.2602847

28 October 2021 Additive manufacturing of freeform gradient index optics

George M. Williams Jr.

Proceedings Volume 11889, Optifab 2021; 118890R (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2602847
Event: SPIE Optifab, 2021, Rochester, New York, United States

Abstract

An additive manufacturing platform, including nanocomposite materials and 3D printing, is presented that allows 3D-freeform gradient index (GRIN) functions to be fabricated within planar or surfaced lens elements. The degrees of design freedom allow for realization of complex optical functions that reduce optical system size and weight.

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George M. Williams Jr. "Additive manufacturing of freeform gradient index optics", Proc. SPIE 11889, Optifab 2021, 118890R (28 October 2021); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2602847

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