An Optical-Design Error Function Using Gaussian Integration

Douglas C. Sinclair; Paul O McLaughlin

doi:10.1117/12.951407

13 June 1989 An Optical-Design Error Function Using Gaussian Integration

Douglas C. Sinclair, Paul O McLaughlin

Proceedings Volume 1049, Recent Trends in Optical Systems Design and Computer Lens Design Workshop II; (1989) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.951407
Event: OE/LASE '89, 1989, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

We have used the gaussian-integration techniques described by Forbes to build a default error function for our optical design program. To make the function suitable for practical design, we have added ad-hoc extensions that account for vignetting and allow for a variety of user-defined weights. We have now acquired about a year's experience in using the function to design several different systems. Our results have been generally good, and we have recently extended the function to provide additional control over astigmatic aberrations.

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Douglas C. Sinclair and Paul O McLaughlin "An Optical-Design Error Function Using Gaussian Integration", Proc. SPIE 1049, Recent Trends in Optical Systems Design and Computer Lens Design Workshop II, (13 June 1989); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.951407

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