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27 November 2024 Inverse methods for freeform optical design
J.H. M. ten Thije Boonkkamp, K. Mitra, M.J. H. Anthonissen, L. Kusch, P. A. Braam, W. L. IJzerman
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Abstract
We present several geometrical models for freeform optical design based on Hamilton’s characteristic functions, which can be either expressed in terms of a cost function or a generating function. These models are closed with a conservation law for luminous flux. We give an example of a near-field problem where a collimated beam is converted into a target distribution on a sphere.
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J.H. M. ten Thije Boonkkamp, K. Mitra, M.J. H. Anthonissen, L. Kusch, P. A. Braam, and W. L. IJzerman "Inverse methods for freeform optical design", Proc. SPIE 13237, Optical Design and Testing XIV, 132370P (27 November 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3035778
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KEYWORDS
Reflectors

Mathematical modeling

Geometrical optics

Optical design

Optical surfaces

Reflection

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