Manufacturable mobile phone optics: higher order aspheres are not always better

James P. McGuire Jr.

doi:10.1117/12.871016

9 September 2010 Manufacturable mobile phone optics: higher order aspheres are not always better

James P. McGuire Jr.

Proceedings Volume 7652, International Optical Design Conference 2010; 76521O (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.871016
Event: International Optical Design Conference 2010, 2010, Jackson Hole, WY, United States

Abstract

We provide an overview of the design drivers for mobile camera phone cameras, with particular attention paid to aspheric order. The designer is often tempted to use high order aspheres (e.g. 18th order). However, better as-built performance can often be obtained at lower orders.

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James P. McGuire Jr. "Manufacturable mobile phone optics: higher order aspheres are not always better", Proc. SPIE 7652, International Optical Design Conference 2010, 76521O (9 September 2010); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.871016

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