Diffraction theory for an achromatic Fourier transformation

Journal Article · Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1981 · Appl. Opt.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.20.002017· OSTI ID:6449685

Morris, G M

A three-lens achromatic Fourier transform system is analyzed in the contex of parazial Fresnel diffraction theory. From the analysis a general solution for the required wavelength dependence of the various lenses is found. A particular arrangement of the general system is then considered. Using first-order lens design principles, it is shown that each dispersive lens cand be fabricated using a holographic zone lens and glas element cascade. The parazial chromatic aberrations of the resulting system are calculated. It is found that this system design yields an achromatic transformation that is well corrected (parazially) over the entire visible spectrum.

• Research Organization: University of Rochester, Institute of Optics, Rochester, New York, 14627
• OSTI ID: 6449685
• Journal Information: Appl. Opt.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Opt.; (United States) Vol. 20:11; ISSN APOPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

657005* -- Theoretical Physics-- Optics
71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS
GENERAL PHYSICS
CHROMATIC ABERRATIONS
COHERENT SCATTERING
DIFFRACTION
FOURIER TRANSFORMATION
HOLOGRAPHY
IMAGE PROCESSING
INTEGRAL TRANSFORMATIONS
LENSES
OPTICAL SYSTEMS
PROCESSING
SCATTERING
TRANSFORMATIONS