Graded index optical elements and catadioptric optical systems

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1990-12-11

1992-10-27

Sugarman, Scott J.

Optical: systems and elements

Lens

With reflecting element

359654, 359727, 359730, 359736, G02B 1708

Patent

active

051594951

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an optical element and catadioptric optical systems using the optical element. The optical element has a spherical surface with a reflective layer formed on at least a portion of the surface, and is formed of a radiant energy transmitting material having a radial gradient index of refraction. The catadioptric optical systems include at least two optical elements at least one of which is refractive, and at least one of which has a gradient index therein. One optical system includes first and second optical elements disposed sequentially along a longitudinal axis of the system. The second optical element is the optical element with the gradient index. The first optical element is formed of a homogeneous light transmitting material and includes a spherical surface, and a reflective layer formed on a central portion of one of the spherical surface.

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