Gradient index optical element

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1992-09-30

1994-11-22

Green, Anthony

Compositions: ceramic

Ceramic compositions

Glass compositions, compositions containing glass other than...

501 53, 501 60, 501 63, 501 64, 501 69, 501 70, 501 72, C03C 3076

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ABSTRACT:
A gradient index optical element for use in optical lens such as a camera or microscope is disclosed. The optical element comprises at least one of first metal dopants selected from La, Zr, Sn, In, Y, Ge, Zn, Ba, Ca, As, Sr, Ga and Gd distributed in solvent with a slope, and at least one of second metal dopants selected from Nb, Ta, Ti, Bi, Pb, Sb, Zr, Sn, In, Y and Tl, which is distributed equally in the solvent so as to satisfy following equation as absolute amount;

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