Method and apparatus for adjustable spherical aberration correct

Optical: systems and elements – Single channel simultaneously to or from plural channels – By partial reflection at beam splitting or combining surface

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359708, G02B 2714, G02B 302

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ABSTRACT:
Two lenses separated by an air gap provide spherical aberration compensation and focusing of a light beam to a focal point inside a data storage medium. The thickness of the air gap determines the amount of spherical aberration compensation provided. The distance between the lens pair and storage medium determines the depth of the focal point within the storage medium. The internal surfaces of the lenses which define the air gap are preferably planar. The external surfaces of the lenses are aspheric to provide accurate focusing and positive spherical aberration. The air gap between the lenses may also be formed by curved internal surfaces, in which case it is best for the focus lens to have a concave internal surface. The apparatus and method of the present invention reduces the number of optical components required for an optical data reading/writing device.

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