Method and apparatus for optimizing optical system and...

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2005-05-17

2005-05-17

Homere, Jean (Department: 2128)

Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing

Measurement system in a specific environment

Earth science

C703S006000, C703S007000, C700S036000, C359S563000, C359S637000

Reexamination Certificate

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06895334

ABSTRACT:
Optical properties with high non-linearity such as a modulation transfer function (MTF) are efficiently optimized at high speed compared to conventional methods. An optimal solution of an optical system is obtained in a first optimization unit using a merit function on aberration. Weights or target values of the merit function on aberration is automatically adjusted in a second optimization unit in a manner that an evaluated value of the MTF or the like approaches a desired value. The first optimization unit re-optimizes the optical system using the weights or target values which have been automatically adjusted. Thus, automated is a function equivalent to the operation which has been conducted by a designer such as adjustment to weights or target values.

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