Method of making an array of variable focal length microlenses

Details Method of making an array of variable focal length microlenses Method of making an array of variable focal length microlenses

1993-12-08

1995-08-08

Vargot, Mathieu D.

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Optical article shaping or treating

Including step of mold making

264 17, 264 19, 425808, B29D 1100

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ABSTRACT:
A method of making a microlens array where the microlenses have focal lengths which vary as a function of their geometric position in the array. The focal lengths of the microlenses at the center of the array are shorter than the microlenses at the periphery.

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