Variable field of view optical system

Details Variable field of view optical system Variable field of view optical system

2006-03-07

2006-03-07

Font, Frank G. (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

Optical fiber bundle

Imaging

C359S648000, C359S653000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07010202

ABSTRACT:
A variable field of view optical system and method comprising providing a forward curved optical element, providing a rearward optical element comprising an axially gradient index material, providing a curved focal surface, and conveying an image on the curved focal surface to a flat detector surface.

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