Wavefront aberrator and method of manufacturing

Details Wavefront aberrator and method of manufacturing Wavefront aberrator and method of manufacturing

2006-01-24

2006-01-24

Epps, Georgia (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Lens

With graded refractive index

C359S653000, C219S121600

Reexamination Certificate

active

06989938

ABSTRACT:
The wavefront aberrator of the present invention includes a pair of transparent windows, or plates, separated by a layer of monomers and polymerization initiator, including a broad class of epoxies. This monomer exhibits a variable index of refraction across the layer, resulting from controlling the extent of its curing. Curing of the epoxy may be made by exposure to light, such as ultraviolet light. The exposure to light may be varied across the surface of the epoxy to create a particular and unique refractive index profile.

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