Use of prisms to obtain anamorphic magnification

Details Use of prisms to obtain anamorphic magnification Use of prisms to obtain anamorphic magnification

1987-04-15

1989-10-10

Sugarman, Scott J.

350445, G02B 1310, G02B 1700

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048727474

ABSTRACT:
An optical system designed to obtain anamorphic magnification without increasing overall system package size and without diminishing post-magnification light levels. Specifically, an output light beam passes a collimating lens and enters a prism at a near normal incidence to produce slight angular minification. The prism is aligned so that the light exits the prism at a steep angle thereby providing large angular magnification. The beam may then be focused. Additional prisms, appropriate angles between prism faces or prism orientation may be used to obtain various magnification or deflection angles depending on the desired application of the prismatic anamorphic optical system.

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