Expand this Topic clickable element to expand a topic
Skip to content
Optica Publishing Group

Re-Evaluation of the Problem of Optical Design

Not Accessible

Your library or personal account may give you access

Abstract

The field of geometrical optics, instrument design and development is undergoing a curious change. Production as measured by the number of units appears to be going steadily downward while activity and interest in special items is rapidly increasing. We face the problem of needing highly advanced techniques, facilities, and special materials without the demand for production. In the past the promise of large production has ensured an advance in the state of the art; with this removed how can we justify the manufacture of such things as special optical glass, expensive aspheric grinding machines, and fifty-layer interference filters? This paper describes the field of geometrical optics and suggests ways in which the computer can help us clearly define our needs and allow us to sharpen up requirements so that the smaller production runs will be of widespread use. Testing and manufacturing techniques are discussed in order to suggest ways of streamlining our efforts.

© 1962 Optical Society of America

Full Article  |  PDF Article
More Like This
Automatic Lens Design with a High-Speed Computer*

Donald P. Feder
J. Opt. Soc. Am. 52(2) 177-183 (1962)

Creative Thinking and Computing Machines in Optical Design*

Robert E. Hopkins and Gordon Spencer
J. Opt. Soc. Am. 52(2) 172-176 (1962)

Cited By

You do not have subscription access to this journal. Cited by links are available to subscribers only. You may subscribe either as an Optica member, or as an authorized user of your institution.

Contact your librarian or system administrator
or
Login to access Optica Member Subscription

Figures (4)

You do not have subscription access to this journal. Figure files are available to subscribers only. You may subscribe either as an Optica member, or as an authorized user of your institution.

Contact your librarian or system administrator
or
Login to access Optica Member Subscription

Tables (1)

You do not have subscription access to this journal. Article tables are available to subscribers only. You may subscribe either as an Optica member, or as an authorized user of your institution.

Contact your librarian or system administrator
or
Login to access Optica Member Subscription

Select as filters


Select Topics Cancel
© Copyright 2024 | Optica Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved