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Application of radial basis functions to shape description in a dual-element off-axis magnifier

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We previously demonstrated that radial basis functions may be preferred as a descriptor of free-form shape for a single mirror magnifier when compared to other conventional descriptions such as polynomials [Opt. Express 16, 1583 (2008) ]. A key contribution is the application of radial basis functions to describe and optimize the shape of a free-form mirror in a dual-element magnifier with the specific goal of optimizing the pupil size given a 20° field of view. We demonstrate a 12mm exit pupil, 20° diagonal full field of view, 15.5mm eye clearance, 1.5arcmin resolution catadioptric dual-element magnifier design operating across the photopic visual regime. A second contribution is the explanation of why it is possible to approximate any optical mirror shape using radial basis functions.

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