Unusual imaging between equi-curvature mirrors

David H. Lippman; David R. Shafer

doi:10.1117/12.2692121

14 September 2023 Unusual imaging between equi-curvature mirrors

David H. Lippman, David R. Shafer

Proceedings Volume 12798, International Optical Design Conference 2023; 127981G (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2692121
Event: International Optical Design Conference 2023, 2023, Quebec City, QC, Canada

Abstract

A remarkable set of designs is found when considering imaging between the vertices of two equi-curvature mirrors. An infinite number of solutions exist for different numbers of reflections in a multi-pass configuration. A surprising closed-form expression is obtained that provides the necessary mirror spacings for any number of reflections. Then, the aberration makeup of these systems is analyzed. It is found that all primary aberrations except for distortion can be fully corrected.

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David H. Lippman and David R. Shafer "Unusual imaging between equi-curvature mirrors", Proc. SPIE 12798, International Optical Design Conference 2023, 127981G (14 September 2023); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2692121

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