Cylindrical micro-optics

James J. Snyder

doi:10.1117/12.165693

15 December 1993 Cylindrical micro-optics

James J. Snyder

Proceedings Volume 1992, Miniature and Micro-Optics and Micromechanics; (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.165693
Event: SPIE's 1993 International Symposium on Optics, Imaging, and Instrumentation, 1993, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

The process of forming cylindrical glass microlenses drawn from a precisely shaped preform provides optical engineers and designers a novel source of miniaturized optical components with very high numerical aperture and diffraction-limited performance. Because of these characteristics, and because of the inherent anamorphic nature of cylindrical optics, drawn microlenses are ideally suited for use with most laser diodes. The technology has evolved during the past couple of years to the point that laser diodes products incorporating these microlenses are now available commercially, and they are beginning to be incorporated into commercial instruments. In this paper we review the current status of drawn cylindrical microlenses, and discuss some novel applications being developed.

Citation Download Citation

James J. Snyder "Cylindrical micro-optics", Proc. SPIE 1992, Miniature and Micro-Optics and Micromechanics, (15 December 1993); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.165693

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available