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14 December 2001 Optical design of a 10x zoom lens objective for the visible wavelength band
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Abstract
This paper describes the optical design of a 10x zoom objective lens for the visible wavelength band that was required to fit within a limited envelope. The paper describes the design approach and results, including some practical issues that must be addressed when a design is to be fabricated and deployed. The scope of the paper includes discussion of generating a starting point, optimization for best overall configuration and for maximum MTF, glass selection considering both chromatic and thermo-optical issues, configuration choices for minimum tolerance sensitivity, boresight error analysis, and lens length budgeting.
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J. Michael Rodgers "Optical design of a 10x zoom lens objective for the visible wavelength band", Proc. SPIE 4487, Zoom Lenses III, (14 December 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.450414
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KEYWORDS
Zoom lenses

Modulation transfer functions

Tolerancing

Lens design

Glasses

Diffraction

Optical design

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