Relating axial motion of optical elements to focal shift

Katie Schwertz, J. H. Burge

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Abstract

In this paper, simple relationships are presented to determine the amount of focal shift that will result from the axial motion of a single element or group of elements in a system. These equations can simplify first-order optomechanical analysis of a system. Examples of how these equations are applied are shown for lenses, mirrors, and groups of optical elements. Limitations of these relationships are discussed and the accuracy is shown in relation to modeled systems.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationOptical System Alignment, Tolerancing, and Verification IV
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
EventOptical System Alignment, Tolerancing, and Verification IV - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: Aug 1 2010Aug 2 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume7793
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Other

OtherOptical System Alignment, Tolerancing, and Verification IV
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period8/1/108/2/10

Keywords

  • Alignment
  • Axial motion
  • Defocus
  • Focal shift
  • Optomechanics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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