Imaging optical design based on inverse methods

Sanjana Verma; Koondanibha Mitra; Lisa Kusch; Martijn J.H. Anthonissen; Jan H.M. Ten Thije Boonkkamp; Wilbert L. Ijzerman

doi:10.1051/epjconf/202533502012

Imaging optical design based on inverse methods

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We propose a method to design freeform imaging systems using inverse methods from nonimaging optics. A linear optical map in phase space implies that the ratio of source and target energy distributions is a constant. The performance of the inverse freeform design is compared to a classical design by raytracing parallel beams of light and comparing the corresponding spot sizes. The inverse design significantly outperforms the classical design.

Original language	English
Article number	02012
Number of pages	2
Journal	EPJ Web of Conferences
Volume	335
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/202533502012
Publication status	Published - 22 Sept 2025
Event	2025 European Optical Society Annual Meeting, EOSAM 2025 - Delft, Netherlands Duration: 24 Aug 2025 → 28 Aug 2025

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