Lie algebraic approach to GRIN optimization

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Abstract

The Lie algebraic approach provides a systematic method to determine aberration coefficients for ray propagation in inhomogeneous media. We present the underlying concepts and report analytical expressions for aberration coefficients of arbitrary rotationally symmetric gradient-index (GRIN) lenses. These explicit formulas are well-suited for the application of optimization routines that do not require repeated ray tracing at intermediate optimization steps. We optimize a radial lens, for which we recover a classical solution, and a GRIN lens with inhomogeneous terms along the optical axis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1863-1872
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of the Optical Society of America A: Optics and Image Science, and Vision
Volume41
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 2024

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