Synthesis of the optical systems of lens objectives for microscopes

Frolov, Dmitry N.

doi:10.1364/jot.69.000614

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“…The classical development of the microscope objective was application oriented and based on the technology roadmaps of different manufacturers. Therefore, in previous literatures, a systematic synthesis approach is rarely reported [4][5][6][7]. In our work, utilising the summarised lens modules and design principles, as a reversed process, a systematic synthesis approach can be achieved.…”

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Systematic design of microscope objectives. Part III: miscellaneous design principles and system synthesis

Zhang

Groß

2019

Advanced Optical Technologies

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In this paper, the lens modules used in the Zones 1–4 microscope objectives, which have been summarised in Part II, are utilised to create new structures. Both the modification of available systems and the synthesis of new system structures from basic building blocks are introduced. Moreover, design principles used under four special cases are introduced in this paper, including very-low-magnification Zone 5 objectives, very-high-magnification Zone 6 objectives, objectives with correction function (CORR) and objectives with diffractive optical elements, which were not systematically discussed in Part II. All the definitions and terms are based on the preceding papers.

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Systematic design of microscope objectives. Part III: miscellaneous design principles and system synthesis

Zhang

Groß

2019

Advanced Optical Technologies

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“…A clear review of the latest arts is still missing. In addition, design principles were seldom discussed [8], and illustrative systematic synthesis approach cannot be found for high NA cases [9][10][11]. Last year, we have proposed a new systematic approach for microscope objective analysis and synthesis [12], which is based on 116 systems from patents.…”

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Systematic design of microscope objectives. Part I: System review and analysis

Zhang

Groß

2019

Advanced Optical Technologies

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In the three connected papers, a systematic analysis and synthesis approach for microscope objectives is introduced. To subtract off the hidden assumptions in the historical development of the microscope objective lenses and extract the intrinsic lens modules, a large objective database is implemented including most of the patented systems for standardised applications. Based on the systematic analysis of the database, in Part I, a general review of the development history is given. A systematic classification method is proposed with respect to the five most significant parameters. According to the review and classification, the impacts of applications, manufacture and technology considerations are systematically analysed and summarised. Details of the lens modules will be discussed in Part II, and the synthesis approach utilising the lens modules will be introduced in Part III.

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