SPIE - Education Applying Freeform Optical Surfaces in Imaging Optics SC1122

This course explains the new concepts and methods that are important when considering whether and how to incorporate freeform optical surfaces in an optical system design. A primary goal of this course is to demonstrate through examples where freeform surfaces can revolutionize an optical system design and where they cannot. Important new perspectives in optical design and analysis will be presented along with specific design methodologies. Anyone contemplating or experimenting with adding freeform surfaces to their optical design repertoire will benefit from taking this course.