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A Akiba, K Iga

    Applied Optics
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    A novel image multiplexer (IMX) using a planar microlens array shows good distortion properties and low sensitivity for optical processing systems. A method to compensate for image shift nonlinearity was also developed.

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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Optical Engineering
    • Image Processing

    Background:

    • Optical parallel processing systems require efficient input devices.
    • Planar microlens arrays offer potential for compact and high-performance optical systems.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and evaluate an image multiplexer (IMX) using a planar microlens array.
    • To establish design rules and identify limitations for the IMX in optical parallel processing.
    • To develop a method for compensating image shift nonlinearity.

    Main Methods:

    • Experimental and numerical evaluations of imaging properties.
    • Analysis of distortion and Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) sensitivity for oblique imaging.
    • Development and proposal of an image shift nonlinearity compensation method.

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    Main Results:

    • The planar microlens array demonstrated good distortion properties.
    • Low MTF sensitivity was observed for oblique imaging, even at high image heights (60% of lens radius).
    • A compensation method for image shift nonlinearity was successfully proposed.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed image multiplexer (IMX) is suitable for optical parallel processing systems.
    • The planar microlens array offers robust imaging performance.
    • The developed compensation method enhances the IMX's applicability by addressing nonlinearity.