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    This study introduces a hybrid achromatic lens design that corrects chromatic dispersion in waveguide lenses. This novel approach significantly enhances optical quality over a broader wavelength range compared to conventional lens types.

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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Waveguide Technology

    Background:

    • Mode-index and diffractive lenses exhibit wavelength-dependent focal lengths, limiting their optical quality to narrow spectral ranges.
    • Chromatic dispersion is a significant challenge in designing high-quality waveguide lenses.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the chromatic properties of waveguide lenses.
    • To develop a method for correcting chromatic dispersion in waveguide lenses.
    • To achieve achromatic performance in hybrid lens designs.

    Main Methods:

    • Investigated chromatic properties of mode-index and diffractive waveguide lenses.
    • Developed a hybrid mode-index/diffractive doublet to counteract chromatic dispersion.
    • Optimized lens parameters to cancel dispersion between refractive and diffractive elements.

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    Main Results:

    • A hybrid achromatic lens demonstrated a usable wavelength range of approximately 80 nm for a 10-mm focal length, f/5 lens.
    • This represents an order of magnitude improvement over conventional lens types.
    • Achieved cancellation of chromatic dispersion through a hybrid design.

    Conclusions:

    • Hybrid mode-index/diffractive lenses offer a significant advancement in achromatic performance for waveguide optics.
    • The developed method enables the creation of waveguide lenses with extended usable wavelength ranges.
    • Potential for improved optical quality in applications requiring broadband spectral performance.