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This study introduces a novel design for a single-material lens using a kinoform. This athermal lens maintains constant focal length and aberrations across temperature changes.

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Area of Science:

Optical engineering
Materials science

Background:

Athermalization is crucial for optical systems operating in variable temperatures.
Conventional lenses suffer from thermal drift in focal length and aberrations.
Single-material lenses offer simplicity but require effective athermalization strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a design method for athermalizing a single-material lens element.
To demonstrate the use of a kinoform for thermal compensation.
To validate the performance of the athermalized lens through thermal testing.

Main Methods:

A design method utilizing a kinoform on one lens surface was developed.
A plastic athermal lens element was fabricated using diamond turning.
Thermal testing was conducted to evaluate the lens's performance against temperature variations.

Main Results:

The kinoform-based single-material lens maintained constant focal length with temperature.
Aberrations were effectively compensated for across the tested temperature range.
The athermal lens outperformed a comparable uncompensated conventional lens.

Conclusions:

A kinoform surface is an effective method for athermalizing single-material lenses.
This design offers a viable solution for stable optical performance in changing thermal environments.
The developed method enables the creation of robust optical components for demanding applications.