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Design and scaling of monocentric multiscale imagers
Eric J Tremblay1, Daniel L Marks, David J Brady
1Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093-0407, USA. eric.tremblay@epfl.ch
Applied Optics
|July 12, 2012
Summary
Monocentric multi-scale (MMS) lenses offer a novel method for high-resolution, wide-angle imaging by combining a shared objective lens with multiple secondary imagers. This approach enables the creation of gigapixel images using standard sensors and simpler optics.
Area of Science:
- Optical engineering
- Imaging systems
Background:
- Traditional imaging systems face limitations in achieving both high resolution and wide field of view.
- Monocentric multi-scale (MMS) lenses present a new paradigm for advanced imaging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define the design space for MMS lenses.
- To establish a systematic design methodology for MMS imagers.
- To introduce constraints for image continuity and uniformity in MMS systems.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the MMS design space.
- Application of paraxial system analysis for scaling and design.
- Development of constraints for image continuity and uniformity.
Main Results:
- A systematic design methodology for MMS imagers was established.
- Constraints for image continuity and uniformity were introduced.
- A 120° field of view imager resolving 2 gigapixels was designed.
Conclusions:
- MMS lenses provide a viable approach for high-resolution, wide-angle imaging.
- Paraxial analysis is effective for scaling and designing MMS systems.
- The designed MMS imager demonstrates the potential of this technology.