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    Multiscale optical design, used for over a century, enhances optical systems by improving light collection and aberration correction. This review explores its historical development and expanded capabilities in optical engineering.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optical Engineering
    • System Design

    Background:

    • Multiscale optical design is a long-standing approach in optical engineering.
    • It has been employed for over 100 years to address complex design challenges.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the historical emergence of multiscale optical design.
    • To present key developments and expanded capabilities of this design paradigm.

    Main Methods:

    • Historical review of multiscale optical design.
    • Analysis of key developmental examples and their impact.

    Main Results:

    • Multiscale optical design offers benefits such as improved light collection and aberration correction.
    • It enables exploitation of symmetries and alleviates packing constraints.
    • The approach allows for partitioning of the optical field for piecewise correction.

    Conclusions:

    • Multiscale optical design remains a vital strategy for achieving advanced optical system performance.
    • Its historical evolution demonstrates continuous innovation and expanded applications in optical engineering.