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Fresnel LensFresnel lenses span the full range of sizes from lens a few micrometers in diameter to lens several meters in diameter. These lenses are utilized in various fields including optical communication, theatrical lighting, office equipment, video entertainment systems, solar concentrators, and scientific research instruments. These lenses function either as diffractive or refractive optical elements depending on the geometrical feature size of the lens. The basic functions of these lenses is described followed by an overview of fabrication methods. A summary of applications is then provided illustrating the rich variety of applications for which fresnel lenses may be designed to fulfill.
Document ID
20010048754
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Preprint (Draft being sent to journal)
Authors
Watson, Michael D.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Scott, Steve
(Reflexite, Inc. United States)
Lamb, David
(Minnesota Mining and Mfg. Co. United States)
Zimmerman, Joe E.
Date Acquired
August 20, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2001
Subject Category
Optics
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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