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The Freedom of Freeforms: Current Optics Manufacturing Methods Allow for Freeform Optical Designs

Jessica DeGroote Nelson, Nathan Smith, Mark Walters, Kate Medicus, Matt Brophy, and Mike Mandina

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Abstract

A common question about freeform optics is, “if I design it, can you really make it?” This presentation outlines current optical fabrication capabilities and associated optical tolerance guidelines for freeforms.

© 2013 Optical Society of America

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