Abstract

An analytical approach is presented for determining the characteristics of the zones of a planar kinoform lens of any specific order for stigmatic imaging between extra-axial conjugate points. It is shown that, by use of a suitable normalization, the zone characteristics are obtained in terms of dimensionless variables. This facilitates ready estimation or comparison of pertinent zone parameters in given applications. The convenient amenability of the approach to the case of reflective kinoform lenses is also indicated.

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Extra-axial stigmatic imagery with a thick planar kinoform

O. Filali Meknassi, C. A. Delisle, and L. N. Hazra
Appl. Opt. 36(26) 6577-6582 (1997)

Curved kinoform lenses for stigmatic imaging of axial objects

L. N. Hazra, Y. Han, and C. Delisle
Appl. Opt. 32(25) 4775-4784 (1993)

Exact surface-relief profile of a kinoform lens from its phase function

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J. Opt. Soc. Am. A 12(3) 524-529 (1995)

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L. N. Hazra, Y. Han, and C. Delisle
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Stigmatic imaging by zone plates: a generalized treatment

L. N. Hazra, Y. Han, and C. Delisle
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