Freeform optics: introduction
Konstantinos Falaggis, Jannick Rolland, Fabian Duerr, Alexander Sohn
Abstract
This feature issue of Optics Express highlights 28 state-of-the-art articles that capture a snapshot of the recent developments in the field of freeform optics. As an introduction, the editors provide an overview of all published articles, which cover a broad range of topics in freeform optics. The wide variety of applications presented here demonstrates that freeform optics is a growing and vibrant field with many more innovations to come.
Topics & Concepts
Computer scienceOpticsSnapshot (computer storage)Cover (algebra)Field (mathematics)Variety (cybernetics)Optical materialsFeature (linguistics)Computer graphics (images)Materials processingEngineering drawingGeometrical opticsAdvanced optical system designOptical Coatings and GratingsAdvanced Optical Imaging Technologies