Research of zernike fitting algorithm in finite element process

Xi Fa Song*, Lin Li, Yi Fan Huang, Si Yu Lu

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Abstract

Zernike polynomials are usually used to describe the wave-front of an optical system, but it is also used to stand for the surface of an optical system. Researching the algorithm in this paper is according to this property. When temperature of a lens increases from -60°C to 60°C, the surface of the lens will change simultaneously, which will influence the image quality and the sensitivity of the detector. In this paper this progress will be simulated by finite element software, abaqus. After that the data of the lens whose surfaces have deformed will be exported. Zernike polynomials are used to describe the changed surface, and zernike coefficients are calculated with matlab by using the method of least squares. All of the the zernike coefficients are imported to an optical design software, zemax, and then the aberrations coefficients can be got from the software. Finally, the solution of avoiding these problems caused by temperature changing can be obtained.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 International Conference on Optical Instruments and Technology
Subtitle of host publicationOptical Systems and Modern Optoelectronic Instruments
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event2011 International Conference on Optical Instruments and Technology: Optical Systems and Modern Optoelectronic Instruments - Beijing, China
Duration: 6 Nov 20119 Nov 2011

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume8197
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

Conference2011 International Conference on Optical Instruments and Technology: Optical Systems and Modern Optoelectronic Instruments
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period6/11/119/11/11

Keywords

  • Least square
  • Zernike Sag
  • Zernike coefficients
  • Zernike polynomials

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