Abstract
In this paper, a design method of surface contour for a freeform imaging lens with a wide linear field-of-view (FOV) is developed. During the calculation of the data points on the unknown freeform surfaces, the aperture size and different field angles of the system are both considered. Meanwhile, two special constraints are employed to find the appropriate points that can generate a smooth and accurate surface contour. The surfaces obtained can be taken as the starting point for further optimization. An f-θ single lens with a ± 60° linear FOV has been designed as an example of the proposed method. After optimization with optical design software, the MTF of the lens is close to the diffraction limit and the scanning error is less than 1 μm. This result proves that good image quality and scanning linearity were achieved.
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