Tilted Wave Fizeau Interferometer for flexible and robust asphere and freeform testing

Tilted Wave Interferometry(TWI)is a measurement technique for fast and flexible interferometric testing of aspheres and freeform surfaces.The first version of the tilted wave principle was implemented in a Twyman-Green type setup with separate reference arm,which is intrinsically susceptible to environmentally induced phase disturbances.In this contribution we present the TWI in a new robust common-path(Fizeau)configuration.The implementation of the Tilted Wave Fizeau Interferometer requires a new approach in illumination,calibration and evaluation.Measurements of two aspheres and a freeform surface show the flexibility and also the increased stability in both phase raw data and surface measurements,which leads to a reduced repeatability up to a factor of three.The novel configuration significantly relaxes the tolerances of the imaging optics used in the interferometer.We demonstrate this using simulations on calibration measurements,where we see an improvement of one order of magnitude compared to the classical Twyman-Green TWI approach and the capability to compensate higher order error contributions on the used optics.

Dynamic aberrations correction of Roll-Nod conformal seeker based on the diffraction surface and anamorphic asphere surface

Traditional optical domes are spherical, which have a large air resistance coefficient. In order to reduce the coefficient of air resistance, conformal optical technology was proposed, which used a streamlined design of the outer surface of the dome. However, conformal domes generate dynamic aberrations varying significantly with look angles in the field of regard(FOR). Thus, correcting the dynamic aberrations is the core task of conformal optics. This Letter presented a correcting method of dynamic aberrations based on the diffraction surface and anamorphic asphere surface. This method is derived from the arch corrector and can only be used on the Roll-Nod gimbal. For the seeker with a Roll-Nod gimbal, the arch corrector is replaced with a diffractive surface superimposed on the inner surface of the conformal dome. To correct astigmatism, which is the main aberration that needs to be corrected, anamorphic asphere surfaces are used in the imaging system. Compared with the arch corrector, this method can reduce the size of the correction element while retaining sufficient design freedom. Design results show that this method can well correct the dynamic aberrations in a larger FOR. With a simpler form in structure, this method can improve the reliability of conformal optical systems and promote the application of conformal optical technology.

Computer Controlled Polishing of the Off-axis Aspheric Mirrors

In this paper, the manufacturing and testing procedures to make large off-axis aspherical mirrors are presented. The difficulties in polishing and testing for both circular aperture and rectangular aperture mirrors are previewed, and a possible solution is given. The two mirrors have been polished by means of CCOS, and the final accuracy is 25nm rms for 770mm×210mm rectangular mirror and 20nm rms for φ600mm circular mirror. These results just meet the optical tolerances specified by the designer, and the manufacturing and testing procedures presented here show good ability to make the large off-axis aspherical mirrors.

A Novel Method of Testing Aspherical Surface

A set-up based on a special shadow method, pinhole method, was made and some experiments were done. The results show that this novel method is simple, easy to operate,and suitable for testing large aspherical surfaces quantitatively.

Evaluation of visual quality of spherical and aspherical intraocular lenses by Optical Quality Analysis System

AIM： To evaluate the impact of spherical and aspherical intraocular lenses on the postoperative visual quality of age-related cataract patients using Optical Quality Analysis System （OQAS）. METHODS： Seventy-four eyes with age-related cataracts were randomly divided into spherical and aspherical lens implantation groups. Best-corrected visual acuity （BCVA） was measured preoperatively, one day, one week, two weeks, one month and two months after surgery. A biometric systems analysis using the OQAS objective scattering index （OSI） was performed. RESULTS： There were no significant differences in visual acuity （P〉0.05） before and after spherical and aspheric lens implantation. There was a negative linear correction between the OSI value and BCVA （t-=-0.634, P=-0.000）, and positive corrections between the OSI value and the lens LOCUS III value of nucleus color （NC）, nucleus opacity （NO）, cortex （C） and posterior lens capsular （P） （r=0.704, P=0.000; r=0.514, P=0.000; r=0.276, P=0.020; r=0.417, P=-0.000, respectively）. OSI values of spherical vs aspherical lenses were 11.5±3.6 vs 11.8±3.4, 4.1±0.9 vs 3.3±0.8, 3.5±0.9 vs 2.7±0.7, 3.3±0.8 vs 2.6±0.7, 3.2±0.7 vs 2.5±0.8, and 3.2±0.8 vs 2.50.8 before and ld, 1, 2wk, 1 and 2mo after surgery, respectively. All time points varied significantly （P〈0.01） between the two groups. CONCLUSION： Aspherical IOLs does not significantly affect visual acuity compared with spherical IOLs. The OSI value, was significantly lower in the aspherical lens group compared with the spherical lens. This study shows that objective visual quality of aspheric IOLs is better than that of the spherical lens by means of OQAS biological measurement method.

RESEARCH ON PARALLEL GRINDING METHOD OF NON-AXISYMMETRIC ASPHERIC LENS

In order to resolve the problems of machining non-axisymmetric aspheric lens,which is short of flexibility in mould grinding and needs high accuracy CNC machine center in globediamond wheel grinding, a new parallel grinding method that utilizes common arc diamond wheel isput forward. Base on the approach calculation of machining locus, the advantages of parallelgrinding that machines non-axisymmetric aspheric lens by 2.5-axis CNC machine center have beenobtained. The results of grinding experiment show the new method can meet the need of grinding highaccuracy non-axisymmetric aspheric lens.

Comparison of visual quality after implantation of Al-UV and SN60WF aspheric intraocular lens

AIM:To compare the visual performance of pseudophakic eyes implanted with Al-UV and SN60WF aspheric intraocular lens(IOL),and to investigate the correlations between visual quality parameters and pupil size.METHODS:This prospective comparative study included 105 eyes of 90 patients with age-related cataract who underwent uneventful phacoemulsification.The subjects were divided into two groups according to the implanted IOL type.Three months postoperatively,visual acuity and contrast sensitivity were measured,wave-front aberrations were assessed using a KR-IW aberrometer(Topcon),and objective optical quality parameters were performed using an optical quality analysis system-OQAS Il(Visiometrics).Independent sample Mest and Spearman correlation analysis were used for data analysis.RESULTS:There were no significant differences found in visual acuity,contrast sensitivity and visual quality parameters between the two groups(P>0.05).The measured intraocular spherical aberration(SA)in Al-UV IOL eyes of-0.19±0.05 pm was close to the designed SA value of-0.20 pm.The modulation transfer function cutoff,Strehl ratio and OQAS values were negatively correlated with pupil size in both groups(P<0.01).CONCLUSION:The subjective and objective visual quality in pseudophakic eyes with A1-UV and SN60WF IOLs are comparable.For aspheric IOL eyes,visual quality decreases with increasing pupil size.

Higher order aberration comparison between two aspherical intraocular lenses: MC6125AS and Akreos advanced optics

AIM: To compare higher order aberrations in two aspherical intraocular lenses(IOLs): Akreos advanced optics(AO) and Dr. Schmidt Microcrystalline 6125 aspheric anterior surface(MC6125AS) with each other. METHODS: Forty eyes of 39 patients underwent phacoemulsification and Akreos AO and MC6125 AS were implanted in their eyes in a random manner. Three months post-operatively, higher order aberrations including spherical aberration, coma aberration, and total aberrations were measured and compared.RESULTS: The total aberration was 0.24±0.17 in eyes with Dr. Schmidt and 0.20 ±0.01 in eyes with Akreos AO(P =0.361). The mean of coma aberration was 0.17 ±0.21 and 0.09 ±0.86 in Dr. Schmidt and Akreos lenses,respectively(P =0.825). Total spherical aberration was almost the same in both groups(mean: 0.05, P =0.933).Best corrected visual acuity in Akreos AO(0.10±0.68) and Dr. Schmidt(0.09±0.67) did not differ significantly(P =0.700). CONCLUSION: There is no statistically significant difference in the higher order aberrations between these two aspherical lenses.

SOFTWARE-CONTROLLED SYSTEM OF ULTRA-PRECISION MACHINING AXISYMMETRIC ASPHERIC MIRROR

In order to improve machining accuracy and efficiency, a software-controlled system of ultra-precision machining for axisymmetric aspheric mirror, using techniques of error compensation, remote transmission and modularization, is designed based on industrial PC, Windows 2000 work platform and Visual Basic 6.0. By experiments, this system realizes functions of ultra-precision machining, machining error compensation, remote data transmission and automatic data transformation among first machining, compensation machining and accuracy measurement. The actual application shows that error compensation improves machining accuracy, remote transmission improves machining efficiency while modularization avoids repeated work and improves design efficiency. Therefore, the system has met ultra-precision machining need for aspheric mirror.

Visual function and higher order aberration after implantation of aspheric and spherical multifocal intraocular lenses:a meta-analysis

AIMTo assess the visual outcomes of aspheric multifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) compared with spherical multifocal IOL after cataract surgery.

Personalized aspheric intraocular lens implantation based on corneal spherical aberration: a review

With the evolution of cataract surgery from visual rehabilitation to refractive surgery, aspheric intraocular lenses(IOLs) are being increasingly used in the field of ophthalmology. This increased use can be attributed to negative or zero spherical aberrations with unique optical designs, which counteract some of the positive spherical aberrations of the cornea. These alterations reduce the total spherical aberration of human eyes and improve the visual acuity in patients with cataract postoperatively. At present, various types of aspheric IOLs are used worldwide. Although the implantation of aspheric IOL is beneficial to the patients who need correction of spherical aberrations, much controversy is still associated with ocular residual spherical aberrations that facilitate the best visual quality for patients postoperatively. In order to provide reference for future clinical work and scientific research, this report reviews the relationship between the ocular residual spherical aberration of human eyes and visual quality.

Clinical study inpatient-reported outcomes after binocular implantation of aspheric intraocular lens of different negative spherical aberrations

Objective: To compare patient-reported outcomes after implantation of the ZA9003 intraocular lens(IOLs), or the MCX11 ASP IOLs or the spherical IOLs(HQ-201HEP). Methods: Prospective nonrandomized controlled trial was used. A total of 105 patients(210 eyes) were divided into three groups according to the type of IOLs: ZA9003(35 patients, 70 eyes), MCX11 ASP(35 patients, 70 eyes) or HQ-201HEP(35 patients, 70 eyes). The main outcome was scores of Catquest nine-item short-form questionnaire. Additional outcome was best corrected visual acuities, spherical aberration(SA) and total higher-order aberrations(HOAs). Results: The global score was significantly lower in the spherical IOL group than the aspherical IOL group of-020 μm SA(P < 0.05) and the aspherical IOL group of-027 μm SA(P < 0.05), and no significant difference was found in the global score between the aspherical IOL group of-020 μm SA than the aspherical IOL group of-027 μm SA(P > 0.05). Significant differences were also found in question 2, question 5, question 6 and question 8 between the spherical IOLs and the aspherical IOLs. Conclusion: Implantation of an aspherical IOL could improve vision-related quality of life compared with a spherical IOL. However, there were no statistically significant differences in vision-related quality of life between aspheric IOLs with different negative spherical aberrations.

Effect of intracorneal ring segment implantation on corneal asphericity

AIM： To evaluate the visual, refractive and corneal asphericity changes after intrastromal corneal ring segment（ICRS） implantation for visual rehabilitation of keratoconus.METHODS： A total of 42 eyes of 32 patients were included. After creation of intrastromal tunnels of 5.01±0.03 mm inner diameter, 5.71±0.03 mm outer diameter and at 384.21±34.12 μm depth, 1 or 2 ICRS of 150-300 μm thickness and 90°-210° arc length were implanted. Changes in uncorrected distance visual acuity（UDVA）, corrected distance visual acuity（CDVA）, refractive errors, mean simulated keratometry readings SimK_（avg）, anterior and posterior corneal asphericity values（Q_（ant） and Q_（post）, respectively） measured with Scheimpflug topography were evaluated retrospectively. RESULTS： There was a significant improvement in UDVA and CDVA, along with a significant decrease in refractive spherical equivalent（SE）, cylinder and SimK_（avg） postoperatively（P〈0.001 for all）. Mean Qant increased from-1.06±0.48 to-0.57±0.58 postoperatively（P〈0.001）. Change in mean Qpost was insignificant（P=0.92）. Postoperative changes in UDVA and CDVA were not correlated with the postoperative changes in SE and cylinder（P〉0.05 for all）; but were correlated with the preoperative SimK_（avg） and Q_（ant） values（P〈0.001 for all）. CONCLUSION： ICRS implantation seems to approximate the anterior corneal asphericity of ＂advanced prolate＂ shape to ＂optimal prolate＂ shape and an ＂ideal Q value＂ of-0.46; which may have a role in improved UDVA and CDVA postoperatively, besides decreased refractive cylinder values.

Current Status of Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography in Japan

ASET, Association of Super-advanced Electronics Technologies, has been taking the initiative in developing EUV lithography technology in Japan for the past three years. The aspherical mirror metrology using a visible light point diffraction interferometer (PDI), the wave front measurement using an at-wavelength PDI, and an at wavelength reflectometry for multilayers, various imaging simulations, multilayer coatings for the mask, the development of absorber materials for mask patterning, the mask substrate cleaning technique, and various photoresist processes have been developed. The visible light PDI employs a 0.5-μm pinhole as an aperture to generate an ideal spherical wave front and can measure a 0.3-N A mirror maximum. The at-wavelength PDI can measure the wave front error of the projection optics. The at-wavelength reflectometer can measure the reflectivity of multilayers and the round-robin test is taking place among ASET, the ALS in Lawrence Berkeley, and BESSY in Germany. The mask cleaning technique employs a supersonic hydro-cleaning technique. We have confirmed that the single layer resists can be used for EUV lithography.

Theoretical and Experimental Research on Error Analysis and Optimization of Tool Path in Fabricating Aspheric Compound Eyes by Precision Micro Milling

Structure design and fabricating methods of three-dimensional （3D） artificial spherical compound eyes have been researched by many scholars. Micro-nano optical manufacturing is mostly used to process 3D artificial compound eyes. However, spherical optical compound eyes are less at optical performance than the eyes of insects, and it is difficult to further improve the imaging quality of compound eyes by means of micro-nano optical manufacturing. In this research, nonhomogeneous aspheric compound eyes （ACEs） are designed and fabricated. The nonhomogeneous aspheric structure is applied to calibrate the spherical aberration. Micro milling with advantages in processing three-dimensional micro structures is adopted to manufacture ACEs. In order to obtain ACEs with high imaging quality, the tool paths are optimized by analyzing the influence factors consisting of interpolation allowable error, scallop height and tool path pattern. In the experiments, two kinds of ACEs are manufactured by micro-milling with different too path patterns and cutting parameter on the miniature precision five-axis milling machine tool. The experimental results indicate that the ACEs of high surface quality can be achieved by circularly milling small micro-lens individually with changeable cutting depth. A prototype of the aspheric compound eye （ACE） with surface roughness （Ra） below 0.12 p.m is obtained with good imaging performance. This research ameliorates the imaging quality of 3D artificial compound eyes, and the proposed method of micro-milling can improve surface processing quality of compound eyes.

Wheel Setting Error Modeling and Compensation for Arc Envelope Grinding of Large-Aperture Aspherical Optics

Precision grinding is a key process for realizing the use of large-aperture aspherical optical elements in laser nuclear fusion devices,large-aperture astronomical telescopes,and high-resolution space cameras.In this study,the arc envelope grinding process of large-aperture aspherical optics is investigated using a CM1500 precision grinding machine with a maximum machinable diameter ofΦ1500 mm.The form error of the aspherical workpiece induced by wheel setting errors is analytically modeled for both parallel and cross grinding.Results show that the form error is more sensitive to the wheel setting error along the feed direction than that along the lateral direction.It is a bilinear function of the feed-direction wheel setting error and the distance to the optical axis.Based on the error function above,a method to determine the wheel setting error is proposed.Subsequently,grinding tests are performed with the wheels aligned accurately.Using a newly proposed partial error compensation method with an appropriate compensation factor,a form error of 3.4μm peak-to-valley(PV)for aΦ400 mm elliptical K9 glass surface is achieved.

Interchangeability of corneal curvature and asphericity measurements provided by three different devices

AIM: To evaluate the interchangeability of keratometric and asphericity measurements provided by three measurement systems based on different optical principles.METHODS: A total of 40 eyes of 40 patients with a mean age of 34.1 y were included. In all cases, a corneal curvature analysis was performed with IOL-Master(IOLM), iDesign 2(ID2), and Sirius systems(SIR). Differences between instruments for flattest(K1) and steepest(K2) keratometric readings, as well as for magnitude and axis of corneal astigmatism were analyzed. Likewise, differences in asphericity(Q) between SIR and ID2 were also evaluated. RESULTS: Mean differences between devices for K1 were 0.20±0.21(P<0.001),-0.12±0.36(P=0.046) and-0.32±0.36 D(P<0.001) for the comparisons IOLM-SIR, IOLM-ID2 and SIR-ID2, respectively. The ranges of agreement for these comparisons between instruments were 0.41, 0.70, and 0.70 D. For K2, mean differences were 0.31±0.33(P<0.001),-0.08±0.43(P=0.265) and-0.39±0.38 D(P<0.001), with ranges of agreement of 0.65, 0.84, and 0.74 D. Concerning magnitude of astigmatism, ranges of agreement were in the limit of clinical relevance(0.49 D, P=0.011; 0.55 D, P=0.386; 0.43 D, P=0.05). In contrast, ranges of agreement were clinically relevant for astigmatic axis(26.68o, 33.83o and 18.37o, P≥0.121) and for Q between SIR and ID2(0.16, P<0.001). CONCLUSION: The keratometric corneal power, astigmatic axis and asphericity measurements provideby the three systems evaluated cannot be considered as interchangeable, whereas measurements of corneal astigmatism obtained with SIR and ID2 can be considered as interchangeable for clinical purposes.

Study on Injection Moulding of High Precision Aspheric Plastic Lens

With the rapid development of information and multi me dia technologies, the demand for the optical plastic aspheric elements used in o pto-electronic devices, camera, optical disc and projector lens etc. has been i ncreased rapidly in the recent years. The key technologies of fabrication of asp heric plastic lens are the design and manufacturing moulds, selection of proper injection moulding equipment, and optimization of injection moulding parameters etc. In this paper, the effect of injection pressure, moulding temperature, cool ing time and injection speed on the surface profile of the lenses during injecti on and holding process is investigated. Surface quality of plastic lenses is mea sured by Talysurf Texture Measuring System. The experimental results showed that the injection pressure and moulding temperature are important parameters compar ing to cooling time and injection speed. A bit change of injection pressure or m oulding temperature will affect the property of the surface profile. Either incr easing injection pressure or mould temperature can achieve less shrinkage. Other wise, a lower injection pressure will produce more shrinkage, more air traps and a lower mould temperature results greater warp and higher shrinkage. The dynami c process of injection for optical plastic lenses is simulated by 3D Moldflow pl astic Insight software (MPI). The MPI will help us to optimize injection mouldin g parameters.

ASPHERICITY AND PROLATENESS OF LINEAR AND CIRCULAR MACROMOLECULES

The shape asymmetry of gaussian models of linear and circular macromolecules has been numerically investigated in terms of asphericity and prolateness parameters. These parameters are found to decrease with increasing length for the macromolecule either confined to a plane or in three dimensions. The effect of dimensionality on these parameters is visible only for low dimensions and is generally weak. As dimensionality goes to infinity, it is found that asphericity and prolateness for both chains and rings approach slowly yet descendingly values of corresponding asphericity and prolateness factors, with the exception of the chain which shows a minimum value of asphericity when the embedding space has a dimensionality of four.

Clinical outcomes of a new diffractive multifocal intraocular lens

AIM：To evaluate clinical outcomes after implantation of a new diffractive aspheric multifocal intraocular lens（IOL） with ＋3.00 addition power.METHODS：This is a retrospective,consecutive case series of cataract patients who underwent bilateral implantation of the Optiflex MO/HF D012（Moss Vision Inc.Ltd,London,UK） multifocal IOL.Patients followed for 6 mo were included in the study.Data on distance,intermediate and near visual acuity,refractive error [manifest spherical equivalent（MSE）],contrast sensitivity,adverse events,subjective symptoms,spectacle independence and patient satisfaction [visual function questionnaire（VFQ）-25 questionnaire] were retrieved from electronic medical records and analyzed.RESULTS：Forty eyes of 20 patients with a mean age of 66.7±8.5 y（range：53-82） were included in the study.Mean uncorrected distance,near and intermediate visual acuity remained stable through postoperative visits and was 0.19±0.19 log MAR,Jaeger 4 and Jaeger 3 respectively at the 6 mo visit.At the end of postoperative 6 mo,MSE was-0.14±0.42 diopters（D） and 98% of the eyes were within 1.00 D of target refraction.Postoperative low contrast（10%） visual acuity remained stable（P=0.54） through follow up visits with a mean of 0.35±0.17 log MAR at the 6 mo visit.There were no reported adverse events.None of the patients reported subjective symptoms of halo or glare.Spectacle independence rate was 90%.Mean VFQ-25 questionnaire score was 93.5±6.12.CONCLUSION：The Optiflex MO/HF-DO12 IOL was safely implanted and successfully restored distance,intermediate and near visual acuity without impairing contrast sensitivity.High levels of spectacle independence were achieved at all distances including intermediate distance.