Modeling of micro-optical systems by using nonsequential ray tracing

Sanna M. Aikio; Chen Liang; Jukka-Tapani Maekinen; Juha T. Rantala; Michael R. Descour

doi:10.1117/12.426863

15 May 2001 Modeling of micro-optical systems by using nonsequential ray tracing

Sanna M. Aikio, Chen Liang, Jukka-Tapani Maekinen, Juha T. Rantala, Michael R. Descour

Proceedings Volume 4284, Functional Integration of Opto-Electro-Mechanical Devices and Systems; (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.426863
Event: Symposium on Integrated Optics, 2001, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

We have used non-sequential ray tracing as a simulation tool to model micro-optical systems. Ray tracing can be used to model micro-optical systems as long as the wave nature of the light is not dominant. Non-sequential ray tracing takes inherently into account the aberrations of the optical system and enables the modeling of scattering and stray light effects. We have used measured scattering properties of a hybrid-glass lens material to model scattering in an example imaging micro-optical system. We have also used non-sequential ray tracing to model a straight and a bent light-guide that can be used as chemical sensors. Modeling estimates the amount of light going through the optical system to the detector and shows the paths of the rays leaking out from the system.

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Sanna M. Aikio, Chen Liang, Jukka-Tapani Maekinen, Juha T. Rantala, and Michael R. Descour "Modeling of micro-optical systems by using nonsequential ray tracing", Proc. SPIE 4284, Functional Integration of Opto-Electro-Mechanical Devices and Systems, (15 May 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.426863

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