SBIR Phase I: Gradient-Index Optical Components

这项工作涉及到光学透镜的制造，使用所谓的渐变折射率。与改变传统透镜的形状不同，这种透镜的材料特性可以改变光速。通过降低圆柱形光波传输介质中心的速度，可以使光聚焦，从而可以模拟透镜。这种梯度折射率光学设计在这个国家并不普遍。

This work is concerned with the fabrication of optical lens by using what is termed a graded index. Rather than vary the shape as with a conventional lens, the material properties are varied such that the speed of light is changed. By slowing down the speed in the center of a cylindrically shaped lightwave transmission medium, the light can be focussed and thus a lens can be simulated. This gradient index optical design has not been prevalent in this country.