Emerging Topics in Freeform Optics
A special issue of Photonics (ISSN 2304-6732).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 1228
Special Issue Editors
Interests: freeform optical design; fabrication of freeform optics; freeform optical inspection; precision measurement of freeform optics; optical machining and measurement; metrology and characterization; other technologies associated with freeform optics
Interests: intelligent precision manufacturing, including intelligent micro-nano manufacturing of polyhedron optical systems, intelligent precision manufacturing of complex structures and surfaces, precision additive manufacturing of biomaterials, application of robots in precision manufacturing, ultrasonic-assisted efficient precision manufacturing
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Dear Colleagues,
Freeform optics is a rapidly evolving subfield of modern optics and is revolutionizing the way we design and utilize optical systems. It breaks the traditional limitations of spherical and aspherical surfaces, allowing for the creation of optical components with complex, non-rotationally symmetric shapes. This flexibility enables the development of optical systems with unprecedented performance, especially in terms of image quality, field of view, and aberration correction. The potential applications of freeform optics are vast and diverse. From consumer electronics such as smartphones and cameras, to scientific instruments like telescopes and microscopes, freeform optics is poised to transform the way we capture, process, and interpret optical information. In addition, it has the potential to revolutionize medical imaging, enabling the development of more accurate and non-invasive diagnostic tools.
In this Special Issue on “Emerging Topics in Freeform Optics”, we invite you to contribute your cutting-edge research in this exciting field. We are particularly interested in papers that address the foll"owing topics:
- Fundamental theories and principles of freeform optics, including optical design methods, surface representation techniques, and manufacturing technologies.
- Advanced applications of freeform optics in various fields, such as imaging, illumination, and sensing.
- Challenges and opportunities in the commercialization of freeform optics, including cost reduction, manufacturing scalability, and integration with other technologies.
Dr. Zexiao Li
Dr. Zixuan Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- freeform optical design& modification
- micro/nanoforming
- high precision machining of freeform surface
- micro/nano optics and photonics
- metrology & characterization of freeform surfaces
- micro-featured surfaces
- micro/nanomachining modeling
- simulation of optical manufacturing
- optical machining & measurement
- process monitoring and quality control
- ultra-precision machining
- other technologies sssociated with freeform optics
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