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I would like to design a microscope objective(s) with a fixed parfocality and Back Focal Plane (BFP) with respect to a given surface.

For example:

Objective 1: parfocality Z mm, BFP position from vertex of last surface = BFP1 mm

Objective 2: parfocality Z mm, BFP position from vertex of last surface = BFP2 mm

  1. How can I design these two objectives (in multi-configuration if necessary) such that I can optimize the designs around a given BFP position with respect to a coordinate surface (assume surface 0).
    1. For instance; the BFP position should be constrained to 3mm from Surface 0.
    2. What operands can be used to control the focal planes/focal lengths (rear and front) of a optical design in Zemax?
  2. When designing multiple related optics - such as more than one objective lenses for a microscope which share common parameters. What is the best practice to control the common parameters such as parfocality and BFP position between these multiple objective designs?

Thanks

 

 

Dear Asuku,

I think a position solve would most likely suit your need.


Please check the explanations about the position solve in this thread:
How do I use a specify a tolerancing compensator that shifts a lens element | Zemax Community

This approach does not yet work natively with multi-configuration, but there’s a workaround described here :
Position solve in multi configuration | Zemax Community

I hope this helps !


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