• Precision Optical Design for Advanced Wavefront Sensors

    June 9, 2025

    Why Custom Optics Matter in Wavefront Sensors

    Standard optical components often fall short in demanding wavefront sensing applications. Custom-designed optics enable significant performance enhancements in resolution, sensitivity, and speed.

    Key Design Elements

    • Microlens arrays are the core component in Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensors; their custom specifications directly impact system resolution, sensitivity, and accuracy.
    • Customized detectors and coatings improve light capture, reduce noise, and ensure compatibility with the microlens configuration.
    • Advanced fabrication techniques, such as binary optics and hybrid-layer structures, unlock new design flexibility and performance levels.
    • Adaptive optical elements provide real-time tunability, making sensors more versatile in dynamic environments.
    • Integration with computational imaging and AI is paving the way for faster, more accurate wavefront reconstruction.

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