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gradient index lens
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gradient index lens [′grād·ē·ənt ¦in‚deks ‚lenz]
(optics)
An optical element within which the refractive index is a smooth, but not constant, function of position and, as a result, the ray paths are curved. Also known as graded index lens.


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00 Hardcover QC441 To assure high quality liquid crystal optical elements, pixilation is done by a diffractive approach and gradient index optics are used in relatively thick liquid crystal layers.
 
 
 
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