3-D printing Optics
Department
Physics and Engineering
Advisor
Nathan Lemke
Document Type
Event
Version
Metadata Only
Abstract
We have been working on using a resin 3-D printer to create optical lenses. We have been fine tuning our design process with the printers and testing the various properties of the material. We have tested for wavelength dependency as well as found the materials index of refraction using multiple methods. With this information we have been attempting to buid a lens with a desired focal length. This could be very useful for applications of lenses that aren’t at a typical focal length that sellers usually use.
Recommended Citation
Herter, Jacob; Rempel, Noah; and Lemke, Nathan, "3-D printing Optics" (2024). Science Symposium. 41.
https://spark.bethel.edu/science_symposium/spring2024/schedule2024/41
3-D printing Optics
We have been working on using a resin 3-D printer to create optical lenses. We have been fine tuning our design process with the printers and testing the various properties of the material. We have tested for wavelength dependency as well as found the materials index of refraction using multiple methods. With this information we have been attempting to buid a lens with a desired focal length. This could be very useful for applications of lenses that aren’t at a typical focal length that sellers usually use.