Advancing Freeform Optics Through Collaboration: Inside the Vision and Impact of CeFO
Freeform optics has become a critical enabler of compact, high‑performance optical systems across applications including near‑eye displays, imaging instrumentation, and aerospace and defense systems. However, the adoption of freeform surfaces has historically been constrained by gaps in optical design methodologies, fabrication control, and metrology capabilities [1].
[1] Rolland, J.P., M.A. Davies, T.J. Suleski, C. Evans, A. Bauer, J.C. Lambropoulos, and K. Falaggis “Freeform optics for imaging” Optica 8(2), 161-176 (2021).