Topology optimization of multicomponent optomechanical systems for improved optical performance

Journal Article (2018)
Author(s)

S. Koppen (TU Delft - Computational Design and Mechanics)

Max van der Kolk (TU Delft - Computational Design and Mechanics)

Floris van Kempen (TNO)

J de Vreugd (TNO)

M. Langelaar (TU Delft - Computational Design and Mechanics)

Research Group
Computational Design and Mechanics
Copyright
© 2018 S. Koppen, M. van der Kolk, F.C.M. van Kempen, J de Vreugd, Matthijs Langelaar
DOI related publication
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-018-1932-4
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Publication Year
2018
Language
English
Copyright
© 2018 S. Koppen, M. van der Kolk, F.C.M. van Kempen, J de Vreugd, Matthijs Langelaar
Research Group
Computational Design and Mechanics
Issue number
3
Volume number
58
Pages (from-to)
885-901
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Abstract

The stringent and conflicting requirements imposed on optomechanical instruments and the ever-increasing need for higher resolution and quality imagery demands a tightly integrated system design approach. Our aim is to drive the thermomechanical design of multiple components through the optical performance of the complete system. To this end, we propose a new method combining structural-thermal-optical performance analysis and topology optimization while taking into account both component and system level constraints. A 2D two-mirror example demonstrates that the proposed approach is able to improve the system’s spot size error by 95% compared to uncoupled system optimization while satisfying equivalent constraints.