title: Athermalization of a single-component lens with diffractive optics.
abstract: We describe a design method to athermalize a single-material lens element by using a kinoform on one surface to keep its focal length and aberrations constant with temperature. We diamond turned and thermally tested a plastic athermat and compared it to an uncompensated conventional lens.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Londoño
authors.forename: W T
authors.initials: WT
authors.lastname: Plummer
authors.forename: P P
authors.initials: PP
authors.lastname: Clark