Lens Design

Lens design is evolving beyond traditional optical methods, focusing on optimizing lens systems for specific tasks and integrating them with downstream image processing. Current research emphasizes data-driven approaches, employing machine learning and deep learning algorithms to explore vast design spaces and optimize lens performance for applications like autonomous navigation and computational imaging. This shift towards task-driven design, often incorporating joint optimization of optics and image processing algorithms, promises improved efficiency and performance in various fields, from mobile phone cameras to advanced imaging systems for space exploration.