Lensless Optics Debate

Discussions center on whether 'lensless' imaging systems actually use lenses or simulations, comparisons to Fresnel lenses, optical aberrations, and improvements in lens design.

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4ndrewl Sep 9, 2022 View on HN

"Lensless" but actually has multiple lenses?

dylan604 Mar 4, 2020 View on HN

Probably shaping the lens/mirror correctly?

avaku Apr 16, 2014 View on HN

It does simulate the lens, it says so in the article

dilemma Sep 10, 2016 View on HN

Lenses are needed to capture light.

charlescarver Feb 2, 2022 View on HN

Could this be considered a higher “resolution” fresnel lens?

civopsec Dec 20, 2022 View on HN

Why could the optics be improved?

rolph Jul 31, 2025 View on HN

seriously if something was done to manipulate the optical lenses to optimise for usage mode it would be helpful

ot Aug 4, 2019 View on HN

It looks like a Fresnel lens taken to the limit.

mmastrac Sep 10, 2022 View on HN

More than likely some sort of lens (IR/visual) optical effect.

sudosysgen Jul 16, 2023 View on HN

Couldn't you just use a laser and a lens?