Advantages of hybrid optics in high-numerical-aperture IR lenses for uncooled detector arrays

Christopher R. Bigwood

doi:10.1117/12.360017

27 August 1999 Advantages of hybrid optics in high-numerical-aperture IR lenses for uncooled detector arrays

Christopher R. Bigwood

Proceedings Volume 3737, Design and Engineering of Optical Systems II; (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.360017
Event: Optical Systems Design and Production, 1999, Berlin, Germany

Abstract

This paper illustrates the impact of using hybrid elements in mechanically athermalized objective lenses designed for use with uncooled focal pane arrays in the 8-14 micrometers waveband. Hybrid and conventional refractive lens designs are compared in terms of primary chromatic aberrations, MTF performance, transmission, mass, and cost.

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Christopher R. Bigwood "Advantages of hybrid optics in high-numerical-aperture IR lenses for uncooled detector arrays", Proc. SPIE 3737, Design and Engineering of Optical Systems II, (27 August 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.360017

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