Material selection for broadband infrared optics

Christopher Carl Alexay

doi:10.1117/12.352925

19 July 1999 Material selection for broadband infrared optics

Christopher Carl Alexay

Proceedings Volume 3697, Technologies for Synthetic Environments: Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing IV; (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.352925
Event: AeroSense '99, 1999, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

The control of chromatic aberration, especially for appreciably large bandwidths, constitutes one of the most challenging aspects of optical design. In this paper a method for identification of materials whose combinations enable enhanced achromatic performance is addressed. Specifically, an investigation into achromatic design for the mid- to long wave infrared spectral range is studied. Verification of the methodology developed is illustrated by its application to the design of an infrared scene projection optic capable of operation over the 3.0 (mu) to 12.0 (mu) wavelength range.

Citation Download Citation

Christopher Carl Alexay "Material selection for broadband infrared optics", Proc. SPIE 3697, Technologies for Synthetic Environments: Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing IV, (19 July 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.352925

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available