Thermal Considerations in the Design of a Long Focal Length, Low F-Number Infrared Imager

Harvey M. Spencer

doi:10.1364/IODC.2010.ITuD7

International Optical Design Conference and Optical Fabrication and Testing
OSA Technical Digest (CD) (Optica Publishing Group, 2010),
paper ITuD7
•https://doi.org/10.1364/IODC.2010.ITuD7

Thermal Considerations in the Design of a Long Focal Length, Low F-Number Infrared Imager

Harvey M. Spencer

International Optical Design Conference 2010

Jackson Hole, Wyoming United States
13–17 June 2010
ISBN: 978-1-55752-893-3

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H. M. Spencer, "Thermal Considerations in the Design of a Long Focal Length, Low F-Number Infrared Imager," in International Optical Design Conference and Optical Fabrication and Testing , OSA Technical Digest (CD) (Optica Publishing Group, 2010), paper ITuD7.

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Abstract

Long focal length IR optics cause difficulties in achieving performance over varying temperatures due to the large Dn/Dt of IR materials. Modeling results are sensitive to the lens setup. Techniques for design optimization are presented.

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