Athermalization of IR optical systems

Philip J. Rogers

doi:10.1117/12.48455

1 October 1991 Athermalization of IR optical systems

Philip J. Rogers

Proceedings Volume 10260, Infrared Optical Design and Fabrication: A Critical Review; 102600F (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.48455
Event: Critical Reviews, 1991, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

Infrared optics defocus with temperature change due to the nature of the optical materials employed in their design. Methods of eliminating this defocus - mechanical, electro-mechanical and optical - are discussed and evaluated in detail.

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Philip J. Rogers "Athermalization of IR optical systems", Proc. SPIE 10260, Infrared Optical Design and Fabrication: A Critical Review, 102600F (1 October 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.48455

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