Advancements in chalcogenide glass design and manufacturing (Conference Presentation)

Peter F. Wachtel; J. David Musgraves; George P. Lindberg; John P. Deegan; Jamie L. Ramsey

doi:10.1117/12.2519106

14 May 2019 Advancements in chalcogenide glass design and manufacturing (Conference Presentation)

Peter F. Wachtel, J. David Musgraves, George P. Lindberg, John P. Deegan, Jamie L. Ramsey

Proceedings Volume 10998, Advanced Optics for Imaging Applications: UV through LWIR IV; 1099806 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2519106
Event: SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing, 2019, Baltimore, MD, United States

Abstract

Chalcogenide glasses have been steadily advancing infrared imaging capabilities and systems since the mid 1900s. Rochester Precision Optics has recently invested in bolstering their infrared glass manufacturing capabilities. While vertically integrating to reduce costs and to support the current and expanding demand for their precision glass molding, diamond turning, and assemblies that use the classic chalcogenide glasses; the optical design team has been able to capitalize on the new infrared materials further expanding the infrared optical glass map for S.W.A.P. enhancement in their designs. The focus of this work is to highlight some of the capabilities and recent innovations in chalcogenide glass manufacturing leading to low cost methods of producing optical materials, elements, unique or previously difficult geometries.

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Peter F. Wachtel, J. David Musgraves, George P. Lindberg, John P. Deegan, and Jamie L. Ramsey "Advancements in chalcogenide glass design and manufacturing (Conference Presentation)", Proc. SPIE 10998, Advanced Optics for Imaging Applications: UV through LWIR IV, 1099806 (14 May 2019); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2519106

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