Compact three-mirror anastigmat with reflective lens

Paul K. Manhart; K. Scott Ellis; James E. Michalski; Richard N. Pfisterer

doi:10.1117/12.322016

21 September 1998 Compact three-mirror anastigmat with reflective lens

Paul K. Manhart, K. Scott Ellis, James E. Michalski, Richard N. Pfisterer

Proceedings Volume 3482, International Optical Design Conference 1998; (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.322016
Event: International Optical Design Conference, 1998, Kona, HI, United States

Abstract

A uniquely packaged three-mirror anastigmat (TMA) is discussed. The telescope has 5 major parts, including the optics. This compact TMA exhibits diffraction-limited performance in the MWIR and LWIR wavelength regions and operates at fast F-numbers and relatively wide fields of view. Optical surfaces and critical mechanical interfaces are single-point diamond-turned, allowing for drop-together assembly and alignment. This paper discusses the evolution of the optical/mechanical design, developed under the auspices of the Standard Missile Company and NAVSEA PMS422.

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Paul K. Manhart, K. Scott Ellis, James E. Michalski, and Richard N. Pfisterer "Compact three-mirror anastigmat with reflective lens", Proc. SPIE 3482, International Optical Design Conference 1998, (21 September 1998); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.322016

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