Infrared hybrid optics: analysis and implementation

Andrew P. Wood

doi:10.1117/12.449566

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5 December 2001 Infrared hybrid optics: analysis and implementation

Andrew P. Wood

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Proceedings Volume 4441, Current Developments in Lens Design and Optical Engineering II; (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.449566
Event: International Symposium on Optical Science and Technology, 2001, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Hybrid optics offer a valuable aberration correction tool for the lens designer. However, careful consideration must be given to the calculation of the optical performance during the design process, and to the practical implementation of the elements if the potential benefits are to be realized in practice. Optical performance can be accurately assessed by tracing multiple diffraction orders. It may be particularly important to utilize such a technique if, for example, the image-forming bundles sample a small number of diffractive zones. This situation is examined in detail.

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Andrew P. Wood "Infrared hybrid optics: analysis and implementation", Proc. SPIE 4441, Current Developments in Lens Design and Optical Engineering II, (5 December 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.449566

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