Optical design tools for reflective optical systems

Joseph M. Howard

doi:10.1117/12.478492

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18 December 2002 Optical design tools for reflective optical systems

Joseph M. Howard

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Proceedings Volume 4849, Highly Innovative Space Telescope Concepts; (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.478492
Event: Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentation, 2002, Waikoloa, Hawai'i, United States

Abstract

Imaging constraints are applied in lens design software macros for automatic generation of Ritchey-Chretien, Three-Mirror-Anastigmat (TMA), and plane symmetric configurations of spherical, conic, and general aspheric mirrors. These tools provide rapid development of telescope and instrument designs by reducing the available degrees of freedom confronting the designer while maintaining the desired set of image properties (e.g. focal length and aberration control). A brief example of a Ritchey-Chretien telescope is presented.

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Joseph M. Howard "Optical design tools for reflective optical systems", Proc. SPIE 4849, Highly Innovative Space Telescope Concepts, (18 December 2002); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.478492

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