Optical Design Code For System Design Optimization In Transient And Steady-State Thermal-Mechanical Environments

Jeffrey T. Williams; Timothy A. Hofer; Juan Rayces

doi:10.1117/12.938455

20 October 1986 Optical Design Code For System Design Optimization In Transient And Steady-State Thermal-Mechanical Environments

Jeffrey T. Williams, Timothy A. Hofer, Juan Rayces

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Proceedings Volume 0656, Contemporary Optical Instrument Design, Fabrication, and Testing; (1986) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.938455
Event: 1986 International Symposium/Innsbruck, 1986, Innsbruck, Austria

Abstract

This paper describes various analytical and numerical tools for evaluating optical system designs under thermal-mechanical environments. These analytical tools provide either direct input into optical design, heat transfer and finite element programs, or provide information for evaluating various aspects of optical component selection. Several case studies are presented demonstrating the use of these tools in a wide range of applications. These studies suggest an integrated approach to evaluating optical systems. Ultimately an integrated system of analysis programs with common data access is envisioned. This will enable the entire process of optical system design, component evaluation, and analysis, performance predictions and system optimization to be performed in a common environment.

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Jeffrey T. Williams, Timothy A. Hofer, and Juan Rayces "Optical Design Code For System Design Optimization In Transient And Steady-State Thermal-Mechanical Environments", Proc. SPIE 0656, Contemporary Optical Instrument Design, Fabrication, and Testing, (20 October 1986); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.938455

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