Third generation infrared optics

Jay Vizgaitis

doi:10.1117/12.779095

15 April 2008 Third generation infrared optics

Jay Vizgaitis

Proceedings Volume 6940, Infrared Technology and Applications XXXIV; 69400S (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.779095
Event: SPIE Defense and Security Symposium, 2008, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

The advancement from 2^nd Gen FLIR to 3^rd Gen FLIR provides a significant improvement in capability, but at the cost of increased optical complexity. It is not feasible to utilize optics from previous generations image adequately with a 3^rd Gen FLIR engine. Incorporating new technologies such as dual f/number dewars and dual band detectors results in very different optical design requirements from previous generations. Lack of broadband optical materials and coatings adds further complexity to the 3^rd Gen optical problem. This paper examines the new complexities that are being introduced by 3^rd Gen, some of the generic approaches that are necessary, and areas where more work is required.

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Jay Vizgaitis "Third generation infrared optics", Proc. SPIE 6940, Infrared Technology and Applications XXXIV, 69400S (15 April 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.779095

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