MTF measurement of infrared optical systems

Andre Lengwenus; Patrik Erichsen

doi:10.1117/12.829980

23 September 2009 MTF measurement of infrared optical systems

Andre Lengwenus, Patrik Erichsen

Proceedings Volume 7481, Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems: Technology and Applications VI; 74810V (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.829980
Event: SPIE Security + Defence, 2009, Berlin, Germany

Abstract

Advances in electro-optic and infrared systems have led to new ways in modeling complex objectives for IR imaging devices. One important indicator for the performance of an imaging system is the modulation transfer function (MTF). In this contribution we disclose the main aspects of IR-MTF measurement and focus on the ImageMaster® Universal IR product line from Trioptics GmbH Germany. These devices cover the whole spectral range from SWIR to LWIR and can be configured to measure optical systems with focal lengths between 1 mm and 2000 mm. The instrument is fully automatized to a very high degree, so it is suitable for laboratory use as well as instruments designed for the high volume production environment.

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Andre Lengwenus and Patrik Erichsen "MTF measurement of infrared optical systems", Proc. SPIE 7481, Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems: Technology and Applications VI, 74810V (23 September 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.829980

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