Applications of diffractive optics to uncooled infrared imagers

J. Allen Cox

doi:10.1117/12.48767

1 December 1991 Applications of diffractive optics to uncooled infrared imagers

J. Allen Cox

Proceedings Volume 1540, Infrared Technology XVII; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.48767
Event: San Diego, '91, 1991, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Two recent demonstrations of diffractive optics for uncooled staring 8 - 12 micrometers infrared imagers are reviewed and critically examined. Although each demonstration by itself yielded impressive results, when viewed from a broader system standpoint and considering current state-of-the-art in uncooled detector arrays, it is concluded that there is not a compelling reason to use diffractive elements in current systems. Alternatives are suggested.

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J. Allen Cox "Applications of diffractive optics to uncooled infrared imagers", Proc. SPIE 1540, Infrared Technology XVII, (1 December 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.48767

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