Aspheric Elements For Performance Improvement And Cost Reduction In Infrared Systems

Jerrold Zimmerman; Bruce R. Reynolds

doi:10.1117/12.956041

4 May 1978 Aspheric Elements For Performance Improvement And Cost Reduction In Infrared Systems

Jerrold Zimmerman, Bruce R. Reynolds

Proceedings Volume 0131, Practical Infrared Optics; (1978) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.956041
Event: 1978 Los Angeles Technical Symposium, 1978, Los Angeles, United States

Abstract

The use of aspheric elements in FLIR type infrared systems is shown to result in system performance improvement. Improved image quality, reduced shading and higher transmission can be obtained, while at the same time, reducing the system cost. The manufacturing and test technologies which allow for cost effective use of aspherics are described. An advanced small FLIR which uses aspherics is cited as an example of the concepts presented.

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Jerrold Zimmerman and Bruce R. Reynolds "Aspheric Elements For Performance Improvement And Cost Reduction In Infrared Systems", Proc. SPIE 0131, Practical Infrared Optics, (4 May 1978); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.956041

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