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18 December 2002 Optical design tools for reflective optical systems
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Abstract
Imaging constraints are applied in lens design software macros for automatic generation of Ritchey-Chretien, Three-Mirror-Anastigmat (TMA), and plane symmetric configurations of spherical, conic, and general aspheric mirrors. These tools provide rapid development of telescope and instrument designs by reducing the available degrees of freedom confronting the designer while maintaining the desired set of image properties (e.g. focal length and aberration control). A brief example of a Ritchey-Chretien telescope is presented.
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Joseph M. Howard "Optical design tools for reflective optical systems", Proc. SPIE 4849, Highly Innovative Space Telescope Concepts, (18 December 2002); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.478492
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KEYWORDS
Mirrors

Space telescopes

Optical design

Telescopes

Reflectivity

Spherical lenses

Optical instrument design

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