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Adaptive polymer lens for rapid zoom shortwave infrared imaging applications.
- Source :
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Optical Engineering . Dec2014, Vol. 53 Issue 12, p1-4. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- This work demonstrates the use of adaptive polymer lenses (APLs) for short-wavelength infrared (SWIR) applications. First, we present a push-button adaptive optical zoom system for variable magnification with a SWIR focal plane array. We then present a push-button, variable divergence, SWIR laser system for pointing and illumination. Last, we outline a system that combines the two: an SWIR adaptive zoom coupled with an APL-enhanced designator/illuminator. The result would allow a user to toggle between different fields of view (magnification), while optimizing illumination (beam divergence) for each field of view. This could be critical for situational awareness and target identification/designation in tactical applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00913286
- Volume :
- 53
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Optical Engineering
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 100327018
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1117/1.OE.53.12.125101