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Designing dual-band athermal refractive-lens IR objectives
G.I. Greisukh 1, E.G. Ezhov 1, I.A. Levin 2

1 Penza State University of Architecture and Construction, 440028, Russia, Penza, Germana Titova, 28;
2 PJSC "Krasnogorsky Zavod",143400, Russia, Krasnogorsk, Rechnaya, 8

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DOI: 10.18287/2412-6179-CO-1167

Pages: 892-898.

Full text of article: Russian language.

Abstract:
The possibility of achieving superior optical characteristics and passive athermalization in dual-band IR objectives of a simple design is shown. This is ensured, in particular, by using refractive lenses made of chalcogenide glasses in the optical scheme. Recommendations regarding the layout of the optical scheme and obtaining initial design parameters for the subsequent optimization are given. The reliability and effectiveness of the recommendations are confirmed by the results of designing a super-aperture refractive-lens objective operating in the mid- and long-IR subranges and forming a high-quality polychromatic image on the matrix of an uncooled microbolometer in the operating temperature range from – 40°C to + 60°C.

Keywords:
refractive-lens IR objectives, passive athermalization, achromatization, optical layout, optical performance.

Citation:
Greisukh GI, Ezhov EG, Levin IA. Designing dual-band athermal refractive-lens IR objectives. Computer Optics 2022; 46(6): 892-898. DOI: 10.18287/2412-6179-CO-1167.

Acknowledgements:
This work was supported by the Russian Science Foundation (Project No. 20-19-00081).

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