Optical design considerations for astronomical and space applications

Simon Thibault

doi:10.1117/12.2283826

29 August 2017 Optical design considerations for astronomical and space applications

Simon Thibault

Proceedings Volume 10313, Opto-Canada: SPIE Regional Meeting on Optoelectronics, Photonics, and Imaging; 103130U (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2283826
Event: Opto-Canada: SPIE Regional Meeting on Optoelectronics, Photonics, and Imaging, 2002, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Abstract

Optical design is both an art and a science. There is any computer program that will create lens design without guidance from an optical designer. Understanding the engineering trade-offs will help you choose the right lens design for your application. With the increasing complexity and precision of space-based and astronomical optical system, the effects of the environment upon optical system reliability are becoming more important. Some phenomena pose potential threats to the success of optical instruments. We present some of them.

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Simon Thibault "Optical design considerations for astronomical and space applications", Proc. SPIE 10313, Opto-Canada: SPIE Regional Meeting on Optoelectronics, Photonics, and Imaging, 103130U (29 August 2017); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2283826

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