Physics – Optics
Scientific paper
Jan 1992
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Proc. SPIE Vol. 1531, p. 20-36, Advanced Optical Manufacturing and Testing II, Victor J. Doherty; Ed.
Physics
Optics
Scientific paper
An optical design study for a next generation infrared space telescope has been performed. The concept is that of a passively cooled telescope of minimum aperture 2.5 meter with an F/1.2 primary and wavelength coverage from (lambda) equals 2 to at least 40 micrometers , and possibly to 100 micrometers . Compactness, low thermal emission from the optics and structure, diffraction limited imaging at (lambda) equals 2 micrometers , and sensitivity to misalignment aberrations and manufacturing errors were the main considerations for this study. Ray tracing results are presented showing the characteristics of the various designs considered. A preliminary investigation of stray light properties is also given. Special emphasis has been placed on the testing of such a fast primary, and optical systems using a lateral shearing interferometer are described for testing both the primary and the primary/secondary combination.
Ettedgui-Atad Eli
Harris John W.
Humphries Colin M.
Nevo Yitzhak
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