History of infrared optics

R. Barry Johnson; Chen Feng

doi:10.1117/12.48442

1 October 1991 History of infrared optics

R. Barry Johnson, Chen Feng

Proceedings Volume 10260, Infrared Optical Design and Fabrication: A Critical Review; 1026002 (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.48442
Event: Critical Reviews, 1991, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

A review of the development of infrared optics is presented in the context of its relationship with the overall evolution of infrared technology. Significant events in optics, detectors, materials, systems, etc. are summarized in a chart that spans the time period from 1829 to the present. Numerous references and examples of optical systems are included.

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R. Barry Johnson and Chen Feng "History of infrared optics", Proc. SPIE 10260, Infrared Optical Design and Fabrication: A Critical Review, 1026002 (1 October 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.48442

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