Assessment of an optically stimulated infrared emission from image intensifier tube photocathodes

Jesse G. Wales; Peter L. Marasco

doi:10.1117/12.608731

19 May 2005 Assessment of an optically stimulated infrared emission from image intensifier tube photocathodes

Jesse G. Wales, Peter L. Marasco

Proceedings Volume 5800, Helmet- and Head-Mounted Displays X: Technologies and Applications; (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.608731
Event: Defense and Security, 2005, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

Anecdotal evidence suggested that bright, night-vision imaging system (NVIS) compatible, green cockpit displays could cause a veiling luminance in night-vision goggles (NVGs) and degrade visual performance. The mechanism suspected of causing this veiling luminance was an infrared emission from the image intensifier tube photocathode stimulated by visible, NVIS compatible light. This paper describes an effort to measure this stimulated infrared emission from three different image intensifier tubes. Measurements of the emission were analyzed with respect to tube age, the wavelength of incident illumination, and illumination angle of incidence. The emission was found during certain combinations of light wavelengths, angles, and intensities. However, results suggest that this phenomenon is not sufficiently strong to cause observable veiling luminance in NVGs.

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Jesse G. Wales and Peter L. Marasco "Assessment of an optically stimulated infrared emission from image intensifier tube photocathodes", Proc. SPIE 5800, Helmet- and Head-Mounted Displays X: Technologies and Applications, (19 May 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.608731

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