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Author
Bagwell, Brett EdwardIssue Date
2006Keywords
Adaptive OpticsLiquid Crystals
Spatial Light Modulators
Nonmechanical Zoom
Foveated Imaging
Multispectral
Committee Chair
Schwiegerling, Jim
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The University of Arizona.Rights
Copyright © is held by the author. Digital access to this material is made possible by the University Libraries, University of Arizona. Further transmission, reproduction or presentation (such as public display or performance) of protected items is prohibited except with permission of the author.Abstract
There are inherent tradeoffs in size, weight, and adaptability for many military imaging systems. In some cases, active optical devices provide new alternatives external to the traditional trade-space. Applications of interest include remote wide-area surveillance, tactical use of high altitude and space-based sensors, remote navigation of unmanned ground and air vehicles, and night vision systems.My goal is to demonstrate that by augmenting or replacing static dioptric, catatropic, or catadioptric optical designs, mechanical complexity can be reduced while either maintaining or increasing performance in three areas:(1). Spectral Resolution(2). Spatial Resolution(3). MagnificationI present here three different imaging systems to showcase these capabilities.Type
textElectronic Dissertation
Degree Name
PhDDegree Level
doctoralDegree Program
Optical SciencesGraduate College