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Introduction. Infrared optics consist of an array of materials dependent on certain propertiesHowever, when dealing with commercial applications, one must:Choose carefullyOptimize for the best materialWhat is good in the visible may not be in the IRAn industry with many applications:Thermal vi
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1. Choice of Materials for Infrared Optics David Montgomery
OPTI 421
2. Introduction Infrared optics consist of an array of materials dependent on certain properties
However, when dealing with commercial applications, one must:
Choose carefully
Optimize for the best material
What is good in the visible may not be in the IR
An industry with many applications:
Thermal vision
IR photography
Detectors
3. Applications