公开(公告)号：US20110228383A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-22

申请号：US12635853

申请日：2009-12-11

Applicant: Lacy G. COOK

Inventor： Lacy G. COOK

IPC: G02B13/14 ,  G02B23/00

CPC classification number: G02B13/146 ,  F41A23/24 ,  F41G1/393 ,  G02B1/02

Abstract: An optical assembly includes: a first lens comprising a crown material; a second lens comprises a primary flint material for wavelengths below about 1.0 um; and a third lens comprising a secondary flint material for wavelengths below about 1.0 um, wherein the first, second and third lenses together are configured to transmit light and function in the visible, mid-wavelength infrared (MWIR) and long-wavelength infrared (LWIR) regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. In some implementations, the optical assembly may be configured as an afocal Galilean telescope having an objective lens assembly and a eyepiece lens assembly.

Abstract translation: 光学组件包括：第一透镜，其包括冠状材料; 第二透镜包括用于波长低于约1.0μm的初级燧石材料; 以及第三透镜，其包括用于波长低于约1.0μm的次级燧石材料，其中所述第一，第二和第三透镜在一起被配置为透射光并在可见的中波长红外（MWIR）和长波长红外（LWIR） ）区域。 在一些实施方案中，光学组件可以被配置为具有物镜组件和目镜透镜组件的无焦伽利略望远镜。

公开(公告)号：US20110085235A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-14

申请号：US12577279

申请日：2009-10-12

Applicant: Lacy G. COOK

Inventor： Lacy G. COOK

IPC: G02B17/06

CPC classification number: G02B17/0652 ,  G02B17/0657 ,  G02B23/06

Abstract: An optical system includes a primary mirror of a positive-powered concave substantially paraboloidal configuration configured to reflect light incident thereupon; a secondary mirror of a negative-powered convex hyperboloidal configuration facing the primary mirror configured to receive the light reflected from the primary mirror and redirect the light reflected from the primary mirror; a positive-powered tertiary mirror configured to substantially reimage and reflect divergent light rays incident from the secondary mirror; and a powered quaternary mirror configured to receive the reimaged light rays from the tertiary mirror, and to relay the received reimaged light rays to a focal point.

Abstract translation: 光学系统包括：主反射镜，其被配置为反射入射到其上的光; 负激光凸双曲面构造的副镜面向主镜被配置为接收从主反射镜反射的光并重定向从主镜反射的光; 正功率三次反射镜被配置为基本上重新成像并反射从次反射镜入射的发散光线; 以及被配置为从第三反射镜接收被重新成像的光线并且将接收的重新成像的光线中继到焦点的动力四轮反射镜。

公开(公告)号：US20110228386A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-22

申请号：US12410772

申请日：2009-03-25

Applicant: William B. KING ,  Chungte W. CHEN ,  Robert W. BYREN ,  Lacy G. COOK

Inventor： William B. KING ,  Chungte W. CHEN ,  Robert W. BYREN ,  Lacy G. COOK

IPC: G02B23/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/06 ,  G02B26/0816

Abstract: In one or more embodiments, a beam control apparatus and method for correcting aberrations include an off-aperture telescope configured to receive a beam of electromagnetic energy, wherein the telescope includes a first optical element and a second optical element. The second optical element is configured to be translated in three orthogonal axes, and a wavefront error sensor is configured to detect aberrations in the beam and to provide a wavefront error signal in response thereto. A processor is configured to provide a correction signal in response to the wavefront error signal, and an actuator is coupled to the second optical element and configured, in response to the wavefront error signal, to selectively translate the second optical element in one or more of three substantially orthogonal directions corresponding to the three orthogonal axes.

Abstract translation: 在一个或多个实施例中，用于校正像差的光束控制装置和方法包括被配置为接收电磁能量束的孔外望远镜，其中望远镜包括第一光学元件和第二光学元件。 第二光学元件被配置为在三个正交轴中平移，并且波前误差传感器被配置为检测波束中的像差并响应于此提供波前差信号。 处理器被配置为响应于波前误差信号提供校正信号，并且致动器耦合到第二光学元件，并且被配置为响应于波前误差信号，以选择性地平移第二光学元件中的一个或多个 对应于三个正交轴的三个基本正交的方向。

公开(公告)号：US20100202073A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-12

申请号：US12369976

申请日：2009-02-12

Applicant: Lacy G. COOK

Inventor： Lacy G. COOK

IPC: G02B5/10 ,  G02B23/06

CPC classification number: G02B17/0663 ,  G02B17/0652

Abstract: In one or more embodiments, an all-reflective optical system includes a primary mirror of ellipsoidal configuration, a secondary mirror of hyperboloidal configuration facing the primary mirror, and an eye-piece that includes: a positive-powered tertiary mirror having a majority of positive power that is expected in the eye-piece and configured to substantially collimate light rays incident thereon; and a negative-powered near-flat quaternary mirror having lesser power than the tertiary mirror and configured to receive the substantially collimated light rays from the tertiary mirror, further collimate the received light rays and reflect the further collimated light rays to an exit pupil. The primary mirror, the secondary mirror and the eye-piece thereby form an afocal optical system.

Abstract translation: 在一个或多个实施例中，全反射光学系统包括椭圆形配置的主反射镜，面向主镜的双曲面配置的副镜和眼镜片，其包括：具有大部分阳性的正动力三次镜 眼睛中预期的功能，并被配置为基本上准直入射在其上的光线; 以及具有比第三反射镜更小的功率并且被配置为从第三反射镜接收基本上准直的光线的负电源近平面四元反射镜，进一步准直所接收的光线并将另外的准直光线反射到出射光瞳。 主镜，副镜和眼镜片由此形成无焦光学系统。

公开(公告)号：US20120087028A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-12

申请号：US12901294

申请日：2010-10-08

Applicant: Lacy G. COOK

Inventor： Lacy G. COOK

IPC: G02B5/08

CPC classification number: G02B17/0663 ,  G02B13/08

Abstract: Various embodiments provide an optical system including a plurality of mirrors, each mirror having a rotational axis of symmetry; and a detector configured to detect an image formed by the plurality of mirrors. The plurality of mirrors are configured to scan an object space along a first direction. The plurality of mirrors are configured and arranged so that a focal length of the plurality of mirrors along the first direction is greater than a focal length of the plurality of mirrors in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction so as to obtain a ratio of anamorphism greater than approximately 1.5.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例提供包括多个反射镜的光学系统，每个反射镜具有旋转的对称轴线; 以及检测器，被配置为检测由所述多个反射镜形成的图像。 多个反射镜被配置为沿着第一方向扫描对象空间。 多个反射镜被配置和布置成使得沿着第一方向的多个反射镜的焦距在垂直于第一方向的第二方向上大于多个反射镜的焦距，从而获得变形比 大于1.5。

公开(公告)号：US20120026382A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-02

申请号：US12847027

申请日：2010-07-30

Applicant: Eric M. MOSKUN ,  Lacy G. COOK

Inventor： Eric M. MOSKUN ,  Lacy G. COOK

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  G02B13/14 ,  G02B11/14

CPC classification number: G02B13/16 ,  G02B9/64 ,  G02B13/14 ,  G02B27/4216

Abstract: Various embodiments provide an optical system including a first lens group having a plurality of lenses, the first lens group being configured to correct for an axial chromatic aberration; a second lens group having a least one lens, the second lens group being disposed adjacent the first lens group; and a third lens group having a plurality of lenses, the third lens group being configured to correct for a lateral chromatic aberration and field curvature, the third lens group being disposed adjacent the second lens group. The first, second and third lens groups are configured to provide a wide field of view greater than approximately 20 deg., and an f-number of less than approximately F/2 in a wavelength range between approximately 8 μm and approximately 12 μm.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例提供了包括具有多个透镜的第一透镜组的光学系统，第一透镜组被配置为校正轴向色差; 具有至少一个透镜的第二透镜组，所述第二透镜组邻近所述第一透镜组设置; 和具有多个透镜的第三透镜组，所述第三透镜组被配置为校正横向色像差和场曲率，所述第三透镜组设置为与所述第二透镜组相邻。 第一，第二和第三透镜组被配置为在大约8μm和大约12μm之间的波长范围内提供大于大约20度的宽视场和小于约F / 2的f数。

公开(公告)号：US20120292482A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-22

申请号：US13111605

申请日：2011-05-19

Applicant: Lacy G. COOK ,  Bryce A. WHEELER

Inventor： Lacy G. COOK ,  Bryce A. WHEELER

IPC: G01C21/00 ,  G02B7/182 ,  G02B5/08

CPC classification number: G01S7/481 ,  F41G3/145 ,  F41G3/22 ,  G01S17/023 ,  G01S17/42 ,  G01S17/66

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a sensor system including a first optical sub-system having a first plurality of optical elements, and a second optical sub-system having a second plurality of optical elements including a first mirror. The second optical sub-system is configured to rotate about a first axis relative to the first optical sub-system and the first mirror is configured to rotate about a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis. The first axis and the second axis are arranged so as not to intersect each other so as to maximize a field of regard of the sensor system.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例提供了包括具有第一多个光学元件的第一光学子系统的传感器系统和具有包括第一反射镜的第二多个光学元件的第二光学子系统。 第二光学子系统被配置为相对于第一光学子系统围绕第一轴线旋转，并且第一反射镜被配置为围绕基本上垂直于第一轴线的第二轴线旋转。 第一轴线和第二轴线被布置成不会彼此相交，以便使传感器系统的视野最大化。

公开(公告)号：US20120229914A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-13

申请号：US13044659

申请日：2011-03-10

Applicant: Lacy G. COOK

Inventor： Lacy G. COOK

IPC: G02B15/14

CPC classification number: G02B13/14 ,  G02B15/17

Abstract: Various embodiments provide an optical system including a first lens group having a plurality of lenses; a second lens group having a plurality of lenses, the second lens group being disposed adjacent the first lens group; a third lens group having a plurality of lenses, the third lens group being disposed adjacent the second lens group; and a detector disposed behind the third lens group. A pupil of the optical system is located external to the first lens group, the second lens group and the third lens group. The second lens group is movable respective to the first lens group and the third lens group so as to convert a configuration of the optical system between a narrow field of view (NFOV) configuration and a wide field of view (WFOV) configuration.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例提供一种包括具有多个透镜的第一透镜组的光学系统; 具有多个透镜的第二透镜组，所述第二透镜组邻近所述第一透镜组设置; 具有多个透镜的第三透镜组，所述第三透镜组邻近所述第二透镜组设置; 以及设置在第三透镜组后面的检测器。 光学系统的光瞳位于第一透镜组，第二透镜组和第三透镜组的外部。 第二透镜组可以相对于第一透镜组和第三透镜组移动，以便在窄视场（NFOV）配置和宽视场（WFOV）配置之间转换光学系统的配置。

公开(公告)号：US20110267615A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-03

申请号：US12772554

申请日：2010-05-03

Applicant: Lacy G. COOK

Inventor： Lacy G. COOK

IPC: G01J3/28 ,  G02B5/10

CPC classification number: G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/024 ,  G02B17/0663

Abstract: Various embodiments provide an optical system including an optical spectrometer, a first negative power mirror configured and arranged to receive radiation from a far-field object, a second positive power mirror configured and arranged to receive radiation reflected by the first negative power mirror, and a third positive power mirror configured and arranged to receive radiation reflected by the second positive mirror and to direct the radiation towards an entrance slit of the optical spectrometer.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例提供了一种光学系统，包括光谱仪，被配置和布置为接收来自远场物体的辐射的第一负功率反射镜，被配置和布置为接收由第一负功率反射镜反射的辐射的第二正功率反射镜， 第三正功率反射镜被配置和布置成接收由第二正反射镜反射的辐射并且将辐射引导到光谱仪的入口狭缝。

公开(公告)号：US20100188762A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-29

申请号：US12359645

申请日：2009-01-26

Applicant: Lacy G. COOK

Inventor： Lacy G. COOK

IPC: G02B17/00

CPC classification number: G02B27/0927 ,  G02B19/0028 ,  G02B19/0052

Abstract: Various embodiments provide an apparatus and method for shaping a laser beam profile in which the apparatus includes a reformatting optical system configured to reformat a laser beam having a Gaussian intensity profile into a radiation beam having a top hat intensity profile; and a Fourier transforming optical system configured to transform the radiation beam having the top hat intensity profile into a radiation beam having a Bessel or sinc function intensity profile.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例提供了一种用于成形激光束轮廓的装置和方法，其中该装置包括重新格式化的光学系统，其被配置为将具有高斯强度分布的激光束重新格式化成具有顶帽强度分布的辐射束; 以及傅立叶变换光学系统，被配置为将具有顶帽强度分布的辐射束变换成具有贝塞尔或正弦函数强度分布的辐射束。