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Reflective Schmidt system with nonrotationally symmetric corrector

US4576452A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 1983
Grant dateMar 18, 1986
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B17/0621
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Wide field of view correction for wide spectral band imaging systems is achieved in reflective versions of the Schmidt and Schmidt-Cassegrain systems by the use of a fold mirror which also serves as a corrector plate. A method for fabricating the corrector plate is described.

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