Compact tri-band infrared afocal telescope

Abstract

An optical system includes an external common entrance pupil, a front multispectral objective lens group configured to receive and direct electromagnetic radiation in the multispectral infrared wavelengths, and a first beamsplitter configured to receive electromagnetic radiation from the front objective lens group. The first beamsplitter further is configured to reflect electromagnetic radiation in the short wave infrared (SWIR) wavelength and the middle wave infrared (MWIR) wavelength and to transmit electromagnetic radiation in the long wave infrared (LWIR) wavelength. The optical system further includes a second beamsplitter configured to receive electromagnetic radiation from the first beamsplitter. The second beamsplitter further is configured to reflect electromagnetic radiation in the SWIR wavelength and to transmit electromagnet radiation in the MWIR wavelength. The optical assembly further includes a spectral hybrid optics groups configured to direct spectrum beams in the LWIR wavelength band, the MWIR wavelength band and the SWIR wavelength.

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