Lenses White Papers and Case Studies

  1. Ruggedization Of Imaging Lenses 11/28/2022

    Imaging lenses used in industrial applications have requirements beyond those of standard lenses. As such, new classes of ruggedized lenses have been designed to work specifically in a multitude of different scenarios.

  2. All About Aspheric Lenses 9/26/2022

    Since all applications do not require identical lens performance, it's important to select the appropriate aspheric lenses. Factors to consider include project timeline, budgetary constraints, and anticipated volumes.

  3. Introduction To Basic Ray Optics 9/26/2022

    Refraction occurs when an optical wave travels between mediums where its velocity changes and is deflected. By controlling the material, and the shape of the surface, one can manipulate the direction of refracted light.

  4. Lens Geometry Performance Comparison 11/2/2021

    Aberrations blur perfect image points to larger spots and can occur even for a perfectly manufactured lens. Manufacturing tolerances, however, also contribute to performance degradation. Therefore, there are several important considerations to keep in mind when selecting a lens. 

  5. Approaches To High Performance SWIR Lens Design 3/23/2021

    G&H's A&D Business Development Manager, Trevor Cook discusses approaches to high-performance SWIR lens designs, by explaining technical challenges in more detail, addressing effective solutions.

  6. Lens Condition Analysis: Exploring Lens Failures And Their Causes 8/4/2020

    This white paper gathers customer feedback on cases of lens condition analysis and captures their experience in operating their laser systems.

  7. Tech Note: Advanced IR Zoom Lenses For Next Generation Thermal Imaging Applications 5/11/2020

    This paper reviews advances in the development of infrared zoom lenses that meet challenging SWaP requirements while enabling high-resolution vision and identification in harsh environmental conditions and constrained platforms such as airborne and portable systems. 

  8. Innovation In AR Lens Coatings: High-Quality Coatings For High-Power Lasers 5/5/2020

    Coatings must protect the lens and allow for the highest levels of optical performance, with low levels of absorption and a long life expectancy, while also exhibiting appropriate transparency and an acceptable cost/benefit ratio.

  9. 12 Considerations For Thermal Infrared Camera Lens Selection 11/5/2019

    Many factors must be considered when developing a solution that requires a thermal imager or infrared (IR) camera, such as the application, waveband requirement, minimum resolution, pixel size, and the ability to scale production. 

  10. Flexible Design Capabilities Through DIY Custom Lens Calibration 3/19/2018

    This white paper demonstrates the benefits of using the CLC utility alongside Tamarisk® camera cores in three common integration scenarios.