Radiation-hard Lens for Large Format Cameras

Resolve Optics Ltd.
Asheridge Road
Chesham
Bucks
HP5 2PT
United Kingdom

Tel: 44-1494-777107

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The Model 305 Fixed Focus Non-Browning Lens from Resolve Optics Ltd. has been designed to provide uncompromised performance with large image format cameras and sensors used in environments subject to radiation.

Measuring only 30mm in diameter the compact f2 lens delivers high image resolution and minimum geometric distortion from 400 - 750 nm.

Manufactured to the highest quality standards from cerium doped glass or synthetic silica the Model 305 lens is able to withstand radiation exposure of up to 53 kGy (108 rads) and temperatures up to 55 degrees centigrade without discoloration. Designed to give a 40° field of view in both the vertical and horizontal planes and 25 Cycles/mm the Model 305 lens is able to provide uncompromised optical performance for images up to 18mm in diameter.

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Research & Industrial Applications of Near-IR Cameras

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FLIR Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) has announced a white paper that reviews a selection of the major applications for which Near-Infrared cameras are particularly well-suited.

Near-IR cameras, which are sensitive to the near-infrared spectrum (0.9 to 1.7 µm) are increasingly found in research laboratories, design departments and on factory production lines. Used to view phenomena that cannot be observed with 'thermal' (MWIR/LWIR) imaging systems, Near-IR cameras have many advantages.

A copy of 'Near-IR cameras: R&D and Industrial Applications' is available on request from research@flir.com or by telephoning FLIR ATS on +33-1-6037-0100.

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