Lockheed Martin Corporation

Erwan A P Baleine

Clara Rivero Baleine

Don A Larson

Johann M Veras

Corey L Bungay

Patricia Skelley Sharek

Christopher B Fleagle

Robert J McCarty

The embodiments relate to systems and methods for wavefront error (WFE) correction of a conformal optical component using a planar lens. The embodiments include a conformal optical component transmissive to electromagnetic radiation (EMR), which is propagated through the conformal optical component along a path axis. The conformal optical component is rotationally asymmetric about the path axis. A planar corrector lens is configured to correct a WFE of the conformal optical component. The planar corrector lens defines a lens axis. Accordingly, use of a single planar corrector lens for WFE correction of a conformal optical component reduces bulk and manufacturing complexity.

Wavefront error correction of a conformal optical component using a planar lens

Disclosed are optical systems that vary the refractive index of at least one relatively angled transmissive surface to reduce reflections. Embodiments include at least one optical component with relatively angled surface portions that are transmissive to electromagnetic radiation (EMR). In certain embodiments, an electrically conductive layer reflective to EMR and an anti-reflective coating are proximate the optical component. The anti-reflective coating includes a gradient-index (GRIN) layer with an index of refraction that varies across a length to increase propagation of EMR at a predetermined angle of incidence to prevent reflection of the EMR between the angled transmissive surfaces.

Reduction of reflections through relatively angled transmissive surfaces and gradient-index layer

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Erwan A P Baleine