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Tunable coherent light filter for optical sensing and imaging

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OSTI ID:1893083

Systems and methods are provided for filtering coherent infrared light from a thermal background for protection of infrared (IR) imaging arrays and detection systems. A Michelson interferometer is used for coherent light filtering. In an implementation, a system includes a fixed mirror, a beam splitter, and a moving mirror which can be controlled translationally, as well as tip/tilt. The Michelson interferometer may be used as an imaging system. For imaging applications, a system may comprise a tunable array of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) mirrors. A mid-wave IR interferometer with electronic feedback and MEMS mirror array is provided.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Texas, Austin, TX (United States); Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
DOE Contract Number:
NA0003525
Assignee:
Board of Regents, The University of Texas System (Austin, TX); U.S. Department of Energy (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
11,371,887
Application Number:
16/937,954
OSTI ID:
1893083
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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