Infrared Technology, Volume. 47, Issue 6, 689(2025)
Optical Design of Shortwave Infrared System Based on Large-Area Array Indium Gallium Arsenic Detector
In recent years, with the rapid development of indium gallium arsenide (InGaAs) detectors, shortwave infrared (SWIR) technology has demonstrated unique advantages in fog penetration and night-time detection, leading to widespread applications in night navigation, assisted driving, military reconnaissance, and other fields. The introduction of 1280×1024 pixel InGaAs detectors in China has underscored the growing importance of developing SWIR optical systems with large-area arrays and large relative apertures. To address the demands of night vision imaging in complex environments, this study presents the design of a SWIR optical imaging system based on a 1280×1024 pixel InGaAs detector with a 15 μm pixel pitch. The system enables high-resolution, wide-field imaging and is built upon a classical double Gaussian optical configuration. By employing a carefully selected combination of commonly used visible-light optical materials, the design achieves apochromatic correction across the SWIR band. The resulting optical system offers key advantages, including compact size, large relative aperture, high resolution, and excellent manufacturability.
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CHEN Jie, ZHU Youpan, SUN Aiping, ZHAO Deli, WANG Shiming, FENG Lijun, ZHOU Lingling, HE Duolin. Optical Design of Shortwave Infrared System Based on Large-Area Array Indium Gallium Arsenic Detector[J]. Infrared Technology, 2025, 47(6): 689