Research on theoretical limit performances of the double-proximity-focusing image intensifiers

Shiming Xiang; Feng Shi; Hui Guo

doi:10.1117/12.790584

4 March 2008 Research on theoretical limit performances of the double-proximity-focusing image intensifiers

Shiming Xiang, Feng Shi, Hui Guo

Proceedings Volume 6621, International Symposium on Photoelectronic Detection and Imaging 2007: Photoelectronic Imaging and Detection; 662104 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.790584
Event: International Symposium on Photoelectronic Detection and Imaging: Technology and Applications 2007, 2007, Beijing, China

Abstract

Sensitivity, resolution (MTF) and signal to noise ratio are three fundamental performances of a image intensifier, by which night system' detection range or image definition are mainly determined. On basis of photo-electronic imaging theory, a series of analysis and assessment are carried out in the paper on the limit value of the three performances. Under ideal specification conditions theoretical calculation results are given using several expressions, which is ≤ 6569μA/lm of limit sensitivity, ≤ 96 lp/mm of limit resolution and ≤ 64 of limit signal to noise ratio, respectively. These analysis method and results are useful as a strive goal and technical references for those skilled in the art.

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Shiming Xiang, Feng Shi, and Hui Guo "Research on theoretical limit performances of the double-proximity-focusing image intensifiers", Proc. SPIE 6621, International Symposium on Photoelectronic Detection and Imaging 2007: Photoelectronic Imaging and Detection, 662104 (4 March 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.790584

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