• Journal of the Optical Society of Korea
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.500-509
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• 2016

Integrating spheres play a central role in the radiometric calibration of remote sensors. With the development of the wide field of view (FOV) remote sensors, aperture diameters of remote sensors are becoming larger and larger. To satisfy the radiometric calibration requirements of full FOV and full aperture, an 8000mm diameter large aperture integrating sphere uniform source with a variable exit port was designed and manufactured. This integrating sphere will be used for pre-launch test and radiometric calibration of remote satellites. In this paper, optical theories were used to design the output spectral radiance. The LightTools software based on ray-tracing simulation method was used to determine the best combination and distribution of inner light sources. A spectral experiment was made to verify the spectral radiance design. To reduce the influence of longtime power-on, a new characteristic measurement method was developed to obtain the radiation characteristic of the integrating sphere, which could greatly improve the measuring efficiency. This method could also be applied to measure other large aperture uniform sources. The obtained results indicate that the spatial uniformity is 98.35%, and the angular uniformity at center position is 98.78%.

• Journal of the Optical Society of Korea
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.84-87
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• 2015

For large optical elements which are tested by many sub-apertures, it takes too much time for a sub-aperture stitching algorithm to get the stitching result. To solve this problem, we propose a fast sub-aperture stitching algorithm to quickly compensate for piston, tilt, and defocus errors. Moreover, the new algorithm is easy to understand and program. We use partial derivatives of measurement data to separately solve piston, tilt, and defocus errors. First, we show that the new algorithm has a lower time complexity than the currently used algorithm. Although simulation results indicate that the accuracy of the new algorithm is lower than the current algorithm in all 20 simulations, our experimental results validate the algorithm and show it is sufficiently accurate for general use.

• 한국광학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.50-55
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• 2005

기준광과 탐사광의 경로길이가 매우 크게 차이가 나는 경로길이 불일치 간섭계(unequal path interferometer)를 이용한 직경 300mm 카세그레인 형태의 인공위성 망원경과 같은 대구경 광학계의 변조전달함수(modulation transfer function : MTF)와 파면오차를 동시에 측정하는 방법을 제안하고 이를 실험적으로 확인하였다. 이러한 경로불일치 간섭계를 이용한 측정시스템에서 필요한 평행한 시준광을 만들기 위해서 쌍방향 층밀리기 간섭계를 사용하였으며, 파면오차를 측정하기 위해서 직경 400 mm인 비축 포물경을 사용하는 긴 광경로차의 대구경 피조우 간섭계를 사용하였다. 또한 회전하는 확산판을 이용하여 레이저 광을 부분가간섭광으로 바꿈으로써 피조우 간섭계의 파장으로부터 쉽게 MTF를 측정할 수 있었다.

• 한국정보디스플레이학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정보디스플레이학회 2009년도 9th International Meeting on Information Display
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• pp.1341-1344
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• 2009

A novel method to control the viewing direction by moving aperture location in 4-f illumination optics to control light direction is proposed. Based on integral imaging principle, the relayed point light sources by 4-f optics are modulated by a spatial light modulator, displaying three-dimensional images. In the proposed method, we locate the aperture, which acts as a band pass filter, around an optic axis to control the light direction. Resultantly, assuming that we know the viewer position by a tracking system, we can display appropriate three-dimensional images over large viewing angle.

• 한국안광학회지
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.119-125
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• 2000

본 연구에서는 기존에 설계된 2군 zoom 복사기 렌즈계를 선택하여 광학적 성능을 계산하고 분석하여 보았다. 이 렌즈계는 유한 물점에 대한 zoom 렌즈계로서 우리가 일반적으로 사용하는 무한 물점에 대한 카메라 zoom 렌즈와는 달리, 고정된 물체와 상면사이에서 움직이기 때문에 제한된 이동영역을 갖게 된다. 광학계의 배율은 횡배율로서 -1.41~0.64의 확대, 축소된 상을 얻을 수가 있고 f/12의 값과 약 $20^{\circ}$의 시야를 확보하고 있다. 이 2군 zoom 복사기 렌즈계는 카메라 렌즈가 갖는 f/2.8에 비하여 비록 어둡고 해상력이 떨어진다고 할 수 있으나, 전방 또는 후방에 보조군을 추가함에 의하여 보다 나은 수차보정과 large aperture를 가능하게 할 수 있는 가능성이 있다.

• 한국광학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.327-333
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• 2008

일반적으로 NA(Numerical aperture)가 큰 렌즈를 사용하면 획득된 영상의 품질이 좋아진다. 오목거울은 NA가 크면서 직경이 크게 제작하는 비용이 저렴하다. 본 논문에서는3차원 형상 측정용 모아레 영상의 품질향상을 위해 NA가 큰 대구경 오목거울을 이용한 방법을 제안하고 구현하였다.오목거울은 빛을 반사하는 면이 오목한 거울로써, 가까운 거리에 있는 물체를 볼 때, 물체와 모양은 같고 크게 보이는 것이 특징이다. 보통의 경우, 작은 것을 크게 보거나 빛을 모으는데 이용한다. 오목거울의 집광 특징은 볼록거울과 방향만 다를 뿐 동일한 역할을 하고, 수 미터 직경의 대구경으로 제작하기 용이하며, 대구경이면서 $0.8{\sim}2$의 높은 NA를 갖는 오목거울을 구현하기 용이하다. 오목거울의 볼록 렌즈와 동일한 집광 특징을 이용하여 망원경 등의 반사경으로 많이 이용하고 있다. 3차원 영상획득 방법을 위해 필요한 장치는 광을 출사하는 광원,광원으로부터 출사된 광을 집광하기 위한 집광렌즈,집광렌즈를 통해 집광되어 입사되는 광을 투과시키는 격자,격자로부터의 출사 광을 평행광으로 출사하는 영사렌즈,영사렌즈의 평행광을 반사시켜 전량의 광을 측정대상물 쪽으로 출사하는 오목거울 그리고 측정 제품으로부터 반사된 반사광을 획득하는 CCD 카메라를 포함한다. 대구경 오목거울로 NA값을 변화시켜서 표면의 굴곡이 심한 납볼의 영상을 획득하여 품질향상 정도를 평가하였다. NA가 $0.15{\sim}0.8$까지 변화했을 때 영상 내 밝은 부분과 어두운 부분의 차이가 $46{\sim}1.33$배로 변화하여 NA를 높이면 영상의 품질이 향상됨을 알 수 있었다.

• ETRI Journal
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.105-110
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• 2009

In this paper, we propose a curved projection integral imaging system to improve the horizontal and vertical viewing angles. The proposed system can be easily implemented by additional use of a large-aperture convex lens in conventional projection integral imaging. To obtain the simultaneous display of 3D images through real and virtual image fields, we propose a computer-generated pickup method based on ray optics and elemental images, which are synthesized for the proposed system. To show the feasibility of the proposed system, preliminary experiments are carried out. Experimental results indicate that our system improves the viewing angle and displays 3D images simultaneously in real and virtual image fields.

• Journal of the Optical Society of Korea
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.521-530
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• 2015

Active optics is a key technology for future large-aperture space telescopes. In the design of deformable mirrors for space applications, the design parameter trade-off between the number of regularly configured actuators and the correction capability is essential but rarely analyzed, due to the lack of design legacy. This paper presents a parametric module method for integrated modeling of deformable mirrors with regularly configured actuators. A full design parameter space is explored to evaluate the correction capability and the mass of deformable mirrors, using an autoconstructed finite-element parametric modeling method that utilizes manual finite-element meshing for complex structures. These results are used to provide design guidelines for deformable mirrors. The integrated modeling method presented here can be used for future applied optics projects.

• Current Optics and Photonics
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• 제7권5호
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• pp.545-556
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• 2023

This paper introduces volume-sharing multi-aperture imaging (VMAI), a potential approach proposed for volume reduction in space-borne imagers, with the aim of achieving high-resolution ground spatial imagery using deep learning methods, with reduced volume compared to conventional approaches. As an intermediate step in the VMAI payload development, we present a phase-1 design targeting a 1-meter ground sampling distance (GSD) at 500 km altitude. Although its optical imaging capability does not surpass conventional approaches, it remains attractive for specific applications on small satellite platforms, particularly surveillance missions. The design integrates one wide-field and three narrow-field cameras with volume sharing and no optical interference. Capturing independent images from the four cameras, the payload emulates a large circular aperture to address diffraction and synthesizes high-resolution images using deep learning. Computational simulations validated the VMAI approach, while addressing challenges like lower signal-to-noise (SNR) values resulting from aperture segmentation. Future work will focus on further reducing the volume and refining SNR management.

• Journal of the Optical Society of Korea
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.457-461
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• 2012

A real-time method to measure full field retardation near quarter wavelength is proposed. The circularly polarized beam passes through a sample with a large aperture. The measuring beam then goes through a quarter-wave plate and is then split by a Wollaston prism. An image with two sub-images is then detected by a high-speed image sensor. The full field retardation near quarter wavelength can be obtained in real time by processing the image. The measured retardation is independent of the fast axis angle of the sample and the fluctuation of the initial intensity. In experiments, a wedge waveplate is measured with different fast axis angle and initial intensity, and the full field retardations are acquired. The maximum and standard deviation of the full field retardation is $1.5^{\circ}$ and $0.4^{\circ}$. The validity of the method is verified.