Infrared Upconversion for Astronomy

Robert W. Boyd

doi:10.1117/12.7972162

1 December 1977 Infrared Upconversion for Astronomy

Robert W. Boyd

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Optical Engineering, Vol. 16, Issue 6, 166563 (December 1977). https://doi.org/10.1117/12.7972162

Abstract

The field of infrared upconversion for astronomy is reviewed. The basic theory of upconversion is presented, along with a brief historical summary of upconversion techniques. Several investigators have employed upconverters in astronomical studies, but have met with only modest success. Upconversion will become a useful detection method for astronomy only if substantial but perhaps forseeable improvements can be realized.

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Robert W. Boyd "Infrared Upconversion for Astronomy," Optical Engineering 16(6), 166563 (1 December 1977). https://doi.org/10.1117/12.7972162

Published: 1 December 1977

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