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Calculation of the spectral lens to obtain a normalized vegetation index
A.A. Rastorguev 1, S.I. Kharitonov 1,2, N.L. Kazanskiy 1,2, A.V. Nikonorov 1,2

1 Samara National Research University,
443086, Samara, Russia, Moskovskoye Shosse 34;
2 Image Processing Systems Institute, NRC "Kurchatov Institute",
443001, Samara, Russia, Molodogvardeyskaya 151

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DOI: 10.18287/COJ1806

Pages: 961-971.

Full text of article: Russian language.

Abstract:
A new dispersive optical system concept is proposed for image formation in narrow spectral channels. This optical system is based on a conventional converging lens combined with a coded aperture and a diffraction grating. A gradient calculation method was developed, and the phase function at the lens's input aperture was calculated to separate wavelengths of 650 nm and 750 nm. The calculation method demonstrated the optical system's ability to transmit spatial frequencies in a high-contrast image of an object. Compared to existing compact spectral systems, the proposed spectral lens is inexpensive and easy to manufacture, making it suitable for various precision agriculture applications.

Keywords:
spectral lens, gradient method, wave optics, diffractive optical element.

Citation:
Rastorguev AA, Kharitonov SI, Kazanskiy NL, Nikonorov AV. Calculation of the spectral lens to obtain a normalized vegetation index. Computer Optics 2025; 49(6): 961-971. DOI: 10.18287/COJ1806.

Acknowledgements:
This work was supported by the Ministry of science and higher education of the Russian Federation, grant No 075-15-2025-610.

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