title: Imaging capabilities of a long gradient-index rod.
abstract: The possibilities of transmitting spatial information through a long gradient-index rod are presented. Spatial resolution vs rod diameter are optimized for both visible and IR transmitting systems.
authors.affiliation: University of Rochester, Institute of Optics, Rochester, New York 14627, USA.
authors.forename: L G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Atkinson
authors.forename: D T
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Moore
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Sullo