High technology of night vision system with image intensifier manufacture: state and summary of year 2003

State and summary of night vision system with image intensifiers (hereinafter I2) technology developed by JSC "Katod" are reviewed. Improvements in I2 technology, achieved by JSC "Katod" may be divided into three full based directions: unfilmed I2, I2 with 25 mm photocathode diameter and halo-free I2 with automatic gate. Advantages of night vision system (hereinafter NVS) achieved with use of the new technologies presented.© (2005) COPYRIGHT SPIE--The International Society for Optical Engineering. Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only.