Application Of Ronchi Interferometry To Testing Large Aperture Flat Mirrors

David E. Stoltzmann

doi:10.1117/12.938218

15 December 1978 Application Of Ronchi Interferometry To Testing Large Aperture Flat Mirrors

David E. Stoltzmann

Proceedings Volume 0153, Advances in Optical Metrology I; (1978) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.938218
Event: 22nd Annual Technical Symposium, 1978, San Diego, United States

Abstract

Utilizing the concept of Ronchi interferometry, a simple and inexpensive surface testing technique is described which allows the testing of large flat first surface optical mirrors. The system sensitivity is variable and responsive to a number of imaging defects introduced by imperfect mirrors. While easiest to use in a qualitative or semi-quantitative mode based on empirical measurements, the testing technique can be quantified to any required degree. When used qualitatively, the system functions best in a large volume testing environment as a screening comparator.

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David E. Stoltzmann "Application Of Ronchi Interferometry To Testing Large Aperture Flat Mirrors", Proc. SPIE 0153, Advances in Optical Metrology I, (15 December 1978); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.938218

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