Centration of optical elements

Ezra Milby; Jim Burge

doi:10.1117/12.894126

27 September 2011 Centration of optical elements

Ezra Milby, Jim Burge

Proceedings Volume 8126, Optical Manufacturing and Testing IX; 812616 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.894126
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2011, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Axisymmetric optical components such as lenses are frequently centered with the use of rotary air bearings, guided by optical instrumentation that use reflected or transmitted light. This report systematically explores methods of adjusting optical elements including wedged-shims, fine pitch screws, and positioning rods with a goal of defining the accuracy that can be expected. Analysis of the performance is supported with experimental data. A characterization and discussion of the merits of each positioning method is additionally presented.

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Ezra Milby and Jim Burge "Centration of optical elements", Proc. SPIE 8126, Optical Manufacturing and Testing IX, 812616 (27 September 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.894126

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