Centration of optical elements

Ezra Milby; Jim Burge

doi:10.1117/12.894126

Centration of optical elements

Ezra Milby
, Jim Burge

James C Wyant Coll Optical Sci

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Optical Manufacturing and Testing IX
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1117/12.894126
State	Published - 2011
Event	Optical Manufacturing and Testing IX - San Diego, CA, United States Duration: Aug 22 2011 → Aug 24 2011

Publication series

Name	Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume	8126
ISSN (Print)	0277-786X

Other

Other	Optical Manufacturing and Testing IX
Country/Territory	United States
City	San Diego, CA
Period	8/22/11 → 8/24/11

Keywords

Air bearing
Alignment
Assembly
Autocollimator
Centration
Lens
Shim

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Condensed Matter Physics
Computer Science Applications
Applied Mathematics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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