Semi-kinematic rails for construction of optical test stands

T. D. Milster; D. Felix; C. J. Burkhart; J. Butz; Y. Zhang; J. Curtis

doi:10.1117/12.447321

Semi-kinematic rails for construction of optical test stands

T. D. Milster, D. Felix, C. J. Burkhart, J. Butz, Y. Zhang, J. Curtis

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Abstract

We describe a new mounting technique for rapid alignment using semi-kinematic (SK) rails. Features of the technique include structures for positioning lens elements, beam splitters, mirrors, and the like. The SK rails are less complicated to machine than traditional v- groove technology.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	358-361
Number of pages	4
Journal	Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume	4444
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1117/12.447321
State	Published - 2001
Event	Optomechanical Design and Engineering 2001 - San Diego, CA, United States Duration: Aug 2 2001 → Aug 3 2001

Keywords

Optical alignment
Optical mounts
Optomechanics

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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Semi-kinematic rails for construction of optical test stands

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