High-Throughput Measurement Speeds Production of Large Optics
Dynamic laser interferometry is an established technique for measuring optical-grade surfaces in the presence of vibration and air turbulence. Unlike traditional laser interferometry, dynamic interferometry does not require expensive vibration isolation systems, extensive mechanical coupling between the instrument and test optic, or air flow abatement. The method provides a cost-effective means of assessing the quality of large optics, often 1 m in diameter or larger, even when the optic m...
Photonics Spectra, May 2010