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1 online resource (390 p.) |
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Press Monograph Series ; v.334 |
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Press Monograph Series
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| Contents |
Intro -- Terms of use -- Copyright -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- References -- Chapter 2 Optical Materials -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Optical Glass Production -- 2.2.1 What is optical glass? -- 2.2.2 Raw materials -- 2.2.3 Melting and coarse annealing -- 2.2.4 Fine annealing -- 2.2.5 Refractive index measurement -- 2.2.6 Refractive index homogeneity measurement -- 2.2.7 Refractive index homogeneity: striae -- 2.2.8 Transmittance measurement -- 2.2.9 Stress birefringence measurement -- 2.2.10 Bubble and inclusion measurement -- 2.2.11 Other properties -- 2.3 Fused Silica Production |
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2.3.1 Properties of fused silica -- 2.3.2 Making of fused quartz and fused silica -- 2.3.2.1 Fused quartz -- 2.3.2.2 Fused silica -- 2.3.3 Homogenization of quartz glass -- 2.3.4 Shaping and forming of quartz glass -- 2.3.4.1 Mechanical processing -- 2.3.4.2 Hot forming -- 2.3.5 Doping quartz glass -- 2.3.6 Quartz glass for applications in the near-infrared -- 2.3.7 Laser-induced damage threshold of quartz glass -- 2.3.8 Applications -- 2.4 Crystalline Materials Production -- 2.4.1 History -- 2.4.2 The crystalline state -- 2.4.3 Crystal growth -- 2.4.4 Optical ceramics |
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2.4.5 Post-growth heat treatment -- 2.4.5.1 Crystal annealing -- 2.4.5.2 Hot isostatic pressing of ceramics -- 2.4.6 Properties and qualities -- 2.4.6.1 Deep UV materials -- 2.4.6.2 Laser damage in the DUV -- 2.4.6.3 VIS materials -- 2.4.6.4 IR materials -- 2.5 Optical Material Trends -- References -- Chapter 3 Optical Fabrication -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Traditional Fabrication Methods -- 3.2.1 Cast iron lapping -- 3.2.2 Conventional or pitch polishing -- 3.3 CNC Optics Manufacturing -- 3.3.1 Spherical CNC generation -- 3.3.2 Deterministic small tool polishers |
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3.3.2.1 Custom computer-controlled polishing (CCP) -- 3.3.2.2 Commercially available deterministic polishing platforms -- 3.3.3 Mid-spatial frequency smoothing methods -- 3.4 Special Considerations for Aspheres and Freeforms -- 3.4.1 Aspheres -- 3.4.2 Freeforms -- 3.5 Concluding Remarks -- References -- Chapter 4 Metrology -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Standard Opto-Mechanical Metrology -- 4.2.1 Coordinate measuring machines -- 4.2.1.1 Direct surface measurements -- 4.2.1.2 Optical alignment and assembly -- 4.2.1.3 Robotic arm metrology -- 4.2.1.4 Practical tips -- 4.2.2 Machine vision |
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4.2.2.1 Surface defect inspection -- 4.2.2.2 Alignment using photogrammetry -- 4.2.2.3 Practical tips -- 4.2.3 Structured light projection -- 4.2.3.1 Surface height accuracy -- 4.2.3.2 High-speed measurements -- 4.2.3.3 Freeform surface metrology -- 4.2.3.4 Practical tips -- 4.2.4 Laser tracker -- 4.2.4.1 Calibration -- 4.2.4.2 Measurement -- 4.2.4.3 Practical tips -- 4.2.5 Infrared scanning system -- 4.3 Precision Process Guiding Metrology -- 4.3.1 Contact stylus profilometry -- 4.3.1.1 Stylus tip geometry -- 4.3.1.2 Load force -- 4.3.1.3 Reference datum -- 4.3.1.4 Practical tips |
| Summary |
This book summarizes some of the critical changes that have impacted optical system manufacturing from 2000 to 2020. It evaluates new manufacturing techniques with growing popularity and identifies future trends. The chapters provide a snapshot of the field that conveys the basics of current manufacturing capabilities and promising new techniques. Other topics reviewed include optical materials, optical fabrication, metrology, optical coatings, infrared optical systems, polymer optics, fiber optics, diffractive- and micro-structured optics, and illumination optics. This book is suitable for beginner optical engineers learning about the optics industry and for advanced professionals staying up-to-date with various subfields of optics |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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4.3.2 Non-contact slope sensor scanning |
| Subject |
Optical instruments -- Design and construction.
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Optics.
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Electrooptical devices -- Design and construction
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Optical materials.
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optics.
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Electrooptical devices -- Design and construction
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Optical instruments -- Design and construction
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Optical materials
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Optics
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
1510645373 |
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9781510645370 |
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