Deterministic manufacturing processes for precision optical surfaces

Harvey M. Pollicove; Edward M Fess; John M. Schoen

doi:10.1117/12.487105

26 September 2003 Deterministic manufacturing processes for precision optical surfaces

Harvey M. Pollicove, Edward M Fess, John M. Schoen

Proceedings Volume 5078, Window and Dome Technologies VIII; (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.487105
Event: AeroSense 2003, 2003, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

The Center for Optics Manufacturing is developing computer-aided manufacturing technology to produce affordable high quality spherical and non-spherical optical surfaces. Advances in MRF magnetorheological finishing), a computer-controlled deterministic finishing technology, now demonstrate a capability to polish plano, spherical, aspherical, and cylindrical optics, with round or non-round apertures, to better than 0.05 wave p-v (peak-to-valley), 5.0 Å rms surface microroughness, and no subsurface damage. MRF is a paradigm shift in optics manufacturing that redefines the capabilities of the industry and will ultimately enable the affordable manufacture of any freeform optical shape.

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Harvey M. Pollicove, Edward M Fess, and John M. Schoen "Deterministic manufacturing processes for precision optical surfaces", Proc. SPIE 5078, Window and Dome Technologies VIII, (26 September 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.487105

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