Semi-kinematic rails for construction of optical test stands

Tomas D. Milster; David Felix; Charles J. Burkhart; J. Butz; Yan Zhang; Jason B. Curtis

doi:10.1117/12.447321

5 November 2001 Semi-kinematic rails for construction of optical test stands

Tomas D. Milster, David Felix, Charles J. Burkhart, J. Butz, Yan Zhang, Jason B. Curtis

Proceedings Volume 4444, Optomechanical Design and Engineering 2001; (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.447321
Event: International Symposium on Optical Science and Technology, 2001, San Diego, CA, United States

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.

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Tomas D. Milster, David Felix, Charles J. Burkhart, J. Butz, Yan Zhang, and Jason B. Curtis "Semi-kinematic rails for construction of optical test stands", Proc. SPIE 4444, Optomechanical Design and Engineering 2001, (5 November 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.447321

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