Lens centering using the Point Source Microscope

Robert E. Parks

doi:10.1117/12.726837

12 September 2007 Lens centering using the Point Source Microscope

Robert E. Parks

Proceedings Volume 6676, Optical System Alignment and Tolerancing; 667603 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.726837
Event: Optical Engineering + Applications, 2007, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Precision lens centering is necessary to obtain the maximum performance from a centered lens system. A technique to achieve precision centering is presented that incorporates the simultaneous viewing through the upper lens surface of the centers of curvature of each element as it is assembled in a lens barrel. This permits the alignment of the optical axis of each element on the axis of a precision rotary table which is taken as the axis of the assembly.

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Robert E. Parks "Lens centering using the Point Source Microscope", Proc. SPIE 6676, Optical System Alignment and Tolerancing, 667603 (12 September 2007); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.726837

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