Comparison Of Scatter From Diamond Turned Optics To Commliticnally Formed Optics In The Visible Wavelengths

T. Scott Rowe

doi:10.1117/12.967476

1 January 1987 Comparison Of Scatter From Diamond Turned Optics To Conventionally Formed Optics In The Visible Wavelengths

T. Scott Rowe

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Proceedings Volume 0818, Current Developments in Optical Engineering II; (1987) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.967476
Event: 31st Annual Technical Symposium on Optical and Optoelectronic Applied Sciences and Engineering, 1987, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Several methods besides the conventional grind/lap/polish are available for working metal optics such as laser scanning polygons. Among the more interesting from a cost standpoint is the single point diamond-turned surface; in one operation an optically flat surface can be produced at an exact angle and position. A question remains, however: will the periodic machined grooves on the optical surface diffract sufficient light so as to distort the primary image formed by the optical system, and will the scattered light interfere with the function of the laser scanner to produce accurate, cosmetically acceptable images?

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T. Scott Rowe "Comparison Of Scatter From Diamond Turned Optics To Conventionally Formed Optics In The Visible Wavelengths", Proc. SPIE 0818, Current Developments in Optical Engineering II, (1 January 1987); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.967476

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