Design and specification of diamond-turned optics

Robert A. Clark

doi:10.1117/12.48449

1 October 1991 Design and specification of diamond-turned optics

Robert A. Clark

Proceedings Volume 10260, Infrared Optical Design and Fabrication: A Critical Review; 1026009 (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.48449
Event: Critical Reviews, 1991, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

An update on diamond machinable materials is presented with emphasis on A201 cast aluminum and electroless nickel plating. Surface figure is discussed for spherical and aspherical surfaces, including base radius tolerances, irregularity, clear aperture and slope. A review of recent work on surface finish and scatter is summarized. Current machine tool capabilities are presented with considerations for post polish, where machine produced accuracies do not suffice.

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Robert A. Clark "Design and specification of diamond-turned optics", Proc. SPIE 10260, Infrared Optical Design and Fabrication: A Critical Review, 1026009 (1 October 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.48449

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