Large and Middle-scale Aperture Aspheric Surfaces (ePub)

A complete all-in-one reference to aspheric fabrication
and testing for optical applications

This book provides a detailed introduction to the manufacturing
and measurement technologies in aspheric fabrication. For each
technology, both basic theory and practical applications are
introduced.

The book consists of two parts. In the first part, the basic
principles of manufacturing technology for aspheric surfaces and
key theory for deterministic subaperture polishing of aspheric
surfaces are discussed. Then key techniques for high precision
figuring such as CCOS with small polishing pad, IBF and MRF, are
introduced, including the basic principles, theories and
applications, mathematical modeling methods, machine design and
process parameter selection. It also includes engineering
practices and experimental results, based on the three kinds of
polishing tools (CCOS, IBF and MRF) developed by the author's
research team.

In the second part, basic principles of measurement and some
typical examples for large and middle-scale aspheric surfaces are
discussed. Then, according to the demands of low cost, high
accuracy and in-situ measurement methods in the manufacturing
process, three kinds of technologies are introduced, such as the
Cartesian and swing-arm polar coordinate profilometer, the
sub-aperture stitching interferometer and the phase retrieval
method based on diffraction principle. Some key techniques are also
discussed, including the basic principles, mathematical modeling
methods, machine design and process parameter selection, as well as
engineering practices and experimental results. Finally, the
team's research results about subsurface quality measurement
and guarantee methods are also described.

This book can be used as a reference for scientists and
technologists working in optical manufacturing, ultra-precision
machining, precision instruments and measurement, and other
precision engineering fields.

* A complete all-in-one reference to aspheric fabrication and
testing for optical applications

* Presents the latest research findings from the author's
internationally recognized leading team who are at the cutting edge
of the technology

* Brings together surface processing and measurement in one
complete volume, discussing problems and solutions

* Guides the reader from an introductory overview through to more
advanced and sophisticated techniques of metrology and
manufacturing, suitable for the student and the industry
professional