Optical Fabrication & Testing

Fabrication and testing techniques of optical components and systems. Component measurements: refractive index, curvature, focal lengths, cardinal points and field curvature. Wavefront aberration and transverse aberration function measurements: geometric tests, interferometric tests, null tests. Basics of grinding, figuring, polishing and optical coating. Laboratory experience in manufacturing, polishing, testing, and coating reflective or transmissive optics. Offered on demand.

Credits

3 credits

Course Code

PH 671