Large and Middle-scale Aperture Aspheric Surfaces

A complete all-in-one reference to aspheric fabricationand testing for optical applicationsThis book provides a detailed introduction to the manufacturingand measurement technologies in aspheric fabrication. For eachtechnology, both basic theory and practical applications areintroduced.The book consists of two parts. In the first part, the basicprinciples of manufacturing technology for aspheric surfaces andkey theory for deterministic subaperture polishing of asphericsurfaces are discussed. Then key techniques for high precisionfiguring such as CCOS with small polishing pad, IBF and MRF, areintroduced, including the basic principles, theories andapplications, mathematical modeling methods, machine design andprocess parameter selection. It also includes engineeringpractices and experimental results, based on the three kinds ofpolishing tools (CCOS, IBF and MRF) developed by the author's research team.In the second part, basic principles of measurement and sometypical examples for large and middle-scale aspheric surfaces arediscussed. Then, according to the demands of low cost, highaccuracy and in-situ measurement methods in the manufacturingprocess, three kinds of technologies are introduced, such as theCartesian and swing-arm polar coordinate profilometer, thesub-aperture stitching interferometer and the phase retrievalmethod based on diffraction principle. Some key techniques are alsodiscussed, including the basic principles, mathematical modelingmethods, machine design and process parameter selection, as well asengineering practices and experimental results. Finally, theteam's research results about subsurface quality measurementand guarantee methods are also described.This book can be used as a reference for scientists andtechnologists working in optical manufacturing, ultra-precisionmachining, precision instruments and measurement, and otherprecision engineering fields.* A complete all-in-one reference to aspheric fabrication andtesting for optical applications* Presents the latest research findings from the author'sinternationally recognized leading team who are at the cutting edgeof the technology* Brings together surface processing and measurement in onecomplete volume, discussing problems and solutions* Guides the reader from an introductory overview through to moreadvanced and sophisticated techniques of metrology andmanufacturing, suitable for the student and the industryprofessional