Abstract

The efficient manufacture of modern optical components requires a fast, accurate, easy to use and interpret testing procedure. To meet this need a prototype, next generation, infrared phase shifting interferometer, operating at 10.6 microns, was developed at the Optical Sciences Center for use during both the grinding and polishing stages of manufacture. This paper will present some of the applications for an infrared interferometer including uncoated optics both fine ground and polished, reflective optics, and aluminium tooling plate.

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