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1 February 1994 Unified mirror surface profile using subaperture testing
George W. Jones
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Abstract
The best surface testing of large optical components frequently requires large auxiliary test optics which are expensive. One example is the testing of a large primary mirror in autocollimation. A method has been developed which allows the testing of large optics using subaperture interferometric testing. Sufficient subaperture profiles are obtained to cover the entire surface. Then these subaperture profiles are combined into a unified profile of the mirror's surface.
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George W. Jones "Unified mirror surface profile using subaperture testing", Proc. SPIE 1994, Advanced Optical Manufacturing and Testing IV, (1 February 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.167977
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KEYWORDS
Wavefronts

Mirrors

Telescopes

Optical testing

Monochromatic aberrations

Autocollimation

Interferometry

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