Alignment algorithm for composite mirrors
A.V. Demin, P.V. Rostokin

 

St. Petersburg National Research University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics

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Abstract:
This paper presents an alignment algorithm for composite telescope mirrors. Introducing the concept of a differential surface and a comparator principle we deduce relationships for evaluating the alignment accuracy for composite mirrors. This algorithm assumes the implementation of the geometrical and optical positioning of mirror segments.

Keywords:
mirror, alignment, oversized optics.

Citation:
Demin AV, Rostokin PV. Alignment algorithm for composite mirrors. Computer Optics. 2017; 41(2): 291-294. DOI: 10.18287/2412-6179-2017-41-2-291-294.

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