Versatile autostigmatic microscope

Robert E. Parks

doi:10.1117/12.682100

5 September 2006 Versatile autostigmatic microscope

Robert E. Parks

Proceedings Volume 6289, Novel Optical Systems Design and Optimization IX; 62890J (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.682100
Event: SPIE Optics + Photonics, 2006, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

An autostigmatic microscope is described and its uses explained. Then an adaptation of the original instrument is described that uses current technological advances in laser diodes and video displays to turn an old workhorse into a versatile optical test and alignment device. This paper illustrates applications that make use of the capabilities of the modern autostigmatic microscope outside the field of aligning optical systems such as using it as an electronic autocollimator, a check on the centration of the axes of molded optics and the measurement of the runout and wobble of precision spindles such as air bearings.

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Robert E. Parks "Versatile autostigmatic microscope", Proc. SPIE 6289, Novel Optical Systems Design and Optimization IX, 62890J (5 September 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.682100

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