Optomechanics Reference Papers
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General Optomechanics and Optical systems
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Tolerancing and Specification of Optical components
- A. Ahmad, C. Feng, R.V. Sarepaka “Tolerance analysis versus image quality: a case study for cost-effective space optics” Optocal Engineering 34(2) [1995]
- David M. Aikens, “Origin and evolution of the optics specifications for the National Ignition Facility ,” Proc. SPIE 2536, 2 (1995)
- M. Barraja, R. Vallance, “Tolerancing kinematic couplings,” Precision Engineering 29 (2005) 101″112
- J. M. Bennett, D. K. Burge, J. P. Rahn, H. E. Bennett “Standards for optical surface quality using total integrated scattering” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0181, Contemporary Optical Systems & Components Specifications,[1979]
- W. J. Brady “Specifications for metal optics” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0181, Contemporary Optical Systems & Components Specifications, [1979]
- R. A. Clark “Design and specification of diamond-turned optics” Critical Review Vol. CR38, Infrared Optical Design and Fabrication, ed. R. Hartmann, [1991]
- J. G. Clover “Military specifications applicable to optical coatings” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0181, Contemporary Optical Systems & Components Specifications, [1979]
- R. Edward English, Jr., David M. Aikens, Wayne T. Whistler, Charles D. Walmer, and Richard T. Maney, “Implementation of ISO 10110 optics drawing standards for the National Ignition Facility,” Proc. SPIE 2536, 51 (1995)
- A. W. Efkeman, R. A. Spande “Testing and specification for infrared (IR) optics for thermal imaging” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0181, Contemporary Optical Systems & Components Specifications, [1979]
- E. R. Frenier, J. Zimmerman “Specifications for diamond-turned surfaces” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0181, Contemporary Optical Systems & Components Specifications, [1979]
- V. L. Genberg “Optical surface evaluation” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0450, Structural Mechanics of Optical Systems[1983]
- M. C.Gerchman “Specifications and manufacturing considerations of diamond machined optical components” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0607, Optical Component Specifications for Laser-Based Systems and Other Modern Optical Systems, [1986]
- Lawrence M. Germann “Specification of fine-steering mirrors for line-of-sight stabilization systems” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1543, Active and Adaptive Optical Components, [1992]
- R. H. Ginsberg “Outline of tolerancing (from performance specification to toleranced drawings)” Optical Engineering [1981]
- D. C. Goux “Performance impact of cosmetic defects on mass-produced photographic optics,” Proc. SPIE Vol. 0181, Contemporary Optical Systems & Components Specifications, [1979]
- Gerald Gould “Stability starts with the purchase specification” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1335, Dimensional Stability, [1990]
- M. W. Grindel “Overview of specifications for laser optical components” Proc.of SPIE Vol. 0406, Optical Specifications: Components and Systems, [1983]
- R. B. Johnson “What’s different about ultraviolet and infrared optics” Critical Review Vol. CR43, Optomechanical Design, [1992]
- E. J. Koval “Influence of specification on tolerancing of high-volume optics” 1; Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0181, Contemporary Optical Systems & Components Specifications, [1979]
- J. Kumler, “Designing and Specifying Aspheres for Manufacturability,” in Current Developments in Lens Design and Optical Engineering VI, Proc. of SPIE 5874 (2005).
- J. Kumler, and B. Caldwell, “Measuring surface slope error on precision aspheres,” in Optical Manufacturing and Testing VII. Edited by J. Burge, O. Faehnle, R. Williamson, Proc.SPIE 6671, pp. 66710U (2007).
- Janice K. Lawson, C. Robert Wolfe, Kenneth R. Manes, John B. Trenholme, David M. Aikens, and R. Edward English, Jr., “Specification of optical components using the power spectral density function,” Proc. SPIE 2536, 38 (1995)
- Janice K. Lawson, David M. Aikens, R. Edward English, Jr., Wayne T. Whistler, Will House, and Michael A. Nichols , “Surface figure and roughness tolerances for NIF optics and the interpretation of the gradient, P-V wavefront, and RMS specifications,” Proc. SPIE 3782, 510 (1999)
- J. Lytel “Specifying glass and plastic optics – What’s the difference?” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0181, Contemporary Optical Systems & Components Specifications, (1979).
- S. Magarill, “Optomechanical sensitivity and tolerancing,” Proc. SPIE 3786 (1999).
- R. E. Parks “Optical component specifications” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0237, International Lens Design, [1980]
- R. E. Parks “Optical specifications and tolerances for large optics” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0406, Optical Specifications: Components and Systems, [1983]
- R. E. Parks “Influence of international standards on optomechanical design”Critical Review Vol. CR43, Optomechanical Design [1992]
- Robert E. Parks “ISO environmental testing and reliability standards for optics” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1993, Quality and Reliability for Optical Systems, [1993]
- J. L. Plummer “Tolerancing for economics in mass production of optics” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0181, Contemporary Optical Systems & Components Specifications, [1979]
- C. F. Robbert,P. R. Yoder, Jr., L. A. Montagnino “Typical error budget for testing a high-performance aspheric telescope mirror” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0181, Contemporary Optical Systems & Components Specifications,[1979]
- Lars A. Selberg, Bruce E. Truax “ISO figure specification (ISO-10110-5) and digital interferometry” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1776, Interferometry: Surface Characterization and Testing [1992]
- R. R. Shannon “Making the qualitative quantitative – a discussion of the specification of visual systems” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0181, Contemporary Optical Systems & Components Specifications, [1979]
- Hillary G. Sillitto “Analysis, tolerancing, and diagnosis of diamond machining errors” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1013, Optical Design Methods, Applications and Large Optics, [1989]
- W. J. Smith “Specifications as a driver of performance and cost” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0181, Contemporary Optical Systems & Components Specifications, [1979]
- W. J. Smith “Fundamentals of establishing an optical tolerance budget” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0531, Geometrical Optics, [1985]
- Irving F. Stowers, “Optical cleanliness specifications and cleanliness verification,” Proc. SPIE 3782, 525 (1999).
- E. K. Thorburn “Tolerances and techniques in high precision optical assembly” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0406, Optical Specifications: Components and Systems, [1983]
- B. J. Walker “Specifying the visual optical system” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0181,Contemporary Optical Systems & Components Specifications, [1979]
- David Y. Wang, R. Edward English, Jr., and David M. Aikens, “Implementation of ISO 10110 optics drawing standards for the National Ignition Facility,” Proc. SPIE 3782, 502 (1999)
- R. R. Willey, R. George, J. Odell, W. Nelson “Minimized cost through optimized tolerance distribution in optical assemblies” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0389, Optical Systems Engineering[1983].
- R. R. Willey “Economics in optical design, analysis, and production” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0399, Optical System Design, Analysis, and Production, [1983]
- R. R. Willey “The impact of tight tolerances and other factors on the cost of optical components” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0518, Optical Systems Engineering[1984]
- R. R. Willey, M. E. Durham “Maximizing production yield and performance in optical instruments through effective design and tolerancing” Critical Review Vol. CR43, Optomechanical Design, [1992]
- Erik Wilkinson, James C. Green, David J. Sahnow “Tolerance analysis of the Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE): a statistical approach” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 2283, X-Ray and Ultraviolet Spectroscopy and Polarimetry, [1994]
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Precision mechanics ” kinematics
- M. Barraja, R. Vallance, “Tolerancing kinematic couplings,” Precision Engineering 29 , 101″112 (2005).
- M. L. Culpepper, “Design of quasi-kinematic couplings,” Precision Engineering 28 338″357 (2004).
- Culpepper, M. L., M. K. Varadajan and M. Dibiaso, “Design of integrated eccentric mechanisms and exact constraint fixtures for micron-level repeatability and accuracy,” Precision Engineering, 29 (1), 65 ” 80, (2005).
- D. S. Goodman “Cylinders in Vs: an optomechanical methodology” in Optomechanical Design and Precision Instruments, Proc. SPIE 3132, (1997)
- D. S. Goodman “More Cylinders in Vs,” in Optomechanical Engineering 2000, M. A. Kahan, Editor, Proc.SPIE 4198 (2001).
- L. C. Hale,”Friction-based design of a kinematic coupling for precision applications,” Proceedings of the American Society for Precision Engineering, Annual Conference; p. 45″8. (1998).
- L. C. Hale, Alexander H. Slocum, “Optimal design techniques for kinematic couplings,” Precision Engineering 25, 114″127 (2001).
- A. J. Hart, A. Slocum, P. Willoughby, “Kinematic coupling interchangeability,” Precision Engineering 28 1″15, (2004)
- Schouten, Rosielle, and Schellekens, “Design of a kinematic coupling for precision applications,” Prec Eng;20;46-52. (1997).
- A. H. Slocum, A.H, “Kinematic couplings for precision fixturing- Part 1: Formulation of design parameters,” Prec. Eng. 10;85-92 (1988).
- A. H. Slocum, and A. Donmez, “Kinematic couplings for precision fixturing- Part 2: Experimental determination of repeatability and stiffness,” Prec Eng. 10;115-2 (1988).
- Schouten, Rosielle, and Schellekens, “Design of a kinematic coupling for precision applications,” Prec Eng;20;46-52. (1997).
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Precision mechanics – stages, flexures
- S. Awtar, A. H. Slocum, and E. Sevincer, “Characteristics of Beam-Based Flexure Modules,” J. Mech. Des. 129, 625 (2007).
- A. Ahmad, “Adjustment mechanisms: types and their applications in optical systems,” Critical Review Vol. CR43, Optomechanical Design, (1992)
- R. Fata, V. Kradinov, and D. Fabricant,“Flexure mounts for high-performance astronomical lenses,” Proc. SPIE 6269, 62695T (2006).
- Alson E. Hatheway “Instrument for generation and control of submicron motion” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1167, Precision Engineering and Optomechanics, [1989]
- Alson E. Hatheway, “Alignment of flexure stages for best rectilinear performance” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 2542, Optomechanical and Precision Instrument Design, [1995]
- Alson E. Hatheway, “Controlling nonlinearities in elastic actuators,” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 2542, Optomechanical and Precision Instrument Design, [1995]
- Alson E. Hatheway “Kinetic center of the cantilever beam” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 3132, Optomechanical Design and Precision Instruments, [1997]
- Mark S. Lake, M. Hachkowski , “Mechanism Design Principles for Optical-Precision, Deployable Instruments,” Presented at the 41st AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, AIAA Paper No. 2000-1409 (2000).
- Leonard V. LaCroix, Bonnie S. Smietanowska, J. K. Campbell, R. M. Yoshikawa, Ken M. Morgan “Precision mechanisms for optical alignments at cryogenic temperatures” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1340, Cryogenic Optical Systems and Instruments [1990]
- K. McCarthy, “Accuracy in Positioning Systems.” Motion Control Technology Conference Proceedings. March 1991
- Russell Rhoads, Joseph C. Tyburski, “Advanced flexure suspension systems,” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1167, Precision Engineering and Optomechanics, [1989]
- William J. Rundle, “Design and performance of an optical mount using cross-flexure pivots,” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1167, Precision Engineering and Optomechanics, [1989]
- Wouter O. Schotborgh, et al, “Dimensionless design graphs for flexure elements and a comparison between three flexure elements,” Precision Engineering 29,41″47 (2005).
- Stanley W. Stone, “Instrument design case study–flexure thermal sensitivity and wafer stepper baseline drift,” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1036, Precision Instrument Design, [1989]
- Satoshi Tawara, Takayuki Goto, Kimiyuki Mitsui, “Miniature tilting mechanism using piezoelectric actuators,” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 2593, Microrobotics and Micromechanical Systems, [1995]
- Peter H. Vo, “Influence of elastic hysteresis on combined (rolling-sliding) friction,” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1998, Optomechanical Design, [1993]
- D. Vukobratovich, R. M. Richard, “Flexure mounts for high-resolution optical elements,” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0959, Optomechanical and Electro-Optical Design of Industrial Systems, [1988]
- Daniel Vukobratovich, Ralph M. Richard, J. Peter McNiven, R. Lawrence Sinclair, “Slit diaphragm flexures for optomechanics,” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 2542, Optomechanical and Precision Instrument Design, [1995]
- Lorenzo Zago, Pierre M. Genequand, Ivar Kjelberg, Joseph Morschel, “Application of flexure structures to active and adaptive opto-mechanical mechanisms” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 2871, Optical Telescopes of Today and Tomorrow, [1997]
- S. Zelenika, F. De Bona, “Analytical and experimental characterisation of high-precision flexural pivots subjected to lateral loads,” Precision Engineering 26, 381-388 (2002).
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Shock and vibration
- Eric H. Anderson, Donald J. Leo, Mark D. Holcomb “Ultraquiet platform for active vibration isolation” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 2717, Smart Structures and Materials [1996]
- Andrew M. Beard,Dale W. Schubert, Andreas H. von Flotow, “Practical product implementationof an active/passive vibration isolation system” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 2264, Vibration Monitoring and Control[1994]
- Andrew S. Bicos,Y. H. Pak, C. L. Trent, R. J. Uitto “Passive and active vibration suppression of large space structures” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1170, Fiber Optic Smart Structures and Skins,[1990]
- Thomas A. Cellucci “Matching performance requirements with technology: an applications approach to vibration isolation” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1619, Vibration Control in Microelectronics, Optics, and Metrology, [1992]
- Yew Wing Chan, S. Olutunde Oyadiji, Geoffrey R. Tomlinson, J. R. Wright “Predicting the vibration characteristics of elements incorporating incompressible and compressible viscoelastic materials” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 2445, Smart Structures and Materials : [1995]
- Craig T. Dempsey, Shi Li, Chen Liang, Craig A. Rogers “Active fatigue control of adhesive bonded joints” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1917, Smart Structures and Materials, [1993]
- Colin G. Gordon, Yung Q. Tran “Influence of bases and benches on the performance of vibration-sensitive equipment” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1619, Vibration Control in Microelectronics, Optics, and Metrology, [1992]
- Eric K. Hall, Jason T. Mueller “Coupled vibration isolation/suppression system for space applications: aspects of structural design” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 2445, Smart Structures and Materials, [1995]
- K. Peter Heiland “Recent advancements in passive and active vibration control systems” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1619, Vibration Control in Microelectronics, Optics, and Metrology, [1992]
- Don H. Killpatrick, James W. Mayo “Comparison of shipping, handling, and shock instrumentation results for two 3.5-m-class primary mirrors,” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 3352, Advanced Technology Optical, IR Telescopes [1998]
- J. G. Lecuyer “Maintaining optical integrity in a high-shock environment” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0250, Optomechanical Systems Design, [1980]
- W. H. Lehn “Antivibration mount for mirror-lens telephotography”,Optical Engineering 25(4) [1986]
- P. H. Merritt, M. E. Meline “Disturbance effects on a ground based precision tracking system” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0641, Acquisition, tracking, and Pointing,[1986]
- J. O’Toole “Passive vibration isolation for long range aerial reconnaissance systems” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0250, Optomechanical Systems Design, [1980]
- David L. Platus “Negative-stiffness-mechanism vibration isolation systems” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1619, Vibration Control in Microelectronics, Optics, and Metrology, [1992]
- Ralph M. Richard “Damping and vibration considerations for the design of optical systems in a launch/space environment” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1340, Cryogenic Optical Systems and Instruments ,[1990]
- Paul S. Wilke, Todd A. Decker, Layton C. Hale “Highly damped exactly constrained mounting ofan x-ray telescope” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 2445, Smart Structures and Materials [1995]
- D. Vukobratovich “Principles of vibration isolation” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0732, First Intl Conference on Vibration Control in Optics and Metrology, [1987]
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Mirrors
- D. Anderson, R. E. Parks, Q. M. Hansen, R. Melugin “Gravity deflections of lightweighted mirrors” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0332, Advanced Technology Optical Telescopes [1982]
- Jones B. Arnold “Development of beryllium-mirror turning technology” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1485, Reflective and Refractive Optical Materials for Earth and Space Applications,[1991]
- F. M. Anthony,A. K. Hopkins “Actively cooled silicon mirrors” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0279, Emerging Optical Materials,[1981]
- Marc Cayrel, Roger A. Paquin, Thomas B. Parsonage, Stefano Stanghellini, Karl H. Dost “Use of beryllium for the VLT secondary mirror” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 2857, Advanced Materials for Optical and Precision Structures,[1996]
- Myung K. Cho, Ralph M. Richard, Daniel Vukobratovich “Optimum mirror shapes and supports for lightweight mirrors subjected to self weight” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1167, Precision Engineering and Optomechanics,[1989]
- Myung K. Cho, Ralph M. Richard, Edward A. Hileman “Comparison of performance of lightweight mirrors” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1340, Cryogenic Optical Systems and Instruments[1990]
- Myung K. Cho, Ralph M. Richard “Structural and optical properties for typical solid mirror shapes” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1303, Advances in Optical Structure Systems, [1990]
- C. Denny, W. Spawr, R. L. Pierce “Metal mirror selection guide update” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0181, Contemporary Optical Systems & Components Specifications, [1979]
- Jean Espiard, Michel Tarreau, Joel Bernier, Jacques Billet, Jacques Paseri, “SOFIA lightweight primary mirror” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 3352, Advanced Technology Optical, IR Telescopes [1998]
- J. Espiard, J.Paseri, G. Cerutti-Maori, C. Singer “Lightweight cold mirror and fixation,” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0589, Instrumentation for Optical Remote Sensing from Space,[1985]
- Victor L. Genberg, Noel Cormany “Optimum design of lightweight mirrors” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1998, Optomechanical Design, ed. D Vukobratovich,[1993]
- Suresh T. Gulati, Mary J. Edwards, “Long-term reliability of large ULE mirror blanks” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 3352, Advanced Technology Optical, IR Telescopes[1998]
- D. L. Hibbard, “Electroless nickel for optical applications” Critical Review Vol. CR67, Advanced Materials for Optics and Precision Structures,[1997]
- Stanley J. Kishner, George J. Gardopee, Matthew B. Magida, Roger A. Paquin “Large stable mirrors: a comparison of glass, beryllium, and silicon” ,Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1335, [1990]
- C. A. Klein,” Mirror figure-of-merit and material index-of-goodness for high power laser beam reflectors” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0288, [1981]
- Kenneth R. Lorell, Jean-Noel Aubrun, Gregory J. Feher, Ernesto O. Perez, Donald F. Zacharie, Paul J. Reshatoff “Design and operation of the infrared chopping secondary mirror for the Keck 10-m telescope” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 2201, Adaptive Optics in Astronomy,[1994]
- P. K. Mehta “Flexural rigidity characteristics of light-weighted mirrors” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0748, Structural Mechanics of Optical Systems [1987]
- W. J. Nowak “A parametric approach to mirror natural frequency calculations” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0450, Structural Mechanics of Optical Systems [1983]
- Roger A. Paquin “New technology for beryllium mirror production” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1168, Current Developments in Optical Engineering and Commercial Optics, [1989]
- Thomas B. Parsonage ,”Selecting mirror materials for high-performance optical systems”, Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1335, [1990]
- Robert E. Parks, Richard W. Wortley, James E. Cannon “Engineering with lightweight mirrors” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1236, Advanced Technology Optical Telescopes[1990]
- Robert E. Parks,David S. Anderson “Thermal response of a lightweight gas-fusion mirror blank” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1994, Advanced Optical Manufacturing and Testing IV, [1994]E. Pearson, L. Stepp “Response of large optical mirrors to thermal distributions” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0748, Structural Mechanics of Optical Systems II, [1987]
- J.W. Pepi, W. P. Barnes Jr. “Thermal distortion of a thin low expansion fused silica mirror” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0450,Structural Mechanics of Optical Systems [1983]
- J. W. Pepi “Design considerations for mirrors with large diameter-to-thickness ratios” Critical Review Vol. CR43, Optomechanical Design, [1992]
- Timothy R. Renner, Keith D. Franck, Malcolm R. Howells, Steven C. Irick, Howard A. Padmore, Seung-Yu Rah “Construction and performance of a 1-m-long elliptically bent steel mirror”, Proc. of SPIE Vol. 3152, Materials, Manufacturing, and Measurement for Synchrotron Radiation Mirrors, [1997]
- Tina M. Valente, Daniel Vukobratovich “Comparison of the merits of open-back, symmetric sandwich, and contoured back mirrors as lightweight optics” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1167, Precision Engineering and Optomechanics [1989]
- Tina M. Valente “Scaling laws for lightweight optics,” Proc. SPIE Vol. 1340, Cryogenic Optical Systems and Instruments [1990]
- D. Vukobratovich, B. Iraninejad, R. M. Richard, Q. M. Hansen, R. Melugin “Optimum shapes for lightweighted mirrors” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0332, Advanced Technology Optical Telescopes [1982]
- G. E. Zurmehl y, R. A. Hookman, “Thermal and Structural Analysis of the GOES Scan Mirror’s on Orbit Performance,” in Analysis of Optical Structures, Proc. SPIE 1532 (1991).
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Mirror Mounting
- Anees Ahmad “High resonance adjustable mirror mounts” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1167, Precision Engineering and Optomechanics, [1989]
- A. Ahmad “Low-cost adjustable mirror mount” Optical Engineering 33(6) [1994]
- L. Arnold “Optimized axial support topologies for thin telescope mirrors”Optical Engineering 34(2) [1995]
- Warren B. Davison, Joseph T. Williams, John M. Hill “Handling 20 tons of honeycomb mirror with a very gentle touch”, Proc. of SPIE Vol. 3352, Advanced Technology Optical, IR Telescopes ,[1998]
- Robert A. Hookman “Design of the GOES telescope secondary mirror mounting” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1167, Precision Engineering and Optomechanics, [1989]
- Thierry Hovsepian, Jean Marc Michelin, Stefano Stanghellini “Design and tests of the VLTM1 mirror passive and active supporting system”, Proc. of SPIE Vol. 3352, Advanced Technology Optical, IR Telescopes, [1998]
- B. Iraninejad, D. Vukobratovich, R. Richard, R. Melugin “A mirror mount for cryogenic environments” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0450, Structural Mechanics of Optical Systems [1983]
- B. Iraninejad, J. Lubliner, T. Mast, J. E. Nelson “Mirror deformations due to thermal expansion of inserts bonded to glass” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0748, Structural Mechanics of Optical Systems II, [1987]
- M. H. Krim “Metrology mount development and verification for a large spaceborne mirror” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0332, Advanced Technology Optical Telescopes[1982]
- P. K. Mehta “Moment actuator influence function for flat circular deformable mirrors” Optical Engineering 29(10), [1990]
- P. K. Mehta “Flat circular optical elements on a 9-point Hindle mount in a 1-g force field” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0450, Structural Mechanics of Optical Systems [1983]
- J. E. Nelson, J. Lubliner, T. S. Mast “Telescope mirror supports: plate deflections on point supports” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0332, Advanced Technology Optical Telescopes [1982]
- Robert E. Parks,R. Kent Honeycutt “Novel kinematic equatorial primary mirror mount” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 3352, Advanced Technology Optical, IR Telescopes[1998]
- M. Schreibman, P. Young “Design of Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) primary mirror mounts” Proc. SPIE Vol.0250, Optomechanical Systems Design, [1980]
- Daniel Vukobratovich, Ralph M. Richard “Roller chain supports for large optics” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1396, Applications of Optical Engineering: Proceedings of OE, Midwest ’90 [1991]
- Lorenzo Zago, Pierre M. Genequand, Joseph Moerschell “Extremely compact secondary mirror unitfor the SOFIA Telescope capable of 6-degree-of-freedom alignment plus chopping” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 3352, Advanced Technology Optical, IR Telescopes [1998]
- J. Zimmerman “Strain-free mounting techniques for metal mirrors,” Optical Engineering 20(2) [1981]
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Mirrors Active and Adaptive
- D. Baiocchi, Design and Control of Active Lightweight Space Mirrors, Ph. D Dissertation, Optical sciences, University of Arizona (2004).
- A. Fuschetto “Three-actuator deformable water-cooled mirror” Optical Engineering , [1981]
- Steven G. Lipson, Erez N. Ribak, C. Schwartz “Bimorph deformable mirror design” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 2201, Adaptive Optics in Astronomy, [1994]
- S. Padin, “Design considerations for a highly segmented mirror,” Appl. Opt. 42, 3305-3312 (2003)
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Lens Mounting
- Anees Ahmad “Design and fabrication of low-cost adjustable lens mounts” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 3132, Optomechanical Design and Precision Instruments, [1997]
- A. Ashton “Zoom lens systems” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0163, Advances in Optical Production Technology,[1979]
- M. Bayar “Lens barrel optomechanical design principles” Optical Engineering 20(2)[1981]
- Victor J. Doherty “Design and manufacture of the worlds largest refractive zoom system” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 2539, Zoom Lenses, [1995]
- R. G. Fata, D. G. Fabricant “Mounting large lenses in wide-field instruments for the converted MMT” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 3355, Optical Astronomical Instrumentation, ed. [1998]
- R. G. Fata, D. G. Fabricant, “Design of a cell for the wide-field corrector for the converted MMT” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1998, Optomechanical Design, [1993].
- R.E. Fischer, “Case study of elastomeric lens mounts,” Proc. SPIE 1533, 27 (1991).
- R. T. Hebert “Optomechanical details in injection-molded assemblies” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 2600, Design, Fabrication, and Applications of Precision Plastic Optics, [1995]
- R. E. Hopkins “Some Thoughts on Lens Mounting” Optical Engineering 15(5)[1976]
- G. E. Jones “High performance lens mountings” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0073, Quality Assurance in Optical and Electro-Otical Engineering, [1975]
- Terry S. Mast, P.I. Choi, David J. Cowley, Sandra M. Faber, Eric C. James, A. A. Shambrook “Elastomeric lens mounts” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 3355, Optical Astronomical Instrumentation, [1998]
- Ralph M. Richard, Tina M. Valente “Interference fit equations for lens cell design” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1533, Optomechanics and Dimensional Stability, [1991]
- Kevin A. Sawyer “Contact stresses and their optical effects in biconvex optical elements” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 2542, Optomechanical and Precision Instrument Design, [1995].
- K.H. Spring, “Bonding optical components to metal mounts,” British Journal of Applied Physics, 9, 242 (June 1958).
- J.M. Steele, J.F. Vallimont, B.S. Rice, and G. Gonska, “A Compliant Optical Mount Design,” Proc. SPIE 1690, 387 (1992).
- David M. Stubbs, Ike C. Hsu “Rapid-cooled lens cell”, Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1533, Optomechanics and Dimensional Stability, [1991]
- Claude Tribastone, Charles Gardner, William G. Peck “Precision plastic optics applications from design to assembly” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 2600, Design, Fabrication, and Applications of Precision Plastic Optics, [1995]
- Tina M. Valente, Ralph M. Richard “Analysis of elastomer lens mountings” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1533, Optomechanics and Dimensional Stability [1991]
- T. M. Valente,R. M. Richard “Interference fit equations for lens cell design using elastomeric lens mountings”Optical Engineering 33(4) [1994]
- K. S. Westort “Design and fabrication of high-performance relay lenses” Proc.of SPIE Vol. 0518, Optical Systems Engineering IV, [1984]
- P. R. Yoder Jr. “Lens mounting techniques” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0389, Optical Systems Engineering III[1983]
- P. R. Yoder Jr. “Optomechanical designs of two special-purpose objective lens assemblies” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0656, Contemporary Optical Instrument Design, Fabrication, and Testing, [1986]
- Paul R. Yoder, Jr. “Axial stresses with toroidal lens-to-mount interfaces” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1533, Optomechanics and Dimensional Stability,[1991]
- P.R.Yoder Jr. “Advanced considerations of the lens-to-mount interface” Critical Review Vol. CR43, Optomechanical Design, [1992]
- Paul R. Yoder, Jr. “Parametric investigations of mounting-induced axial contact stressesin individual lens elements” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1998, Optomechanical Design, ed. D Vukobratovich, [1993]
- Paul R. Yoder Jr “Location of mechanical features in lens mounts” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 2263, Current Developments in Optical Design and Optical Engineering.[1994]
- Paul R. Yoder, Jr. “Estimation of mounting-induced axial contact stresses in multielement lens assemblies” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 2263, Current Developments in Optical Design and Optical Engineering [1994]
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Mounting Other optical components
- Ann F. Shipley, James C. Green, John Paul Andrews “Design and mounting of the gratings for the Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE)” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 2542, Optomechanical and Precision Instrument Design, [1995]
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Adhesives and Elastomers
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- Karl W. Smolenski, Chris Conolly, Park Doing, Bonnie Kiang, Qun Shen, “Bonding techniques for the fabrication of internally cooled x-ray monochromators,” Proc.of SPIE Vol. 2855, High Heat Flux Engineering III, [1996]
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Advanced materials
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Thermal effects
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Dimensional Stability
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- Ernest G. Wolff “Moisture and viscoelastic effects on the dimensional stability of composites,” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1335,[1990]
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Structures and Optical Benches
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Assembly and Alignment
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- John L. Bala, “Automated optical assembly” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 2622, Optical Engineering Midwest [1995]
- Kenneth R. Castle, Mitchell C. Ruda, Timothy M. Gleeson, Daniel A. Tichenor, John E. Bjorkholm Marc D. Himel, Tanya E. Jewell, “Fabrication, alignment, and test of an all-reflective soft x-ray microlithography objective”, Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1996, Optical Alignment IV, [1993]
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- John G. Hagopian, Patricia Ann Hayes, Julie A. Crooke, James J. Lyons “Optomechanical alignment of the Composite Infrared Spectrometer (CIRS) for the Cassini mission to Saturn”, Proc. of SPIE Vol. 2814, Cryogenic Optical Systems and Instruments [1996]
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- Stephen D. Horchem, Richard J. Kohrman “Optical alignment of a pupil imaging spectrometer” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1167, Precision Engineering and Optomechanics, [1989]
- R. Barry Johnson, James B. Hadaway “Mounting and alignment technique for an eccentric pupil collimator” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1335, Dimensional Stability, [1990]
- Richard J. Kohrman, Stephen D. Horchem “Precision alignment of an IR imaging system” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1167, Precision Engineering and Optomechanics, [1989]
- J. A. Magner, C. A. Martin “Noncontact alignment and spacing of optics” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0288, Los Alamos Conference on Optics [1981]
- James A. Sterritt, “High bore-sight accuracy collimators” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1996, Optical Alignment,[1993]
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Modeling of Optomechanics
- Keith B. Doyle, Steven E. Forman “Using finite-element analysis and fractography to resolve a flex pivot failure problem” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 3132, Optomechanical Design and Precision Instruments, [1997]
- A. E. Hatheway “Finite element methods for evaluating optical system performance” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0518, Optical Systems Engineering IV[1984]
- Alson E. Hatheway “Overview of the finite element method in optical systems” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1532, Analysis of Optical Structures, [1991]
- A. E. Hatheway “A review of finite element analysis techniques: capabilities and limitations” Critical Review Vol. CR43, Optomechanical Design, [1992]
- P. K. Mehta “Non-FEM analysis and modeling in opto-structural mechanics” Critical Review Vol. CR43, Optomechanical Design, [1992]
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- Takahide Sakagami, Keiji Ogura, Shiro Kubo, Jon R. Lesniak, Bradley R. Boyce, Bela I. Sandor “Visualization of contact stress distribution using infrared stress-measurement system” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 3056, Thermosense XIX: An International Conference on Thermal Sensing and Imaging Diagnostic Applications, [1997]
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Microoptics
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- T. R. Christenson and H. Guckel, “Deep x-ray lithography for micromechanics,” in Micromachining and Microfabrication Process Technology, K. W. Markus, Ed., Proc. SPIE 2639, 134-145 (1995).
- W. Royall Cox, Donald J. Hayes, Tin Chen, Daryl W. Ussery, Duncan L. MacFarlane, E. Wilson “Fabrication of micro-optics by microjet printing” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 2383, Micro-Optics, Micromechanics and Laser Scanning and Shaping, [1995]
- Ramona Eberhardt, Torsten Scheller, Guenther Tittelbach, Volker Guyenot “Automated assembly of micro-optical components” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 3202, Microrobotics and Microsystem Fabrication, [1998]
- Ulrich Gengenbach “Automatic assembly of micro-optical components” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 2906, Microrobotics: Components and Applications[1996]
- S.Gloeckner,R. Goering, T. Possner “Micro-opto-mechanical beam deflectors”Optical Engineering 36(5) [1997]
- Volker Guyenot, Ramona Eberhardt, Guenther Tittelbach, Stefan Risse “Handling and mounting of micro-optical components” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 2775, Specification, Production, and Testing of Optical Components and Systems[1996]
- Volker Guyenot, Thomas Peschel, Stefan Risse “Novel micro-optical components made from optical adhesives” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 3135, Precision Plastic Optics for Optical Storage, Displays, Imaging, and Communications, [1997]
- Francis L. Merat, Mehran Mehregany “Integrated micro-opto-mechanical systems” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 2383, Micro-Optics, Micromechanics and Laser Scanning and Shaping, [1995]
- M. E. Motamedi, M. C.Wu, K. S. Pister “Micro-opto-mechanical devices and on-chip optical processing” ,Society of Photo-Optical Instructation Engineers [1997]
- Jeffry J. Sniegowski, Ernest J. Garcia “Microfabricated actuators and their application to optics” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 2383, Micro-Optics, Micromechanics and Laser Scanning and Shaping, [1995]
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Line of sight control, scanning, derotation
- Anees Ahmad “High resonance adjustable mirror mounts” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1167, Precision Engineering and Optomechanics[1989].
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- J. C. DeBruin and D. B. Johnson, “Image rotation in plane-mirror optical systems,” Proc. SPIE 1696 (1992).
- J. C. DeBruinand D. B. Johnson, “Line-of-sight reference frames: a unified approach to plane-mirror optical kinematics ,” Proc. SPIE 1697 (1992).
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- C. J. Starkus “Large scan mirror assembly of the new Thematic Mapper developed for LANDSAT 4 earth resources satellite” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0430, Infrared Technology IX, [1983]
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Optomechanics in Optical Systems
- Anees Ahmad, Farzin Amzajerdian, Chen Feng, Ye Li ,”Design and fabrication of a compact lidar telescope” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 2832, Optical Instruments for Weather Forecasting, [1996]
- Tim Bond, J. Murray Fletcher, Kei Szeto “Gemini multiobject spectrograph optomechanical design” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 3132, Optomechanical Design and Precision Instruments[1997]
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- Scott Roberts,J. Murray Fletcher, Brian Leckie, Leslie K. Saddlemyer, Kei Szeto, Jerry Sebesta on-instrument wavefront sensor” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 3132, Optomechanical Design and Precision Instruments, [1997]
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- Mark A. Bobb “Optomechanical design of laser diode collimators for free space communications’ Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1044, Optomechanical Design of Laser Transmitters and Receivers,[1989]
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- John W. Figoski “Development of a three-mirror, wide-field sensor: from paper design to hardware” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1113, Reflective Optics II, [1989]
- John W. Figoski “Design and tolerance specification of a wide-field, three-mirror, unobscured, high-resolution sensor” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1049, Recent Trends in Optical Systems Design and Computer Lens Design Workshop II, [1989]
- R. E. Fischer “Modular design/assembly/alignment approach to an infrared (IR) scanning system” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 0193, Optical Systems Engineering, [1979]
- Dawn S. Garcia-Nunez, David Michika “Design of athermal infrared optical systems” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1049, Recent Trends in Optical Systems Design and Computer Lens Design Workshop II, [1989]
- James W. Howard, Michael S. Garner, Edward R. Freniere, Ronald D. Stern, Karen L. Armstrong “Two-position IR zoom lens with low f-number and large format” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1690, Design of Optical Instruments [1992]
- Thomas U. Kampe,Craig W. Johnson, Donald B. Healy, Jacobus M. Oschmann “Optomechanical design considerations in the development of the DDLT laser diode collimator” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 1044, Optomechanical Design of Laser Transmitters and Receivers, [1989]
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