OPT 243 - Introduction To Optical Fabrication

Institution:

University of Rochester

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Description:

This course is an introduction to the technologies and techniques of optical fabrication. Topics covered include optical material properties, grinding, polishing, CNC programming for optical fabrication, modern fabrication technologies, surface testing and fabrication tolerances. We will discuss case studies of challenging optical fabrication projects for leading-edge optical systems. The accompanying laboratory sessions will use the facilities of the Hopkins Center fabrication and metrology labs to introduce polishing and metrology techniques. Lab exercises will include hands on experiments, such as exploring the properties of optical materials, measuring the removal function of a sub-aperture polishing machine, and characterizing the surface texture of polished surfaces.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rochester.edu

Phone Number:

(888) 822-2256

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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