Microinch Machining of Optical Components for Infrared Optics.

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Abstract:

Single-point diamond knives have been used on precision lathes to machine to microinch tolerances. This micromachining can also produce optics of high quality. The background and organizations involved in micromachining along with capabilities of micromachining optics are discussed. Optical evaluation of micromachined surfaces has been performed including scattering, reflectivity, absorption, and optical figure. Pulsed and continuous wave CW 10.6 micrometers data are presented and discussed. Although most evaluation has been done at 10.6 micrometers, measurements and discussion of possible uses of micromachined mirrors at visible wavelengths are included. Plans for research and development of micromachining are detailed. Author

Author(s):
Saito, T. T.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE WEAPONS LAB KIRTLAND AFB N MEX
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Apr-Oct 73,
Pagination:
0034

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFWL-TR-73-290
Task Number(s):
317J08
Project Number(s):
AF-317J
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Advanced Electronics
Descriptor(s):
*LASERS, *MIRRORS, *MACHINING, OPTICAL EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS, INFRARED EQUIPMENT, INFRARED LASERS, SURFACE PROPERTIES, LIGHT SCATTERING, REFLECTIVITY, SORPTION, RADIATION EFFECTS, CARBON DIOXIDE LASERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Lasers and Masers, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering and Control of Production Systems, Optics
Report Date:
1974 Feb 01