1 November 1996 Aberrations introduced in off-axis testing of spherical surfaces
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It is well known that off-axis testing of a spherical surface introduces aberrations, mainly primary astigmatism. The magnitudes of these aberrations are discussed and analytically calculated. Their influence in several testing configurations is discussed. A case of particular interest is when a linear carrier fringe pattern is used in a Fizeau interferometer.
Daniel Malacara-Hernandez and Manuel Servin Guirado "Aberrations introduced in off-axis testing of spherical surfaces," Optical Engineering 35(11), (1 November 1996). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.601064
Published: 1 November 1996
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KEYWORDS
Monochromatic aberrations

Spherical lenses

Mirrors

Optical spheres

Fizeau interferometers

Wavefronts

Wavefront aberrations

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