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Cutting Mechanics and Manufacture of Optics for Imaging Applications
Title
Cutting Mechanics and Manufacture of Optics for Imaging Applications
Author
Troutman, John
Date Created
2016
Subjects--Topical
Mechanical engineering, Optics
Description
Ultraprecision diamond machining enables physical realization of freeform surfaces of nearly arbitrary complexity through turning and milling processes. Achievable form accuracies make diamond machining a viable alternative to conventional techniq...
Integration of advanced manufacturing in the mechanical design of reflective optics
Title
Integration of advanced manufacturing in the mechanical design of reflective optics
Author
Horvath, Nicholas
Date Created
2020
Subjects--Topical
Mechanical engineering, Optics
Description
High-performance freeform optical systems, designed for broad spectral imaging fromthe visible to the far infrared, place new demands on optical design, precision manufacturing,and precision metrology. In this dissertation, four key aspects are ad...
Manufacture of Infrared Optics in Brittle Materials
Title
Manufacture of Infrared Optics in Brittle Materials
Author
Owen, Joseph
Date Created
2015
Subjects--Topical
Mechanical engineering
Description
Infrared optics are manufactured for many different applications including: thermal imaging, surveillance, night vision, medical, laser machining, laser surgery, etc. Most infrared transparent materials are hard, brittle, or both. Unless special c...
Manufacturing Methodologies and Optomechanics for Dynamic Freeform Optics
Title
Manufacturing Methodologies and Optomechanics for Dynamic Freeform Optics
Author
Gurganus, Dustin
Date Created
2021
Subjects--Topical
Optics, Engineering, Mechanical engineering
Description
Freeform optics have traversed the gap from theoretical to practical application propelled by ultra-precision multi-axis machining, like diamond turning and milling. Utilized for complex infrared sensors to human vision correction, freeform optics...
Surface Integrity in Diamond Machining Germanium For Infrared Optics
Title
Surface Integrity in Diamond Machining Germanium For Infrared Optics
Author
Sizemore, Nicholas
Date Created
2020
Subjects--Topical
Mechanical engineering
Description
Ultra-precision manufacturing is a deterministic method of producing optical-grade components. Continuous and interrupted machining operations are the main focus of this research with the goal of improving the manufacturing community’s knowledge. ...