Killow, C. J., Fitzsimons, E. D., Hough, J. , Perreur-Lloyd, M. , Robertson, D. I. , Rowan, S. and Ward, H. (2013) Construction of rugged, ultrastable optical assemblies with optical component alignment at the few microradian level. Applied Optics, 52(2), pp. 177-181. (doi: 10.1364/AO.52.000177) (PMID:23314633)
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Abstract
A method for constructing quasimonolithic, precision-aligned optical assemblies is presented. Hydroxide-catalysis bonding is used, adapted to allow optimization of component fine alignment prior to the bond setting. We demonstrate the technique by bonding a fused silica mirror substrate to a fused silica baseplate. In-plane component placement at the submicrometer level is achieved, resulting in angular control of a reflected laser beam at the sub-10-μrad level. Within the context of the LISA Pathfinder mission, the technique has been demonstrated as suitable for use in space-flight applications. It is expected that there will also be applications in a wide range of areas where accuracy, stability, and strength of optical assemblies are important.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Additional Information: | This paper was published in Applied Optics and is made available as an electronic reprint with the permission of OSA. The paper can be found at the following URL on the OSA website: http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.52.000177. Systematic or multiple reproduction or distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law. |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Robertson, Dr David and Ward, Professor Henry and Perreur-Lloyd, Mr Michael and Fitzsimons, Dr Ewan and Killow, Dr Christian and Rowan, Professor Sheila and Hough, Professor James |
Authors: | Killow, C. J., Fitzsimons, E. D., Hough, J., Perreur-Lloyd, M., Robertson, D. I., Rowan, S., and Ward, H. |
College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy |
Research Centre: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy > Institute for Gravitational Research |
Journal Name: | Applied Optics |
Publisher: | Optical Society of America |
ISSN: | 1559-128X |
ISSN (Online): | 2155-3165 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2013 Optical Society of America |
First Published: | First published in Applied Optics 52(2):177-181 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher |
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