Abstract
High precision astronomical optics are manufactured through deterministic computer controlled optical surfacing processes, such as subaperture small tool polishing, magnetorheological finishing, bonnet tool polishing, and ion beam figuring. Due to the small tool size and the corresponding tool influence function, large optics fabrication is a highly time-consuming process. The framework of multiplexed figuring runs for the simultaneous use of two or more tools is presented. This multiplexing process increases the manufacturing efficiency and reduces the overall cost using parallelized subaperture tools.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 2 |
Journal | Journal of the European Optical Society-Rapid Publications |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2022 |
Keywords
- Computer controlled optical surfacing
- Concurrent tools
- Dwell time
- Multiplexing
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics