Open AccessAlignment of multiple-off-axis-beam imaging/interference systems
Author(s) -
Shruthi Kumara Vadivel,
Matthieu C. R. Leibovici,
Thomas K. Gaylord
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
applied optics
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.668
H-Index - 197
eISSN - 2155-3165
pISSN - 1559-128X
DOI - 10.1364/ao.55.003199
Subject(s) - optics , interference (communication) , beam (structure) , projection (relational algebra) , point spread function , computer science , physics , telecommunications , algorithm , channel (broadcasting)
The alignment of components in complex multibeam arrangements is typically prone to errors that limit the performance of the system. A systematic procedure for aligning such systems is presented here. The method facilitates the precision alignment of the optical elements to achieve the accurate projection of multiple on- and off-axis images and the simultaneous interference of the multiple beams. In addition to the multibeam imaging/interference system presented, the procedure can be employed in other multibeam imaging and/or interfering configurations.