Open AccessAbsolute planarity with three-flat test: an iterative approach with Zernike polynomials
Author(s) -
Maurizio Vani,
Giuseppe Molesini
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.16.000340
Subject(s) - zernike polynomials , planarity testing , optics , iterative method , mathematics , algorithm , computer science , physics , wavefront , combinatorics
An iterative algorithm to analyze three-flat test data for absolute planarity measurements is presented. Using the properties of Zernike polynomial representations, results are achieved in a fast and effective manner. Details and demonstrative examples are provided.