Optomechanical systems engineering / Keith J. Kasunic.

By focusing on fundamental concepts and first-order, back-of-the-envelope estimates of optomechanical system performance, this book is accessible to engineers, scientists, and managers who want to quickly master the principles of optomechanical engineering. --

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kasunic, Keith J.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2015]
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Table of Contents:
  • Title page; Table of Contents; Preface; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Optomechanical Systems; 1.2 Optomechanical Engineering; 1.3 Optomechanical Systems Engineering; References; 2 Optical Fundamentals; 2.1 Geometrical Optics; 2.2 Image Quality; Problems; References; 3 Optical Fabrication; 3.1 Index of Refraction; 3.2 Surface Curvature; 3.3 Surface Figure; 3.4 Surface Finish; 3.5 Surface Quality; 3.6 Center Thickness; 3.7 Wedge; 3.8 Clear Aperture; Problems; References; 4 Optical Alignment; 4.1 Types of Misalignments; 4.2 Alignment Requirements; 4.3 Correction and Mitigation.
  • 4.4 Pointing and BoresightingProblems; References; 5 Structural Design-Mechanical Elements; 5.1 Stress, Strain, and Stiffness; 5.2 Mechanics; 5.3 Beam Stresses and Strains; 5.4 Structural Geometries; 5.5 Structural Materials; Problems; References; 6 Structural Design-Optical Components; 6.1 Structural Plates; 6.2 Glass Strength; Problems; References; 7 Structural Design-Vibrations; 7.1 Sinusoidal Vibrations; 7.2 Random Vibrations; 7.3 Continuous Systems; 7.4 Structural Design and Materials Selection; 7.5 Vibration Isolation; 7.6 Vibration Compensation; Problems; References; 8 Thermal Design.
  • 8.1 Thermostructural Design8.2 Thermo-Optic and Stress-Optic Effects; 8.3 Heat Transfer; 8.4 Thermal Management; 8.5 Material Properties and Selection; Problems; References; 9 Kinematic Design; 9.1 Kinematic and Semi-Kinematic Mounts; 9.2 Optical Component Mounts; 9.3 Positioning and Alignment Mechanisms; 9.4 Material Properties and Selection; Problems; References; 10 System Design; 10.1 STOP Analysis; 10.2 WFE and Zernike Polynomials; 10.3 Material Trades; References; Index; End User License Agreement.