Physics – Optics
Scientific paper
Jan 1979
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1979spie..192...35s&link_type=abstract
In: Interferometry; Proceedings of the Seminar, San Diego, Calif., August 29, 30, 1979. (A80-44308 19-35) Bellingham, Wash., Soc
Physics
Optics
2
Diffraction Patterns, Interferometers, Optical Measuring Instruments, Performance Tests, Point Sources, Telescopes, Aberration, Cassegrain Optics, Environmental Control, Laser Applications, Wave Fronts
Scientific paper
Characteristics and applications of the point-diffraction interferometer (PDI) are discussed, including the effects of moving the aperture in various directions. The test of an astronomical telescope using a stellar source emphasized the benefits to an accurate error analysis of excellent atmospheric seeing conditions. Also considered are a test of a telescope with an He-Ne laser source at a distance of 2.3 km and a test of the universal birefringent filter system. It is concluded that the PDI is an extremely convenient device to test complex optical systems in situ, on- and off-axis, especially in cases where a double-pass configuration is not practicable, where vibration sources are not negligible and where a direct, rapid measure of the wavefront aberration is desirable.
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