NOAO testing procedures for large optics

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Mar 1992

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Proc. SPIE Vol. 1618, p. 78-88, Large Optics II, Robert E. Parks; Ed.

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Optics

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This paper describes optical testing procedures used at the National Optical Astronomy Observatories (NOAO) for testing large optics. It begins with a discussion of the philosophy behind the testing approach and then describes a number of different testing methods used at NOAO, including the wire test, full-aperture and sub-aperture Hartmann testing, and scatterplate interferometry. Specific innovations that enhance the testing capabilities are mentioned. NOAO data reduction software is described. Examples are given of specific output formats that are useful to the optician, using illustrations taken from recent testing of a 3.5- meter, f/1.75 borosilicate honeycomb mirror. Finally, we discuss some of the optical testing challenges posed by the large optics for the Gemini 8-meter Telescopes Project.

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