Ultralight very large aperture space telescope and methods using mode lenses and shims

    公开(公告)号:US11204509B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-21

    申请号:US17290163

    申请日:2019-10-30

    IPC分类号: G02B5/18 G02B27/36 G02B27/42

    摘要: A kinematically engaged yoke system (KEYS) for multiple-order-diffraction engineered material may comprise a harness comprising a frame and a plurality of semi-kinematic keys disposed on the frame, wherein the semi-kinematic keys are configured based on a MOD-side mechanical profile of a plurality of segments of a multiple-order-diffraction engineered material, and wherein the MOD-side mechanical profile, when engaged with the semi-kinematic keys, functions as a fiducial that provides alignment between neighboring segments; and one or more shims disposed between one or more pairs of neighboring segments of the plurality of segments of the multiple-order-diffraction engineered material, wherein the one or more shims facilitate alignment of the one or more pairs of neighboring segments of the plurality of segments based on a translation across one or more surfaces of the one or more shims.

    PRE-CONDITIONING INTERFEROMETER
    2.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220299310A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-22

    申请号:US17596439

    申请日:2020-06-18

    IPC分类号: G01B9/02 G01M11/02

    摘要: Methods, apparatus and systems for testing an optical element are described. One example device for measuring a test optical component includes a pre-conditioning optical module positioned to receive an optical beam from a light source and to produce a beam having a non-collimated beam profile or a freeform wavefront. The device further includes a beam splitter positioned to receive the beam output from the pre-conditioning optical module and to direct a first portion of the beam to a reference arm configured to accommodate a reference optical component, and to direct a second portion of the beam to a test arm configured to accommodate the test optical component. The device also includes a beam combiner positioned to receive the beams from the reference arm and the test arm after reflection or refraction by the reference and the test optical components.

    INSTANTANEOUS PHASE MAPPING DEFLECTOMETRY
    3.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190316898A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-17

    申请号:US16462187

    申请日:2017-11-17

    IPC分类号: G01B11/24

    摘要: Provided are instantaneous phase mapping deflectometry measurement systems and methods based on multiplexing phase shifted fringe patterns with color, and decomposing them in X and Y using Fourier techniques. The new methods and devices provide accurate measurements, and more robust tools with less uncertainty when reconstructing a surface (e.g., compared to prior art Fourier Transform Profilometry (FTP) methods). The systems and methods revolutionize the applications of deflectometry by enabling measuring dynamic events (e.g., in high vibration environments, and a host of other previously impossible scenarios), and including environmental changes to the bending modes of large optics. Methods of error correction applicable to the new methods and devices are also provided.

    PITCH LAYER PAD FOR SMOOTHING OPTICAL SURFACES

    公开(公告)号:US20220212314A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-07-07

    申请号:US17599403

    申请日:2020-04-14

    发明人: Dae Wook Kim

    摘要: Methods, apparatus and systems for polishing an optical component having an aspheric or freeform surface are described. In one example aspect, a polishing device includes a solid plate and a container coupled to the solid plate. The container encloses a non-Newtonian material that exhibits a solid-like and a fluid-like behavior based on a frequency of a stress applicable to the non-Newtonian material. The device also includes a layer of viscoelastic polymer adhered to the container to polish the optical component. The layer of viscoelastic polymer comprises one or more segments positioned according to a shape of the solid plate.

    CLOSED-LOOP OPTICAL SEGMENT FUSING

    公开(公告)号:US20220055945A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-02-24

    申请号:US17404967

    申请日:2021-08-17

    IPC分类号: C03C27/10 G02B23/02 C03C8/00

    摘要: Methods, apparatus and systems are described that relate to in-situ and in-process assembly of segmented optical component with high accuracy. One example method for assembling an optical component with multiple segments includes positioning the multiple segments to an initial state conforming to an alignment or positioning requirement, measuring positions of the multiple segments at the initial state, initiating a fusing process to fuse the multiple segments of the optical element together, measuring the positions of the multiple segments after commencement of the fusing process, and determining whether a change in the positions of the multiple segments has occurred that causes a deviation from the initial state. Upon a determination that the deviation is not within a tolerance value, the method includes adjusting a position of at least one of the multiple segments to maintain the deviation within the tolerance value.

    AN ULTRALIGHT VERY LARGE APERATURE SPACE TELESCOPES AND METHODS USING MODE LENSES AND SHIMS

    公开(公告)号:US20210318550A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-14

    申请号:US17290163

    申请日:2019-10-30

    IPC分类号: G02B27/36 G02B27/42

    摘要: A kinematically engaged yoke system (KEYS) for multiple-order-diffraction engineered material may comprise a harness comprising a frame and a plurality of semi-kinematic keys disposed on the frame, wherein the semi-kinematic keys are configured based on a MOD-side mechanical profile of a plurality of segments of a multiple-order-diffraction engineered material, and wherein the MOD-side mechanical profile, when engaged with the semi-kinematic keys, functions as a fiducial that provides alignment between neighboring segments; and one or more shims disposed between one or more pairs of neighboring segments of the plurality of segments of the multiple-order-diffraction engineered material, wherein the one or more shims facilitate alignment of the one or more pairs of neighboring segments of the plurality of segments based on a translation across one or more surfaces of the one or more shims.

    Instantaneous phase mapping deflectometry

    公开(公告)号:US10731972B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-04

    申请号:US16462187

    申请日:2017-11-17

    IPC分类号: G01B11/24

    摘要: Provided are instantaneous phase mapping deflectometry measurement systems and methods based on multiplexing phase shifted fringe patterns with color, and decomposing them in X and Y using Fourier techniques. The new methods and devices provide accurate measurements, and more robust tools with less uncertainty when reconstructing a surface (e.g., compared to prior art Fourier Transform Profilometry (FTP) methods). The systems and methods revolutionize the applications of deflectometry by enabling measuring dynamic events (e.g., in high vibration environments, and a host of other previously impossible scenarios), and including environmental changes to the bending modes of large optics. Methods of error correction applicable to the new methods and devices are also provided.

    Pre-conditioning interferometer
    9.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US12092456B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-17

    申请号:US17596439

    申请日:2020-06-18

    IPC分类号: H04B10/08 G01B9/02 G01M11/02

    CPC分类号: G01B9/02039 G01M11/0271

    摘要: Methods, apparatus and systems for testing an optical element are described. One example device for measuring a test optical component includes a pre-conditioning optical module positioned to receive an optical beam from a light source and to produce a beam having a non-collimated beam profile or a freeform wavefront. The device further includes a beam splitter positioned to receive the beam output from the pre-conditioning optical module and to direct a first portion of the beam to a reference arm configured to accommodate a reference optical component, and to direct a second portion of the beam to a test arm configured to accommodate the test optical component. The device also includes a beam combiner positioned to receive the beams from the reference arm and the test arm after reflection or refraction by the reference and the test optical components.

    Deflectometry devices, systems and methods

    公开(公告)号:US12085473B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-10

    申请号:US17430635

    申请日:2020-02-24

    IPC分类号: G01M11/02 G01N21/88

    摘要: Devices, methods and systems are disclosed that enable deflectometry on a wide array of objects, including convex and freeform optical components. One example deflectometry system includes a light source with a plurality of light emitting devices to illuminate an object under test with incident light, and a detector positioned to receive a reflected or transmitted light from the object under test. The deflectometry system further includes a movable stage for holding or securing the object under test. The movable stage can move in a translational or a rotational direction to cause the object under test to translate or rotate in a plurality of steps such that the light received at the detector encompasses a portion of a full illumination space surrounding the object, and the light received at the detector from all of the plurality of steps encompasses the full illumination space that contiguously surrounds the object under test.