LASR 202 Precision Optical Systems: Quality Assurance, Metrology, and Alignment

• Describe the fabrication processes and steps required to make precision optics
• Describe the characteristics of optical materials of precision optics
• Define the key terms associated with measurement and quality assurance
• List and recall the industry standard specifications and drawings of precision optics
• Explain the principles of laser measurements and their applications
• Use the different precision techniques via optics and lasers
• Use the tools required to make precision measurements such as height, depth and curved surfaces
• Describe and locate basic physical parameters and performance metrics of optical systems such as clear aperture, aperture stop, and physical diameter and thickness
• Describe the types of lasers used in precision measurement and alignment
• Analyze beam quality necessary for precision measurement and alignment
• Explain the design and application of optical metrology instrumentation associated with precision optical measurement such as interferometers, autocollimators, and microscopes
• Use the non-interferometric techniques for optical system performance
• Use the interferometric testing techniques to measure precision optics
• Build and test an optical system for performing precise laser measurements, alignment, and position sensing
• Conduct optical metrology measurement and inspection of Optical System Performance via interferometers or autocollimators.
• Explain the fundamental principles and applications of holography
• Setup an optical system for recording/reconstructing holographic images
• Demonstrate proper and safe operation of a laser measurement system to specific parameters